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Service and Maintenance
General Information
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Owner Checks and Services
Owner Checks and Services . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Additional Maintenance and Care
Additional Maintenance and Care . . . . . . 255
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and
Parts
Recommended Fluids andLubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Maintenance Replacement Parts . . . . . . . 259
Maintenance Records
Maintenance Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
General Information
Your vehicle is an important investment.
This section describes the required
maintenance for the vehicle. Follow this
schedule to help protect against major repair
expenses resulting from neglect or
inadequate maintenance. It may also help to
maintain the value of the vehicle if it is
sold. It is the responsibility of the owner to
have all required maintenance performed.
Your dealer has trained technicians who can
perform required maintenance using genuine
replacement parts. They have up-to-date
tools and equipment for fast and accurate
diagnostics. Many dealers have extended
evening and Saturday hours, courtesy
transportation, and online scheduling to
assist with service needs.
Your dealer recognizes the importance of
providing competitively priced maintenance
and repair services. With trained technicians,
the dealer is the place for routine
maintenance such as tire rotations and
additional maintenance items like tires,
brakes, batteries, and wiper blades.
Caution
Damage caused by improper maintenance
can lead to costly repairs and may not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
Maintenance intervals, checks,
inspections, recommended fluids, and
lubricants are important to keep the
vehicle in good working condition.
Do not have chemical flushes that are not
approved by GM performed on the
vehicle. The use of flushes, solvents,
cleaners, or lubricants that are not
approved by GM could damage the
vehicle, requiring expensive repairs that
are not covered by the vehicle warranty.
The Tire Rotation and Required Services are
the responsibility of the vehicle owner. It is
recommended to have your dealer perform
these services every 12 000 km/7,500 mi.
Proper vehicle maintenance helps to keep
the vehicle in good working condition.
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The Additional Required Services are for
vehicles that:
.Carry passengers and cargo within
recommended limits on the Tire and
Loading Information label. SeeVehicle
Load Limits 0153.
.Are driven on reasonable road surfaces
within legal driving limits.
Refer to the information in the Maintenance
Schedule Additional Required Services chart.
{Warning
Performing maintenance work can be
dangerous and can cause serious injury.
Perform maintenance work only if the
required information, proper tools, and
equipment are available. If they are not,
see your dealer to have a trained
technician do the work. See Doing Your
Own Service Work 0198.
Maintenance Schedule
Owner Checks and Services
Once a Month
.Check the tire inflation pressures. See Tire
Pressure 0221.
.Inspect the tires for wear. See Tire
Inspection 0226.
.Check the windshield washer fluid level.
See Washer Fluid 0202.
Air Conditioning Desiccant (Replace Every
Seven Years)
The air conditioning system requires
maintenance every seven years. This service
requires replacement of the desiccant to
help the longevity and efficient operation of
the air conditioning system. This service can
be complex. See your dealer.
Tire Rotation and Required Services
Every 12 000 km/7,500 mi
Rotate the tires, if recommended for the
vehicle, and perform the following services.
See Tire Rotation 0226.
.Check coolant level. See Cooling System
0 201.
.Check windshield washer fluid level. See
Washer Fluid 0202.
.Check tire inflation pressures. See Tire
Pressure 0221.
.Inspect tire wear. See Tire Inspection
0 226.
.Visually check for fluid leaks.
.Inspect brake system. See Exterior Care
0 244.
.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 Care0244.
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Maintenance Schedule Additional
Required Services12 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 mi84 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.@ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @
Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1)@ @@@@@
Drain and fill vehicle coolant circuits. (2)@
Replace brake fluid. (3)
Replace front and rear wiper blades. (4)
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @
Replace hood and/or body lift support gas struts. (5)@ @
Replace air conditioning desiccant. (6)
Footnotes—Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services
(1) Or every two years, whichever comes
first. More frequent passenger compartment
air filter replacement may be needed if
driving in areas with heavy traffic, poor air
quality, high dust levels, or environmental
allergens. Passenger compartment air filter
replacement may also be needed if there is
reduced airflow, window fogging, or odors.
Your GM dealer can help determine when to
replace the filter. (2)
Or every five years, whichever comes
first. See Cooling System 0201.
(3) Replace brake fluid every five years. See
Brake Fluid 0203.
(4) Or every 12 months, whichever comes
first. See Wiper Blade Replacement 0206.
(5) Or every 10 years, whichever comes first.
See Gas Strut(s) 0207.
(6) Replace air conditioning desiccant every
seven years.Owner Checks and Services
.At least twice a year, have underbody
flushing service performed. See
"Underbody Maintenance" in Exterior Care
0 244.
Additional Maintenance
and Care
Your vehicle is an important investment and
caring for it properly may help to avoid
future costly repairs. To maintain vehicle
performance, additional maintenance
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Maintenance Records
After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed
in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts.Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed
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Canada
General Motors of Canada Company
Customer Care Centre, Mail Code:
CA1-163-005
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7
www.gm.ca
1-800-263-3777 (English)
1-800-263-7854 (French)
1-800-263-3830 (For Text Telephone devices
(TTYs))
Roadside Assistance: 1-800-268-6800
Overseas
Please contact the local General Motors
Business Unit.
