2012 GMC SAVANA Owner's Manual

Black plate (39,1)GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/11/11
Vehicle Care 10-39
Front Turn Signal,
Sidemarker, and Parking
Lamps
A. Front Parking and TurnSignal Lamp
B. Front Sidemarker Lamp To replace the front turn signal,
sidemarker, and/or parking lamp
bulb(s):
1. Use a small tool to unlatch the
outboard clip on the lamp by
pushing inboard and prying the
lamp assembly forward.
2. Remove the lamp from the grille.
3. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise one quarter
turn and remove it from the lamp
assembly.
4. Remove the bulb from the socket by pulling it straight out.
5. Replace the bulb.
6. Turn the bulb socket clockwise to reinstall it in the lamp
assembly. 7. Reinstall the lamp assembly into
the grille until the outboard clip
snaps into place.
Taillamps
To replace a taillamp/turn signal
lamp or back‐up lamp bulb:
1. Remove the two inboard nuts
from the inside of the taillamp
assembly.

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10-40 Vehicle Care
2. The third nut (C) is under theapplique piece (B) above the
lamp. Remove the two inboard
applique nuts. Pull the
applique (B) straight rearward
slightly to clear the studs. Then
rotate the applique (B) just far
enough to gain access to the
outer push pins (A).
3. Carefully disconnect the push pins (A) from the applique
bracket 4. Remove the third nut (C) from
the upper outboard side of
the lamp.
5. Remove the taillamp assembly from the vehicle.
6. Remove the taillamp/turn signallamp (A) or back‐up lamp (B)
bulb socket by turning it
counterclockwise one quarter
turn and pulling it out of the lamp
assembly. 7. Remove the bulb by pulling it
straight out.
8. Push the new bulb into the socket.
9. Reinstall the bulb socket by turning it clockwise into the lamp
assembly.
10. Reverse Steps 1 through 5 to reinstall the taillamp assembly
and applique.

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Vehicle Care 10-41
Center High-Mounted
Stoplamp (CHMSL)
The Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
(CHMSL) is located above the rear
doors at the center of the vehicle.
To replace a bulb:
1. Remove the two screws from theCHMSL assembly.
2. Remove the CHMSL assembly. 3. Turn the bulb socket
counterclockwise one quarter
turn to remove it from the lamp
assembly.
4. Pull the old bulb straight out of the socket and push the new
bulb into the socket.
5. Turn the bulb socket clockwise one quarter turn to install it in the
lamp assembly.
6. Reinstall the CHMSL assembly and two screws.
Do not block or damage the CHMSL
when items are loaded on the roof
of the vehicle.
License Plate Lamp
To replace one of these bulbs:
A. Bulb Socket
B. License Plate Bulb Assembly
C. Screws
1. Remove the screws (C) that secure the license plate bulb
assembly (B).
2. Turn the bulb socket (A) counterclockwise and pull the
bulb straight out of the socket.

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10-42 Vehicle Care
3. Install the new bulb.
4. Reverse steps 1 and 2 toreinstall the license plate bulb
assembly.
Replacement Bulbs
Exterior Lamp Bulb
Number
Back-up, Rear
Parking, Stoplamp,
and Turn
Signal Lamp 3157KX
Center
High‐Mounted Stop
Lamp (CHMSL) 912LL
Front Parking and
Turn Signal Lamp 3157KX
Front
Sidemarker Lamp 194LL
License
Plate Lamp 194LLExterior Lamp
Bulb
Number
Headlamps
Composite
High-Beam
Headlamp 9005LL
Composite
Low-Beam
Headlamp 9006LL
Sealed Beam
Headlamp H6054
For replacement bulbs not listed
here, contact your dealer.
Electrical System
Electrical System
Overload
The vehicle has fuses and circuit
breakers to protect against an
electrical system overload.
When the current electrical load is
too heavy, the circuit breaker opens
and closes, protecting the circuit
until the current load returns to
normal or the problem is fixed. This
greatly reduces the chance of circuit
overload and fire caused by
electrical problems.
Fuses and circuit breakers protect
power devices in the vehicle.
Replace a bad fuse with a new one
of the identical size and rating.
If there is a problem on the road and
a fuse needs to be replaced, the
same amperage fuse can be
borrowed. Choose some feature of
the vehicle that is not needed to use
and replace it as soon as possible.

