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Scheduled Maintenance Services
When the wheels are removed for rotation, inspect disc brake p\
ads for wear
and rotors for surface condition.
Also inspect drum brake linings for wear and
cracks. Inspect other brake parts, including drums, wheel cylind\
ers, parking
brake, etc., at the same time. Remove any rust
or dirt from the wheel and
mounting surfaces before mounting the wheel.
Inspect brakes more often if driving habits or conditions result in
frequent braking.
Owner Checks and Services
Listed below are owner checks and services which should be made at the
time period specified to help ensure proper safety, emission pe\
rformance, and
dependability of your vehicle.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once. Whenever \
any fluids
or lubricants are added to your vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones,
as shown in this Section.
At Least Once a Month
Tire inflation pressure check --Check the tires for proper inflation. If they
are low, inflate them to the level specified on the certification label
or on the
tire inflation charts. See “Loading Your Vehicle” or “Inflation-Tire Pressure” in
the Index.
At Least Once a Year
Key lock cylinder lubrication --Lubricate key lock cylinders with engine oil.
See the “Recommended Fluid and Lubricants” chart in this section.
Transmission neutral or clutch start switch operation
4 When you are doing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly. If
it does, you or others could be injured. Follow the steps below. I
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the veh\
icle.
2. Firmly apply both the manual parking brake and the regular bra\
ke. See
“Brakes” and “Parking Brake” in the Index.
Do not use the accelerator
pedal.
3. Be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts.
4. On automatic transmission vehicles, try to start the engine in each gear.
The starter should work only in
P (Park) or N (Neutral).
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On manual transmission vehicles, put the shift lever in N (Neutral), push the
clutch down halfway, and try
to start the engine. The starter should work only
when the clutch is pushed down all the way to the floor.
Steering column lock operation -While parked, try to turn the key to Lock
in each gear shift position.
With an automatic transmission, the key should turn to
Lock only when the
gear shift is in
P (Park).
On vehicles with a key release lever,
try to turn the key to Lock without
pressing the lever. The key should turn to
Lock only with the key lever
depressed.
On all vehicles, the key should come out only in
Lock.
Parking brake and transmission
P (PARK) mechanism operation -
A
When you are doing this check, your vehicle could begin to move.
You
or others could be injured and property could be damaged.
Make sure there
is room in front of your vehicle in case you begin
to roll. Be ready to apply the regular brake at once should the
vehicle begin to move.
Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping yo\
ur foot
on the regular brake, set the manual parking brake.
CAUTION
To check the parking brake: With the engine running and the
transmission in
N (Neutral), slowly remove foot pressure from the regular
brake pedal.
Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only.
To check the “Park” mechanism’s holding ability: Apply the \
regular brake
and shift to
P (Park). Release the manual parking brake, then slowly
release the regular brake.
Lap and shoulder belts condition and operation -Inspect belt system,
including: webbing, buckles, latch plates, retractors, guide loop\
s and anchors.
Have a belt assembly replaced if the webbing has been cut or otherwise
damaged.
Body Lubrication Service -Lubricate all body door hinges with engine oil.
Also lubricate the tailgate, tailgate handle pivot points, and \
tailgate mounted
spare tire carrier
(if equipped). Lubricate the body hood, fuel door and rear
compartment hinges, latches and locks including interior glove b\
ox and
console doors, and any folding seat hardware. Lubricate the hoo\
d safety lever
pivot and prop rod pivot.
More frequent lubrication may be required when
exposed to a corrosive environment.
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Scheduled Maintenance Services
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
Listed below are inspections and services which should be performed at least
twice a year (for instance each spring or fall). You should let your GM
dealer’s service department or other qualified service center
do these jobs.
Make sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Steering and Suspension lnspectiont -Inspect front and rear suspension
and steering system
for damaged, loose or missing parts, signs of wear or
lack of lubrication. Inspect power steering lines and hoses for\
proper hook-up,
binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. (On vehicles equipped wit\
h manual
steering gear, check for seal leakage.) Lubricate the steering linkage.
Accelerator Control System -Lubricate all pivot points with engine oil,
except the
TBI throttle shaft. Remove all external deposits from the injector
pump face cam on 6.2L and 6.5L engines.
Do this when the engine is cold
and not running.
Do not oil any accelerator or cruise control cables. Replace
any cables that have high effort
or excessive wear.
Exhaust System Inspection -Inspect the complete system including the
three-way catalytic converter. Inspect the body near the exhaust system. Look
for broken, damaged, missing
or out-of-position parts, as well as, open
seams, holes, loose connections
or other conditions which could cause a heat
buildup in the
floor pan or could let exhaust fumes seep into the passenger
compartments.
