1995 GMC SIERRA Specifications

Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km)
Automatic Transmission Service
Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km)
Crankcase Depression Regulator Valve (CDRV) System Inspection
Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) System Inspection
(if equipped)
Exhaust Pressure Regulator Valve Inspection
Maintenance Schedule I - Gasoline Engines With
Light
Duty Emissions
The services shown in this schedule up to 60,000 miles (1 00 000 km) should
be performed after
60,000 miles (100 000 km) at the same intervals.
Footnotes
3 The California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to
perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or
limit recall liability prior to the completion of vehicle useful life. We,
however, urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at
the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded.
:$* Drive axle service:
Locking Differential - Drain fluid and refill at first engine oil change.
At subsequent oil changes, check fluid level and add fluid
as needed. If
driving in dusty areas or towing a trailer, drain fluid and refill every
15,000 miles (25 000 km).
0 Standard Differential - Check fluid level and add fluid as needed at
every oil change.
If driving in dusty areas or towing a trailer, drain
fluid and refill every 15,000 miles (25 000 km).
More frequent lubrication may be required for heavy-duty or off-road
use.
3500 HD Models with applications requiring extreme overload/trailer
towing conditions and high speed (above
45 mph or 72 kmh)
conditions for extended periods of time must have the drive axle fluid
changed every
3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months, whichever occurs
first, or must use
75W-140 synthetic fluid meeting GM specifications.
See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants”
in this section.
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Maintenance Schedule II - Gasoline Engines With
Light Duty Emissions
The services shown in this schedule up to 60.000 miles ( 100 000 km) should
be performed after
60.000 miles ( 100 000 km) at the same intervals.
Footnotes
-i- The California Air Resources Board has determined that the Failure to
perform this maintenance item will
not nullify the emission warranty or
limit recall liability prior
to the completion of vehicle useful life. We,
however. urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at
the indicated intsrkrds
and t!w rnlrinlcn;nnx be recor-ded.
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0
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Locking Differential - Drain iluid mci wi.il! :ii !.iI-st cngine oii change.
At subsequent oil changes, check fluid level and add fluid as needed. If
driving in dusty areas or towing a trailer. drain fluid and refill every
15,000 miles
(25 000 km).
Standard Differential - Check tluid level and add fluid as needed at
every engine
oil change. If--driving in dusty areas or towing a trailer.
drain fluid and refill every
15,000 miles (25 000 km).
More frequent lubrication may be required for heavy-duty or off\
-road use.
3500 HD Models with applications requiring extreme overload/trailer
towing conditions and high speed (above
45 mph or 72 km/h)
conditions for extended periods
of time must have the drive axle fluid
changed every
3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months, whichever occurs
first, or must use 7SW-140 synthetic tluid meeting
GM specifications.
See "Recommended Fluids and Lubricants"
in this section.
7,500 Miles (12 500 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months. whichever occurs
first).
A11 E1?7iLs.~io1I Corlti-ol Serl7ic-e.
Lubricate the front suspension, king pin bushings. steering linkage,
transmission shift linkage, transfer case shift linkage. parking brake
cable guides.
rear driveline center splines, front axle propshaft splines,
brake pedal springs and clutch pedal springs.
Ball joints and king pin
bushings should
not be lubricated unless their temperature is 10" F
(-12" C). or higher. When weather is cold, let the ball joints and king
pin bushings warm up before lubrication or they could be damaged.
Perform each of the listed lubrication service items at this mileage
interval (or every
12 months. whichever occurs first).
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Maintenance Schedule II - Gasoline Engines With
Light Duty Emissions
0 Replace spark plugs. At1 Emission Control Senlice.
0 Inspect spark plug wires. Ai7 Emission Control Service. ;
0 Replace air cleaner filter. An E~~zission Control Sunice.
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r! Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks. Inspect fuel cap
gasket for any damage. Replace parts
as needed. An E~nission Control
Service. ?
DATE
SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE I
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Maintenance Schedule I - Gasoline Engines Heavy
Duty Emissions
The services shown in this schedule up to 60.000 miles ( 100 000 km) should
be performed after
60.000 miles (100 000 km) at the same intervals.
Footnotes
*<: Drive axle service:
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Locking Differential - Drain fluid and refill at first engine oil change.
At subsequent oil changes, check fluid level and add fluid as needed.
If
driving in dusty areas or towing a trailer, drain fluid and refill every
15,000 miles
(25 000 km).
