1996 CHEVROLET TAHOE service

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Vehicles purchased in Canada have an extensive
Roadside Assistance program accessible from anywhere
in Canada or the United States. Please refer to the
separate brochure provided by the dealer or call
1-800-268-6800 for emergency services.
Courtesy Transportation
Chevrolet/Geo offers Courtesy Transportation for
customers needing warranty service. Courtesy
Transportation will be offered in conjunction with the
coverage provided by the Bumper to Bumper New
Vehicle Limited Warranty to retail purchasers of
1996 ChevroletIGeo passenger cars and light duty
trucks (please see your selling dealer for details).
Courtesy Transportation includes:
One way shuttle ride for any warranty repair
completed during the same day.
Up to $30 maximum daily vehicle rental allowance for
any overnight warranty repair up to five days, OR
0 Up to $30 maximum daily cab, bus or other
transportation allowance in lieu of rental for any
overnight warranty repair up to five days, OR
0
0 0 Up to $10 daily fuel allowance' for rides provided by
another person (i.e., friend, neighbor, etc.) in lieu of
rental for any overnight warranty repair up to five
days.
Note: All Courtesy Transportation arrangements will
be administered by your ChevroletIGeo dealer
service management. Claim amounts should reflect
all actual costs.
ChevroletIGeo Courtesy Transportation is not part
of the Bumper to Bumper New Vehicle Limited
Warranty. Chevrolet/Geo reserves the right to make
any changes or discontinue Courtesy Transportation
at any time without, notification.
For additional program details, contact your
ChevroletIGeo dealer.
In .Canada, please consult your GM dealer for
information
on Courtesy Transportation.
Some state insurance regulations make it impractical to
rent vehicles to people under
21 years of age. If you are
under
21 and have difficulty renting a vehicle, Chevrolet
will reimburse up to $30/day for documented
transportation you receive.
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THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT
If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle
has a safety defect, you should immediately notify
Transport Canada, in addition to notifying General
Motors of Canada Limited. You may write to:
Transport Canada
Box 8880
Ottawa, Ontario
KlG 352
-REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
TO GENERAL MOTORS
In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada)
in a situation like this, we certainly hope you'll notify
us. Please call us at 1-800-222- 1020 or write:
Chevrolet Motor Division
Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center
P.O. Box 7047
Troy, Michigan 48007-7047
In Canada, please call
us at 1-800-263-3777 (English)
or 1-800-263-7854 (French). Or, write:
General Motors of 'Canada Limited
Customer Assistance Center
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario L1H
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Service and Owner Publications
em
Service manuals, service bulletins, owner's manuals and
other service literature are avai1,able for purchase for all
current and many past model General Motors vehicles.
Toll-free telephone numbers for ordering information:
United States
. . . . . . . 1-800-55 1-4 123 '
Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-668-5539
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Service manuals contain diagnostic and repair
information for all chassis and body systems. They
may be useful for owners who wish to get a greater
understanding
of their vehicle. They are also useful for
owners with the appropriate skill level or training who
wish to perform “do-it-yoursel€” service. These are
authentic General Motors service manuals meant for
professional, qualified technicians.
Service Bulletins
Service bulletins covering various subjects are regularly
sent to all General Motors dealerships. GM monitors
product performance in the field. When service methods
are found which promote better service on GM vehicles,
bulletins are created
to help the technician perform
better service. Service bulletins may involve any number
of vehicles. Some will describe inexpensive
service; others will describe expensive service. Some
will advise of new or unexpected conditions, and others
may help avoid future costly repairs. Service bulletins
are meant for qualified technicians. In some cases
bulletins refer to service manuals, specialized tools,
equipment and safety procedures necessary to service
the vehicle. Since these bulletins are issued throughout
the model year and beyond, an index
is required and
published quarterly
to help identify specific bulletins.
Subscriptions are available. You can order an index at
the toll-free numbers listed previously, or ask a
GM
dealer to see an index or individual bulletin.
Owner Publications
Owner’s manuals, warranty folders and various owner
assistance booklets provide owners with general
operation and maintenance information.
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.................................. 6-34.