Drive Axle Service -Check readfront axle fluid level and add as needed.
Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.
Transfer Case (four-wheel drive) lnspectiont -Every 12 months or at oil
change intervals, check front axle and transfer case and add l\
ubricant when
necessary. Oil the control lever pivot point and all exposed control linkage. \
Check vent hose at transfer case for kinks and proper installa\
tion. More
frequent lubrication may be required on heavy-duty
or off-road use.
tA fluid loss in these systems may indicate a problem. Have them inspected
and repaired at once.
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Recommended Fluids & Lubricants
NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or
specification may be obtained from your GM Dealer.
Engine Oil
IEnginelant
II
Hydraulic Clutch System
Hydraulic Brake Systems
Parking Brake Cables
(
(
Power Steering System (
t
Manual Steering Gear
Automatic Transmission
r
Manual Transmission:
a. 5-Speed with Low Gear
1 b. 5-Speed without Low Gear
I
FLUID/LUBRICANT
;M Goodwrench Motor Oil or equivalent for API Service SG
)r SGiCE of the recommended viscosity.
ilixture
of water and a good quality ethylene glycol base
intifreeze conforming to
GM-6038-M (GM Part No. 1052103).
iydraulic Clutch Fluid
(GM Part No. 12345347 or equivalent).
lelco Supreme 11
8 brake fluid (GM Part No. 1052535 or
2hassis grease meeting requirements
of NLGl Grade 2,
2atagory LB or GC-LB (GM Part
No. 1052497).
3iM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part No. 1050017) or
2quivalent conforming to
GM spec 9985010.
3M Lubricant (GM Part No. 1052182) or equivalent.
IEXRON@ IIE Automatic Transmission Fluid (GM Part No.
1051 855). lOT-
3).
a. CastrolCo
Syntorq or equivalent (GM Part No.
b. Standard Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 12345349). 12346074).
Differential:
a.
Standard (Saginaw) Front
and Rear Axle
I
b. Locking
Transfer Case a. SAE-80W-90 gear lubricant (GM Part
No. 1052271).
b.
SAE-80W-90 gear lubricant (GM Part No. 1052271).
DexronB
IIE Automatic Transmission Fluid (GM Part No.
12345881 ).
IGas- IL
Weather Strips I:
?as Line De-leer (GM Part No. 1051516).
Spray-ASqueek (GM Part No. 1052277).
Column Shift, Transfer Case Shift Lever, and Propeller Shaft.
Clutch Fork Ball Stud
(
(
>hassis grease meeting requirements of NLGl Grade 2,
;ategory LB or GC-LB
(GM Part No. 1052497).
zhassis grease meeting requirements
of NLGl Grade 2,
;ateaorv LB or GC-LB (GM Part No. 1052497).
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Scheduled Maintenance Services
Recommended Fluids & Lubricants
(Cont’d.)
Hood Latch Assembly
a. Pivots and spring anchor b. Release Pawl
Front Wheel Bearings
Propeller
Shaft SplinelUniversal Joint
Automatic Transmission Shift Linkage, Floor
Shift Linkage,
Hood and Door Hinges, Body
Door Hinge Pins, Tailgate Hinge and Linkage,
Folding Seat, Fuel Door Hinae Key Lock Cylinders
Chassis Lubrication
Nindshield Washer Solvent and Anti-Freeze
Neatherstrip
Mer Tailgate Handle Pivot Points a. Engine
oil (GM Part
No. 1050109).
b. Chassis grease meeting requirements
of
GM-6031-M (GM Part No. 1052497).
Chassis grease meeting requirements
of NLGl
Grade 2, Category
LB or GC-LB (or GM Part
No. 1052497).
Chassis grease meeting requirements
of
GM-6031-M EM Part No. 10524971
Engine oil
Use regular engine
oil or a synthetic light
weiaht enaine
oil [SAE 5W-30).
Chassis grease meeting requirements
of
GM-6031 (GM Part No. 1052497).
GM Optikleen washer solvent
(GM Part No.
1051515) or equivalent.
Silicone grease
(GM Part No. 12345579) or
equivalent.
Multi-purpose lubricant meeting requirements
of
GM Part No. 123451 20.
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Maintenance Record
After each of the preceding Scheduled Maintenance Services is performed,
record the date, odometer reading, services performed (list ite\
m numbers) and
who performed the services in the appropriate column. In additi\
on, retain copies
of your receipts. It is suggested that receipts be kept with your\

Owner’s Manual.
