Maintenance Schedule
Introduction
Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level and
change as recommended.
Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The Plan
supplements your new vehicle warranties. See your
Warranty and Owner Assistance booklet or your dealer
for details.
Maintenance Requirements
Maintenance intervals, checks, inspections and
recommended fluids and lubricants as prescribed in this
manual are necessary to keep your vehicle in good
working condition. Any damage caused by failure
to follow scheduled maintenance may not be
covered by warranty.
Your Vehicle and the Environment
Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your
vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the
environment. Improper vehicle maintenance can
even affect the quality of the air we breathe. Improper
fluid levels or the wrong tire inflation can increase
the level of emissions from your vehicle. To help protect
our environment, and to keep your vehicle in good
condition, be sure to maintain your vehicle properly.
6-2
7,500 Miles (12 000 km)
❑Gasoline Engine Only: Check engine oil life system. If
engine oil and filter are changed, reset system. See
“Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine)” in the Index.(2) (8)
❑Check fluid levels (or every 3 months, whichever
occurs first).(1) (5)
❑Chassis lubrication service (or every 6 months,
whichever occurs first).(11)
❑Wheels and tires service.(14)
❑Hydraulic brake service (or every 6 months, whichever
occurs first).(6) (36)
❑Parking brake service (or every 6 months, whichever
occurs first).(21)
❑Air brake service (or every 6 months, whichever
occurs first).(32)
❑Air brake automatic slack adjuster service (or every
500 hours, whichever occurs first).(33)
❑Check air brake relay valve operation and check for
leaks (or every month, or every 300 hours, whichever
occurs first).
❑Clean air brake application valve (or every 3 months,
or every 300 hours, whichever occurs first). Lubricate
linkage.
❑Air brake chamber service (or every 2 months,
whichever occurs first).(34)
12,000 Miles (20 000 km)
❑7.8L DURAMAX®Diesel Without Engine Oil Life
System Only: Change engine oil and filter (or
every 12 months, or every 600 hours of engine
operation, whichever occurs first).(2)
❑7.8L DURAMAX
®Diesel With Engine Oil Life System
Only: Check oil life system (or every 600 hours of
engine operation, whichever occurs first). If engine oil
and filter are changed, reset system. See “Engine
Oil (DURAMAX
®Diesel)” in the Index.(2) (7)
15,000 Miles (24 000 km)
❑Gasoline Engine Only: Check engine oil life system. If
engine oil and filter are changed, reset system. See
“Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine)” in the Index.(2) (8)
❑6.6L DURAMAX
®Diesel Without Engine Oil Life
System Only: Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, or every 750 hours of engine operation,
whichever occurs first).(2)
❑6.6L DURAMAX
®Diesel With Engine Oil Life System
Only: Check oil life system. If engine oil and filter are
changed, reset system. See “Engine Oil (DURAMAX
®
Diesel)” in the Index.(2) (9)
❑Chassis lubrication service (or every 6 months,
whichever occurs first).(11)
6-6
❑Check fluid levels (or every 3 months, whichever
occurs first).(1) (5)
❑Gasoline Engine: Inspect engine air cleaner filter. If
necessary, replace the filter. If vehicle is driven in
dusty/dirty conditions, inspect filter at every engine oil
change. SeeEngine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-33
for more information.
❑Diesel Engine: Inspect engine air cleaner filter change
indicator. If necessary, replace the filter. If vehicle is
driven in dusty/dirty conditions, inspect filter change
indicator at every engine oil change. SeeEngine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 5-33for more information.
❑DURAMAX
®Diesel Only: Replace fuel filter (or every
750 hours of engine operation, whichever occurs first).
❑Steering system service.(12)
❑Front and rear suspension service.(13)
❑Spring-to-axle U-bolts and shackle bolts service.(15)
❑Exhaust system service (or every 6 months, whichever
occurs first).(2) (3) (16)
❑Wheels and tires service.(14)
❑Hydraulic brake service (or every 6 months, whichever
occurs first).(6) (36)❑Parking brake service (or every 6 months, whichever
occurs first).(21)
❑Air brake service (or every 6 months, whichever
occurs first).(32)
❑Air brake automatic slack adjuster service (or every
500 hours, whichever occurs first).(33)
❑Check air brake relay valve operation and check for
leaks (or every month, or every 300 hours, whichever
occurs first).
❑Clean air brake application valve (or every 3 months,
or every 300 hours, whichever occurs first). Lubricate
linkage.
❑Air brake chamber service (or every 2 months,
whichever occurs first).(34)
❑Thermostatically controlled engine cooling fan
service.(3) (19)
❑Shields and underhood insulation service.(3) (4) (20)
❑Air compressor dry element pleated paper air strainer
service (or every 2 months or every 800 hours,
whichever occurs first).
6-7
22,500 Miles (36 000 km)
❑Gasoline Engine Only: Check engine oil life system. If
engine oil and filter are changed, reset system. See
“Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine)” in the Index.(2) (8)
❑Check fluid levels (or every 3 months, whichever
occurs first).(1) (5)
❑Chassis lubrication service (or every 6 months,
whichever occurs first).(11)
❑Inspect door hinge pins and bushings and replace as
necessary.
