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Chevrolet/GMC 2.8L Duramax Diesel Engine Supplement (GMNA-Localizing-
U.S./Canada-14465442) - 2021 - CRC - 2/3/20
Driving and Operating 13
Driving and Operating
Starting and Operating
Starting the Diesel Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Winter Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Engine Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Fuel Operated Heater (FOH) (VanModels Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Parking over Things That Burn . . . . . . . . . . 19
Diesel Particulate Filter
Diesel Particulate Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Diesel Exhaust Fluid
Diesel Exhaust Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Brakes
Exhaust Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Fuel
Top Tier Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Fuel for Diesel Engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Biodiesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Cold Weather Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Water in Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Running Out of Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Fuel Filter Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Filling a Portable Fuel Container . . . . . . . . 34
Trailer Towing
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Conversions and Add-Ons
Power Take-Off (PTO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Starting and Operating
Starting the Diesel Engine
The diesel engine starts differently than a
gasoline engine.
Caution
If the steering wheel is turned until it
reaches the end of its travel, and is held
in that position while starting the vehicle,
damage may occur to the power steering
system and there may be loss of power
steering assist.
Move the shift lever to P (Park) or
N (Neutral). To restart the engine when the
vehicle is already moving, use
N (Neutral) only.
Caution
Do not try to shift to P (Park) if the
vehicle is moving. If you do, you could
damage the transmission. Shift to P (Park)
only when the vehicle is stopped.
Starting the Engine
1. Turn the ignition key to ON/RUN.

Chevrolet/GMC 2.8L Duramax Diesel Engine Supplement (GMNA-Localizing-
U.S./Canada-14465442) - 2021 - CRC - 2/3/20
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2.8L 4-Cylinder Engine Van Models
1. Battery
2. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap
3. Engine Fan (Out of View)
4. Engine Oil Fill Cap
5. Engine Oil Dipstick 6. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
7. Engine Compartment Fuse Box
8. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
9. Brake Fluid Reservoir
10. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir
Engine Oil
To ensure proper engine performance and
long life, careful attention must be paid to
engine oil. Following these simple, but
important steps will help protect your
investment:

Chevrolet/GMC 2.8L Duramax Diesel Engine Supplement (GMNA-Localizing-
U.S./Canada-14465442) - 2021 - CRC - 2/3/20
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FusesUsage
F46 Cooling fan clutch F47 Heater crankcase ventilation
F48 Fog lamps
F49 Selective catalytic reduction power module wake up
F50 Trailer parking lamps F51 Horn
F52 –
F53 –
F54 –
F55 –
F56 Washer pump F57 –
F58 –
F59 –
F60 Mirror defogger F61 –
F62 Selective catalytic reduction power module
F63 – Fuses
Usage
F64 Trailer reverse lamps F65 Left trailer stoplamp/ Turnlamp
F66 Right trailer stoplamp/ Turnlamp
F67 Electric power steering
F68 –
F69 Battery regulated voltage control
F70 –
F71 –
F72 –
F73 –
F74 Generator F75 –
Relays Usage
K1 Air conditioning clutch
K2 Starter
K3 Powertrain sensor
K4 Wiper speed Relays
Usage
K5 Wiper control
K6 Cargo lamp/Bed lighting K7 Powertrain
K8 Fuel pump
K9 Front differential lock actuators
K10 Rear differential lock actuators
K11 Center high-mounted stoplamp
K12 Fuel heater
K13 Selective catalytic reduction power
module heater control/
Diesel exhaust fluid
control
K14 Trailer parking lamps K15 Run/Crank
K16 Cooling fan clutch K17 Rear window defogger/ Mirror defogger

Chevrolet/GMC 2.8L Duramax Diesel Engine Supplement (GMNA-Localizing-
U.S./Canada-14465442) - 2021 - CRC - 2/3/20
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The vehicle may not be equipped with all of
the fuses, relays, and features shown.Fuses Usage
1 Antilock brake system motor
2 Antilock brake system module
3 Right trailer stoplamp/ Turnlamp
4 –
5 –
6 Fuel system control module/Ignition
7 Body control module 5
8 Body control module 7
9 Body control module 4
10 Instrument cluster 11 Trailer wiring
12 –
13 Display/Mirrors/Rear vision camera
14 Washer
16 Horn Fuses Usage
17 Transmission
18 Air conditioning
19 Engine control module battery
20 Left stop/turn cutaway lamp
21 Left stop/turn trailer lamp
22 Right stop/turn cutaway lamp
23 NOx sensors
24 Diesel fuel pump 25 Auxiliary power outlet
26 Body control module 3 27 Special equipment option
28 Airbag
29 Steering wheel sensor
30 Engine control module/ Glow plug module/
Ignition Fuses Usage
31 Transmission control module/Ignition
32 Transmission control module battery
33 Obstacle detection
34 NOx sensors 35 Fuel operated heater module
36 Fuel system control module battery
41 Transmission control module 2, battery
signal
42 Trailer wiring
43 EV fan clutch
44 Starter solenoid 45 Engine control module, powertrain signal 1
46 DC-AC inverter 47 Cooling fan –low
51 Left high-beam headlamp

Chevrolet/GMC 2.8L Duramax Diesel Engine Supplement (GMNA-Localizing-
U.S./Canada-14465442) - 2021 - CRC - 2/3/20
78 Service and Maintenance
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
The following fluids apply to vehicles with a Duramax diesel engine. For other fluids not listed here, see“Recommended Fluids and Lubricants”
in the owner’s manual.
Fluids and lubricants identified below by name or specification can be obtained from your dealer.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Automatic Transmission (6 Speed) DEXRON-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Automatic Transmission (8 Speed) DEXRON-HP Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Diesel Exhaust Aftertreatment System Diesel Exhaust Fluid that meets ISO 22241 or displays the API Diesel Exhaust Fluid Certification Mark.
Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL coolant. See Cooling System
0 60.
Engine Oil Engine oil meeting the dexos2 specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos2 is recommended. SeeEngine Oil055.
Hydraulic Power Steering System (If Equipped) GM Power Steering Fluid. See your dealer.