2005 CHEVROLET KODIAK engine

Door Latches Check
Check that doors close, latch, and lock tightly. Check for
broken, damaged, or missing parts that might prevent
tight latching.
Hood Latches Check
Check that the hood closes firmly. Check for broken,
damaged, loose, or missing parts that might prevent
tight latching. Make sure the secondary latch (if
equipped) keeps the hood from opening all the way
when the primary latch is released.
Fluid Leaks Check
Check for fuel, coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks by
looking at the surface beneath the vehicle after it has
been parked for awhile.
Underbody Inspection
Corrosive materials used for ice, snow removal, and
dust control can collect on the underbody. If these
materials are not removed, accelerated corrosion (rust)
can occur on underbody parts such as fuel lines,
frame, floor pan, and exhaust system. At least every
spring, flush these materials from the underbody
with plain water. Take care to clean well any areas
where mud and other debris can collect. Sediment
packed in closed areas of the frame should be loosened
before being flushed.
Engine Cover Check
Check that the cab’s engine cover and seal (if equipped)
are not torn or damaged. Be sure that the cover is
clamped down firmly to the floor.
At Least Once a Year
Key Lock Cylinders Service
Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant
specified in Part C.
Underbody Flushing Service
At least every spring, use plain water to flush any
corrosive materials from the underbody. Take care to
clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other debris
can collect.
Tractor Protection (Breakaway)
Valve Check
On air brake models, remove, disassemble, clean and
inspect the tractor protection (breakaway) valve.
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Part C: Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part
number, or specification may be obtained from
your dealer.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine Oil
(Gasoline
Engine)Engine oil which meets GM
Standard GM6094M and displays
the American Petroleum Institute
Certified for Gasoline Engines
starburst symbol. GM Goodwrench
®
oil meets all the requirements for
your vehicle. To determine the
proper viscosity for your vehicle’s
engine, see “Engine Oil” in
the Index.
Engine Oil
(DURAMAX
®
Diesel Engine)Engine oil with the letters CI-4 or
CH-4 is best for your vehicle. The
CI-4 or CH-4 designation may
appear either alone or in
combination with other API
designations, such as API CI-4/SL.
These letters show American
Petroleum Institute levels of quality.
To determine the preferred viscosity
for your vehicle’s diesel engine, see
“Engine Oil” in the Index.
Engine Oil
(Caterpillar
®
Diesel Engine)See the Caterpillar
®Operation &
Maintenance Manual for engine oil
recommendations.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine Coolant
(Caterpillar
®
Diesel Engine)See the Caterpillar
®Operation &
Maintenance Manual for engine
coolant recommendations.
Engine Coolant
(Gasoline
Engine &
DURAMAX
®
Diesel)50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only DEX-COOL
®
Coolant. See “Engine Coolant” in
the Index.
Hydraulic Brake
SystemDelco
®Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or
equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid.
Windshield
Washer SolventGM Optikleen
®Washer Solvent.
Clutch Bearing
LubricantClutch Bearing Lubricant
(GM Part No. 12378484 or
equivalent NLGI #3 consistency).
Exhaust Brake
Ball Joint Cap
LubricantHigh-Temperature Grease
(GM Part No. U.S. 1051344, in
Canada 903037) or NLGI #3
consistency.
Power Steering
SystemDEXRON
®-III Automatic
Transmission Fluid. Look for
“Approved for the H-Specification”
on the label.
Manual
Transmission
(Except ZF
6-Speed)Synthetic Manual Transmission Fluid
(GM Part No. U.S. 12345724, in
Canada 10953510).
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Canadian Roadside Assistance
In Canada, Medium Duty trucks are not eligible for
Roadside Assistance services. However,
owners/operators who contact Roadside Assistance by
calling 1-800-268-6800 may have a tow arranged
for them at the owner/operator expense.
If a Medium Duty truck is towed to a General Motors
dealership and the towing was necessary due to failure
of a warranted part, the dealer will accept the towing
charges and submit them as part of the warranty claim.