Black plate (43,1)GMC Savana Owner Manual - 2012 - 2nd - 11/11/11
Vehicle Care 10-43
Headlamp Wiring
An electrical overload may cause
the lamps to go on and off, or in
some cases to remain off. Have the
headlamp wiring checked right away
if the lamps go on and off or
remain off.
Windshield Wipers
If the wiper motor overheats due to
heavy snow or ice, the windshield
wipers will stop until the motor cools
and will then restart.
Although the circuit is protected
from electrical overload, overload
due to heavy snow or ice may
cause wiper linkage damage.
Always clear ice and heavy snow
from the windshield before using the
windshield wipers.
If the overload is caused by an
electrical problem and not snow or
ice, be sure to get it fixed.
Fuses and Circuit
Breakers
The wiring circuits in the vehicle are
protected from short circuits by a
combination of fuses and circuit
breakers. This greatly reduces the
chance of fires caused by electrical
problems.
Look at the silver-colored band
inside the fuse. If the band is broken
or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure
you replace a bad fuse with a new
one of the identical size and rating.
Engine Compartment
Fuse Block
The fuse block is located in the
engine compartment on the driver
side of the vehicle.
Notice:Spilling liquid on any
electrical component on the
vehicle may damage it. Always
keep the covers on any electrical
component.

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10-44 Vehicle Care
The vehicle may not be equipped
with all of the fuses, relays, and
features shown.Mini Fuse Usage
3 Right Stop/Turn
Trailer
4 Spare
5 Spare
6 Fuel System
Control Module
Ignition
7 Body Control
Module 5
8 Body Control
Module 7
9 Body Control
Module 4
10 Instrument Panel
Cluster
11 Trailer Wiring
12 Spare
13 Spare
14 Windshield Washer
16 Horn

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Vehicle Care 10-45
Mini Fuse Usage17 Transmission
18 Air Conditioning
Compressor
19 Engine Control
Module Battery
20 Spare
21 Left Stop/Turn
Trailer
22 Spare
23 Spare
24 Fuel Pump
25 Auxiliary Power
Outlet
26 Body Control
Module 3
27 Special Equipment
Option
28 Airbag
29 Steering Wheel
Sensor Mini Fuse Usage
30 Engine Control
Module Ignition/
Glow Plug Module
31 Transmission
Control Module
Ignition
32 Transmission
Control Module
Battery
33 Spare
34 Spare
35 Fuel Operated
Heater Module
36 Fuel System
Control Module
Battery
51 Left High‐Beam
Headlamp
52 Right High‐Beam
Headlamp
53 Left Low‐Beam
Headlamp Mini Fuse Usage
54 Right Low‐Beam
Headlamp
55 Wiper
56 Canister Vent
Solenoid
58 Body Control
Module 2
59 Body Control
Module 1
61 Spare
62 Oxygen Sensor 2
(Post), EV Fan
(Diesel)
63 Spare
64 Mass Air Flow/
Canister Vent
65 Odd Ignition/
Injectors
66 Daytime Running
Lamps 2
(LOLVL‐V22)
(If Equipped)

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Mini Fuse Usage67 Daytime Running
Lamps 1 (UPLVL
+V22) (If
Equipped)
68 Auxiliary Stop
Lamps
69 Trailer Stop Lamps
70 Spare
71 Fuel Heater/Flex
Fuel Sensor
72 Body Control
Module 6
73 Lighter/Data Link
Connection
75 V6 Fuel Injectors
76 Spare
77 Oxygen Sensor
2 (Pre) Mini Fuse Usage
78 Engine Control
Module Powertrain
79 Even Ignition/
Injectors
J‐Case Fuse Usage 1 ABS Motor
2 ABS Module
41 Spare
42 Trailer Wiring
43 Fan High
44 Starter Solenoid
45 Engine Control
Module/Powertrain
46 Spare
47 Fan Lo
74 Front Blower Relay
Usage
15 Run/Crank
37 Spare
38 Fuel Pump
39 Crank
40 Air Conditioning
Compressor
48 Fan High
49 Powertrain
50 Spare
57 Fan Low
60 Fan Control
Floor Console Fuse Block
The floor console fuse block is
located under the driver seat.