2016 GMC Sierra 1500 Hybrid maintenance schedule

The 2016 Sierra 1500 Hybrid is part of the GMT K2XX generation (2016-2018), sold as a pickup. Below: its service intervals with the source behind each one, the fluids it takes, the problems owners report for this year, and the NHTSA recalls issued for it.

Service schedule

What the 2016 Sierra 1500 Hybrid needs, and when

2 of these 13 items come from GMC's own published schedule. Manufacturer rows link to GMC's own schedule, Independent rows to a service shop or parts retailer's published guide.

Service	Interval	Source
Engine oil and filter Requires dexos1 full synthetic	7,500 mi / 1 year	Independent
Engine air filter Inspect at oil changes; 45,000 mi is a check cadence, not a confirmed replacement interval	Inspect, replace as needed	Independent
Cabin air filter Replace more frequently in dusty environments	22,500 mi / 2 years	Independent
Tire rotation Check tread wear and balance	7,500 mi / 1 year	Independent
Brake fluid	60,000 mi / 5 years	Independent
Engine coolant DEX-COOL drain and replenish	150,000 mi / 5 years	Independent
Transmission fluid Severe duty interval	45,000 mi	Independent
Spark plugs	97,500 mi	Independent
Serpentine belt Inspect accessory drive belts	150,000 mi / 10 years	Independent
Differential and transfer case fluid For 4WD models	45,000 mi	Independent
PCV valve	Inspect, replace as needed	Manufacturer
12V battery Test cold-cranking amps annually	Inspect, replace as needed	Independent
Coolant loops Mild hybrid inverter inspection	Inspect, replace as needed	Manufacturer

Intervals are for normal driving; towing, short trips, extreme heat or dust shorten them. Services we could not find an interval for are left off rather than guessed.

Fluids and engines

What goes in it

Engine oil: 0W-20, 8 qt
Coolant: DEX-COOL
Transmission fluid: LV ATF HP

Powertrains in this generation

5.3L 8-cyl hybrid (L8B), 355 hp, 8-Speed Automatic, RWD/4WD

Confirm the exact spec against the owner's manual or the label under the hood; capacities vary by engine and drivetrain.

Known problems

What 2016 Sierra 1500 Hybrid owners run into

Problems reported for this model year, with the mileage they tend to show up at. Buying past a window is not automatically a pass - it just needs to be priced in.

AFM lifter failure

high severity

80,000-150,000 mi · $4,000-$5,000 to fix

Engine ticking, misfire, codes

Source: coveragex.com

Safety recalls

2 NHTSA recalls for the 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 Hybrid

From NHTSA's recall database, matched by model and year. Recall repairs are free at GMC dealers, and a given car may already be fixed or fall outside a campaign, so check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before you buy.

Electrical system

NHTSA 16V084000

February 2016

Genera Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Camaro, Malibu, Silverado and GMC Sierra vehicles. The radio may intermittently fail to provide an audio warning when the key has been left in the ignition and the door is opened or when the driver does not fasten their seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection", and/or 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. The recall began on March 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 15808.

Air bags

NHTSA 15V830000

December 2015

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pick up trucks manufactured October 13, 2015, to October 14, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the mounting stud used to secure the air bag sensing and diagnostic Module (SDM) may be incorrectly positioned, and as a result, the SDM housing could fracture.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will have the mounting stud repositioned and the SDM replaced, free of charge. The recall began December 2, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 15794.

Running costs

What maintenance typically costs

A typical year of maintenance: $744
Five years of maintenance: $3,720
The major service near 100,000 mi: $1,200

Typical US independent-shop estimates for this generation; they vary by region and condition.

Other Sierra 1500 Hybrid model years

GMT K2XX (2016-2018)

20162017 2018

Shopping new? The GMC Sierra 1500 Hybrid guide covers the current model, with what it costs to keep for 1 to 15 years.

Sources

my.gmc.com (Manufacturer)
autonationbuickgmchenderson.com (Independent)
kunesstoughton.com (Independent)
reichardbuick.com (Independent)
stargmcquakertown.com (Independent)
coveragex.com (Unverified)

Researched 2026-09-19. Modeling, not mechanic advice - always confirm against your car's owner's manual and service records.

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