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Remarks
(1)In case this column is blank,
follow kilometers (miles).
(2) An Emission Control Service.
(3) Initial check at 1 040 km
(650 miles) is required.
(4) See Severe Driving Condition.
(5) A Noise Emission Control
Service.
(6) The California Air Resources
Board has determined that the
failure to perform this maintenance
item will not nullify the emission
warranty or limit recall liability prior
to the completion of vehicle useful
life. GM, however, urges that all
recommended maintenance
services be performed at the
indicated intervals.
Explanation of Complete
Vehicle Maintenance Schedule
(Gasoline Vehicles)
The following is a brief explanation
of each of the services listed in the
preceding Complete Vehicle
Maintenance Schedule for gasoline
vehicles. 1. ENGINE OIL :
Change at
intervals noted below depending
upon driving conditions.
• NORMAL SERVICE - Change
every 12 000 km (7,500 miles) or
12 months whichever occurs first.
• SEVERE SERVICE- Change every
4 800 km (3,000 miles) or 3 months
if you often drive under one or more
of these conditions (a) driving in
dusty areas, (b) frequent idling or
idling for long periods, (c) driving
6 km (4 miles) or less in freezing
weather, or other short trips in cold
weather, where the engine does not
thoroughly warm up. Change oil and
filter as soon as you can after
driving in a dust storm.
2. OIL FILTER : Change at intervals
noted below depending upon driving
conditions.
• NORMAL SERVICE - Change
every 12 000 km (7,500 miles) or
12 months whichever occurs first.
• SEVERE SERVICE- Change every
4 800 km (3,000 miles) or 3 months
whichever occurs first. 3. COOLING SYSTEM SERVICE :
At 24 months or 48 000 km
(30,000 miles) intervals, wash
radiator cap and filler neck with
clean water, pressure test system
and radiator cap for proper pressure
holding capacity, tighten hose
clamps and inspect condition of all
cooling and heater hoses. Replace
hoses if cracked, swollen or
otherwise deteriorated.
Also each 24 months or 48 000 km
(30,000 miles), clean exterior of
radiator core.
4. ENGINE COOLANT :
Every
80 000 km (50,000 miles), drain the
engine coolant by opening the drain
plug at the bottom of the radiator
core, flush and refill the engine
cooling system with a new 50/50
engine coolant solution.
5. AIR CLEANER FILTER : Change
every 48 000 km (30,000 miles).
6. POSITIVE CRANKCASE
VENTILATION (PCV) SYSTEM :
Check that PCV system works
properly. Replace the valve and any
worn, plugged or collapsed hoses
as necessary.
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Maintenance Schedule Table (Diesel Vehicles)
Letters Used to Indicate Maintenance Service Types
I :Inspect then clean, repair or replace as necessary
A : Adjust
R : Replace
T : Tighten to the specified torque
L : Lubricate
C : Clean
No. Service Interval
16 000 km/10,000 mi
24 000 km/15,000 mi
32 000 km/20,000 mi
48 000 km/30,000 mi
64 000 km/40,000 mi
72 000 km/45,000 mi
80 000 km/50,000 mi
96 000 km/60,000 mi
112 000 km/70,000 mi
120 000 km/75,000 mi
128 000 km/80,000 mi
144 000 km/90,000 mi
160 000 km/100,000 mi
168 000 km/105,000 mi
176 000 km/110,000 mi
Service intervals
months or
kilometers
(miles)
whichever
occurs first (1)
1 Engine noise check I - I I I - I I I - I I I - I
2 Valve lash - - - A - - - A - - - A - - - or every
12 months
3 Engine oil and oil filter (2) R - R R R - R R R - R R R - R or every
12 months
4 Fuel filter - R - R - R - R - R - R - R - or every
24 months
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No. Service Interval16 000 km/10,000 mi
24 000 km/15,000 mi
32 000 km/20,000 mi
48 000 km/30,000 mi
64 000 km/40,000 mi
72 000 km/45,000 mi
80 000 km/50,000 mi
96 000 km/60,000 mi
112 000 km/70,000 mi
120 000 km/75,000 mi
128 000 km/80,000 mi
144 000 km/90,000 mi
160 000 km/100,000 mi
168 000 km/105,000 mi
176 000 km/110,000 mi
Service intervals
months or
kilometers
(miles)
whichever
occurs first (1)
5 Pre-fuel filter/water
separator
- R - R - R - R - R - R - R - or every
24 months
6 Air cleaner filter - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - indicator (3)
7 Damage to air intake
ducts and hoses - I - I - I - I - I - I - I - or every
12 months
8 Drive belts I - I I I - I I I - I I I - I or every
12 months
9 Engine bolt torques - - - - - - I - - - - - I - -
10 Rotate tires Every 10 400 km (6,500 miles)
11 Engine cooling system I - I I I - I I I - I I I - I or every
12 months
12 Engine coolant Every 12 months: I
Every 24 months: R (when dealer recommended coolant is used)
13 Exhaust system I - I I I - I I I - I I I - I
14 DPF (clean filter) - - - - - - - - - - - - C - - or every
3,000 hours
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No. Service Interval16 000 km/10,000 mi