Fluid
....................................... 6-31
Master Cylinder .............................. 6-3 1
Parking ...................................... 2-21
PedalTravel
.................................. 6-34
Replacing System Parts
........................ 6-34
System Warning Light
......................... 2-61
Trailer
...................................... 4-49
Transmission Shift Interlock Check
...... : ........ 7-44
Wear
....................................... 6-33
Brakes, Anti-Lock
............................... 4-6
Braking
......................................... 4-5
Braking in Emergencies
........................... 4-8
Break-In, New Vehicle
........................... 2-9
Brightness Control
.............................. 2-38
BTSICheck
................................... 7-44
Bulb Replacement .............................. 6-35
Canadian Roadside Assistance
.................... 8-6
Capacities and
. Specifications ...................... 6-70
Carbon Monoxide
.................... 2.25.4.40, 4.48
Cargo Security Shade
............................ 2-48
Cargo Tie Downs
............................... 2-50
Cassette Deck Service
........................... 7-42
Cassette Tape Player
.. ' ..................... 3- 12. 3- 14
Cassette Tape Player Care
........................ 3-27
Cassette Tape Player Errors
.................. 3- 13. 3. 17
CD Player Theft-Deterrent Feature
................. 3-24
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp Bulb Replacement
.... 6-41
Center Passenger Position
........................ 1-36
CertificationEire Label
.......................... 4-41
Chains. Safety
................................. 4-48 Chains. Tire
.................................... 6-51
Changing a Flat Tire
................ .. ............. 5-19
Charging System Warning Light
................... 2-59
Check Gages Light
.............................. 2-67
Checking Your Restraint Systems
.................. 1-55
Chemical Paint Spotting
.......................... 6-58
Child Restraints
................................ 1-45
Securing in a Rear Outside Seat Position
........... 1-46
.Securing in the Center Seat Position
.............. 1-48
Securing
in the Right Front Seat Position .......... 1-50
Top Strap
.................................... 1-45
WheretoPut
................................ 1-45
Circuit Breakers and Fuses
........................ 6-62
Cleaner.Air
................................... 6-16
Cigarette Lighter
............................... 2-52
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
............................ 6-57
Fabric
...................................... 6-52
Glass
........................................ 6-55
Inside
of Your Vehicle ......................... 6-52
Instrument Panel
.............................. 6-54
Leather
..................................... 6-54
Outside of Your Vehicle
........................ 6-56
Special Problems
............................. 6-53
Stains
...................................... 6-53
Tires
........................................ 6-57
Vinyl
....................................... 6-54
Wheels
..................................... 6-57
Windshield and Wiper Blades
................... 6-55
Climate Control, Optional
......................... 3-2
Climate Control, Standard
......................... 3-1
Climate Control System
........................... 3-1
Clock, Setting the
................................ 3-10
Comfort Controls
................................ 3-1
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Gross Axle Weight Rating
........................ 4-42
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
..................... 4-41
Guide en Frangais
11 .. .................................
. GVWR ....................................... 4-41
Halogen Bulbs
................................ 6-35
Hazard Warning Flashers
.......................... 5- 1
Headlamps .................................... 2-35
Bulb Replacement
....................... 6.36. 6.37
HighLow Beam Changer
...................... 2-30
On Reminder
................................. 2-36
Wiring
...................................... 6-61
. Head Restraints ................................. 1-5
Hearing Impaired. Customer AssistAnce
.............. 8-3
Heating
........................................ 3-7
High-Beam Headlamps
.......................... 2-30
Highway Hypnosis
.............................. 4-35
Hill and Mountain Roads
.... i .................... 4-35
Hitches. Trailer
................................. 4-, 48
Hood Checking Things Under
......................... 6-6
Release
....................................... 6-7
Horn
......................................... 2-28
Hydroplaning
.................................. 4-3 1
Ignition Positions .............................. I. . 2-10
Illuminated Entry
................................ 2-38
Inflation, Tire
.................................. 6-44
Inside Rearview Mirror
.......................... 2-39
Inspections
........ ........................... 7-46
Brakesystem
................................ 7-47
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Exhaust System ......................... : .... 7-46
Radiator and Heater Hose
.' ..................... 7-46
RearAxle
................................... 7-47
Steering
.................................... 7-46
Suspension
.................................. 7.46 .
