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0 The Commitment Plus Courtesy Transportation Program is not part of
the BUMPER
TO BUMPER Limited Warranty. GMC Truck reserves
the right to make any changes or discontinue the Courtesy
Transportation Program at any time without notification.
For additional program details contact your GMC Truck dealer.
Note: Because of insurance liability considerations, age restrict.ions
exist in some states when loaning dealer owned vehicles or obt\
aining
vehicles
from rental establishments. See your dealer for details.
Service Publications
Information on how to obtain Product Service Publications (PSP’s),
Subscriptions, Indexes and Summaries as described below is applicable only
in the fifty U.S. States (and the District of Columbia) and only for light
trucks with GVWR less than
10,000 pounds (4536 kg).
In Canada, information pertaining to Product Service Bulletins and Indexes
can be obtained by writing to:
General Motors
of Canada Limited
Service Publications Department
1908 Colonel Sam Dr.
Oshawa, Ontario L1H
8P7
GMC Truck regularly sends its dealers useful service bulletins about GMC
Truck products. GMC Truck monitors product performance in the field. We
then prepare bulletins for servicing our products better. Now, you can get
these bulletins too.
Bulletins cover various subjects. Some pertain to the proper use and care of
your vehicle. Some describe costly repairs. Others describe inexpensive
repairs which, if done on time with the latest parts, may avoid future costly
repairs. Some bulletins tell a technician how to repair a new or unexpected
condition. Others describe a quicker way to fix your vehicle. They can. help
a technician service your vehicle better.
Most bulletins apply to conditions affecting a small number of cars or
trucks. Your GMC Truck dealer or a qualified technician may have to
determine if a specific bulletin applies to your vehicle.
Individual PSP’s
If you don’t want to buy all the PSP’s issued by GMC Truck for all models
in the model year, you can buy individual PSP’s, such as those which may
pertain to a particular model. To do this,
you will first need to see our index
of PSP’s. It provides a variety of information. Here’s what you’ll find in the
index and how you can get
one:
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What You’// Find in the Index;
A list of all PSP’s published by GMC Truck in a model year. PSP’s
covering all models of GMC light trucks are listed in the same index.
Ordering information so you can buy the specific PSP’s you may want.
Price information for the PSP’s you may want to buy.
How You Can Get an Index:
Indexes are published periodically. Most of the PSP’s which could
potentially apply to the most recent GMC Truck models will be listed
in the
most recent publication for that model year. This means you may want
to
wait until the end of the model year before ordering an index, if you are
interested
in buying PSP’s pertaining to a current model year car or truck.
Some
PSP’s pertaining to a particular model year vehicle may be published in
later years, and these would be listed in the later year’s index. When you order
an index for a model year that is not over
yet, we’ll send you the most recently
published issue. Check the ordering form
for indexes for earlier model years.
Cut out the ordering form,
fill it out, and mail it in. We will then see to it
that an index is mailed to you. There is no charge for indexes for the
1939-1 994 model years.
Toll-Free Telephone Number
If you want an additional ordering form for an index or a subscription, just
call toll-free and we’ll be happy to send you one. Automated recording
equipment will take your name and mailing address. The number to call is
1-800-551-4123.
Copies at Participating Dealers
Copies of Indexes and individual PSP’s are at your participating GMC
Truck dealer.
You can ask to see them.
A Very lmportant Reminder
These PSP’s are meant for technicians. They are not meant for the
“do-it-yourselfer”. Technicians have the equipment, tools, safety
instructions, and know-how
to do a job quickly and safely.
GMC Truck reserves
the right to change these procedures without notice
after November, 1992.
GMC Truck Service Publications
You can get these Product Service Publications by using the order form. You
can also get Service Manuals and Owner Publications.
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1994 SERVICE PUBLICATIONS
ORDERING INFORMATION
You can get manuals that tell how to operate and service your vehicle.
To order them, fill out the order form on the next page and send it to
the address below.
GMC Truck Service Publications
Post Office Box 436006
Pontiac, MI 48343
If you have questions or would like to order using your credit card, call
us TOLL FREE at 1-800-627-5699.
From outside the Continental United States, please call 1-31 3-455-8016
GLOVE BOX LITERATURE FOR YOUR SIERRA
Manual Form Number Price
Owner’s Manual X-9404 $1 0.00
Warranty Manual X-941 7 $ 3.00
Vehicle Storage Manual x-01
01 -
You can also order the Glove Box Literature in a vinyl portfolio which
includes all
of these publications. Ask for form number 15958964-it
costs $1
5.00.
