2021 GMC SAVANA cooling

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Service and Maintenance 251
Maintenance Schedule Additional
Required Services - Normal12 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. Check engine oil
level and oil life percentage. Change engine oil and filter,
if needed.
Lubricate the steering linkage.@ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @
Inspect evaporative control system. (1)@ @@
Replace engine air cleaner filter. (2)@@@
Replace spark plugs. Inspect spark plug wires and/or boots.@
Drain and fill engine cooling system. (3)@
Visually inspect accessory drive belts. (4)@
Replace brake fluid. (5)
Replace windshield wiper blades. (6)
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @
Replace air conditioning desiccant. (7)
Footnotes—Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services - Normal
(1) Visually check all fuel and vapor lines
and hoses for proper attachment,
connection, routing, and condition. (2)
Or every four years, whichever comes
first. If driving in dusty conditions, inspect
the filter at each oil change or more often
as needed. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
0 189.
(3) Or every five years, whichever comes
first. See Cooling System 0191. (4)
Or every 10 years, whichever comes first.
Inspect for fraying, excessive cracking,
or damage; replace, if needed.
(5) Replace brake fluid every five years. See
Brake Fluid 0197.
(6) Or every 12 months, whichever comes
first. See Wiper Blade Replacement 0201.
(7) Replace air conditioning desiccant every
seven years.

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252 Service and Maintenance
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 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. Check engine oil
level and oil life percentage. Change engine oil and filter,
if needed.
Lubricate the steering linkage.@ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @
Inspect evaporative control system. (1)@ @@
Replace engine air cleaner filter. (2)@@@
Change automatic transmission fluid and filter.@@@
Replace spark plugs. Inspect spark plug wires and/or boots.@
Drain and fill engine cooling system. (3)@
Visually inspect accessory drive belts. (4)@
Replace brake fluid. (5)
Replace windshield wiper blades. (6)
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @
Replace air conditioning desiccant. (7)
Footnotes—Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services - Severe
(1) Visually check all fuel and vapor lines
and hoses for proper attachment,
connection, routing, and condition. (2)
Or every four years, whichever comes
first. If driving in dusty conditions, inspect
the filter at each oil change or more often
as needed. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
0 189.
(3) Or every five years, whichever comes
first. See Cooling System 0191. (4)
Or every 10 years, whichever comes first.
Inspect for fraying, excessive cracking,
or damage; replace, if needed.
(5) Replace brake fluid every five years. See
Brake Fluid 0197.
(6) Or every 12 months, whichever comes
first. See Wiper Blade Replacement 0201.

GMC Savana Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14583543) -
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Service and Maintenance 255
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
This maintenance section applies to vehicles with a gasoline engine. If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the maintenance schedule section in
the Duramax diesel supplement.
Fluids and lubricants identified below by name or specification, including fluids or lubricants not listed here, can be obtained from your dealer.Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Automatic Transmission (6-Speed Transmission) DEXRON-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Automatic Transmission (8-Speed Transmission) DEXRON-HP Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Chassis Lubrication, Parking Brake Cable Guides Chassis lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL Coolant. See Cooling System
0 191.
Engine Oil Engine oil meeting the dexos1 specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic is recommended. See Engine Oil0184.
Hydraulic Brake System DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid.
Key Lock Cylinders, Hood Hinges Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube. See your dealer. Power Steering System GM Power Steering Fluid. See your dealer. Rear Axle See your dealer.
Windshield Washer Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection requirements.

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Technical Data 259
ApplicationCapacities
Metric English
Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge amount, see the refrigerant label located under the hood. See your dealerfor more information.
Engine Cooling System without Rear Heat*
I4.3L V6 Engine 10.1 L 10.7 qt
I6.6L V8 Engine 11.9 L 12.6 qt
Engine Cooling System with Rear Heat* I4.3L V6 Engine 12.4 L 13.1 qt
I6.6L V8 Engine 14.2 L 15.0 qt
*Engine cooling system capacity values are based on the entire cooling system and its components.
Engine Oil with Filter I4.3L V6 Engine 5.7 L 6.0 qt
I6.6L V8 Engine 7.7 L 8.0 qt

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Index 283
CompartmentsStorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Connected Services Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Connections Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Control Traction and Electronic Stability . . . . . . . 147
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Coolant Engine Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119, 122
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Courtesy Transportation Program . . . . . . . . 267
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Customer Information Publications Ordering Information . . . . . 269
Customer Satisfaction Procedure . . . . . . . . . 262
Cybersecurity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271D
Damage Repair, Collision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Danger, Warning, and Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Data Collection Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Data Recorders, Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Devices Auxiliary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Diagnostics Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Door Cargo Door Relocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Power Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Rear Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Sliding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Drive Belt Routing, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Driver Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . .81 Driving
Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Characteristics and Towing Tips . . . . . . . . 160
Defensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
If the Vehicle is Stuck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Impaired . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
E
Electrical Equipment, Add-On . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Electrical SystemEngine Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . 206
Floor Console Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Emergency
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Check Light (Malfunction Indicator) . . . . . 76
Compartment Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Coolant Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

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284 Index
Engine (cont'd)Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Oil Pressure Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Running While Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Enhanced Technology Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Equipment, Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Extender, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . . . 95
F
Fan Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Fast Idle System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138 Filter,
Engine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Fixed Mast Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226 Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Fluid Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . 186, 189
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System . . . . .154
Frequency Statement Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Front Seats Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Front Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Front Turn Signal Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Economy, Driving for Better . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Filling a Portable Fuel Container . . . . . . . 160
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158 Fuel (cont'd)
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Prohibited Fuels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Recommended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Top Tier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Full-Size Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Fuses
Engine Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . 206
Floor Console Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
G
GaugesEngine Coolant Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Engine Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Voltmeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Warning Lights and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . 70
General Information Service and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160