2001 CHEVROLET EXPRESS wheel

Scheduled Maintenance
7-5
Short Trip/City Definition
Follow the Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance if
any one of these conditions is true for your vehicle:

Most trips are less than 5 miles (8 km). This is
particularly important when outside temperatures
are below freezing.

Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent
driving in stop
-and-go traffic).

You frequently tow a trailer or use a carrier on top
of your vehicle.

If the vehicle is used for delivery service, police,
taxi or other commercial application.
One of the reasons you should follow this schedule
if you operate your vehicle under any of these
conditions is that these conditions cause engine oil
to break down sooner.
Short Trip/City Intervals
At 3,000 Miles (5 000 km): Drive Axle Service
(2500 and 3500 Series with locking differential only).
Every 3,000 Miles (5 000 km): Engine Oil and Filter
Change (or 3 months, whichever occurs first). Chassis
Lubrication (or 3 months, whichever occurs first).
Drive Axle Fluid Check.
Every 6,000 Miles (10 000 km): Tire Rotation.
Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km): Diesel Engine Only:
Engine Air Cleaner Filter Inspection, if driving in
dusty conditions. Drive Axle Service When Towing
(2500 and 3500 Series only). Gasoline Engine Only:
Noise Shields Inspection (GVWR above 10,000 lbs.
only). Diesel Engine Only: Shields and Underhood
Insulation Inspection. Diesel Engine Only:
Thermostatically Controlled Engine Cooling Fan
Check (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
Diesel Engine Only: Air Intake System Inspection.
Front Wheel Bearing Repack (or at each brake
relining, whichever occurs first).

Scheduled Maintenance
7-8
Long Trip/Highway Intervals
Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Fuel Filter
Replacement. Diesel Engine Only: Engine Air
Cleaner Filter Replacement. Front Wheel Bearing
Repack (or at each brake relining, whichever
occurs first).
Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km): Automatic
Transmission Service (vehicles over 8600 GVWR
or driven under severe conditions or equipped with
diesel engine).
Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km): Engine Accessory
Drive Belt Inspection. If Equipped: Exhaust Gas
Recirculation System Inspection. Gasoline Engine
Only: Evaporative Control System Inspection. Diesel
Engine Only: Crankcase Depression Regulator Valve
(CDRV) System Check.
Long Trip/Highway Intervals
Every 100,000 Miles (166 000 km): Gasoline Engine
Only: Spark Plug Wire Inspection. Gasoline Engine
Only: Spark Plug Replacement. Gasoline Engine
Only: Automatic Transmission Service (normal
conditions). Gasoline Engine Only (Except 8.1L V8):
Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV)
Valve Inspection.
Every 150,000 Miles (240 000 km): Cooling System
Service (or every 60 months, whichever occurs first).
These intervals only summarize maintenance services.
Be sure to follow the complete scheduled maintenance
on the following pages.

Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance
7-12
15,000 Miles (25 000 km)

Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.

Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote #.)

Diesel Engine Only: Inspect engine air cleaner filter if you are driving in
dusty conditions. Replace filter if necessary.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote
.)
Gasoline Engine Only: See ªEngine Air Cleaner Filter Restriction Indicator
Checkº in the Index.
Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. 2500 and 3500 Series Only:
If driving in dusty areas or when towing a trailer, drain fluid and refill every
15,000 miles (25 000 km).
Clean and repack the front wheel bearings (or at each brake relining,
whichever occurs first).
Vehicles With GVWR Above 10,000 lbs. or Equipped with Diesel Engine
Only: Inspect shields for damage or looseness. Adjust or replace as required.
This is a Noise Emission Control Service. Applicable only to vehicles sold
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Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance
7-15
27,000 Miles (45 000 km)

Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.

Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote #.)

Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
30,000 Miles (50 000 km)

Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.

Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote #.)

Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. 2500 and 3500 Series Only:
If driving in dusty areas or when towing a trailer, drain fluid and refill every
15,000 miles (25 000 km).

Clean and repack the front wheel bearings (or at each brake relining,
whichever occurs first).

Replace fuel filter. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote
.)
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Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance
7-19

Clean and repack the front wheel bearings (or at each brake relining,
whichever occurs first).
Diesel Engine Only:Inspect engine air cleaner filter if you are driving
in dusty conditions. Replace filter if necessary.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote
.)
Gasoline Engine Only: See ªEngine Air Cleaner Filter Restriction Indicator
Checkº in the Index.
Vehicles With GVWR Above 10,000 lbs. or Equipped with Diesel Engine
Only: Inspect shields 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.
Diesel Engine Only: 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 and the cover fits tightly. 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.
Diesel Engine Only: 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.

Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance
7-22
60,000 Miles (100 000 km)

Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.

Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote #.)

Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. 2500 and 3500 Series Only:
If driving in dusty areas or when towing a trailer, drain fluid and refill every
15,000 miles (25 000 km).

Clean and repack the front wheel bearings (or at each brake relining,
whichever occurs first).

Vehicles With GVWR Above 10,000 lbs. or Equipped with Diesel Engine
Only: Inspect shields 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.

Inspect engine accessory drive belt.
An Emission Control Service.

Replace fuel filter.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote
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Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance
7-25
72,000 Miles (120 000 km)

Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.

Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote #.)

Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.

Rotate tires. See ªTire Inspection and Rotationº in the Index for proper
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)

Diesel Engine Only: Replace fuel cap if driving in dusty conditions.
An Emission Control Service.
75,000 Miles (125 000 km)

Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.

Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote #.)

Clean and repack the front wheel bearings (or at each brake relining,
whichever occurs first).
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Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance
7-29
90,000 Miles (150 000 km)

Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.

Lubricate chassis components (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote #.)

Check axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. 2500 and 3500 Series Only:
If driving in dusty areas or when towing a trailer, drain fluid and refill every
15,000 miles (25 000 km).

Clean and repack the front wheel bearings (or at each brake relining,
whichever occurs first).

Replace fuel filter.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote
.)
Diesel Engine Only: Replace engine air cleaner filter.
An Emission Control Service.
Gasoline Engine Only: See ªEngine Air Cleaner Filter Restriction Indicator
Checkº in the Index.
Rotate tires. See ªTire Inspection and Rotationº in the Index for proper
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
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