Vehicle Data Collection and Event
Data Recorders
Your vehicle, like other modern motor vehicles, has a
number of sophisticated computer systems that monitor
and control several aspects of the vehicle’s performance.
Your vehicle uses on-board vehicle computers to monitor
emission control components to optimize fuel economy,
to monitor conditions for airbag deployment and, if so
equipped, to provide anti-lock braking and to help the
driver control the vehicle in difficult driving situations.
Some information may be stored during regular
operations to facilitate repair of detected malfunctions;
other information is stored only in a crash event by
computer systems, such as those commonly called event
data recorders (EDR).In a crash event, computer systems, such as the Airbag
Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) in your vehicle
may record information about the condition of the vehicle
and how it was operated, such as data related to
engine speed, brake application, throttle position, vehicle
speed, safety belt usage, airbag readiness, airbag
performance, and the severity of a collision. If your
vehicle is equipped with Quadrasteer, steering
performance, including yaw rate, steering wheel angle,
and lateral acceleration, is also recorded. This
information has been used to improve vehicle crash
performance and may be used to improve crash
performance of future vehicles and driving safety. Unlike
the data recorders on many airplanes, these on-board
systems do not record sounds, such as conversation of
vehicle occupants.
To read this information, special equipment is needed
and access to the vehicle or the device that stores
the data is required. GM will not access information
about a crash event or share it with others other than:
•with the consent of the vehicle owner or, if the
vehicle is leased, with the consent of the lessee,
•in response to an official request of police or similar
government office,
•as part of GM’s defense of litigation through the
discovery process, or
•as required by law.
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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 1-800-862-4389, or write:
GM Medium Duty Truck
Customer Assistance Center
P.O. Box 44947
Detroit, MI 48244
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 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 specifications for
GM transmissions, transaxles, and transfer cases.
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A
Accessory Power Outlets.................................3-19
Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment.........4-34
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle.......................................................1-59
Additives, Fuel................................................. 5-6
Add-On Electrical Equipment............................5-88
Air Brake.......................................................2-40
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.................................5-33
Air Conditioning..............................................3-20
Air Conditioning System...................................5-70
Air Pressure Gage..........................................3-44
Air Shift Control..............................................2-27
Air Suspension...............................................2-42
Air Suspension Seats........................................ 1-6
Airbag
Off Light.....................................................3-28
Readiness Light..........................................3-27
Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM)...... 7-6
Airbag System................................................1-48
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle...................................................1-59
Airbag Off Switch........................................1-56
How Does an Airbag Restrain?......................1-54
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..........1-59
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?......................1-54
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?....1-54Airbag System (cont.)
When Should an Airbag Inflate?....................1-53
Where Are the Airbags?...............................1-52
AM-FM Radio.................................................3-45
Antenna, Fixed Mast.......................................3-59
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)........................... 4-6
Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light..............3-34
Anti-Lock Brakes, Trailer System
Warning Light.............................................3-34
Appearance Care............................................5-79
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels..............5-84
Care of Safety Belts....................................5-82
Chemical Paint Spotting...............................5-85
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses....................5-83
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle................5-80
Fabric/Carpet..............................................5-81
Finish Care.................................................5-83
Finish Damage............................................5-85
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic
Surfaces.................................................5-82
Sheet Metal Damage...................................5-85
Tires..........................................................5-85
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-85
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials................5-86
Washing Your Vehicle...................................5-83
Weatherstrips..............................................5-82
Windshield and Wiper Blades........................5-84
Ashtrays........................................................3-20
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Audio System(s).............................................3-44
AM-FM Radio.............................................3-45
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player................3-58
Care of Your CD Player...............................3-59
Care of Your CDs........................................3-59
Chime Level Adjustment...............................3-59
Fixed Mast Antenna.....................................3-59
Radio with Cassette.....................................3-48
Radio with CD............................................3-53
Setting the Time..........................................3-45
Theft-Deterrent Feature................................3-57