Standard Differential
- Check fluid level and add fluid as needed at
every engine oil change.
If driving in dusty areas or towing a trailer,
drain fluid and refill every
15,000 miles (25 00 km).
More frequent lubrication may be required for heavy-duty or off-road
use.
3500 HD Models with applications requiring extreme overload/trailer
towing conditions and high speed (above
45 mph or 72 km/h)
conditions for extended periods of time must have the drive axle fluid
changed every
3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months, whichever occurs
first, or must use
75W-140 synthetic fluid meeting GM specifications.
See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants”
in this section.
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Maintenance Schedule I - Gasoline Engines Heavy
Duty Emissions
24,000 Miles (40 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs
0 Lubricate the front suspension, king pin bushings, steering linkage,
transmission shift linkage. transfer case shift linkage, parking brake
cable guides, rear driveline center splines. front axle propshaft splines,
brake pedal springs and clutch pedal springs. Ball joints and king pin
bushings should not be lubricated unless their temperature is
IO" F
(-12" C), or higher. When weather is cold, let the ball joints and king
pin bushings warm up before lubrication
or they could be damaged.
Perform each of the listed lubrication service items at this mileage
interval (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Check rear/front
axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check
constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.'!''"
3 Replace air cleaner filter. Replace filter more often under dusty
conditions.
An Em'ssiolz Control Sen?ice.
3 For 2-Wheel Drive vehicles only: Clean and repack the front wheel
Z Replace fuel filter. Replace filter sooner if it is clogged.+
3 Adjust timing to underhood label specifications. Inspect the inside and
outside of the distributor cap and rotor for cracks. carbon tracking and
corrosion. Clean or replace
as needed. An E~~zission Control Senice.
This is a Noise Emission Control Service.
bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first).
If your vehicle has a thermostatically controlled air cleaner, inspect all
hoses and ducts for proper hook-up. Be sure the valve works properly.
An Emission Co11trol Service. This is a Noise Emission Control
Service.
Inspect accessory drive (serpentine) belt for cracks, fraying and wear
and check belt for proper tension. Adjust or replace belt
as needed. An
Emission Control Service.
0 Inspect shields and underhood insulation for damage or looseness.
Adjust
or replace as required. This is a Noise Emission Control
Service. Applicable
only to vehicles sold in the United States.
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Maintenance Schedule I - Gasoline Engines Heavy
Duty Emissions
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0
0
0
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Drain, flush and refill the cooling system with new coolant (or every 24
months, whichever occurs first). See “Engine Coolant” in the Index for
what to use.
An Emission Control Service.
Also inspect the hoses and replace them if they are cracked, swollen or
deteriorated. Tighten all hose clamps (except constant tension clamps).
Remove debris and clean the outside
of the radiator and air
conditioning condenser. Wash the radiator neck.
To ensure proper
operation, pressure test the radiator and cap.
Replace air cleaner filter. Replace filter more often under dusty
conditions.
An Emission Control Sewice.
For 2-Wheel Drive vehicles only: Clean and repack the front wheel
bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first).
Replace fuel filter. Replace filter sooner if it is clogged.?
Adjust timing
to underhood label specifications. Inspect the inside and
outside
of the distributor cap and rotor for cracks, carbon tracking and
corrosion. Clean or replace as needed.
An Emission Control Service.
This is a Noise Emission Control Service.
If your vehicle has a thermostatically controlled air cleaner, inspect all
hoses and ducts for proper hook-up. Be sure the valve works properly.
An Emission Control Service. This is a Noise Emission Control
Service.
Inspect accessory drive (serpentine) belt for cracks, fraying and wear
and check belt for proper tension. Adjust or replace belt as needed.
An
Emission Control Service.
Inspect shields and underhood insulation for damage or looseness.
Adjust or replace as required.
This is a Noise Emission Control
Service. Applicable only to vehicles sold in the United States.\

Check the air intake system installation to assure that gaskets are
properly sealed and that all hose connections, fasteners and other
components are tight. Also check to be sure that the air cleaner housing
is properly seated, the cover fits tightly and the wing nuts are tight.
Tighten connections and fasteners or replace damaged parts as
necessary.
This is a Noise Emission Control Service. Applicable only
to vehicles sold in the United States.
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Maintenance Schedule I - Gasoline Engines Heavy
Duty Emissions
(Continued)
L! If your engine has a thermostatically controlled cooling fan, inspect all
hoses and ducts for proper hook-up (or every 12 months, whichever
occurs first).
