The GMC Sierra 1500 is equal parts stylish and powerful, delivering strong engine specs and classic GMC luxury to the streets of Omaha and beyond. As a light-duty pickup truck, the GMC Sierra 1500 represents a great middle-ground for drivers who want plenty of power and capability while still remaining affordable and easy to maneuver.

The best way to keep your pickup truck running smoothly on the road is to stick to the GMC service schedule, which operates at intervals of 7,500 miles. That means that you’ll be generally coming in for service every 7 to 8 months. The services performed at each appointment vary based on the interval, and there are a total of 20 milestones. While your owner’s manual will have all the details, the service team at Sid Dillon Buick GMC Fremont has put together a guide going over the basics of the GMC Sierra 1500 maintenance schedule below. Check it out!

Standard GMC Sierra 1500 Service Schedule

As discussed above, GMC and other major automakers stick to service intervals of 7,500 miles each, running all the way up to 150,000 miles. All of them involve basic services like oil changes and tire rotations, but later appointments start adding more complex inspections and replacements. We’ve boiled down the GMC Sierra 1500 maintenance schedule to the seven most important milestones:

After 7,500 miles: 

• Rotate tires
• Check oil level and oil life percentage
• Change oil and filter if needed
• Check engine air filter and change if needed

After 15,000 miles:

• All 7,500-mile services
• Replace front and rear wiper blades

After 22,500 miles: 

• All 7,500-mile services
• Replace passenger compartment air filter
• Replace brake pads

After 45,000 miles:

• All 7,500-mile services
• Replace front and rear wiper blades
• Replace passenger compartment air filter
• Replace brake pads

After 75,000 miles: 

• All 7,500-mile services
• Replace front and rear wiper blades
• Replace hood and/or body lift support gas struts

After 97,500 miles: 

• All 7,500-mile services
• Change transfer case fluid
• Replace spark plugs, inspect spark plug wires and/or boots

After 150,000 miles: 

• All 7,500-mile services
• Flush cooling system
• Drain and fill engine cooling system
• Visually inspect accessory drive belts
• Replace front and rear wiper blades
• Replace hood and/or body lift support gas struts

DIY GMC Sierra 1500 Maintenance

While the best way to keep your pickup truck running in top condition is to stick to your service schedule, did you know that there are some key DIY home services you can perform as well? It’s true! Just take a few minutes each month to do the following:

• Check to see if the check engine light is on
• Clean the interior and exterior
• Make sure all the interior and exterior lights work
• Check tire pressure and tread
• Make sure windshield wiper fluid is filled

Service Your GMC Sierra 1500 at Sid Dillon Buick GMC Fremont

Have you reached one of the 7,500-mile service intervals above? Just schedule an appointment on our website, bring your vehicle to our dealership, and we’ll get you back on the streets of Lincoln and Columbus in no time! Be sure to check out our service tips and tricks for more ways to keep your truck running smoothly.