SERVICE MANUALS FOR ALL LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS
Model Kit Number Price*
1994 C/K Models NATP-9431 K $1 20.00
1994 G Van NATP-9457K $1 20.00
1994 P3 & P/G Models NATP-9432K $1 20.00
1994 Safari NATP-9430K $1 20.00
1994 Sm Models NATP-9429K $1 20.00
Includes: Service Manual, Unit Repair Manual, Driveability, Emissions,
and Electrical Diagnosis Manual.
PRODUm SERVICE PUBLICATIONS
Form Number
PSP I 91
PSP
I 92
PSP
I 93
Description
1991 Model Year Index
1992 Model Year Index
1993 Model Year Index
For 1994 Call 1-800-782-4356
1994 Model Year Index
1994 Model Year Product Service
Publication Subscription
Above Subscription With Binder
Binder Only PSP
I 94
PSP 94
PSP 948
PSP
B
Price
Free
Free
Free
Free
TBD
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Prices subject to change without notice.
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Index
A
Aircleaner ..................................................... 6-29
Air Conditioning
............................................ 3.5. 6.S0
Aircontrols
.................................................. 3-7
Low Refrigerant Change Detection
................................ 3-8
Refrigerant Capacity
...................................... 3.97, 6.94
SystemControls
............................................... 3-6
Antenna, FixedMast
............................................. 3-18
Anti-Lock Brakes (See “Brakes”)
Appearancecare
................................................ 6-80
Materials Chart ............................................... 6-87
Arbitration Program
............................................... 8-3
Audiosystems
................................................... 3-9
AMRadio ................................................... 3-10
AM-FM Stereo Audio System with Cassette Deck ................... 3-12
AM-FM Stereo Audio System with Cassette Deck and Equalizer ........ 3-16
Cassette Deck
................................................ 3-14
Cassette Tape Player Care
....................................... 3-30
Automatic Transmission
.......................................... 2-21
Fluid
....................................................... 6-30
Axle Front
....................................................... 6-37
Front Locking Feature
.......................................... 2-36
Rear
........................................................ 6-39
RearLocking
.................................................. 6-39
Battery
........................................................ 6-52
Belts (See “Safety Belts”)
Better Business Bureau Mediation
.................................... 8-3
Blizzard ....................................................... 4-35
Brakes
Anti-Lock
.................................................... 4-6
Fluid
....................................................... 6-47
Leakcheck
.................................................. 6-47
Master Cylinder
.............................................. 6-46
Parking
..................................................... 2-28
PedalTravel ................................................. 6-48
Replacing Parts
............................................... 6-49
System Warning Light
......................................... 2-70
Trailer
...................................................... 441
In Emergencies ................................................ 4-7
Break-In, New Vehicle
........................................... 2- IO
Bulb Replacement ............................................... 6-97
Replacement Chart
............................................ 6-97
Braking
......................................................... 4-5
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C
Camper Wiring Harness ........................................... 2-83
Capacities/Specification Charts ..................................... 6-91
CarbonMonoxide
............................................... 2-33
CargoLamp
.................................................... 2-52
Cassette Tape Player (see “Audio Systems”
)
Catalyticconverter .............................................. 6-64
Certificationire Label
........................................... 6-65
Changing a Flat Tire
......................................... 5-26, 5-32
Chemical Paint Spotting
........................................... 6-87
Child Restraints (See “Safety Belts”)
CHMSLFeedWire
.............................................. 2-82
Cigarette LightedAshtrays
..... ................................... 2-52
Circuit Breakers (See “Fuses”)
Cleaning
Finishcare
.................................................. 6-85
Glass
....................................................... 6-84
Insideofvehicle
.............................................. 6-81
Instrumentpanel. Top
.......................................... 6-83
Outsideofvehicle
............................................. 6-84
Special Problems
.............................................. 6-82
VinylorLeather
.............................................. 6-83
Wheels and Tires
.............................................. 6-86
Windshield
.................................................. 6-84
Clock
......................................................... 3-18
AM-FM Stereo Audio System with Cassette Deck
................... 3-11
AM-FM Stereo Audio System with Cassette Deck and Equalizer
... 3-14. 3-18
Conversion to Chassis Cab
........................................ 6-70
Coolant (See “Engine”)
Cooling System Capacity
.......................................... 5-17
Crankcase Capacity
.............................................. 6-93
Increasespeed
............................................... 2-46
CruiseControl
.................................................. 2-44
EraseSpeedMemory .......................................... 2-48
OnHills
..................................................... 2-48
Passing
..................................................... 247
Reducespeed
................................................ 2-47
Resume
..................................................... 2-46
Set
......................................................... 2-45
ToGetOutOf
................................................ 2-48
Customer Assistance for the Hearing or Speech Impaired
................. 8-3
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
..................................... 8-2
Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only)
......................... 2.50, 2.75
Indicator Light
.......................................... 2.50. 2.75
Diesel Fuel (See “Fuel”)
DomeLights
.................................................... 2-51
Doors
.......................................................... 2-7