Be sure the valve works properly. This is a Noise
Emission Control Service. Applicable only to vehicles sold in the
United States.
DATE SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE 1 I
Maintenance Schedule II - Gasoline Engines With
Heavy Duty Emissions
The services shown in this schedule up to 60.000 miles ( 100 000 kn1) should
be performed after
60.000 miles ( IO0 000 km) at the same intervals.
Footnotes
.I, .!. -~*-~- Drive axle service:
0 Locking Differential - Drain fluid and refill at first engine oil change.
At subsequent
oil changes. check fluid and add fluid as needed. If
driving in dusty areas or towing a trailer, drain fluid and refill every
15,000 miles (25 000 km).
0 Standard Differential - Check fluid level and add fluid as needed at
every engine oil change. If driving in dusty areas or towing a trailer,
drain fluid and refill every 15,000 miles
(25 000 km).
0 More frequent lubrication may be required for heavy-duty or off-road
use.
0 3500 HD Models with applications requiring extreme overload/trailer
towing conditions and high speed (above 45
mph or 72 km/h)
conditions for extended periods of time must have the drive axle fluid
changed every 3.000 miles
(5 000 km) or 3 months, whichever occurs
first, or rnust use 75W-140 synthetic tluid meeting
GM specifications.
See "Recommended Fluids and Lubricants"
in this section.
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Maintenance Schedule I - Diesel Engines
The services shown in this schedule up to 60,000 miles (100 000 km) should
be performed after
60,000 miles (100 000 km) at the same intervals.
Footnotes
* When the vehicle is operated in extreme dust and dirt conditions
(off-road), the air cleaner filter may need to be checked as often
as every
300 miles (483 km) and replaced as necessary.
** Drive axle service:
0
0
0
0
Locking Differential - Drain fluid and refill at first engine oil change.
At subsequent oil changes, check fluid and add fluid
as needed. If
driving
in dusty areas or towing a trailer, drain fluid and refill every
15,000 miles (25
000 km).
Standard Differential
- Check fluid level and add fluid as needed at
every engine oil change. If driving
in dusty areas or towing a trailer,
drain fluid and refill every 15,000 miles
(25 000 km).
More frequent lubrication may be required for heavy-duty or off-road
use.
3500 HD Models with applications requiring extreme overload/trailer
towing conditions and high speed (above
45 mph or 72 km/h)
conditions for extended periods of time must have the drive axle fluid
changed every
3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months, whichever occurs
first, or must use 75W-140 synthetic fluid meeting
GM specifications.
See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants’’
in this section.
2,500 Miles (4 000 km)
0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs
first).
An Emission Control Service.
0 Lubricate the front suspension, king pin bushings, steering linkage,
transmission shift linkage, transfer case
shift linkage, parking brake
cable guides, rear driveline center splines, front axle propshaft splines,
brake pedal springs and clutch pedal springs. Ball joints and king pin
bushings should not be lubricated unless their temperature
is 10” F
(-12” C), or higher. When weather is cold, let the ball joints and king
pin bushings warm up before lubrication or they could be damaged.
Perform each of the listed lubrication service items at this mileage
interval (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
DATE SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE I
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I Maintenance Schedule I - Diesel Engines I
0 Check the exhaust pressure regulator valve for proper operation;
correct any binding. Inspect hoses for cracks, chafing or decay. Replace
parts as needed.
Arl Emission Control Service.
0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check
constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.
:c‘c
DATE SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
The services shown in this schedule up to 60,000 miles ( 100 000 km) should
be performed after 60,000 miles
( 100 000 km) at the same intervals.
Footnotes
‘:’* Drive axle service:
0
0
0
0
Locking Differential - Drain fluid and refill at first engine oil change.
At subsequent
oil changes, check fluid level and add fluid as needed. If
driving
in dusty areas 01- towing a trailer, drain fluid and refill every
15,000 miles
(25 000 km).
Standard Differential
- Check fluid level and add fluid as needed at
every engine oil change.
If driving in dusty areas or towing a trailer.
drain fluid and refill every
15.000 miles (25 000 km).
More frequent lubrication may be required for heavy-duty or off-road
use.
3500 HD Models with applications requiring extreme overload/trailer
towing conditions and high speed (above
45 mph or 72 km/h)
conditions for extended periods of time must have the drive axle fluid
changed every
3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months, whichever occurs
first, or must use
75W-140 synthetic fluid meeting GM specifications.
See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants”
in this section.
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