2004 GMC SIERRA service schedule

Plan Ahead When Possible
When your vehicle requires warranty service, you
should contact your dealer and request an appointment.
By scheduling a service appointment and advising
your service consultant of your transportation needs,
your dealer can help minimize your inconvenience.
If your vehicle cannot be scheduled into the service
department immediately, keep driving it until it can be
scheduled for service, unless, of course, the problem is
safety-related. If it is, please call your dealership, let
them know this, and ask for instructions.
If the dealer requests that you simply drop the vehicle off
for service, you are urged to do so as early in the work
day as possible to allow for the same day repair.
Transportation Options
Warranty service can generally be completed while you
wait. However, if you are unable to wait, GMC helps
minimize your inconvenience by providing several
transportation options. Depending on the circumstances,
your dealer can offer you one of the following:
Shuttle Service
Participating dealers can provide you with shuttle
service to get you to your destination with minimal
interruption of your daily schedule. This includes a one
way or round trip shuttle ride to a destination up to
10 miles from the dealership.
Public Transportation or Fuel
Reimbursement
If your vehicle requires overnight warranty repairs,
reimbursement (®ve days maximum) may be available
for the use of public transportation such as taxi or
bus. In addition, should you arrange transportation
through a friend or relative, reimbursement for
reasonable fuel expenses (®ve day maximum) may be
available. Claim amounts should re¯ect actual costs and
be supported by original receipts.
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Owner's Information
Owner publications are written speci®cally for owners
and intended to provide basic operational information
about the vehicle. The owner's manual will include
the Maintenance Schedule for all models.
In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner's Manual, and
Warranty Booklet.
RETAIL SELL PRICE: $35.00
Without Portfolio: Owner's Manual only.
RETAIL SELL PRICE: $25.00
Current and Past Model Order Forms
Service Publications are available for current and
past model GM vehicles. To request an order form,
please specify year and model name of the vehicle.
ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123
Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Eastern Time
For Credit Card Orders Only
(VISA-MasterCard-Discover), visit Helm, Inc. on the
World Wide Web at: www.helminc.com
Or you can write to:
Helm, Incorporated
P. O. Box 07130
Detroit, MI 48207
Prices are subject to change without notice and without
incurring obligation. Allow ample time for delivery.
Note to Canadian Customers: All listed prices are
quoted in U.S. funds. Canadian residents are to make
checks payable in U.S. funds.
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Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services........................... 6-6
At Each Fuel Fill.........................................6-11
At Least Once a Month................................6-11
At Least Once a Year..................................6-12
At the First 100, 1,000 and 6,000 Miles
(160, 1 600 and 10 000km).......................6-11
Introduction.................................................. 6-2
Maintenance Footnotes.................................. 6-8
Maintenance Record....................................6-19
Maintenance Requirements............................. 6-2
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts.........6-17
Owner Checks and Services.........................6-10
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.............6-14
Scheduled Maintenance................................. 6-4
Using Your................................................... 6-3
Your Vehicle and the Environment................... 6-2
Maintenance When Trailer Towing.....................4-95
Making Turns.................................................4-92
Malfunction Indicator Light................................3-49
Manual Seats................................................... 1-3
Manual Selectable Ride...................................4-11
Manual Transfer Case.....................................2-36
Manual Transmission.......................................2-24
Fluid..........................................................5-31
Operation...................................................2-30Manual Transmission (cont.)
Manual Windows............................................2-16
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle............... 2-6
Memory Seat.................................................2-69
Message
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-66
Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/
Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin
Islands)....................................................... 7-5
Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview with Compass
and Temperature Display...........................2-57
Automatic Dimming Rearview with OnStar
ž,
Compass and Temperature Display.............2-55
Manual Rearview Mirror................................2-54
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror.................2-63
Outside Camper-Type Mirrors........................2-60
Outside Convex Mirror.................................2-64
Outside Curb View Assist Mirrors...................2-63
Outside Heated Mirrors................................2-64
Outside Manual Mirrors................................2-60
Outside Power Camper-Type.........................2-62
Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors....................2-62
Outside Power Mirrors..................................2-61
Outside West Coast-Type Mirrors...................2-61
Model Reference................................................ vi
MyGMLink.com................................................ 7-3
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Safety Belts (cont.)
Driver Position............................................1-16
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly................1-16
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.....1-15
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children
and Small Adults......................................1-30
Rear Seat Passengers.................................1-27
Right Front Passenger Position......................1-25
Safety Belt Extender....................................1-32
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy.................1-24
Safety Belts Are for Everyone.......................1-11
Safety Chains.................................................4-90
Safety Warnings and Symbols.............................. iii
Scanning the Terrain.......................................4-25
Scheduled Maintenance..................................... 6-4
Seatback Latches............................................. 1-8
Seats
Head Restraints............................................ 1-8
Heated Seats............................................... 1-6
Manual........................................................ 1-3
Memory.....................................................2-69
Power Lumbar.............................................. 1-5
Power Seats................................................. 1-4
Rear Seat Operation...................................... 1-9
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 1-6
Seatback Latches.......................................... 1-8
Secondary Latch System................................5-112
Securing a Child Restraint
Center Front Seat Position............................1-60
Center Rear Seat Position............................1-58Securing a Child Restraint (cont.)
Designed for the LATCH System...........1-50, 1-51
Rear Outside Seat Position...........................1-55
Security While You Travel.................................. 7-6
Select Button.................................................3-66
Service........................................................... 5-3
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your
Vehicle..................................................... 5-4
Doing Your Own Work................................... 5-3
Engine Soon Light.......................................3-49
Publications Ordering Information...................7-12
SERVICE 4 WHEEL STEER.............................3-71
SERVICE 4WD...............................................3-71
SERVICE AIRBAG..........................................3-70
SERVICE BRAKE BOOSTER...........................3-70
SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM.............................3-70
Service Bulletins.............................................7-12
Service Manuals.............................................7-12
SERVICE RIDE CONTROL..............................3-71
Setting Preset PTYs (RDS Only).....3-81, 3-93, 3-106
Setting Preset Stations..........3-75, 3-79, 3-90, 3-104
Setting the Time
Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS).........3-74
Radios without Radio Data Systems (RDS).....3-74
Setting the Tone
(Bass/Treble)....................3-75, 3-79, 3-91, 3-104
Sheet Metal Damage.....................................5-122
Shift Speeds..................................................2-34
Shifting Into Park (P).......................................2-49
Shifting Out of Park (P)...................................2-51
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