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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.
SeeTire Rotation 0215.
.Check engine oil level and oil
life percentage. If needed, change engine
oil and filter, and reset oil life system.
See Engine Oil 0179 and
Engine Oil Life System 0181.
.Check engine coolant level. See Cooling
System 0183.
.Check windshield washer fluid level. See
Washer Fluid 0189.
.Check tire inflation pressures, including
the spare. See Tire Pressure0211.
.Inspect tire wear. See Tire Inspection
0 215.
.Visually check for fluid leaks.
.Inspect engine air cleaner filter. See
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0182.
.Inspect brake system. See Exterior Care
0 236.
.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 Care0236.
.Inspect power steering for proper
attachment, connections, binding, leaks,
cracks, chafing, etc.
.Visually inspect halfshafts and drive
shafts 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 036.
.Visually inspect the fuel system including
the evaporative (EVAP) system for
damage or leaks. Visually check all fuel
pipes, vapor lines, and hoses for proper
attachment, connection, routing, and
condition.
.Visually inspect exhaust system and
nearby heat shields for loose or damaged
parts.
.Lubricate body components. See Exterior
Care 0236.
.Check starter switch. See Starter Switch
Check 0194.
.Check automatic transmission shift lock
control function. See Automatic
Transmission Shift Lock Control Function
Check 0194.
.Check ignition transmission lock. See
Ignition Transmission Lock Check 0194.
.Check parking brake and automatic
transmission park mechanism. See Park
Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check
0 194.
.Check accelerator pedal for damage, high
effort, or binding. Replace if needed.
.Lubricate the steering linkage (greasable
joints). See Normal and Severe
Maintenance Schedules. For severe
commercial use vehicles, see Special
Application Services 0248.
.Visually inspect the spare tire to ensure
that it is tightly stowed under the vehicle.
Push, pull, and try to turn the tire. If the
spare tire moves, tighten as necessary.
See Tire Changing 0223.

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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.@ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @
Replace engine air cleaner filter. (1)@ @@
Replace spark plugs. Inspect spark plug wires and/or boots.@
Drain and fill engine cooling system. (2)@
Visually inspect accessory drive belts. (3)@
Replace brake fluid. (4)
Replace windshield wiper blades. (5)
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @
Replace air conditioning desiccant. (6)
Footnotes—Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services - Normal
(1) 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
0 182. (2)
Or every five years, whichever comes
first. See Cooling System 0183.
(3) Or every 10 years, whichever comes first.
Inspect for fraying, excessive cracking,
or damage; replace, if needed.
(4) Replace brake fluid every five years. See
Brake Fluid 0190. (5)
Or every 12 months, whichever comes
first. See Wiper Blade Replacement 0195.
(6) Replace air conditioning desiccant every
seven years.

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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 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.@ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @
Replace engine air cleaner filter. (1)@ @@
Change automatic transmission fluid and filter.@@@
Replace spark plugs. Inspect spark plug wires and/or boots.@
Drain and fill engine cooling system. (2)@
Visually inspect accessory drive belts. (3)@
Replace brake fluid. (4)
Replace windshield wiper blades. (5)
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @
Replace air conditioning desiccant. (6)
Footnotes—Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services - Severe
(1) 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
0 182.
(2) Or every five years, whichever comes
first. See Cooling System 0183. (3)
Or every 10 years, whichever comes first.
Inspect for fraying, excessive cracking,
or damage; replace, if needed.
(4) Replace brake fluid every five years. See
Brake Fluid 0190.
(5) Or every 12 months, whichever comes
first. See Wiper Blade Replacement 0195.
(6) Replace air conditioning desiccant every
seven years.Special Application Services
.Vehicles with Dual Wheels: Check dual
wheel nut torque at 160, 1 600, and
10 000 km (100, 1,000, and 6,000 mi) of
driving. Repeat this service whenever a
tire/wheel is serviced or removed.
.Severe Commercial Use Vehicles Only:
Lubricate chassis components every oil
change.

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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
0 183.
Engine Oil Engine oil meeting the dexos1 specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1
full synthetic is recommended. See Engine Oil0179.
Hydraulic Brake System DOT 4 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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Vehicle Data
Capacities and Specifications
If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the Duramax diesel supplement for more information.
The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. SeeRecommended Fluids and Lubricants0251 for more
information.
Application Capacities
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

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ApplicationCapacities
Metric English
*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
Fuel Tank ICutaway (Optional Tank)* 215.7 L 57.0 gal
ICutaway (Standard Tank) 121.1 L 32.0 gal
IPassenger and Cargo 117.3 L
31.0 gal
* 4 039 mm (159 in) wheelbase or 4 496 mm (177 in) wheelbase only
Wheel Nut Torque 190Y 140 lb ft
All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this manual. Recheck fluid level
after filling.

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Index 279
Connected Services (cont'd)Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Connections Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Control Traction and Electronic Stability . . . . . . . 142
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Coolant Engine Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114, 116
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .183
Courtesy Transportation Program . . . . . . . . 262
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260 Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Customer Information Publications Ordering Information . . . . . 265
Customer Satisfaction Procedure . . . . . . . . . 258
Cybersecurity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
D
Damage Repair, Collision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Danger, Warning, and Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Data Collection
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Data Recorders, Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Devices Auxiliary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Diagnostics Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Door
Cargo Door Relocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Power Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Rear Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Sliding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Drive Belt Routing, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Driver Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145
Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Driving Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Characteristics and Towing Tips . . . . . . . . 155
Defensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Driving (cont'd)
If the Vehicle is Stuck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Impaired . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
E
Electrical Equipment, Add-On . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Electrical System
Engine Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . 199
Floor Console Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Emergency
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Check Light (Malfunction Indicator) . . . . . 77
Compartment Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Coolant Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188