2006 CHEVROLET TAHOE engine

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 StabiliTrak
®, 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 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 48232-5170
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 specications for GM
transmissions, transaxles, and transfer cases.
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A
Accessories and Modications............................ 5-3
Accessory Power Outlet(s)...............................3-20
Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment.........4-53
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle.......................................................1-86
Additives, Fuel................................................. 5-6
Add-On Electrical Equipment...........................5-109
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal..................2-21
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.................................5-20
Air Conditioning..............................3-21, 3-22, 3-25
Airbag
Passenger Status Indicator...........................3-37
Readiness Light..........................................3-37
Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM)....7-10
Airbag System................................................1-74
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle...................................................1-86
How Does an Airbag Restrain?......................1-80
Passenger Sensing System...........................1-82
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..........1-86
What Makes an Airbag Inate?......................1-80
What Will You See After an Airbag Inates?....1-81
When Should an Airbag Inate?....................1-79
Where Are the Airbags?...............................1-76
All-Wheel Drive...............................................5-47All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) System.........................4-11
AM-FM Radio.................................................3-74
Antenna, Fixed Mast......................................3-133
Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna
System.....................................................3-133
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)........................... 4-7
Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light..............3-42
Appearance Care
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels.............5-105
Care of Safety Belts...................................5-102
Chemical Paint Spotting..............................5-106
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses..................5-103
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle................5-99
Fabric/Carpet............................................5-101
Finish Care...............................................5-103
Finish Damage..........................................5-106
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.....................................5-102
Leather....................................................5-101
Sheet Metal Damage..................................5-106
Tires........................................................5-106
Underbody Maintenance.............................5-106
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials...............5-107
Washing Your Vehicle.................................5-103
Weatherstrips............................................5-102
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades......5-104
Ashtray(s)......................................................3-21
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Bulb Replacement (cont.)
Side Identication Marker Lamps...................5-54
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Back-up Lamps........................................5-56
Buying New Tires...........................................5-72
C
California Fuel.................................................. 5-5
California Proposition 65 Warning....................... 5-3
Canadian Owners................................................ ii
Capacities and Specications..........................5-118
Carbon Monoxide...................2-13, 2-36, 4-42, 4-62
Care of
Safety Belts..............................................5-102
Your Cassette Tape Player..........................3-131
Your CD and DVD Player...........................3-133
Your CDs and DVDs ..................................3-132
Cargo Cover..................................................2-58
Center Console Storage Area...........................2-56
Center Passenger Position, Safety Belts.............1-41
Chains, Tire...................................................5-77
Check
Engine Light...............................................3-45
Checking Things Under the Hood......................5-10
Chemical Paint Spotting.................................5-106Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-54
Infants and Young Children...........................1-51
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children..........1-59
Older Children.............................................1-48
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear
Outside Seat Position...............................1-66
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center
Front Seat Position...................................1-70
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center
Rear Seat Position...................................1-68
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right
Front Seat Position...................................1-70
Where to Put the Restraint...........................1-58
Chime Level Adjustment.................................3-133
Cigarette Lighter.............................................3-21
Cleaning
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels.............5-105
Exterior Lamps/Lenses................................5-103
Fabric/Carpet............................................5-101
Finish Care...............................................5-103
Inside of Your Vehicle..................................5-99
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic
Surfaces...............................................5-102
Leather....................................................5-101
Tires........................................................5-106
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Cleaning (cont.)