Understanding Radio Reception.....................3-57
Automatic Ether Injection System......................5-68
Automatic Transmission
Fluid..........................................................5-34
Operation...................................................2-28
Axle, Two-Speed Rear Axle Electric
Shift Control...............................................2-26B
Battery..........................................................5-55
Bench Seat, Split............................................. 1-6
Brake
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)........................ 4-6
Diesel Engine Exhaust.................................2-25
Emergencies................................................ 4-8
Exhaust Indicator Light.................................3-40
Hydraulic Systems......................................... 4-6
System Warning Light..................................3-31
Trailer Hand Control Valve.............................. 4-8
Brakes..........................................................5-47
Air .............................................................2-40
Hydraulic....................................................2-38
Propshaft Brake Burnish Procedure................2-39
Braking........................................................... 4-5
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 4-8
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-11
Bulb Replacement...........................................5-65
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C
Canadian Owners................................................ ii
Capacities and Specifications............................5-95
Carbon Monoxide...................................2-43, 4-26
Care of
Safety Belts................................................5-82
Your Cassette Tape Player............................3-58
Your CD Player...........................................3-59
Your CDs ...................................................3-59
Center Console Storage Area...........................2-47
Center Passenger Position, Safety Belts.............1-22
Charging System Light....................................3-30
Check
Engine Light...............................................3-36
Gages Warning Light...................................3-42
Checking Things Under the Hood......................5-20
Chemical Paint Spotting...................................5-85
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-33
Infants and Young Children...........................1-30
Older Children.............................................1-27
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear
Outside Seat Position...............................1-40Child Restraints (cont.)
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center
Rear Seat Position (Crew Cab) or
Center Front Position................................1-42
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right
Front Seat Position...................................1-44
Top Strap...................................................1-39
Where to Put the Restraint...................1-36, 1-38
Chime Level Adjustment..................................3-59
Cigarette Lighter.............................................3-20
Cleaning
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels..............5-84
Exterior Lamps/Lenses.................................5-83
Fabric/Carpet..............................................5-81
Finish Care.................................................5-83
Inside of Your Vehicle..................................5-80
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.......................................5-82
Tires..........................................................5-85
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-85
Washing Your Vehicle...................................5-83
Weatherstrips..............................................5-82
Windshield and Wiper Blades........................5-84
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Climate Control System...................................3-20
Outlet Adjustment........................................3-23
Rear Heating System...................................3-24
Control of a Vehicle.......................................... 4-5
Coolant
Engine Temperature Gage............................3-35
Heater, Engine............................................2-24
Low Warning Light.......................................3-35
Surge Tank Pressure Cap.............................5-38
Cooling System..............................................5-40
Cruise Control................................................3-10
Customer Assistance Information
Customer Assistance for Text
Telephone (TTY) Users............................... 7-4
Customer Assistance Offices........................... 7-4
Customer Satisfaction Procedure..................... 7-2
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program............... 7-5
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors...... 7-8
Reporting Safety Defects to the
Canadian Government................................ 7-7
Reporting Safety Defects to the
United States Government.......................... 7-7
Roadside Assistance Program......................... 7-5
Service Publications Ordering Information......... 7-8D
Daytime Running Lamps..................................3-15
Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Light.............3-41
Defensive Driving............................................. 4-2
Diesel Engine
Engine Alarm and Automatic Shutdown...........2-18
Exhaust Brake............................................2-25
Exhaust Restrictor.......................................2-21
Fuel............................................................ 5-7
High Idle System.........................................2-19
Starting......................................................2-14
Differential Lock Control, Rear Axle..................... 4-9
Differential Lock Indicator Light.........................3-40
Doing Your Own Service Work........................... 5-4
Dome Lamps.................................................3-16
Door
Locks.......................................................... 2-6
Power Door Locks......................................... 2-7
Driver
Position, Safety Belt.....................................1-14
Driving
At Night.....................................................4-16
City...........................................................4-21
Defensive..................................................... 4-2
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