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Footnotes—Maintenance
Schedule Additional Required
Services - Normal
(1) Or every two years, whichever
comes first. More frequent
replacement may be needed if the
vehicle is driven in areas with heavy
traffic, poor air quality, areas with
high dust levels or are sensitive to
environmental allergens. Filter
replacement may also be needed if
you notice reduced airflow, windows
fogging up, or odors. Your local GM
Service location can help you
determine when it is the right time to
replace your filter.
(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.
(3) Check all fuel and vapor lines
and hoses for proper hook-up,
routing, and condition.
(4) Do not directly power wash the
transfer case and/or front/rear axle
output seals. High pressure water
can overcome the seals and
contaminate the fluid. Contaminated fluid will decrease the life of the
transfer case and/or drive axles and
should be replaced.
(5)
Or every five years, whichever
comes first. See Cooling
System 0378.
(6) Or every 10 years, whichever
comes first. Inspect for fraying,
excessive cracking, or damage;
replace, if needed.
(7) Replace brake fluid every five
years. See Brake Fluid 0387.
(8) Replace clutch fluid every three
years. See Hydraulic Clutch 0376.

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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 mi
84 000 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.@ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @
Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1)@ @@@@@
Replace engine air cleaner filter. (2)@ @@
Inspect evaporative control system. (3)@@@
Replace spark plugs. Inspect spark plug wires.@
Change automatic transmission fluid and filter.@@@
For GVW under 8600 lbs, change transfer case
fluid, if equipped with 4WD. (4)@@@
For GVW over 8600 lbs, change transfer case
fluid, if equipped with 4WD. (4)@@@@@@
Drain and fill engine cooling system. (5)@
Visually inspect accessory drive belts. (6)@
Replace brake fluid. (7)
Replace clutch fluid. (8)

Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
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468 Service and Maintenance
Footnotes—Maintenance
Schedule Additional Required
Services - Severe
(1) Or every two years, whichever
comes first. More frequent
replacement may be needed if the
vehicle is driven in areas with heavy
traffic, poor air quality, areas with
high dust levels or are sensitive to
environmental allergens. Filter
replacement may also be needed if
you notice reduced airflow, windows
fogging up, or odors. Your local GM
Service location can help you
determine when it is the right time to
replace your filter.
(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.
(3) Check all fuel and vapor lines
and hoses for proper hook-up,
routing, and condition.
(4) Do not directly power wash the
transfer case and/or front/rear axle
output seals. High pressure water
can overcome the seals and
contaminate the fluid. Contaminated fluid will decrease the life of the
transfer case and/or drive axles and
should be replaced.
(5)
Or every five years, whichever
comes first. See Cooling
System 0378.
(6) Or every 10 years, whichever
comes first. Inspect for fraying,
excessive cracking, or damage;
replace, if needed.
(7) Replace brake fluid every five
years. See Brake Fluid 0387.
(8) Replace clutch fluid every three
years. See Hydraulic Clutch 0376.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 5 000 km/
3,000 mi.
. Have underbody flushing service
performed. See “Underbody
Maintenance” inExterior
Care 0452.

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Additional
Maintenance and Care
Your vehicle is an important
investment and caring for it properly
may help to avoid future costly
repairs. To maintain vehicle
performance, additional
maintenance services may be
required.
It is recommended that your dealer
perform these services—their
trained dealer technicians know
your vehicle best. Your dealer can
also perform a thorough
assessment with a multi-point
inspection to recommend when your
vehicle may need attention.
The following list is intended to
explain the services and conditions
to look for that may indicate
services are required.
Battery
The 12-volt battery supplies power
to start the engine and operate any
additional electrical accessories. .
To avoid break-down or failure to
start the vehicle, maintain a
battery with full cranking power.
. Trained dealer technicians have
the diagnostic equipment to test
the battery and ensure that the
connections and cables are
corrosion-free.
Belts
. Belts may need replacing if they
squeak or show signs of
cracking or splitting.
. Trained dealer technicians have
access to tools and equipment
to inspect the belts and
recommend adjustment or
replacement when necessary.
Brakes
Brakes stop the vehicle and are
crucial to safe driving.
. Signs of brake wear may include
chirping, grinding, or squealing
noises, or difficulty stopping. .
Trained dealer technicians have
access to tools and equipment
to inspect the brakes and
recommend quality parts
engineered for the vehicle.
Fluids
Proper fluid levels and approved
fluids protect the vehicle’s systems
and components. See
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants 0472 for GM approved
fluids.
. Engine oil and windshield
washer fluid levels should be
checked at every fuel fill.
. Instrument cluster lights may
come on to indicate that fluids
may be low and need to be
filled.
Hoses
Hoses transport fluids and should
be regularly inspected to ensure
that there are no cracks or leaks.
With a multi-point inspection, your
dealer can inspect the hoses and
advise if replacement is needed.

