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Vehicle Care 323
Vehicle Care
General Information
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 324
California Proposition65 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements . . . . . 325
Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325
Vehicle Checks
Doing Your OwnService Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
Engine Compartment Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . 337
Automatic Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339
Engine Air Filter Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . 340
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342
Engine Overheating . . . . . . . . . . 347
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348
Engine Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349 Power Steering Fluid . . . . . . . . . 350
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351
Brake Pad Life System . . . . . . . 352
Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353
Battery - North America . . . . . . 354
Four-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356
Front Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357
Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357
Noise Control System . . . . . . . . 357
Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . . . 358
Automatic Transmission Shift
Lock Control Function
Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359
Ignition Transmission Lock Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . . . 359
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . 360
Glass Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 361
Windshield Replacement . . . . . 361
Gas Strut(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361
Headlamp Aiming
Front Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . 362
Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 362
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362
LED Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363 Headlamps, Front Turn Signal,
Sidemarker, and Parking
Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-Up
Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 364
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) and
Cargo Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365
License Plate Lamp . . . . . . . . . . 366
Electrical System
Electrical System Overload . . . 366
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . 366
Engine Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367
Instrument Panel Fuse
Block (Left) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370
Instrument Panel Fuse Block (Right) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372
Wheels and Tires
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376
Low-Profile Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376
All-Terrain Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377
Tire Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . 377
Tire Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379
Tire Terminology andDefinitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381

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Automatic Coolant Service Fill
Instructions (L3B Engine)
See 3.0L Duramax Diesel
supplement for the diesel engine
procedure.
If equipped, this feature assists in
filling and removing air from the
cooling system after service of
components or when coolant is
added after being too low.
To activate the fill and air removal
process:1. With a cold system, add coolant to the indicated mark
on the surge tank.
2. Replace the cap on the surge tank.
3. Connect the vehicle to a battery charger.
4. Set the ignition to Service or Accessory Mode. See Ignition
Positions (Keyless Access)
0 205 or
Ignition Positions (Key Access)
0 207.
5. Turn off the air conditioning. 6. Set the parking brake.
7. At the same time, press the
accelerator and the brake for
automatic transmission
vehicles for two seconds, then
release.
At the end of the cycle, check the
coolant level in the surge tank and
add coolant if it is low. Turn off the
vehicle, allow the Electronic Control
Module (ECM) to go to sleep, about
two minutes, and repeat Steps 3–7.
Listen for pump activation and
movement of the control valves
while watching the level of the
coolant in the surge tank. If the tank
empties, turn the ignition off,
carefully remove the surge tank cap,
refill to the indicated mark, and
repeat Steps 3–6. The fill and air
removal process will run for
approximately 10 minutes.
How to Add Coolant to the
Coolant Surge Tank for
Gasoline Engines Except L3B
If the vehicle has a diesel engine,
see “Cooling System” in the
Duramax diesel supplement for the
proper coolant fill procedure.
{Warning
Spilling coolant on hot engine
parts can burn you. Coolant
contains ethylene glycol and it will
burn if the engine parts are hot
enough.
{Warning
Plain water, or other liquids such
as alcohol, can boil before the
proper coolant mixture will. With
plain water or the wrong mixture,
the engine could get too hot but
there would not be an overheat
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Power Steering Fluid
The power steering fluid reservoir is
in the engine compartment on the
driver side of the vehicle. See
Engine Compartment Overview
0328 for reservoir location.
When to Check Power Steering
Fluid
It is not necessary to regularly
check power steering fluid unless
there is a leak suspected in the
system or an unusual noise is
heard. A fluid loss in this system
could indicate a problem. Have the
system inspected and repaired.
How to Check Power Steering
Fluid
To check the power steering fluid:
1. Set the ignition off and let the engine compartment
cool down.
2. Wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean.
3. Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag.
4. Replace the cap and completely tighten it.
5. Remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the
dipstick.
The level should be between the
ADD and FULL marks. If necessary,
add only enough fluid to bring the
level up to the hashed area between
the ADD and FULL marks.
To prevent contamination of brake
fluid, never check or fill the power
steering reservoir with the brake
master cylinder cover off.
What to Use
Caution
Use of the incorrect fluid may
damage the vehicle and the
damages may not be covered by
the vehicle warranty. Always use
the correct fluid listed in
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants0448.
To determine what kind of fluid to
use, see Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants 0448. Always use the
proper fluid. Failure to use the
proper fluid can cause leaks and
damage hoses and seals.
Washer Fluid
What to Use
When windshield washer fluid needs
to be added, be sure to read the
manufacturer's instructions before
use. Use a fluid that has sufficient
protection against freezing in an
area where the temperature may fall
below freezing.

