2017 GMC SIERRA check transmission fluid

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1. Positive (+) Terminal. SeeJump Starting - North America
0435.
2. Battery - North America 0383.
3. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Cooling
System 0372.
4. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0371.
5. Automatic Transmission Dipstick (If Equipped). See
“How to Check Automatic
Transmission Fluid” under
Automatic Transmission Fluid
(6 Speed Transmission) 0368
or Automatic Transmission
Fluid (8 Speed Transmission)
0 371.
6. Engine Oil Dipstick. See “Checking Engine Oil” under
Engine Oil 0364.
7. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When
to Add Engine Oil” under
Engine Oil 0364.
8. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View). See Cooling System
0 372. 9. Remote Negative (–) Location.
See Jump Starting - North
America 0435.
10. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir.
SeePower Steering Fluid
(1500 Series) 0379 orPower
Steering Fluid (2500/3500
Series) 0379.
11. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See “Adding Washer
Fluid” under Washer Fluid
0 380.
12. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Brake Fluid 0381.
13. Auxiliary Battery (If Equipped). SeeBattery - North America
0 383.
14. Engine Compartment Fuse
Block 0393.
If the vehicle has a diesel engine
and/or an Allison Transmission, see
the Duramax diesel supplement.
For an eAssist vehicle, see the
Silverado/Sierra supplement.Engine Oil
For diesel engine vehicles, see
“Engine Oil” in the Duramax diesel
supplement.
To ensure proper engine
performance and long life, careful
attention must be paid to engine oil.
Following these simple, but
important steps will help protect
your investment:
. Use engine oil approved to the
proper specification and of the
proper viscosity grade. See
“Selecting the Right Engine Oil”
in this section.
. Check the engine oil level
regularly and maintain the
proper oil level. See “Checking
Engine Oil” and“When to Add
Engine Oil” in this section.
. Change the engine oil at the
appropriate time. See Engine Oil
Life System 0367.
. Always dispose of engine oil
properly. See “What to Do with
Used Oil” in this section.

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3. Display the OIL LIFEREMAINING on the DIC. If the
display shows 100%, the
system is reset.
If the vehicle has a CHANGE
ENGINE OIL SOON message and it
comes back on when the vehicle is
started and/or the OIL LIFE
REMAINING is near 0%, the engine
oil life system has not been reset.
Repeat the procedure.
Automatic Transmission
Fluid (6 Speed
Transmission)
When to Check and Change
Automatic Transmission Fluid
It is usually not necessary to check
the transmission fluid level. The only
reason for fluid loss is a
transmission leak or overheated
transmission. If a small leak is
suspected, then use the following
checking procedures to check the
fluid level. However, if there is a
large leak, then it may be necessary
to have the vehicle towed to a dealer service department and have
it repaired before driving the vehicle
further.
Caution
Use of the incorrect automatic
transmission fluid may damage
the vehicle, and the damage may
not be covered by the vehicle
warranty. Always use the
automatic transmission fluid listed
in
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants 0464.
Change the fluid and filter at the
scheduled maintenance intervals
listed in Maintenance Schedule
0 455. Be sure to use the
transmission fluid listed in
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants 0464.
How to Check Automatic
Transmission Fluid
Caution
Too much or too little fluid can
damage the transmission. Too
much can mean that some of the
fluid could come out and fall on
hot engine parts or exhaust
system parts, starting a fire. Too
little fluid could cause the
transmission to overheat. Be sure
to get an accurate reading if
checking the transmission fluid.
Before checking the fluid level,
prepare the vehicle: 1. Start the engine and park the vehicle on a level surface.
Keep the engine running.
2. Apply the parking brake and place the shift lever in P (Park).
3. With your foot on the brake pedal, move the shift lever
through each gear range,
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three seconds in each range.
Then, move the shift lever back
to P (Park).
4. Allow the engine to idle (500–800 rpm) for at least
one minute. Slowly release the
brake pedal.
5. Keep the engine running and check the transmission fluid
temperature on the Driver
Information Center (DIC).
See Driver Information Center
(DIC) (Base Level Cluster)
0 152 orDriver Information
Center (DIC) (Uplevel and
Denali Cluster) 0154.
6. Using the transmission fluid temperature reading, determine
and perform the appropriate
check procedure. If the
transmission fluid temperature
reading is not within the
required temperature ranges,
allow the vehicle to cool,
or operate the vehicle until the
appropriate transmission fluid
temperature is reached. Cold Check Procedure
Use this procedure only as a
reference to determine if the
transmission has enough fluid to be
operated safely until a hot check
procedure can be made. The hot
check procedure is the most
accurate method to check the fluid
level. Perform the hot check
procedure at the first opportunity.
Use this cold check procedure to
check fluid level when the
transmission temperature is
between 27 °C and 32 °C (80 °F and
90 °F).
1. Locate the transmission
dipstick at the rear of the
engine compartment, on the
passenger side of the vehicle.
See Engine Compartment
Overview 0359. 2. Flip the handle up, then pull out
the dipstick and wipe it with a
clean rag or paper towel.
3. Install the dipstick by pushing it back in all the way; wait
three seconds, and then pull it
back out again.
4. Check both sides of the dipstick and read the lower
level. Repeat the check
procedure to verify the reading.
5. If the fluid level is below the
COLD check band, add only
enough fluid as necessary to
bring the level into the COLD
band. It does not take much
fluid, generally less than 0.5 L
(1 pt). Do not overfill.

