service schedule CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2008 2.G Owner's Manual

Reporting Safety Defects to General
Motors
In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in
a situation like this, please notify General Motors.
Call 1-800-222-1020, or write:
Chevrolet Motor Division
Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center
P.O. Box 33170
Detroit, MI 48232-5170
In Canada, call 1-800-263-3777 (English) or
1-800-263-7854 (French), or write:
General Motors of Canada Limited
Customer Communication Centre, CA1-163-005
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7
Service Publications Ordering
Information
Service Manuals
Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair
information on engines, transmission, axle suspension,
brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc.
Service Bulletins
Service Bulletins’ give additional technical service
information needed to knowledgeably service General
Motors cars and trucks. Each bulletin contains
instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of
your vehicle.
Owner Information
Owner publications are written specically for owners
and intended to provide basic operational information
about the vehicle. The owner manual includes the
Maintenance Schedule for all models.
In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner Manual, and
Warranty Booklet.
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Current and Past Model Order Forms
Technical Service Bulletins and Manuals are available
for current and past model GM vehicles. To request
an order form, specify year and model name of
the vehicle.
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Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services........................... 6-6
At Each Fuel Fill.........................................6-10
At Least Once a Month................................6-11
At Least Once a Year..................................6-12
At the First 100, 1,000 and 6,000 Miles
(160, 1 600 and 10 000km).......................6-10
Introduction.................................................. 6-2
Maintenance Footnotes.................................. 6-8
Maintenance Record....................................6-18
Maintenance Replacement Parts....................6-16
Maintenance Requirements............................. 6-2
Owner Checks and Services.........................6-10
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.............6-14
Scheduled Maintenance................................. 6-4
Using.......................................................... 6-2
Your Vehicle and the Environment................... 6-2
Malfunction Indicator Light................................3-49
Manual Lumbar Controls.................................... 1-4
Manual Seats................................................... 1-2
Manual, Using.................................................... iii
Manual Windows............................................2-15Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals...................... 1-6
Message
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-66
Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview with Compass
and Temperature Display...........................2-58
Automatic Dimming Rearview with OnStar
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Compass and Temperature Display.............2-56
Manual Rearview Mirror................................2-56
Outside Manual Mirrors................................2-59
Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors....................2-62
Outside Power Mirrors..................................2-61
Outside Towing Mirrors.................................2-60
MP3 ..................................................3-108, 3-114
MyGMLink.com................................................ 7-4
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Navigation System, Privacy..............................7-18
Navigation/Radio System,
see Navigation Manual...............................3-120
New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-22
Noise Control System, Tampering......................5-57
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Retained Accessory Power (RAP)......................2-24
Roadside
Assistance Program....................................... 7-7
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out....................4-34
Routing, Engine Drive Belt...............................6-17
Running Out of Fuel........................................2-54
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Safety Belt
Reminder Light............................................3-39
Safety Belts
Care of ....................................................5-117
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly................1-19
Lap Belt .....................................................1-34
Lap-Shoulder Belt........................................1-28
Safety Belt Extender....................................1-35
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy.................1-33
Safety Belts Are for Everyone.......................1-14
Safety Warnings and Symbols.............................. iii
Scheduled Maintenance..................................... 6-4
Seatback Latches...........................................1-12
Seats
Center Seat................................................1-12
Head Restraints..........................................1-11
Heated Seats............................................... 1-5
Manual Lumbar............................................. 1-4
Memory, Mirrors and Pedals........................... 1-6
Power Lumbar .............................................. 1-4Seats (cont.)
Power Seats................................................. 1-3
Rear Seat Operation............................1-12, 1-13
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 1-8
Seatback Latches........................................1-12
Secondary Latch System................................5-106
Securing a Child Restraint
Center Front Seat Position............................1-57
Rear Seat Position......................................1-54
Right Front Seat Position..............1-57, 1-62, 1-66
Security Light.................................................3-53
Service........................................................... 5-4
Accessories and Modications......................... 5-4
Adding Equipment to the Outside of
Your Vehicle.............................................. 5-5
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements.... 5-5
California Proposition 65 Warning.................... 5-4
Doing Your Own Work................................... 5-5
Engine Soon Light.......................................3-49
Publications Ordering Information...................7-15
Service, Scheduling Appointments....................... 7-9
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..............1-86
Setting the Clock............................................3-86
Sheet Metal Damage.....................................5-121
Shifting Into Park............................................2-51
Shifting Out of Park........................................2-53
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change........................3-10
Sliding Rear Window, Power.............................2-17
Snow Plow....................................................4-43
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