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Adding Washer Fluid
The vehicle has a low washer fluid
message on the DIC that comes on
when the washer fluid is low. The
message is displayed for
15 seconds at the start of each
ignition cycle. When the WASHER
FLUID LOW ADD FLUID message
displays, washer fluid will need to
be added to the windshield washer
fluid reservoir.
Open the cap with the washer
symbol on it. Add washer fluid until
the tank is full. SeeEngine
Compartment Overview 0328 for
reservoir location.
Caution
. Do not use washer fluid that
contains any type of water
repellent coating. This can
cause the wiper blades to
chatter or skip.
. Do not use engine coolant
(antifreeze) in the
windshield washer. It can
damage the windshield
washer system and paint.
. Do not mix water with
ready-to-use washer fluid.
Water can cause the
solution to freeze and
damage the washer fluid
tank and other parts of the
washer system.
. When using concentrated
washer fluid, follow the
manufacturer instructions for
adding water.
. Fill the washer fluid tank
only three-quarters full when
it is very cold. This allows
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Caution (Continued)
for fluid expansion if
freezing occurs, which could
damage the tank if it is
completely full.
Brakes
Disc brake pads have built-in wear
indicators that make a high-pitched
warning sound when the brake pads
are worn and new pads are needed.
The sound can come and go or be
heard all the time the vehicle is
moving, except when applying the
brake pedal firmly.
{Warning
The brake wear warning sound
means that soon the brakes will
not work well. That could lead to
a crash. When the brake wear
warning sound is heard, have the
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Caution
Continuing to drive with worn-out
brake pads could result in costly
brake repair.
Some driving conditions or climates
can cause a brake squeal when the
brakes are first applied or lightly
applied. This does not mean
something is wrong with the brakes.
Properly torqued wheel nuts are
necessary to help prevent brake
pulsation. When tires are rotated,
inspect brake pads for wear and
evenly tighten wheel nuts in the
proper sequence to torque
specifications in Capacities and
Specifications 0454.
Brake linings should always be
replaced as complete axle sets.
Brake Pedal Travel
See your dealer if the brake pedal
does not return to normal height,
or if there is a rapid increase in
pedal travel. This could be a sign
that brake service may be required.
Replacing Brake System Parts
Always replace brake system parts
with new, approved replacement
parts. If this is not done, the brakes
may not work properly. The braking
performance expected can change
in many other ways if the wrong
replacement brake parts are
installed or parts are improperly
installed.
Brake Pad Life System
When to Change Brake Pads
This vehicle has a system that
estimates the remaining life of the
front and rear brake pads. Brake
pad life is displayed in the Driver
Information Center (DIC), along with
a percentage for each axle. The
system must be reset every time the
brake pads are changed.
When the system has determined
that the brake pads need to be
replaced, a message will display,
which may include mileage
remaining.
Brake pads should always be
replaced as complete axle sets.
How to Reset the Brake Pad
Life System
The system will automatically detect
when significantly worn brake pads
are replaced. When the ignition is
turned on after new pads and wear
sensors are installed, a message
will display. Follow the prompts to
reset the system.
The brake pad life system can also
be manually reset: 1. Display Brake Pad Life on the DIC. See Driver Information
Center (DIC) (Base Level)
0 145 or
Driver Information Center (DIC)
(Midlevel and Uplevel) 0146.
2. Press the thumbwheel or the trip odometer reset stem if the
vehicle does not have DIC
buttons. Select front or rear
pads as appropriate.
3. Select YES on the confirmation message, or press the trip
odometer reset stem on a base
level DIC. Repeat for pads on
the other axle if they were also
replaced.

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SeeCalifornia Proposition
65 Warning 0325 and the back
cover.
Vehicle Storage
{Warning
Batteries have acid that can burn
you and gas that can explode.
You can be badly hurt if you are
not careful. See Jump Starting -
North America 0415 for tips on
working around a battery without
getting hurt.
Infrequent Usage: Remove the
black, negative (−) cable from the
battery to keep the battery from
running down.
Extended Storage: Remove the
black, negative (−) cable from the
battery or use a battery trickle
charger.
Negative Battery Cable
Disconnection
{Warning
Before disconnecting the negative
battery cable, turn off all features,
turn the ignition off, and remove
the key, if equipped, from the
vehicle. If this is not done, you or
others could be injured, and the
vehicle could be damaged.
Caution
If the battery is disconnected with
the ignition on or the vehicle in
Retained Accessory Power
(RAP), the OnStar back-up
battery will be permanently
discharged and will need to be
replaced.
1. Make sure the lamps, features, and accessories are turned off.
2. Turn the ignition off and remove the key, if equipped. For vehicles equipped with the Stop/
Start system:
1. Loosen and remove the
negative battery cable nut (1)
at the battery sensor
connection.
2. Remove the negative battery cable (2) from the battery
sensor stud.
3. Cover the negative battery cable terminal, battery sensor
stud, and negative battery post
with a non-conductive material
to prevent any contact with the
negative battery cable.