Underbody Maintenance.............................5-106
Washing Your Vehicle.................................5-103
Weatherstrips............................................5-102
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades......5-104
Climate Control System...................................3-21
Dual ..........................................................3-22
Dual Automatic............................................3-25
Outlet Adjustment........................................3-30
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System......3-31
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System,
Electronic................................................3-32
Collision Damage Repair..................................7-11
Comfort Guides, Rear Safety Belt.....................1-45
Content Theft-Deterrent....................................2-16
Control of a Vehicle.......................................... 4-5
Convenience Net............................................2-58
Coolant
Engine Temperature Gage............................3-42
Heater, Engine............................................2-22
Surge Tank Pressure Cap.............................5-28
Cooling System..............................................5-30
Cruise Control................................................3-11
Cruise Control Light........................................3-49Cupholder(s)..................................................2-56
Customer Assistance Information
Courtesy Transportation.................................. 7-8
Customer Assistance for Text
Telephone (TTY) Users............................... 7-4
Customer Assistance Offices........................... 7-4
Customer Satisfaction Procedure..................... 7-2
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program............... 7-6
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors....7-15
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian
Government............................................7-14
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States
Government............................................7-14
Roadside Assistance Program......................... 7-6
Service Publications Ordering Information........7-15
D
Daytime Running Lamps..................................3-15
Defensive Driving............................................. 4-2
Delayed Locking.............................................2-10
Doing Your Own Service Work........................... 5-4
Dome Lamp Override......................................3-19
Dome Lamps .................................................3-18
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Door
Delayed Locking..........................................2-10
Locks.......................................................... 2-8
Power Door Locks......................................... 2-9
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.............2-10
Rear Door Security Locks.............................2-12
Driver
Position, Safety Belt.....................................1-34
Driver Information Center (DIC).........................3-51
DIC Operation and Displays..........................3-52
DIC Vehicle Customization............................3-66
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-55
Driving
At Night.....................................................4-32
City ...........................................................4-36
Defensive..................................................... 4-2
Drunken....................................................... 4-3
Freeway.....................................................4-37
Hill and Mountain Roads..............................4-40
In Rain and on Wet Roads...........................4-34
Off-Road ....................................................4-17
Recovery Hooks..........................................4-47
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out.................4-46
Winter........................................................4-42Dual Automatic Climate Control System.............3-25
Dual Climate Control System............................3-22
DVD
Rear Seat Entertainment System..................3-117
E
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment.....................................5-109
Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block.............5-112
Fuses and Circuit Breakers.........................5-109
Instrument Panel Fuse Block.......................5-110
Power Windows and Other Power Options....5-109
Underhood Fuse Block...............................5-113
Windshield Wiper Fuses.............................5-109
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................5-20
Battery.......................................................5-41
Check and Service Engine Soon Light............3-45
Coolant......................................................5-25
Coolant Heater............................................2-22
Coolant Temperature Gage...........................3-42
Drive Belt Routing.......................................6-15
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Engine (cont.)
Engine Compartment Overview......................5-12
Exhaust.....................................................2-36
Fan Noise..................................................5-35
Oil .............................................................5-15
Oil Life System...........................................5-18
Overheated Protection Operating Mode...........5-30
Overheating................................................5-28
Starting......................................................2-20
Entry Lighting.................................................3-19
Event Data Recorders (EDR)............................7-10
Exit Lighting...................................................3-19
Extender, Safety Belt.......................................1-47
F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner......................................5-20
Finish Damage.............................................5-106
Fixed Mast Antenna.......................................3-133
Flashers, Hazard Warning.................................. 3-5
Flash-to-Pass................................................... 3-9
Flat Tire........................................................5-78
Flat Tire, Changing.........................................5-79
Flat Tire, Storing.............................................5-94Fluid
Automatic Transmission................................5-22
Power Steering...........................................5-36
Windshield Washer......................................5-37
Fog Lamps ....................................................3-17
Four-Wheel Drive....................................2-26, 5-48
Four-Wheel-Drive Light....................................3-49
Front Axle......................................................5-50
Front Reading Lamps......................................3-19
Front Storage Area.........................................2-56
Fuel............................................................... 5-5
Additives...................................................... 5-6
California Fuel.............................................. 5-5
E85 (85% Ethanol)........................................ 5-7
Filling a Portable Fuel Container....................5-10
Filling Your Tank........................................... 5-8
Fuels in Foreign Countries.............................. 5-8
Gage .........................................................3-50
Gasoline Octane........................................... 5-5
Gasoline Specications.................................. 5-5
Low Warning Light.......................................3-50
Fuses
Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block.............5-112
Fuses and Circuit Breakers.........................5-109
Instrument Panel Fuse Block.......................5-110
Underhood Fuse Block...............................5-113
Windshield Wiper.......................................5-109
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G
Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature.........................3-42
Fuel..........................................................3-50
Oil Pressure...............................................3-48
Speedometer..............................................3-36
Tachometer.................................................3-36
Transmission Temperature.............................3-43
Voltmeter Gage...........................................3-40
Garage Door Opener.......................................2-52
Gasoline
Octane........................................................ 5-5
Specications............................................... 5-5
Glove Box.....................................................2-56
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program.................. 7-6
H
Hazard Warning Flashers................................... 3-5
Head Restraints............................................... 1-8
Headlamps............................................3-14, 5-51
Automatic Headlamp System.........................3-16
Bulb Replacement.......................................5-51
Daytime Running Lamps...............................3-15Headlamps (cont.)
Flash-to-Pass............................................... 3-9
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Daytime
Running Lamps........................................5-52
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-51
High/Low Beam Changer................................ 3-8
On Reminder..............................................3-15
Roof Marker Lamps.....................................5-54
Side Identication Marker Lamps...................5-54
Heated Seats................................................... 1-4
Heater...................................................3-21, 3-22
Heater...........................................................3-25
Highbeam On Light.........................................3-49
Highway Hypnosis...........................................4-39
Hill and Mountain Roads..................................4-40
Hood
Checking Things Under................................5-10
Release.....................................................5-11
Horn ............................................................... 3-6
How to Use This Manual...................................... ii
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................1-34
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