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Scheduled Maintenance Services
Service Station Checks
It is important for you or a service station attendant to perform these
under-hood checks at each fuel
fill.
Check the engine oil level and add if necessary.
Check the engine coolant level in the recovery bottle and add \
if
Check the windshield washer fluid level and add if necessary.
necessary.
See these items in the Index
for information on how to check them.

Cusfomer Assistance Information
......... .
.'L
Section
Here you will find out how to contact Chevrolet if you need assistance. This
section also tells you how
to obtain service publications and how to report
any safety defects.
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
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. 8-2
Customer Assistance for Hearingspeech Impaired ........................................... 8-3
GM Participation in Better Business Bureau MediatiordArbitration Program .... 8-3
Reporting Safety Defects ........................................................................\
.............. 8-4
Roadside Assistance ........................................................................\
..................... 8-5
Service Publications
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Customer Assistance Information
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Customer Satisfaction Procedure
Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and Chevrolet.
Normally, any concern with the sales transaction or the operati\
on of your
vehicle will be resolved by your dealer’s Sales or Service \
Departments. Sometimes, however, despite the best intentions of all concerned\
, misunderstandings can occur.
If your concern has not been resolved to your
satisfaction, the following steps should be taken:
STEP ONE -Discuss your concern with a member of dealership
management. Complaints can often be quickly resolved at that le\
vel.
If the
matter has already been reviewed with the Sales, Service, or P\
arts Manager,
contact the owner of the dealership or the General Manager.
STEP TWO -If after contacting a member of Dealership Management, it
appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further
help, contact Chevrolet’s Customer Assistance Center by calling
1-800-222-1020. In Canada, contact the GM of Canada Customer Assistance
Center in Oshawa by calling 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-\
263-7854 (French).
In Mexico, call (525) 254-3777. In Puerto Rico or
U. S. Virgin Islands, call
1-809-763-1315. In all other overseas locations, contact GM International
Export Sales in Canada by calling 1-416-644-411 2
.
For prompt assistance, please have the following information ava\
ilable to give
the Customer Assistance Representative:
Your name, address, telephone number
Vehicle Identification Number (This is available from the vehicle
registration or title, or the plate attached
to the left top of the instrument
panel and visible through the windshield.)
Dealership name and location
Vehicle delivery date and present mileage
Nature of concern
We encourage you
to call the toll-free number listed previously in order to
give your inquiry prompt attention. However,
if you wish to write Chevrolet,
write
to: Chevrolet Motor Division, Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center, P.O.
Box 7047, Troy, MI 48007-7047.
A listing of all Chevrolet offices and offices outside the US. which can assist
you can also be found
in the warranty booklet. These services are not
available in Canada.
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To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline tol\
l-free at
1-800-424-9393
(or 366-0123 in the Washington, DC area) or write to:
NHTSA,
U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, D.C. 20590. You can
also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from t\
he Hotline.
Reporting Safety Defects to the
Canadian Government
If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle has \
a safety defect,
you should immediately notify Transport Canada, in addition to notifying
General Motors of Canada Limited. You may write to: Transport Canada at
Box 8880, Ottawa, Ontario K1G 3J2.
Reporting Safety Defects to General
Motors
In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this,
we certainly hope you’ll notify
us. Please call us at 1-800-222-1 020, or write:
Chevrolet Motor Division, Customer Assistance Center,
Post Office Box 7047,
Troy, Michigan 48007-7047. In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777
(English)
or 1-800-263-7854 (French). Or, write: General Motors of Canada
Limited, Customer Assistance Center, 1908 Colonel Sam Drive, Osh\
awa,
Ontario L1H 8P7.
Chevmlet/Geo Roadside Assistance
To enhance Chevrolet’s strong commitment to customer satisfaction,\
Chevrolet
is excited to announce the establishment
of the ChevroletlGeo Roadside
Assistance Center. As the owner of a 1993 ChevroleVGeo, members\
hip in
Roadside Assistance is free.
Roadside Assistance is available
24 hours a day, 365 days a year, by calling
1-800-CHEV
USA (1 -800-243-8872). This toll-free number will provide you
over-the-phone roadside assistance with minor mechanical problems.\

If your
problem cannot be resolved over the phone, our advisors have a\
ccess to a
nationwide network of deater recommended service providers. The \
following
services are available:
Towing
Locksmith
Tire repair
Glass replacement
Rental car or taxi
Additional services as necessary