Customer Assistance for Text
Telephone (TTY) Users
To assist customers who are deaf, hard of
hearing, or speech-impaired and who use
Text Telephones (TTYs), Chevrolet has TTY
equipment available at its Customer
Assistance Center. Any TTY user in the U.S.
can communicate with Chevrolet by dialing:
1-800-833-2438. TTY users in Canada can dial
1-800-263-3830.
Online Owner Center
The Chevrolet Owner Center (U.S.)
my.chevrolet.com
Learn more about your vehicle features,
shop for and manage your connected
services and OnStar plans, and access
diagnostic information specific to your
vehicle.
Membership Benefits
E:Download owner’s manuals and view
vehicle-specific how-to videos.
G: View maintenance schedules, alerts, and
Vehicle Diagnostic Information. Schedule
service appointments.
I: View service records from your
dealership and add your own.
D: Select a preferred dealer and view
locations, maps, phone numbers, and hours.
r: Track your vehicle’s warranty
information.
J: View active recalls by Vehicle
Identification Number (VIN). See Vehicle
Identification Number (VIN) 0261.
H:Manage your profile and payment
information. View your GM Rewards Card
earnings and My Chevrolet Rewards points.
F: Chat with online help representatives.
Visit my.chevrolet.com and create an
account today.
Chevrolet Owner Centre (Canada)
mychevrolet.ca
Visit the Chevrolet Owner Centre at
mychevrolet.ca (English) or my.chevrolet.ca
(French) to access similar benefits to the
U.S. site.
GM Mobility Reimbursement
Program
This program is available to qualified
applicants for cost reimbursement, up to
certain limits, of eligible aftermarket
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Choose a reputable repair facility that uses
quality replacement parts. See“Collision
Parts” earlier in this section.
In a crash, the sensing system may shut
down the high voltage system. See Battery -
North America 0204 for important safety
information. If an airbag has inflated, see
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?
0 42.
If the vehicle is damaged from a crash,
flood, fire, or other event it may be
necessary to have the vehicle inspected.
SeeBattery - North America 0204 for
important safety information.
Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair
Process
In the event that the vehicle requires
damage repairs, GM recommends that you
take an active role in its repair. If you have
a pre-determined repair facility of choice,
take the vehicle there, or have it towed
there. Specify to the facility that any
required replacement collision parts be
original equipment parts, either new
Genuine GM parts or recycled original GM
parts. Remember, recycled parts will not be
covered by the GM vehicle warranty. Insurance pays the bill for the repair, but
you must live with the repair. Depending on
your policy limits, your insurance company
may initially value the repair using
aftermarket parts. Discuss this with the
repair professional, and insist on Genuine
GM parts. Remember, if the vehicle is
leased, you may be obligated to have the
vehicle repaired with Genuine GM parts,
even if your insurance coverage does not
pay the full cost.
If another party's insurance company is
paying for the repairs, you are not obligated
to accept a repair valuation based on that
insurance company's collision policy repair
limits, as you have no contractual limits
with that company. In such cases, you can
have control of the repair and parts choices
as long as the cost stays within reasonable
limits.
Publication Ordering Information
Service Manuals
Service manuals have the diagnosis and
repair information on the engine,
transmission, axle, suspension, brakes,
electrical system, steering system, body, etc.
Customer Literature
Owner’s manuals are written specifically for
owners and are intended to provide basic
operational information about the vehicle.
The owner’s manual includes the
Maintenance Schedule for all models.
Customer literature publications available for
purchase include owner’s manuals, warranty
manuals, and portfolios. Portfolios include an
owner’s manual, warranty manual,
if applicable, and zip lock bag or pouch.
Current and Past Models
Service manuals and customer literature are
available for many current and past model
year GM vehicles.
To order, call 1-800-551-4123 Monday–Friday,
8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. eastern time
For credit card orders only (VISA,
MasterCard, or Discover), see Helm, Inc. at:
www.helminc.com.
To order by mail, write to:
Helm, Incorporated
Attention: Customer Service
47911 Halyard Drive
Plymouth, MI 48170
Make checks payable in U.S. funds.
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Lights (cont'd)Sport Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
StabiliTrak OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Traction Control System
(TCS)/StabiliTrak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Traction Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Vehicle Ready . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Locks Automatic Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Children (LATCH System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
M
MaintenanceAir Conditioning Regular Operation . . . . 145
Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Maintenance and Care Additional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Recommended Fluids andLubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258 Messages
Propulsion Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Vehicle Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Mirror Rear Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Convex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Manual Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Mirrors, Interior Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Modes Driver Selected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Monitor System, Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Multi-band Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
N
Navigation Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
O
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Off-Road
Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Older Children, Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
One-Pedal Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Online Owner Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
OnStar Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . 275
OnStar Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
OnStar Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
OnStar Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
OnStar System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Operation Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Options Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Outlets
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Underhood Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Owner Checks and Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
P
Park
Shifting Into . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Shifting Out of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Park Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171