GMC oil life light reset

To reset the oil life light on a GMC (Older/non-touch models): Turn the ignition to RUN with the engine off. Fully press and release the accelerator pedal three times within about five seconds. Watch the Driver Information Center as the oil life resets to 100%.

Key takeaways

  • Change the oil first - the light is only a reminder.
  • 2 procedures listed for GMC, by model year or family.
  • No special tool needed for the procedures below.
  • If it does not work, confirm your exact year in the owner's manual.

Older/non-touch models

  1. Turn the ignition to RUN with the engine off.
  2. Fully press and release the accelerator pedal three times within about five seconds.
  3. Watch the Driver Information Center as the oil life resets to 100%.

Source: Steve Austin's - How to reset the oil change light on your Chevy/GMC - independent references, not the manufacturer.

DIC/steering-wheel menu models

  1. Use the steering-wheel controls to open the vehicle information menu.
  2. Scroll to the Oil Life screen.
  3. Press and hold the select/check-mark button until the oil life resets to 100%.

Source: Steve Austin's - How to reset the oil change light on your Chevy/GMC - independent references, not the manufacturer.

Tools that help

These fit any car. A scanner with service-reset functions handles the makes that have no button procedure.

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