Locks ........................................................ 2-5
Driving Across an Incline
............................................. 4-21
After Off-Road Driving
........................................ 4-22
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F
FanNoise ...................................................... 5-25
Filter Replacement Chart
.......................................... 6-94
Finish Care
........................................................ 6-85
Damage
..................................................... 6-86
Automatic Transmission
........................................ 6-30
Brake
....................................................... 647
Coolant
..................................................... 5-17
Capacities .............................................. 6-92, 6-93
FrontAxle
................................................... 6-37
Hydraulicclutch
.............................................. 6-35
LeakCheck
............................................. 6-47. 6-51
ManualTransmission .......................................... 6-33
Power Steering
............................................... 6-43
Radiator
..................................................... 5-17
Rear Axle ................................................... 6-39
Recommended Fluids
.......................................... 7-25
Transfer Case
................................................ 6-36
Windshield Washer
............................................ 6-45
Four-WheelDrive ............................................... 244
Transfer Case
........................................... 2-35, 6-36
Front Axle ................................................... 6-37
Fuel (Diesel Engines)
............................................. 6-11
Cold Weather Operation ......................................... 6-6
Filter Replacement ............................................ 6-11
Fuel Requirements ............................................. 6-4
Gage
....................................................... 2-78
RunningOutOf
.............................................. 6-10
Tankcapacity ................................................ 6-93
WaterinFuel
................................................. 2-71
Fuel (Gasoline Engines)
............................................ 6-4
FillingYourTank
............................................. 6-13
Foreign Countries
............................................. 6-12
Gage
....................................................... 2-78
Gasolines for Cleaner Air
........................................ 6-5
Tankcapacity
................................................ 6-93
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
................................... 6-64. 6-96
FuseBlock ............................................. 6-63, 6-95
Headlights
.............................................. 6-62-6-97
Trailer Wiring Harness
......................................... 6-62
Windshield Wipers
....................................... 6-45, 6-96
Fluid
Power Windows and Other
Power Options ......................... 6-62
Gages ......................................................... 2-78
Coolant Temperature Gage
...................................... 2-79
FuelGage
................................................... 2-78
Odometer
................................................... 2-68
Oil Pressure Gage ............................................. 2-80
Speedometer
................................................. 2-68
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Gages (continued) Tachometer
.................................................. 2-69
Voltmeter
.................................................... 2-82
Trip Odometer
................................................ 2-68
HalogenBulbs .................................................. 6-54
Hazard Warning Flashers
........................................... 5-2
Head Restraints
.................................................. 1-5
Headlights
........................................... 2-49,6-53, 6-62
Composite
................................................... 6-54
Halogen
..................................................... 6-54
High Beam Indicator Light
...................................... 2-76
SealedBeam
................................................. 6-53
Heating System (with
A/C) ......................................... 3-6
Rear Window Defogger
......................................... 3-8
Heating System (without A/C)
....................................... 3-5
FanKnob ..................................................... 3-5
FunctionLever
................................................ 3-5
Rear Window Defogger
......................................... 3-8
Hi~h-LowBeam
.............................................. 241
System Controls ............................................... 3-6
Temperature Lever
............................................. 3-5
Highway Hypnosis ............................................... 4-30
Hitches ........................................................ 4-40
Hood
CheclungUnder
.............................................. 6-15
LatchesandHinge ............................................ 6-51
Horn
.......................................................... 2-39
Hydraulicclutch
................................................ 6-34
Grease Fitting
................................................ 6-35
Hydroplaning
................................................... 4-27
I
If You’re Stuck in Sand. Mud. Ice. or Snow ........................... 5-40
Ignitionswitch .................................................. 2-11
Inflation-Tire Pressure ............................................ 6-71
Instrument Panel ................................................ 2-67
Cluster
...................................................... 2-67
Tachometer Cluster
............................................ 2-67
J
Jack Storage ............................................... 5.29, 5.39
Jumpstarting
.................................................... 5-3
K
Key ReleaseLever ............................................... 2-12
Keys
........................................................... 2-3
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L
Labels Certificatioflire
.............................................. 6-65
Truck-Camper
............................................... 6-68
Lights
......................................................... 2-70
BrakeSystemWarning
......................................... 2-70
Bulb Replacement
................................... 2-52.6-53. 6-98
Cargo Lamp
