maintenance schedule CHEVROLET EXPRESS CARGO 2021 Owner's Guide

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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.@ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @
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.

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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
0 191.
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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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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268 Customer Information
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) 0260.
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
adaptive equipment required for the vehicle,
such as hand controls or a wheelchair/
scooter lift for the vehicle.
To learn about the GM Mobility program,
see www.gmmobility.com or call the GM
Mobility Assistance Center at 1-800-323-9935.
Text Telephone (TTY) users, call
1-800-833-9935.
General Motors of Canada also has a
Mobility program. See www.gm.ca, or call
1-800-GM-DRIVE (800-463-7483) for details.
TTY users call 1-800-263-3830.
Roadside Assistance Program
For U.S.-purchased vehicles, call
1-800-243-8872. (Text Telephone (TTY):
1-888-889-2438.)
For Canadian-purchased vehicles, call
1-800-268-6800.
Service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days
a year.
Calling for Assistance
When calling Roadside Assistance, have the
following information ready:
.Your name, home address, and home
telephone number
.Telephone number of your location
.Location of the vehicle
.Model, year, color, and license plate
number of the vehicle
.Odometer reading, Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN), and delivery date of the
vehicle
.Description of the problem
Coverage
Services are provided for the duration of the
vehicle’s powertrain warranty.

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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.
Radio Frequency Statement
This vehicle uses license-exempt
transmitters / receivers / systems that
operate on a radio frequency that complies
with Part 15/Part 18 of the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) rules and
with Innovation, Science and Economic
Development (ISED) Canada's license-exempt
RSS(s) / RSP-100 / ICES-GEN.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
1. The device may not cause harmful interference. 2. The device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
Changes or modifications to any of these
systems by other than an authorized service
facility could void authorization to use this
equipment.
Reporting Safety Defects
Reporting Safety Defects to the
United States Government
If you believe that your vehicle has a
defect which could cause a crash or
could cause injury or death, you should
immediately inform the National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration
(NHTSA) in addition to notifying General
Motors.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it
may open an investigation, and if it
finds that a safety defect exists in a
group of vehicles, it may order a recall
and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA
cannot become involved in individual
problems between you, your dealer,
or General Motors.

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290 Index
Lights (cont'd)Airbag Readiness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Brake System Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Charging System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Check Engine (Malfunction Indicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Engine Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
High-Beam On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Lane Departure Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Low Fuel Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Seat Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
StabiliTrak OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Tow/Haul Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Locking Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Locks Automatic Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Cargo Door Relocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Locks (cont'd)
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
M
MaintenanceRecords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Maintenance and Care Additional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251 Recommended Fluids andLubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Manual Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Manual Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Media Avoiding Untrusted Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Messages Engine Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Vehicle Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Mirrors
Convex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Manual Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Trailer Tow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Mirrors, Interior Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Monitor System, Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . .218
Multi-band Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
N
Navigation Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Noise Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
O
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Off-Road
Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Oil Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Older Children, Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46