2018 GMC Sierra 1500 Scheduled Maintenance

Get Work Done on Your GMC Sierra 1500

Your GMC Sierra 1500 isn’t just a car. It’s a part of your lifestyle. Keep it running newer, longer and schedule your routine maintenance appointment today.

2018 GMC Sierra 1500 Maintenance Schedule

What is the manufacturer recommended maintenance schedule for a 2018 GMC Sierra 1500? Find maintenance info for your vehicle.

Maintenance for Your 2018 GMC Sierra 1500

How often should I service my 2018 GMC Sierra 1500?

Your Guide to 2018 GMC Sierra 1500 Scheduled Maintenance

Take care of your GMC Sierra 1500 and it'll take care of you. With proactive maintenance, your Sierra 1500 has a good chance of hitting 200,000 miles or more. But how do you know what service to get and when? Instead of waiting for an issue to arise with your Sierra 1500, you can stay ahead of problems before they even begin. It’s as easy as following the recommended maintenance schedule that’s been written specifically for your 2018 GMC Sierra 1500!

The recommended maintenance schedule is put together by GMC, your vehicle manufacturer. Depending on driving conditions and climate in your area (as well as other contributing factors, like your personal travel habits), your car’s scheduled maintenance needs may vary; however, recommended maintenance usually includes services like fluid exchanges, filter changes, new brake pads, oil changes, and tire rotations. Keeping up with routine service appointments is a great way to keep your Sierra 1500 running for longer, increase your vehicle safety, and help you avoid expensive repairs caused by 2018 GMC Sierra 1500 problems later.

Learn About Vital Maintenance Needs for Your GMC Sierra 1500

Bring your 2018 GMC Sierra 1500 to Firestone Complete Auto Care for factory-recommended maintenance services and our technicians will jump right in with a Courtesy Check. This Courtesy Check can establish a baseline of what may need to be addressed during your service appointment. Every Courtesy Check will include a visual inspection of your Sierra 1500. We’ll check your head and tail lights, fluid levels, filters, tires (and their alignment!), and windshield wiper blades. We’ll also perform a free battery check to determine your battery’s charge level.

Think you could be due for a new battery in your 2018 GMC Sierra 1500? If your current battery is more than three years old, it may be time for a replacement (batteries typically last somewhere between three and five years). There’s a chance you’ll need a replacement sooner, but it depends on the climate in your area as well as your driving habits. Short trips and extreme temperatures can shorten the overall life expectancy of your GMC Sierra 1500 battery. It can be tempting to try and get as much life out of your battery as possible, but it’s smart to check it regularly and replace it before it gets too weak. If you keep driving on a battery that can't hold a charge, you run the risk of being stranded when your battery finally gives out (and no one can predict where that might be!). Your GMC Sierra 1500 won't be going anywhere without a strong battery.

Ensuring you always have a well-charged battery can help your car’s overall performance, and regularly scheduled oil changes can help your 2018 GMC Sierra 1500's engine run smoother. To learn how often GMC recommends you have the oil changed in your 2018 Sierra 1500, check out the information table at the beginning of this page. Don’t forget, though, that weather conditions in your area or your personal driving habits can affect this interval. Talk to a Firestone Complete Auto Care technician to know when to change your oil. We can also answer any questions you have about what type of oil to use for your 2018 GMC Sierra 1500.

Routine upkeep for your GMC Sierra 1500 suspension and steering system can help you keep control of your vehicle at all times (plus, it can make for a smoother ride!). Don’t let a misalignment or pulling steering wheel put you in danger. Bring your car to Firestone Complete Auto Care, where our technicians can check your car’s steering components and, if necessary, perform GMC Sierra 1500 suspension and steering services. These might include wheel alignment, power steering fluid flushes and replenishments, ball joint lubrication, wheel bearing replacement, and strut replacement. Components within your GMC Sierra 1500's steering system require regular maintenance.

If you fall behind on routine GMC Sierra 1500 maintenance (or worse, don’t do it at all!), you might find yourself with a hot mess on your hands – quite literally. A damaged A/C system is never fun, and an overheated engine can cause significant issues (like a total car breakdown!). We can help you with all those issues. Our technicians have the knowledge and tools to repair and maintain the heating and cooling systems for your GMC Sierra 1500’s engine, and we can service your A/C system, too. Is it time to replace the radiator in your GMC Sierra 1500? We’ve got your back. A/C smelling musty? We’re on it. Firestone Complete Auto Care is the place to go for 2018 GMC Sierra 1500 maintenance.

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2018 GMC Sierra 1500 Maintenance Q&A

Take an active role in maintaining your 2018 GMC Sierra 1500. Get answers to common GMC Sierra 1500 maintenance questions and learn more about caring for your vehicle.

  • What do I do if I hit a pothole in my GMC Sierra 1500? Check your car for pothole damage! If you’ve recently hit a pothole (or even if you don’t remember hitting one… they can be sneaky!) check your tire treads, tire sidewalls, and wheels for damage. Potholes can also knock your car out of alignment, so have your alignment checked if you suspect you’ve driven over a rough patch of road lately.
  • When should I use high mileage oil in my GMC Sierra 1500? Got 75,000+ miles on the odometer? Consider high mileage motor oil. High mileage oil is formulated to address the specific problems encountered by high mileage vehicles, or those with more than 75,000 miles. It can help reduce oil consumption, smoke, and emissions from older GMC Sierra 1500 engines.
  •  Why are my GMC dashboard lights on? It's better to get them addressed as soon as possible. An illuminated dashboard light means something in your vehicle isn't functioning like it should. Letting problems linger can mean bad news for your GMC Sierra 1500, so be sure to take your car in for service as soon as you notice an illuminated dashboard light