2005 CHEVROLET COLORADO transmission

Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Replacement parts identied below by name, part number, or specication can be obtained from your GM dealer.
Part GM Part Number ACDelco®Part Number
Automatic Transmission Filter Kit 24225323 —
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 15202408 A1624C
Engine Oil Filter
2.8L Engine 88984215 PF46
3.5L Engine 89017342 PF61
Spark Plugs 12569190 41-981
Windshield Wiper Blades
Driver’s Side — 22 inches (55 cm) 15169017 —
Passenger’s Side — 19 inches (48 cm) 15169018 —
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Reporting Safety Defects to 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 call them at
1-800-333-0510 or write to:
Transport Canada
Place de Ville Tower C
330 Sparks Street
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0N5
Reporting Safety Defects to
General Motors
In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in
a situation like this, we certainly hope you will notify
General Motors. Please call the Chevrolet Customer
Assistance Center at 1-800-222-1020, or write:
Chevrolet Motor Division
Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center
P.O. Box 33170
Detroit, MI 48232-5170In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777 (English)
or 1-800-263-7854 (French). Or, write:
General Motors of Canada Limited
Customer Communication Centre, 163-005
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7
Service Publications Ordering
Information
Service Manuals
Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair
information on engines, transmission, axle suspension,
brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc.
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer
Case Unit Repair Manual
This manual provides information on unit repair service
procedures, adjustments, and specications for GM
transmissions, transaxles, and transfer cases.
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Audio System(s).............................................3-42
AM-FM Radio.............................................3-43
Care of Your CD Player...............................3-72
Care of Your CDs........................................3-71
Chime Level Adjustment...............................3-72
Fixed Mast Antenna.....................................3-72
Radio with CD............................................3-46
Radio with Six-Disc CD................................3-60
Setting the Time for Radios with Radio
Data Systems (RDS)................................3-43
Setting the Time for Radios without
Radio Data Systems (RDS).......................3-42
Theft-Deterrent Feature................................3-71
Understanding Radio Reception.....................3-71
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System............3-72
Automatic Headlamp System............................3-15
Automatic Transmission
Fluid..........................................................5-19
Operation...................................................2-21B
Battery..........................................................5-39
Run-Down Protection...................................3-17
Battery Warning Light......................................3-27
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.........................4-33
Brake
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)........................ 4-6
Emergencies................................................ 4-8
Parking......................................................2-29
System Warning Light..................................3-28
Brakes..........................................................5-36
Braking........................................................... 4-5
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 4-8
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-16
Bulb Replacement...........................................5-46
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)........5-48
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and
Daytime Running Lamps...........................5-48
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-46
Headlamps.................................................5-46
Replacement Bulbs......................................5-50
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Back-up Lamps........................................5-49
Buying New Tires...........................................5-62
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E
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment......................................5-98
Engine Compartment Fuse Block...................5-99
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...........................5-99
Power Windows and Other Power Options......5-98
Windshield Wiper Fuses...............................5-98
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................5-18
Battery.......................................................5-39
Check and Service Engine Soon Light............3-30
Coolant......................................................5-25
Coolant Heater............................................2-20
Coolant Temperature Gage...........................3-30
Engine Compartment Overview......................5-12
Exhaust.....................................................2-33
Fan Noise..................................................5-34
Oil .............................................................5-13
Oil Life System...........................................5-16
Overheating................................................5-28
Starting......................................................2-18
Event Data Recorders (EDR)............................. 7-9
Exit Lighting...................................................3-17
Extender, Safety Belt.......................................1-31
Exterior Cargo Lamps......................................3-16
Exterior Lamps...............................................3-13
F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner......................................5-18
Finish Damage...............................................5-95
Fixed Mast Antenna........................................3-72
Flash-to-Pass................................................... 3-9
Flat Tire........................................................5-67
Flat Tire, Changing.........................................5-68
Flat Tire, Storing.............................................5-83
Fluid
Automatic Transmission................................5-19
Manual Transmission....................................5-22
Power Steering...........................................5-34
Windshield Washer......................................5-35
Fog Lamps....................................................3-16
Four-Wheel Drive....................................2-25, 5-44
Front Armrest Storage Area..............................2-41
Front Axle......................................................5-45
Fuel............................................................... 5-5
Additives...................................................... 5-6
California Fuel.............................................. 5-6
Filling a Portable Fuel Container....................5-10
Filling Your Tank........................................... 5-8
Fuels in Foreign Countries.............................. 5-7
Gage.........................................................3-35
Gasoline Octane........................................... 5-5
Gasoline Specications.................................. 5-5
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Light (cont.)
Oil Pressure...............................................3-33
Safety Belt Reminder...................................3-24
Security.....................................................3-34
Up-Shift.....................................................3-28
Lighting
Exit...........................................................3-17
Loading Your Vehicle.......................................4-42
Lockout Protection..........................................2-10
Locks
Door........................................................... 2-7
Lockout Protection.......................................2-10
Power Door.................................................. 2-8
Programmable Automatic Door Locks............... 2-8
Rear Door Security Locks............................... 2-9
Loss of Control...............................................4-13
Lumbar
Manual Controls............................................ 1-4
M
Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services........................... 6-6
At Each Fuel Fill........................................... 6-9
At Least Once a Month.................................. 6-9
At Least Once a Year..................................6-10
Introduction.................................................. 6-2Maintenance Schedule (cont.)
Maintenance Footnotes.................................. 6-7
Maintenance Record....................................6-15
Maintenance Requirements............................. 6-2
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts.........6-14
Owner Checks and Services........................... 6-9
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.............6-12
Scheduled Maintenance................................. 6-4
Using.......................................................... 6-3
Your Vehicle and the Environment................... 6-2
Malfunction Indicator Light................................3-30
Manual Lumbar Controls.................................... 1-4
Manual Seats................................................... 1-3
Manual Transmission
Fluid..........................................................5-22
Operation...................................................2-23
Manual Windows............................................2-12
Message
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-39
Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview with Compass
and Temperature Display...........................2-36
Manual Rearview Mirror................................2-35
Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar
®.............2-35
Outside Convex Mirror.................................2-39
Outside Manual Mirrors................................2-38
Outside Power Mirrors..................................2-38
MyGMLink.com................................................ 7-3
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Towing
Recreational Vehicle.....................................4-48
Towing a Trailer..........................................4-54
Your Vehicle...............................................4-48
Traction
Control System (TCS).................................... 4-8
Trailer
Recommendations.......................................4-54
Transmission
Fluid, Automatic...........................................5-19
Fluid, Manual..............................................5-22
Up-Shift Light..............................................3-28
Transmission Operation, Automatic....................2-21
Transmission Operation, Manual........................2-23
Trip Odometer................................................3-24
Truck-Camper Loading Information....................4-48
Turn and Lane-Change Signals.......................... 3-8
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever........................... 3-7U
Understanding Radio Reception........................3-71
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................5-63
Up-Shift Light.................................................3-28
V
Vehicle
Control........................................................ 4-5
Damage Warnings........................................... iv
Loading......................................................4-42
Parking Your...............................................2-32
Symbols......................................................... iv
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data
Recorders.................................................... 7-9
Vehicle Identication
Number (VIN).............................................5-97
Service Parts Identication Label...................5-97
Ventilation Adjustment......................................3-21
Visors...........................................................2-14
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