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6. Perform a hot check at the firstopportunity after the
transmission reaches a normal
operating temperature between
71 °C to 93 °C (160 °F to
200 °F).
7. If the fluid level is in the acceptable range, push the
dipstick back in all the way,
then flip the handle down to
lock the dipstick in place.
Hot Check Procedure
Use this procedure to check the
transmission fluid level when the
transmission fluid temperature is
between 71 °C and 93 °C (160 °F
and 200 °F).
The hot check is the most accurate
method to check the fluid level. The
hot check should be performed at
the first opportunity in order to verify
the cold check. The fluid level rises
as fluid temperature increases, so it
is important to ensure the
transmission temperature is within
range.
1. Locate the transmission dipstick at the rear of the
engine compartment, on the
passenger side of the vehicle.
See Engine Compartment
Overview 0359.
2. Flip the handle up, then pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a
clean rag or paper towel.
3. Install the dipstick by pushing it back in all the way; wait
three seconds, and then pull it
back out again.
4. Check both sides of the dipstick and read the lower
level. Repeat the check
procedure to verify the reading.5. Safe operating level is withinthe HOT cross hatch band on
the dipstick. If the fluid level is
not within the HOT band, and
the transmission temperature is
between 71 °C and 93 °C
(160 °F and 200 °F), add or
drain fluid as necessary to
bring the level into the HOT
band. If the fluid level is low,
add only enough fluid to bring
the level into the HOT band.
It does not take much fluid,
generally less than 0.5 L (1 pt).
Do not overfill.
6. If the fluid level is in the acceptable range, push the
dipstick back in all the way,
then flip the handle down to
lock the dipstick in place.