❑Cooling system service. Clean the cooling system filter
cap with clean water, clean the core, pressure test the
cap and the system for proper pressure capability, and
inspect condition of cooling and heater hoses and
clamps. Replace hoses if cracked, swollen, or
damaged.
❑Wheel bearing (grease type) service (or every
24 months, whichever occurs first, and whenever
hubs are removed).(22) (36)
❑Wheels and tires service.(14)
❑Hydraulic brake service (or every 6 months, whichever
occurs first).(6) (36)❑Parking brake service (or every 6 months, whichever
occurs first).(21)
❑Air brake service (or every 6 months, whichever
occurs first).(32)
❑Air brake automatic slack adjuster service (or every
500 hours, whichever occurs first).(33)
❑Check air brake relay valve operation and check for
leaks (or every month, or every 300 hours, whichever
occurs first).
❑Clean air brake application valve (or every 3 months,
or every 300 hours, whichever occurs first). Lubricate
linkage.
❑Air brake chamber service (or every 2 months,
whichever occurs first).(34)
❑Air brake system valve service (or every 3 months, or
every 900 hours, whichever occurs first).(37)
❑Air intake system service (or every 24 months,
whichever occurs first).(3) (4) (23)
❑Evaporative Control System service, if equipped, (or
every 24 months, whichever occurs first).(2) (24) †
❑Rear axle air shift motor service.(10)
6-8
24,000 Miles (40 000 km)
❑7.8L DURAMAX®Diesel Without Engine Oil Life
System Only: Change engine oil and filter (or
every 12 months, or every 600 hours of engine
operation, whichever occurs first).(2)
❑7.8L DURAMAX
®Diesel With Engine Oil Life System
Only: Check oil life system (or every 600 hours of
engine operation, whichever occurs first). If engine oil
and filter are changed, reset system. See “Engine
Oil (DURAMAX
®Diesel)” in the Index.(2) (7)
30,000 Miles (48 000 km)
❑Gasoline Engine Only: Check engine oil life system. If
engine oil and filter are changed, reset system. See
“Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine)” in the Index.(2) (8)
❑6.6L DURAMAX
®Diesel Without Engine Oil Life
System Only: Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, or every 750 hours of engine operation,
whichever occurs first).(2)
❑6.6L DURAMAX
®Diesel With Engine Oil Life System
Only: Check oil life system. If engine oil and filter are
changed, reset system. See “Engine Oil (DURAMAX
®
Diesel)” in the Index.(2) (9)
❑Check fluid levels (or every 3 months, whichever
occurs first).(1) (5)❑Gasoline Engine: Inspect engine air cleaner filter. If
necessary, replace the filter. If vehicle is driven in
dusty/dirty conditions, inspect filter at every engine oil
change. SeeEngine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-33
for more information.
❑Diesel Engine: Inspect engine air cleaner filter change
indicator. If necessary, replace the filter. If vehicle is
driven in dusty/dirty conditions, inspect filter change
indicator at every engine oil change. SeeEngine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 5-33for more information.
❑DURAMAX
®Diesel Only: Replace fuel filter (or every
750 hours of engine operation, whichever occurs first).
❑Chassis lubrication service (or every 6 months,
whichever occurs first).(11)
❑Replace fuel filter(s) (or every 12 months, whichever
occurs first).(2)
❑Steering system service.(12)
❑Front and rear suspension service.(13)
❑Spring-to-axle U-bolts and shackle bolts service.(15)
❑Exhaust system service (or every 6 months, whichever
occurs first).(2) (3) (16)
❑Wheels and tires service.(14)
❑Hydraulic brake service (or every 6 months, whichever
occurs first).(6) (36)
❑Parking brake service (or every 6 months, whichever
occurs first).(21)
6-9
❑Air brake service (or every 6 months, whichever
occurs first).(32)
❑Air brake automatic slack adjuster service (or every
500 hours, whichever occurs first).(33)
❑Check air brake relay valve operation and check for
leaks (or every month, or every 300 hours, whichever
occurs first).
❑Clean air brake application valve (or every 3 months,
or every 300 hours, whichever occurs first). Lubricate
linkage.