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For vehicles not equipped with the
Stop/Start system:
1. Loosen the negative batterycable nut (1).
2. Remove the negative battery cable clamp (2) from the
negative battery post.
3. Cover the negative battery cable clamp, and negative
battery post with a
non-conductive material to
prevent any contact with the
negative battery cable.
Negative Battery Cable
Reconnection
Caution
When reconnecting the battery:. Use the original nut from the
vehicle to secure the
negative battery cable. Do
not use a different nut.
If you need a replacement
nut, see your dealer.
. Tighten the nut with a hand
tool. Do not use an impact
wrench or power tools to
tighten the nut.
The vehicle could be damaged if
these guidelines are not followed.
Caution
Do not use paints, lubricants,
or corrosion inhibitors on the nut
that secures the negative battery
cable to the vehicle. This could
damage the vehicle. For vehicles equipped with the Stop/
Start system:
1. Install the negative battery cable to the battery
sensor stud.
2. Install the negative battery cable nut to the battery sensor
stud and tighten.
3. Turn the ignition on.
For vehicles not equipped with the
Stop/Start system: 1. Install the negative battery cable clamp to the negative
battery post.
2. Tighten the negative battery cable nut.
3. Turn the ignition on.
Four-Wheel Drive
Transfer Case
When to Check Lubricant
Refer to Maintenance Schedule
0 437 to determine when to check
the lubricant.

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1. Before starting this check, besure there is enough room
around the vehicle.
2. Apply both the parking brake and the regular brake.
Do not use the accelerator
pedal, and be ready to turn off
the engine immediately if it
starts.
3. Try to start the engine in each gear. The vehicle should start
only in P (Park) or N (Neutral).
If the vehicle starts in any other
position, contact your dealer for
service.
Automatic Transmission
Shift Lock Control
Function Check
{Warning
When you are doing this
inspection, the vehicle could
move suddenly. If the vehicle
moves, you or others could be
injured. 1. Before starting this check, be
sure there is enough room
around the vehicle. It should be
parked on a level surface.
2. Apply the parking brake. Be ready to apply the regular
brake immediately if the vehicle
begins to move.
3. With the engine off, turn the ignition on, but do not start the
engine. Without applying the
regular brake, try to move the
shift lever out of P (Park) with
normal effort. If the shift lever
moves out of P (Park), contact
your dealer for service.
Ignition Transmission
Lock Check
If equipped with Key Access
ignition, while parked, and with the
parking brake set, try to turn the
ignition off in each shift lever
position. The ignition should turn to
off only when the shift lever is in
P (Park). The ignition key should come out
only when the ignition is off. Contact
your dealer if service is required.
Park Brake and P (Park)
Mechanism Check
{Warning
When you are doing this check,
the vehicle could begin to move.
You or others could be injured
and property could be damaged.
Make sure there is room in front
of the vehicle in case it begins 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
your foot on the regular brake, set
the parking brake.
. To check the parking brake's
holding ability: With the engine
running and the transmission in
N (Neutral), slowly remove foot

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FusesUsage
27 Horn
28 –
29 –
30 –
31 –
32 Rear window defogger
33 Heated mirror
34 Parking lamp left
37 Euro trailer
38 TIM
39 –
40 Misc ignition
41 Trailer parking lamp
42 Park lamp right
44 –
45 Second fuel pump
46 Engine control module ignition Fuses
Usage
47 Transmission control module
ignition
48 –
49 Transmission control module
50 A/C clutch
51 Transfer case control module
52 Front wiper
53 Center high-mounted
stop lamp
54 Trailer reverse lamp
55 Trailer back-up lamp
56 SADS
57 TTPM
58 Starter motor (LD & HD DSL)
60 Active fuel management 1 Fuses
Usage
61 VES
62 Integrated chassis control
module/CVS
63 Trailer battery
65 Auxiliary underhood
electrical center
66 Cooling fan motor left
67 Active fuel management 2
68 –
69 Starter Pinion (LD) / Starter Motor
(HD Gas)
71 Cooling fan
72 Cooling fan right
73 Trailer stop/turn lamp left
74 TIM
75 DEFC
76 Electric RNG BDS

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BackThe vehicle may not be equipped
with all of the fuses, relays, and
features shown.
Fuses Usage
F1 Right doors
F2 Left doors
F3 Universal remote system
F4 –
F5 –
F6 Front blower
F8 Lumbar switch
F10 Body control module 6/Body control
module 7
F11 Seat/CLM
F12 Body control module 3/Body control
module 5
F14 Mirrors/Windows module
F17 Steering wheel controls
F18 VPM/OBS DET Fuses Usage
F19 DLIS
F20 Ventilated seats
F21 NOT R/C
F22 Heated steering wheel
F23 MISC R/C
F24 Instrument panel cluster ignition/
Overhead
F25 Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning
ignition/Heating,
ventilation, and air
conditioning auxiliary
F26 USB ports/Special equipment option
retained accessory
power
F27 Accessory power outlet/retained
accessory power
F28 Accessory power outlet/Battery