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driving directions. Routes that are
sent to the navigation screen can
only be canceled through the
navigation screen.
For information about Destination
Download, and coverage maps, see
www.onstar.com.mx.
Connections
The following OnStar services help
with staying connected.
For coverage maps, see
www.onstar.com (U.S.) or
www.onstar.ca (Canada).
Ensuring Security
.Change the default passwords
for the Wi-Fi hotspot and
RemoteLink mobile application.
Make these passwords different
from each other and use a
combination of letters, numbers,
and symbols to increase the
security.
. Change the default name of the
SSID (Service Set Indentifier).
This is your network’s name that
is visible to other wireless devices. Choose a unique name
and avoid family names or
vehicle descriptions.
OnStar Wi-Fi
®Hotspot (If
Equipped)
The vehicle may have a built-in
Wi-Fi hotspot that provides access
to the Internet and web content at
4G LTE speed. Up to seven mobile
devices can be connected. A data
plan is required. Use the in-vehicle
controls only when it is safe to
do so.
1. To retrieve Wi-Fi hotspot information, press
=, wait for
the prompt, then say “Wi-Fi
settings.” On some vehicles,
touch Wi-Fi Settings on the
screen.
2. The Wi-Fi settings will display the Wi-Fi hotspot name (SSID),
password, and on some
vehicles, the connection type
(no Internet connection, 3G,
4G, 4G LTE), and signal quality
(poor, good, excellent). 3. To change the SSID or
password, press
Qor call
1-888-4ONSTAR to connect
with an Advisor.
OnStar RemoteLink
®Mobile App
(If Equipped)
Download the OnStar RemoteLink
mobile app to select Apple
®iOS,
Android™, BlackBerry®,
or Windows®mobile devices.
OnStar Subscribers can access the
following services from a mobile
device:
. Remotely start/stop the vehicle,
if factory-equipped.
. Lock/unlock doors, if equipped
with automatic locks.
. Activate the horn and lamps.
. Check the vehicle’s fuel level, oil
life, or tire pressure,
if factory-equipped with the Tire
Pressure Monitor System.
. Send directions to the vehicle.
. Locate the vehicle on a map
(U.S. market only).

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.Lock/unlock doors, if equipped
with automatic locks, or activate
the horn and lamps.
. Check the fuel level, oil life,
or tire pressure,
if factory-equipped with the Tire
Pressure Monitor System.
For OnStar RemoteLink information
and compatibility, see
www.onstar.com.mx.
Calling 066 Emergency
1. Press=. System responds:
“OnStar ready,” followed by
a tone.
2. Say “Call.”System responds:
“Call. Please say the name or
number to call.”
3. Say “066”without pausing.
System responds: “066.”
4. Say “Call.”System responds:
“OK, dialing 066.”
Diagnostics
Advanced Diagnostics provides a
status of the vehicle’ s key systems
with a monthly e-mail, or by pressing
Q. The Proactive Alerts
feature (if available) can help predict
and alert of potential upcoming
maintenance issues with select
components on the vehicle, before
they become a problem.
OnStar can also monitor and report
tire pressure, if the vehicle is
equipped with a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System.
Diagnostics
OnStar can perform a monthly
check of your vehicle’s key
operating systems, including the
engine, transmission, antilock
brakes, and other major vehicle
systems. OnStar can also monitor
tire pressure, if the vehicle is
equipped with the Tire Pressure
Monitor System. If an On-Demand
Diagnostics check is needed,
press
Qand an Advisor can run a
check.
OnStar Additional
Information
In-Vehicle Audio Messages
Audio messages may play important
information at the following times:
. Prior to vehicle purchase.
Press
Qto set up an account.
. With the OnStar Basic Plan,
every 60 days.
. After change in ownership and
at 90 days.
Transferring Service
PressQto request account transfer
eligibility information. The Advisor
can cancel or change account
information.
Selling/Transferring the
Vehicle
Call 1-888-4ONSTAR
(1-888-466-7827) immediately to
terminate your OnStar services if
the vehicle is disposed of, sold,
transferred, or if the lease ends.

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Index 523
Customer InformationService Publications
Ordering Information . . . . . . . . 495
Customer Satisfaction Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 482, 484
D
Damage Repair, Collision . . . . . . . 493
Danger, Warning, and Caution . . . . 3
Data Recorders, Event . . . . . . . . . 498
Daytime RunningLamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Diagnostics OnStar
®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 507
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Door
Ajar Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Power Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Drive Belt Routing, Engine . . . . . . 481
Driver Assistance Systems . . . . . 314
Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150, 152
Driving Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . 317 Driving (cont'd)
Characteristics and
Towing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327
Defensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Drunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
For Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . 32
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . 269
If the Vehicle is Stuck . . . . . . . . . 271
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Off-Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Dual Automatic Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
E
E85 or FlexFuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324
Electrical Equipment,Add-On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355
Electrical System Engine Compartment FuseBlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 403, 405
Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 399 Emergency
OnStar
®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 502
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377
Check and Service EngineSoon Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Compartment Overview . . . . . . . 364
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379
Coolant Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378
Cooling System Messages . . . 156
Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . 481
Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288
Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 384
Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372
Oil Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Oil Pressure Gauge . . . . . . . . . . 136
Overheated Protection Operating Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . 384
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 382
Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Running While Parked . . . . . . . . 289
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Equipment, Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345
Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . . . 498