❑Air brake chamber service (or every 2 months,
whichever occurs first).(34)
❑C600, C700, and C800 Gasoline Engines Only:
Engine drive belts service (or every 12 months,
whichever occurs first.)(17)
❑Thermostatically controlled engine cooling fan
service.(3) (19)
❑Shields and underhood insulation service.(3) (4) (20)
❑Air compressor dry element pleated paper air strainer
service (or every 2 months or every 800 hours,
whichever occurs first).36,000 Miles (55 000 km)
❑7.8L DURAMAX®Diesel Without Engine Oil Life
System Only: Change engine oil and filter (or
every 12 months, or every 600 hours of engine
operation, whichever occurs first).(2)
❑7.8L DURAMAX
®Diesel With Engine Oil Life System
Only: Check oil life system (or every 600 hours of
engine operation, whichever occurs first). If engine oil
and filter are changed, reset system. See “Engine
Oil (DURAMAX
®Diesel)” in the Index.(2) (7)
37,500 Miles (60 000 km)
❑Gasoline Engine Only: Check engine oil life system. If
engine oil and filter are changed, reset system. See
“Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine)” in the Index.(2) (8)
❑Check fluid levels (or every 3 months, whichever
occurs first).(1) (5)
❑Chassis lubrication service (or every 6 months,
whichever occurs first).(11)
❑Wheels and tires service.(14)
❑Hydraulic brake service (or every 6 months, whichever
occurs first).(6) (36)
6-10
❑Parking brake service (or every 6 months, whichever
occurs first).(21)
❑Air brake service (or every 6 months, whichever
occurs first).(32)
❑Air brake automatic slack adjuster service (or every
500 hours, whichever occurs first).(33)
❑Check air brake relay valve operation and check for
leaks (or every month, or every 300 hours, whichever
occurs first).
❑Clean air brake application valve (or every 3 months,
or every 300 hours, whichever occurs first). Lubricate
linkage.
❑Air brake chamber service (or every 2 months,
whichever occurs first).(34)
45,000 Miles (72 000 km)
❑Gasoline Engine Only: Check engine oil life system. If
engine oil and filter are changed, reset system. See
“Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine)” in the Index.(2) (8)
❑6.6L DURAMAX
®Diesel Without Engine Oil Life
System Only: Change engine oil and filter (or every
12 months, or every 750 hours of engine operation,
whichever occurs first).(2)
❑6.6L DURAMAX
®Diesel With Engine Oil Life System
Only: Check oil life system. If engine oil and filter are
changed, reset system. See “Engine Oil (DURAMAX
®
Diesel)” in the Index.(2) (9)❑Check fluid levels (or every 3 months, whichever
occurs first).(1) (5)
❑Gasoline Engine: Replace engine air cleaner filter.
SeeEngine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-33for more
information.
❑Diesel Engine: Inspect engine air cleaner filter change
indicator. If necessary, replace the filter. If vehicle is
driven in dusty/dirty conditions, inspect filter change
indicator at every engine oil change. SeeEngine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 5-33for more information.
❑DURAMAX
®Diesel Only: Replace fuel filter (or every
750 hours of engine operation, whichever occurs first).
❑Chassis lubrication service (or every 6 months,
whichever occurs first).(11)
❑Cooling system service. Clean the cooling system filler
cap with clean water, clean the core, pressure test the
cap and the system for proper pressure capability, and
inspect condition of cooling and heater hoses and
clamps. Replace hoses if cracked, swollen, or
damaged.
❑Wheel bearing (grease type) service (or every
24 months, whichever occurs first, and whenever hubs
are removed.)(22) (36)
❑Inspect door hinge pins and bushings and replace as
necessary.
❑Steering system service.(12)
6-11
❑Front and rear suspension service.(13)
❑Spring-to-axle U-bolts and shackle bolts service.(15)
❑Exhaust system service (or every 6 months, whichever
occurs first).(2) (3) (16)
❑Wheels and tires service.(14)
❑Hydraulic brake service (or every 6 months, whichever
occurs first).(6) (36)
❑Parking brake service (or every 6 months, whichever
occurs first).(21)
❑Air brake service (or every 6 months, whichever
occurs first).(32)
❑Air brake automatic slack adjuster service (or every
500 hours, whichever occurs first).(33)
❑Check air brake relay valve operation and check for
leaks (or every month, or every 300 hours, whichever
occurs first).
❑Clean air brake application valve (or every 3 months,
or every 300 hours, whichever occurs first). Lubricate
linkage.
❑Air brake chamber service (or every 2 months,
whichever occurs first).(34)
❑Air brake system valve service (or every 3 months, or
every 900 hours, whichever occurs first).(37)
❑Thermostatically controlled engine cooling fan
service.(3) (19)❑Shields and underhood insulation service.(3) (4) (20)
❑Rear axle air shift motor service.(10)
❑Air intake system service (or every 24 months,
whichever occurs first).(3) (4) (23)
❑Evaporative Control System service, if equipped, (or
every 24 months, whichever occurs first).(2) (24) †
❑Air compressor dry element pleated paper air strainer
service (or every 2 months or every 800 hours,
whichever occurs first).
48,000 Miles (75 000 km)
❑7.8L DURAMAX®Diesel Without Engine Oil Life
System Only: Change engine oil and filter (or
every 12 months, or every 600 hours of engine
operation, whichever occurs first).(2)
❑7.8L DURAMAX
®Diesel With Engine Oil Life System
Only: Check oil life system (or every 600 hours of
engine operation, whichever occurs first). If engine oil
and filter are changed, reset system. See “Engine
Oil (DURAMAX
®Diesel)” in the Index.(2) (7)
50,000 Miles (80 000 km)
❑Inspect air compressor discharge port (or every
6 months or every 1,800 hours, whichever
occurs first.)
6-12