24 000 km/15,000 mi
32 000 km/20,000 mi
48 000 km/30,000 mi
64 000 km/40,000 mi
72 000 km/45,000 mi
80 000 km/50,000 mi
96 000 km/60,000 mi
112 000 km/70,000 mi
120 000 km/75,000 mi
128 000 km/80,000 mi
144 000 km/90,000 mi
160 000 km/100,000 mi
168 000 km/105,000 mi
176 000 km/110,000 mi
Service intervals
months or
kilometers
(miles)
whichever
occurs first (1)
15 DPF (pressure difference
sensor 0 point
adjustment) - - - - - - - - - - - - A - -
or every
3,000 hours
16 DPF (pressure difference
sensor hose) Every 160 000 km (100,000 miles): I
Every 400 000 km (250,000 miles): R or every
3,000 hours: I
17 Fuel line system I - I I I - I I I - I I I - I or every
12 months
18 Brake lining and pad
for wear
I - I I I - I I I - I I I - I
19 Brake drum and rotor for
wear and damage - - I - I - - I - - I - I - I or every
12 months
20 Brake electric
vacuum pump
I - I I I - I I I - I I I - I or every
12 months
21 Brake fluid I - I R I - I R I - I R I - I or every
12 months: I
or every
12 months: R
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No. Service Interval16 000 km/10,000 mi
24 000 km/15,000 mi
32 000 km/20,000 mi
48 000 km/30,000 mi
64 000 km/40,000 mi
72 000 km/45,000 mi
80 000 km/50,000 mi
96 000 km/60,000 mi
112 000 km/70,000 mi
120 000 km/75,000 mi
128 000 km/80,000 mi
144 000 km/90,000 mi
160 000 km/100,000 mi
168 000 km/105,000 mi
176 000 km/110,000 mi
Service intervals
months or
kilometers
(miles)
whichever
occurs first (1)
22 Hydraulic brake booster
(HBB) fluid (5500HD
5500XD models) - - - R - - - R - - - R - - -
or every
24 months
23 Brake line and hoses - - I - I - - I - - I - I - I or every
12 months
24 Parking brake cable I - I I I - I I I - I I I - I or every
12 months
25 Automatic transmission
fluid
I - I R I - I R I - I R I - I or every
12 months
26 Differential gear oil I - I R I - I R I - I R I - I or every
24 months
27 Power steering fluid - - - R - - - R - - - R - - - or every
24 months
28 Power steering oil hoses - - - - - - R - - - - - R - - or every
24 months
29 Steering wheel free
play (4) Every 10 400 km (6,500 miles): I
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No. Service Interval16 000 km/10,000 mi
24 000 km/15,000 mi
32 000 km/20,000 mi
48 000 km/30,000 mi
64 000 km/40,000 mi
72 000 km/45,000 mi
80 000 km/50,000 mi
96 000 km/60,000 mi
112 000 km/70,000 mi
120 000 km/75,000 mi
128 000 km/80,000 mi
144 000 km/90,000 mi
160 000 km/100,000 mi
168 000 km/105,000 mi
176 000 km/110,000 mi
Service intervals
months or
kilometers
(miles)
whichever
occurs first (1)
30 Steering gear box torque - - T - T - - T - - T - T - - or every
12 months
31 Drive shaft flange torque T - T T T - T T T - T T T - T or every
12 months
32 Drive shaft lubrication L - L L L - L L L - L L L - L or every
12 months
33 Leaf spring U-bolt
torque (4) T - T T T - T T T - T T T - T
34 Wheel nut torque (4) Every 10 400 km (6,500 miles)
35 King pin L - L L L - L L L - L L L - L or every
12 months
36 Wheel hub bearing grease
- Front (5)
- - - R - - - R - - - R - - - or every
24 months
37 Air conditioner blower
filter Cleaned once a month
38 Exhaust injector Cleaned every 176,000 km (110,000 miles)
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No. Service Interval16 000 km/10,000 mi
24 000 km/15,000 mi
32 000 km/20,000 mi
48 000 km/30,000 mi
64 000 km/40,000 mi
72 000 km/45,000 mi
80 000 km/50,000 mi
96 000 km/60,000 mi
112 000 km/70,000 mi
120 000 km/75,000 mi
128 000 km/80,000 mi
144 000 km/90,000 mi
160 000 km/100,000 mi
168 000 km/105,000 mi
176 000 km/110,000 mi
Service intervals
months or
kilometers
(miles)
whichever
occurs first (1)
39 DEF supply pump filter
element
Every 192 000 km (120,000 miles): R or every
24 months
40 Starter When the starter indicator light (amber) comes on: R
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Remarks
(1)In case this column is blank,
follow kilometers (miles).
(2) Use of oils other than CK-4 may
require shorter maintenance
intervals and may cause
nonconformity to regulations. (CJ-4
can be used while it is available.)
Use of oils with other viscosity than
*W-40 may also require shorter
maintenance intervals and may
cause a problem with engine
durability.
(3) Refer to "Air Cleaner Indicator
Light" under Engine Air Cleaner/
Filter 0263.
(4) Initial check at 1 040 km
(650 miles) is required.
(5) Be sure to discard used grease
seal, and always use new grease
seal for installation.Explanation of Complete
Vehicle Maintenance Schedule
(Diesel Vehicles)
The following is a brief explanation
of each of the services listed in the
preceding Complete Vehicle
Maintenance Schedule for diesel
vehicles.
1. Engine Noise : These
components have an effect on the
control of noise emissions.