Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
13566640) - 2020 - CRC - 9/30/19
316 Service and Maintenance
.Check engine oil level and oil
life percentage. If needed,
change engine oil and filter, and
reset oil life system. See Engine
Oil 0230 and
Engine Oil Life System 0232.
. Check engine coolant level. See
Cooling System 0236.
. Check windshield washer fluid
level. See Washer Fluid 0241.
. Check tire inflation pressures,
including the spare. See Tire
Pressure 0268.
. Inspect tire wear. See Tire
Inspection 0275.
. Visually check for fluid leaks.
. Inspect engine air cleaner filter.
See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
0 234.
. Inspect brake system. See
Exterior Care 0303.
. Visually inspect steering,
suspension, and chassis
components for damage,
including cracks or tears in the
rubber boots, loose or missing parts, or signs of wear at least
once a year. See
Exterior Care
0 303.
. Inspect power steering for
proper attachment, connections,
binding, leaks, cracks,
chafing, etc.
. Visually inspect halfshafts and
driveshafts for excessive wear,
lubricant leaks, and/or damage
including: tube dents or cracks,
constant velocity joint or
universal joint looseness,
cracked or missing boots, loose
or missing boot clamps, center
bearing excessive looseness,
loose or missing fasteners, and
axle seal leaks.
. Check restraint system
components. See Safety System
Check 042.
. Visually inspect fuel system for
damage or leaks.
. Visually inspect exhaust system
and nearby heat shields for
loose or damaged parts.
. Lubricate body components. See
Exterior Care 0303. .
Check starter switch. See Starter
Switch Check 0245.
. Check automatic transmission
shift lock control function. See
Automatic Transmission Shift
Lock Control Function Check
0246.
. Check ignition transmission lock.
See Ignition Transmission Lock
Check 0246.
. Check parking brake and
automatic transmission park
mechanism. See Park Brake and
P (Park) Mechanism Check
0 246.
. Check accelerator pedal for
damage, high effort, or binding.
Replace if needed.
. Visually inspect gas strut for
signs of wear, cracks, or other
damage. Check the hold open
ability of the strut. If the hold
open is low, service the gas
strut. See Gas Strut(s) 0248.
. Verify spare tire key lock
operation and lubricate as
needed. See Tire Changing
0 284.