Throttle Linkage .............................. 7-46
Transfer Case (Four-wheel Drive)
................ 7-47
Instrumerit Panel
............................... 2-54
Brightness Control
............................. 2-38
Cleaning
...................................... 6-54
Cluster
..................................... 2-56
FuseBlock
.................................. 6-63
Interior Lamps
................................. 2-38
Jack, Tire
............................... 5-22, 5-23
Jump Starting
................................... 5-2
Key Lock Cylinders Service
....... (. ............. 7-43
Keyless Entry System ............................ 2-4
Keys
........................................... 2-1
Labels Certificationnire
.............................. 4-41
Service Parts Identification
..................... 6-60
Tire-Loading Information
........ : ............. 4-41
Vehicle Identification Number
.. : ................ 6-60
Lamps
........................................ 2-35
Dome
...................................... 2-38
Interior
..................................... 2-38
On Reminder
................................ 2-36
UnderhoodReel
.............................. 2-37
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Leaving Your Vehicle
............................. 2-3
Leaving Your Vehicle
with the Engine Running ....... 2-23
Lighter
....................................... 2-52
Lights
Air Bag Readiness
....................... 1.30. 2.59
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
............ 2.62. 4.6
Brake System Warning
......................... 2-61
Charging Warning System
...................... 2-59
CheckGages
................................. 2-67
Daytime Running Lamps Indicator
............... 2-66
Headlamp High-Beam Indicator
................. 2-67
Safety Belt Reminder
..................... 1 - 17. 2-58
Service Engine Soon
........................... 2-63
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator
........... 2-67
Loading Your Vehicle
........................... 4-41
Lockoutswitch
................................ 2-27
Locks
.......................................... 2-2
Cylinder
..................................... 7-43
Door
........................................ 2-2
Key Lock Cylinder Service
..................... 7-43'
Power Door
.................................. 2-3
Rear Door Security ............................. 2-3
Steering Column Lock Check
................... 7-45
Window
.................................... 2-27
Lubricants and Fluids
............................. 7-48
Lubrication Service, Body ........................ 7-43
Luggage Carrier
........ : ....................... 2-50
Maintenance, Normal Replacement Parts
............ 6-7 1
Maintenance Record ............................ 7-5 1
Maintenance Schedule .............................. 7-1
Long TripMighway Definition ................... 7-5
Long TripMighway Intervals ..................... 7-5 Owner Checks and Services
..................... 7-42
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
................ 7-46
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
............. 7-48
Scheduled Maintenance Services
................... 7-3
Short TripKity Definition ....................... 7-4
Short TriplCity Intervals
......................... 7-4
Maintenance. Underbody
......................... 6-58
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
.................. 4-53
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
...................... 2-63
Manual Front Seat
............................... 1-1
Manual Mirror .................................. 2-41
Manualwindows
............................... 2-27
Methanol
...................................... 6-4
Mirrors
........................................ 2-39
Convex Outside
.............................. 2-42
Electrochromic DayNight Rearview
.............. 2-39
Inside Rearview
.......................... ; ... 2-39
Manual
...................................... 2-41
Power Remote Control
........................... 2-41
MMT
......................................... 6-3
Model Reference
.................................. vi
MountainRoads
................................ 4-35
Multifunction Lever
............................. 2-29
Net, Convenience
............................... 2-47
Neutral, Automatic Transmission
.................. 2-15
New Vehicle Break-In
............................ 2-9
Nightvision
................................... 4-28
Odometer
.................................... 2-57
Odometer, Trip
................................ : 2-57
Off-Road Driving
.............................. 4-14
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I. Engine .................................... 6-12
bener, Garage Door
............................ 2-44
rerdrive, Automatic Transmission
................ 2- 16
dner Checks and Services
....................... 7-42
kner Publications, Ordering
...................... 8-9
aint Spotting, Chemical
... ....... : ............ 6-58
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Automatic Transmission
........................ 2- 14
Shifting Into
................................. 2-22
Parking
"-AtNight
..................................... 2-9
Brake
........................................ 2-21
~ .Brake Mechanism Check ....................... 7-45
Lots
........................................ 2-9
Over Things That Burn
........................ 2-24
Ssenger Position
............................... 1-36
:iodic Maintenance Inspections
.................. 7-46
wer
Auxiliary Outlet
.............................. 2-53
DoorLocks
................................... 2-3
Lumbar Adjustment
............................ 1-3
Option Fuses
................................ 6-62
