1995 GMC SIERRA maintenance schedule

USAGE
Column Shift Lever and Propeller
Shaft
Windshield Washer Solvent
Propeller Shaft Spline/Universal
Joint
Hood Latch Assembly
a. Pivots and Spring Anchor
b. Release Pawl
Hood and Door Hinges
Body Door Hinge Pins, Tailgate
Hinge and Linkage, Folding Seat,
Fuel
Door Hinge
Outer Tailgate Handle Pivot Points
Weatherstrip Conditioning
Weatherstrip Squeaks
Gas Line
FLUIDLUBRICANT
Chassis lubricant meeting require-
ments
of NLGI Grade 2, Category
LB
or GC-LB (GM Part No.
12346003).
GM Optikleen’ Washer Solvent
(GM Part
No. 105 1 5 1 5) or equiva-
lent.
Chassis lubricant (GM Part
No.
12346003 or equivalent) or lubri-
cant meeting requirements
of NLGI
Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB.
a. Engine oil.
b. Chassis lubricant (GM Part No.
12346003 or equivalent) or lubri-
cant meeting requirements
of NLGI
Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Engine oil or Lubriplate Lubricant
(GM Part
No. 1050109).
Engine Oil.
Multi-Purpose Lubricant (GM Part
No. 12345 120 or equivalent).
Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM
Part
No. 12345579 or equivalent).
Spray-A-Squeek (GM
Part No.
1 05 2277).
Gas Line De-Icer (GM Part No.
105 15 16).
Part E: Maintenance Record
After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer
reading and who performed the service
in the boxes provided after the
maintenance interval. Any additional information from “Owner Checks and
Services” or “Periodic Maintenance” can be added on the following record
pages. Also, you should retain all maintenance receipts. Your owner
information portfolio
is a convenient place to store them.
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1995 SERVICE PUBLICATIONS
ORDERING INFORMATION
You can get manuals that tell how to operate and service your vehicle.
To order them,
fill out the order form on the next page and send it to
the address below.
GMC Truck Service Publications
Post Office Box 436006
Pontiac, MI 48343
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SERVICE MANUALS
Service Manuals have the diagnosis, repair and overhaul informat\
ion on
engines, transmissions, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, stee\
ring,
body, etc.
NOTE: Please specify special body or engine types on order form.
Write information in the Form Number column. For example: Turbo,
Convertible.
OWNER’S INFORMATION
Owner publications are written directly for owners and intended to
provide basic operational information about the vehicle. The Own\
er’s
Manual includes the Maintenance Schedule for all models. Owner’s
manuals are available individually or as a complete portfolio.
GM SERVICE BULLETINS
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knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks.
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Engine (continued)
Coolant
..................................................... 6-35
Coolant Heater
...................................... 2.18.3-4. 6.21
Coolant Temperature Gage (See “Gages”)
Control Module System
........................................ 6-57
Diesel Heater Output
............................................ 34
Exhaust
..................................................... 2-32
FanNoise
................................................... 5-25
Identification
....................................... 6-76,677, 6-81
Oil (See “Oil”)
Overheating
.................................................. 5-10
RunningWhileParked
......................................... 2-32
Starting Your Gasoline Engine
................................... 2-12
Starting Your Diesel Engine
..................................... 2-14
Exhaustsystem
................................................. 6-56
F
Filter Replacement Chart (See “Service-Replacement Parts and Filter
Recommendations”)
FinishDamage
.................................................. 6-74
Fluid Capacities (See “Capacities and Specification”)
FluidLeakCheck
................................................ 646
Fluids (See “Scheduled Maintenance Services”)
Fog Lamps (See “Lamps-Fog”)
Four-WheelDrive
.......................................... 2-33, 6-33
Front Axle Locking Feature
..................................... 2-36
Transfer Case
........................................... 2-34, 6-33
Canadian
...................................................... 6-5
Diesel
....................................................... 6-3
FillingYourTank
............................................. 6-11
Fuel
Foreign Countries (Gasoline Engines)
............................. 6-11
Filter Replacement (Diesel Engines)
............................... 6-9
Gage (See “Gages”)
Gasoline
..................................................... 6-2
Gasolines for Cleaner Air
........................................ 6-3
Running Out of Fuel (Diesel Engines)
.............................. 6-8
Tankcapacity
................................................ 6-83
Water in Fuel (Diesel Engines)
............................... 2-74, 6-5
Fuses and Circuit Breakers ................................... 6-79, 6-87
FuseBlock
............................................. 6-80, 6-86
G
Gages Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
................................ 2-80
Oil Pressure Gage
............................................. 2-81
Tamper Resistant Odometer ..................................... 2-69
Trip Odometer
................................................ 2-69
FuelGage
................................................... 2-79
Speedometer
................................................. 2-69
Tachometer
.................................................. 2-70
Voltmeter
.................................................... 2-82
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Lamps (continued)
Lamp and Bulb Data
........................................... 6-88
Reading
..................................................... 2-51
Replacement (See “Bulb Replacement“)
Underhood Reel Lamp
......................................... 2-52
Lights ......................................................... 2-70
Air Bag Readiness Light
................................... 1-20, 2-71
Anti-. Lock Brake System Warning Light
........................... 2-73
Brake System Warning Light
.................................... 2-72
Charging System Warning Light
.................................. 2-76
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Indicator Light
................ 2-50, 2-77
Check
Gages Light
............................................ 2-77
Glow Plugs Light
............................................. 2-75
Headlamp High Beam Indicator Light
............................. 2-78
Headlights (See “Headlamps”) Low Coolant Warning Light
................................ 2-75, 6-38
Malfunction Indicator
..................................... 2-76, 6-57
Safety Belt Reminder Light
..................................... 2-71
Service Throttle Soon
.......................................... 2-74
ShiftLight