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Consistency of Readings
Always check the fluid level at least
twice using the procedure described
previously. Consistency (repeatable
readings) is important to maintaining
proper fluid level. If readings are still
inconsistent, contact the dealer.
Automatic Transmission
Fluid (8 Speed
Transmission)
When to Check and Change
Automatic Transmission Fluid
It is usually not necessary to check
the transmission fluid level. The only
reason for fluid loss is a
transmission leak or overheated
transmission. This vehicle is not
equipped with a transmission fluid
level dipstick. There is a special
procedure for checking and
changing the transmission fluid in
these vehicles. Because this
procedure is difficult, this should be
done at the dealer. Contact the
dealer for additional information or
the procedure can be found in theservice manual. See
Service
Publications Ordering Information
0 483.
Caution
Use of the incorrect automatic
transmission fluid may damage
the vehicle, and the damage may
not be covered by the vehicle
warranty. Always use the
automatic transmission fluid listed
in Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants 0464.
Change the fluid and filter at the
scheduled maintenance intervals
listed in Maintenance Schedule
0 455. Be sure to use the
transmission fluid listed in
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants 0464.
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
If the vehicle has a diesel engine,
see “8-Cylinder Pickup Models”
under “Engine Air Cleaner/Filter” inthe Duramax diesel supplement for
the correct inspection and
replacement procedures.
The engine air cleaner/filter is on
the passenger side of the engine
compartment. See
Engine
Compartment Overview 0359.
When to Inspect the Engine Air
Cleaner/Filter
For intervals on changing and
inspecting the engine air filter, see
Maintenance Schedule 0455.
How to Inspect the Engine Air
Cleaner/Filter
Do not start the engine or have the
engine running with the engine air
cleaner/filter housing open. Before
removing the engine air cleaner/
filter, make sure that the engine air
cleaner/filter housing and nearby
components are free of dirt and
debris. Remove the engine air
cleaner/filter. Lightly tap and shake
the engine air cleaner/filter (away
from the vehicle), to release loose
dust and dirt. Inspect the engine air
cleaner/filter for damage, and
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Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required
Services - Severe12 000 km/7,500 mi
24 000 km/15,000 mi
36 000 km/22,500 mi
48 000 km/30,000 mi
60 000 km/37,500 mi
72 000 km/45,000 mi
84 000 km/52,500 mi
96 000 km/60,000 mi
108 000 km/67,500 mi
120 000 km/75,000 mi
132 000 km/82,500 mi
144 000 km/90,000 mi
156 000 km/97,500 mi
168 000 km/105,000 mi 180 000 km/112,500 mi
192 000 km/120,000 mi
204 000 km/127,500 mi
216 000 km/135,000 mi
228 000 km/142,500 mi
240 000 km/150,000 mi
Rotate tires and perform Required Services.
Check engine oil level and oil life percentage.
Change engine oil and filter, if needed.@ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @
Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1)@ @@@@@
Inspect evaporative control system. (2)@ @@
Replace engine air cleaner filter. (3)@@@
Replace spark plugs. Inspect spark plug wires.@
Change automatic transmission fluid and filter.@@@
For GVW under 3 900 kg (8,600 lb), change
transfer case fluid, if equipped with 4WD. (4)@@@
For GVW over 3 900 kg (8,600 lb), change
transfer case fluid, if equipped with 4WD. (4)@@@@@@
Drain and fill engine cooling system. (5)@
Visually inspect accessory drive belts. (6)@
Replace brake fluid. (7)
Footnotes—Maintenance
Schedule Additional Required
Services —Severe
(1) Or every two years, whichever
comes first. More frequent
replacement may be needed if the vehicle is driven in areas with heavy
traffic, poor air quality, areas with
high dust levels or are sensitive to
environmental allergens. Filter
replacement may also be needed if
you notice reduced airflow, windows
fogging up, or odors. Your local GMService location can help you
determine when it is the right time to
replace your filter.

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Index 499
Antilock Brake System(ABS) (cont'd)
Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Appearance Care
Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 444
Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 449
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Assistance Program,
Roadside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 478
Assistance Systems for Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308
Assistance Systems for
Parking and Backing . . . . . . . . . . 306
Audio Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . . 189
Audio Players
CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Automatic Dimming Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Forward Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
Transmission Fluid . . . . . . 368, 371
Automatic Transmission
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286 Automatic Transmission (cont'd)
Shift Lock Control Function
Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 387
Auxiliary
Roof Mounted Lamp . . . . . . . . . . 183
Auxiliary Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Axle, Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 384
Axle, Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385
B
Battery Load Management . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Voltage and ChargingMessages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Battery - North America . . . . 383, 435
Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . . . 388
Blind Spot Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Bluetooth Overview . . . . . . . . 222, 224, 228, 233
Bluetooth Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Brake
Pedal and AdjustableThrottle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
System Warning Light . . . . . . . . 145
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381 Antilock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298 Brakes (cont'd)
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254 Automatic Forward . . . . . . . . . . . 310
Break-In, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 273
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 392 Center High-Mounted
Stoplamp (CHMSL) and
Cargo Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 391
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 389
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . 389
Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 389
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 390
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-up
Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 390
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 418
C
Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
California Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . 316

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Service (cont'd)Climate Control
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243, 245
Doing Your Own Work . . . . . . . . 358
Maintenance Records . . . . . . . . 468
Maintenance, General
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 454
Parts Identification Label . . . . . 469
Publications Ordering Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 483
Scheduling Appointments . . . . . 480
Services Special Application . . . . . . . . . . . 461
Servicing the Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Shift Lock Control Function
Check, Automatic
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 387
Shifting
Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Out of Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Snow Plow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350
Software Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Special Application Services . . . . 461
Specifications and
Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 470
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 StabiliTrak
OFF Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Start Assist, Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
Start Vehicle, Remote . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . . . . . 387
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255 Fluid, Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379
Heated Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Steering System Messages . . . . . 163
Steps Power Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 390
Storage Areas Center Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Floor Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Sunglasses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . . 119
Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Sunglass Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Switches
Airbag On-Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
System Forward CollisionAlert (FCA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188, 487
Noise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386
Systems Driver Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
T
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
TaillampsBulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 390
Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . 477
Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . . . 45
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Throttle, Adjustable . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400 All-Season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 401
All-Terrain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 418
Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 422
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 425
Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 405
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 419