-Remote Control Mirror
......................... 2-41
Seat
......................................... 1-2
Steering
..................................... 4-8
Steering Fluid
................................ 6-29
Take-Off
.................................... 4-54
rerheating Engine
.............................. 5-9
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With
a Trailer . ..... ., ........................ 4-52
sing
....................................... 4-11
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Winches ..................................... 4-54
Windows
................................... 2-27
Power Lumbar Adjustment
....... : ................ 1-3
Pregnancy, Use of Safety Belts .................... 1-35
Problems on the Road
............................ 5-1
.Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts
............... 6-57
PTO
......................................... 4-54
Publications, Service and Owner
.................... 8-9
Radiator
...................................... 5-16
Radiator Pressure Cap
........................... 6-28
Radio Reception
................................ 3-26
Radios
........................ 3-10, 3-12; 3-14, 3-20
Rain. Driving In
................................. 4-29
Reading Lamps
................................. 2-39
Rear Axle
........................................ 6-22
Door Security Locks
........................... 2-3
Lamp Bulb Replacement
....................... 6-41
Outside Seat Position
.......................... 1-38
Seatpassengers
.............................. 1-38
Window Defogger
............................. 3-9
Windshield Washer
..... , ...................... 2-32
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating Systems
........... 3-3
RearTowing
.................................... 5-8
Rearview Mirror
................................ 2-39
Electrochromic Daymight
...................... 2-39
Inside
...................................... 2-39
Reclining Front Seatbacks
......................... 1-4
Recovery Tank, Coolant
.......................... 5-13
Refrigerants, Air Conditioning
.................... 6-73
Removing the Rear (Third) Seat (Suburban)
.......... 1-14
Recovery Hooks
................................. 5-37
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................................. 6.68. 6.69
Parts
....................................... 6-71
Wheel
...................................... 6-49
Wheel. Used
................................. 6-50
Replacing the Rear (Third) Seat (Suburban)
.......... I . 16
Reporting Safety Defects
.......................... 8-8
Restraints
Checking
................................... 1-55
Child
........................................ 1-45
Head
........................................ 1-5
Replacing Parts After a Crash
................... 1-56
Systemcheck
................................ 7-43
Reverse. Automatic Transmission
..... ' ............. 2- 15
Right Front Passenger Position
.................... 1-36
Roadside Assistance
.............................. 8-4
Roadside Assistance. Canadian ..................... 8-6
Rocking Your Vehicle
........................... 5-37
Roof Marker Lamp Bulb Replacement
.............. 6-41
Replacing
Safety Belts
........................... 1-56
Rotation. Tires
................................. 6-45
Safety Belts
................................... 1 - 16
Safety
Belt Extender
............................ 1-55
Adults
...................................... 1-21
Care
....................................... 6-55
Center Passenger Position
...................... 1-36
Children
.................................... 1-43
Driver Position
................................ 1-21
Extender
.................................... 1-55
How to Wear Properly ......................... 1-21
Incorrect Usage
.................... 1-24. 1-53. 1-54
LapBelt
.................................... 1-36
Lap-Shoulder
. :. ......................... 1-21. 1-38 Larger Children
.............................. 1-52
Passenger Position
............................ 1-36
Questions and Answers
........................ 1-20
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions ............ 1-38
Rear Seat Passengers
........................... 1-38
Reminder Light
......................... 1 - 17. 2-58
Replacing After a Crash ........................ 1-56
Right Front Passenger Position
.................. 1-36
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
.............. 1-23, 1-42
Smaller Children and Babies
.................... 1-43
Use During Pregnancy
......................... 1-35
WhyTheyWork
.............................. 1-17
Safety Chains
................................... 4-48
Safety Defects. Reporting
......................... 8-8
Safety Warnings and Symbols. ....................... 111
Scheduled Maintenance Services .................... 7-3
Seatback Latches
...................................... 1-5
Reclining Front
....................... ........ 1-4
Easy Entry (2-Door Utility)
...................... 1-6
Entry to
the Rear (Suburban Second Seat) .......... 1 -13
Folding the Rear (2-Door Utility)
................. 1-8
Folding the Rear (&Door
Utility) ................. 1-9
Folding the Second (Suburban)
.................. 1 -11
Lumbar Adjustment ............................ 1-3
ManualFront
................................. 1-1
Power ....................................... 1-2
Rear
.......................................... 1-7
Removing the Rear (Third) Seat (Suburban)
........ 1 -14
Replacing the Rear (Third) Seat (Suburban)
........ 1 -16
Restraint Systems
.............................. 1-1
Seat Controls ................................. 1-1
Securing a Child Restraint ............ 1-46. 1-48. 1-50
...
Seats
9-8