.............................................. 2-25, 2-78
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator Light .................. 240, 2-79
Water
in Fuel (Diesel Engine) .................................... 2-74
Loading Your Vehicle
............................................ 4-37
Trailering Package
............................................ 4-39
Truck-Camper Loading
........................................ 4-39
Lock Cylinders (See “Key Lock Cylinders“)
Loss of Control (See “Driving-Loss
of Control”)
Lubrication (See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants“)
M
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (See “Lights”)
Maintenance (See “Scheduled Maintenance Services”)
Master Cylinder (See “Brakes”)
Mirrors Convexoutside
............................................... 2-56
Electric Outside Rearview Mirrors
................................ 2-56
Electrochromic Inside Rearview Mirror
............................ 2-54
Inside
....................................................... 2-53
Outside
..................................................... 2-56
ModelReference
.................................................. iv
Multifunction Lever .............................................. 2-39
N
Noise Control System ............................................ 6-14
0
Odometer (See “Gages“)
Off-Road Driving (See ”Driving-Off Road Driving”)
Off-Road Recovery
............................................... 4-9
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Oil DieselEngines
............................................... 6-21
Additives
................................................. 6-25
Pressure Gage (See “Gages”
j
ToCheck ................................................. 6-22
WhatKindtoUse
.......................................... 6-23
WhentoAdd
.............................................. 6-22
WhentoChange
............................................ 6-25
What to Do with Used Oil
.................................... 6-25
Gasoline Engines
............................................. 6-16
Additives
................................................. 6-20
Pressure Gage (See “Gages”)
ToCheck
................................................. 6-16
WhatKindtoUse
.......................................... 6-17
WhentoAdd .............................................. 6-17
When to Change ............................................ 6-20
What to Do with Used
Oil .................................... 6-21
Owner Checks and Services
........................................ 7-93
Parking Brake (See “Brakes-Parking”)
On Hills (See “Towing-Parking on Hills’*j
Over Things That Burn
........................................
Passing (See “Drivin~-Passing”)
Periodic Maintenance Inspections (See “Scheduled Maintenance Services”)
Power
Door Locks (See “Dood’j 2-31
Steering
...................................................... 4-7
Steering Fluid
................................................ 640
Take-Off
.................................................... 4-35
Winches
..................................................... 4-34
Radiator Pressure Cap
............................................ 6-39
Radio (See “Audio Systems”)
Rear Axle (See ”Axle”)
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants (See “Scheduled Maintenance Services“)
Recovery Hooks
................................................. 5-40
Replacement Parts ............................................... 6-80
Reporting Safety Defects To The United States Government (See “Safety Defects”)
Roadside Assistance
............................................... 8-5
Rocking Your Vehicle ............................................ 5-39
Rear Window Defogger
............................................ 3-4
Safety Belts ..................................................... 1-9
Adults ...................................................... 1-12
Center Passenger Position ....................................... 1-25
Checking Restraint System ...................................... 1-44
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Child Restraints ............................................... 1-33
Center Seat Position
......................................... 1-38
Larger Children ............................................
Properwear ................................................. 1-12
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions (Crew Cab) ................... 1-29
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions (Extended
Cab) ................ 1-26
Reminder Light (See "Lights")
Replacing Seat and Restraint Parts After
a Crash ..................... 144
Lap-Shoulder Belt .................................. 1-13 . 1-27 . 1-29
Questions & Answers .......................................... I -12
Rear Seat Passengers
........................................... 1-26
Right Front Passenfer Position ................................... 1-25
Use During Pregnancy ......................................... 1-24
Why Safety Belts Work
......................................... 1-10
Safety Chains (See "Towing a Trailer")
Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects
to the Canadian Governrnent ................. 8-5
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors ......................... 8-5
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Governnlent .............. 8-4
Safety WarninFs and Symbols ......................................... v
Scheduled Malntenance Serviccs
Maintenance Record
.......................................... 7- 100
Maintenance Schedule I
Diesel Engines ......................................... 7-9.7-62
Gasoline Engines with Heavy Duty Emissions
................ 7-6 . 7-35
Gasoline Engines with Light Duty Emissions
................. 74 . 7-12
Diesel Engines
........................................ 7-1 I, 7-80
Gasoline Engines with Heavy Duty Emissions
................ 7-8 . 7-52
Gasoline Engines with Light Duty Emissions
................. 7-5, 7-27
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
................................ 7-97
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants .............................. 7-98
Selecting the Right Schedule
..................................... 7-3
Using
Your Maintenance Schedule ................................. 7-3
Maintenance Schedule
IT
WhenTrailerTowing .......................................... 4-49
Seats ........................................................... 1-1
Controls ...................................................... 1-1
Easy Entry
Seat ................................................ 1-5
Head Restraints ................................................ 1-7
ManualFrontSeat .............................................. 1-1
Power Lumbar Adjustment ....................................... 1-3
Powerseats ................................................... 1-2
Rear Folding Seat .............................................. 1-7
RearSeat ..................................................... 1-8
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