............................................ 2.58. 6.60
Charging System Light
......................................... 2-73
Check Gages Light
............................................ 2-75
CHMSL
..................................................... 2-82
DomeLights
................................................. 2-51
Fender
...................................................... 6-58
Front Parking/Turn Signal
....................................... 6-55
GlowPlugsLight
............................................. 2-72
Headlights (See “Headlights”)
Indicator
.................................................... 2-77
Low Coolant Warning
.......................................... 2-73
Malfunction Indicator
..................................... 2.74. 6.66
Reading
..................................................... 2-51
Service Engine
Soon ........................................... 2-74
Service Throttle Soon
.......................................... 2-72
SideMarker
.................................................. 6-58
Rear .................................................... 6-60. 6-61
Replacementchart
............................................ 6-98
RoofMarker
................................................. 6-59
TailgateMarker
................................................ 6-59
Underhood Reel Lamp
......................................... 2-53
WaterInFuel
................................................. 2-71
LoadingYourVehicle
............................................ 6-65
Lubrication
..................................................... 6-51
Accelerator Control System
..................................... 6-51
Body
....................................................... 6-51
Constant Velocity Joints
........................................ 6-51
FrontAxle
................................................... 6-37
Front Shock Absorbers
......................................... 6-49
Front Suspension and Steering Linkage
............................ 6-49
FrontWheelBearings
.......................................... 6-49
TailgateHandle
............................................... 6-52
Hood Latches and Hinge ........................................ 6-51
Hydraulic Clutch Grease Fitting
.................................. 6-35
Lockcylinders
............................................... 6-52
Propeller Shaft Slip Splines
..................................... 6-51
RearAxle ................................................... 6-35
Recommended Lubricants
...................................... 7-25
Transfer Case
................................................ 6-36
Operation
................................................... 249
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Power DoorLocks
................................................... 2-6
Steering
...................................................... 4-8
Steering Fluid ................................................ 6-43
Winches ..................................................... 4-36
Power Take-Off (PTO) ........................................... 4-37
Product Service Publications
........................................ 8-6
Radiator Pressure Cap
............................................ 6-42
Radio (see “Audio Systems”)
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
................................ 7-25
Replacement Parts ............................................... 6-91
Reporting Safety Defects ........................................... 8-5
Roadside Assistance ............................................... 8-5
RockingYourVehicle ............................................ 5-41
Recovery Hooks ................................................. 5-41
Safety Belts
.................................................... 1-10
Adults ...................................................... 1-15
Center Passenger Position ....................................... 1-24
Cleaning
.................................................... 6-84
Checking Restraint System ......................................
Child Restraints ...............................................
Children ....................................................
DriverPosition ...............................................
Extender ....................................................
Lapshoulder .................................................
Large Children ...............................................
Properwear .................................................
Questions and Answers .........................................
Rearseatpassengers ...........................................
ReminderLight ...............................................
Right Front Passenger Position ...................................
Small Children and Babies ......................................
Use During Pregnancy .........................................
SafetyChains ...................................................
Replacing After a Crash ........................................
WhyTheyWork ..............................................
144
1-32
1-30
1-16
1-43
1-16
1-41
1-15
1-14
1-25
1-15
1-44
1-23
1-30
1-23
1-11
4-41
Safety Warnings and Symbols ........................................ vi
Scheduled Maintenance Services
..................................... 7-3
Seats
Controls
...................................................... 1-2
Easy Entry Seat ................................................ 1-6
Latches
.................................................. 1-5, 1-9
ManualFront .................................................. 1-2
PowerDriver’s
................................................ 1-3
Rear ......................................................... 1-8
Reclining ..................................................... 1-3
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I
Service Do-It-Yourself
.......
Parts Identification Label
Publications
..........
Replacement Parts and Fj
Service Engine Soon Light
Service Station Checks
....
11
........................................ 6-3
....................................... 6-90
.................................... 8.6, 8.8
ter Recommendations
..................... 6-94
.................................. 2.74. 6-65
....................................... 7-28
Shift Indicator Light
......................................... 2.26, 2.76
ShiftingIntoPark
................................................ 2-30
Sliding Rear Window
............................................. 2-38
SpareTire
...................................................... 5-29
Pickup Bed Mounting
..................................... 5.31. 5-40
Specification Charts .............................................. 6-91
Speedometer
.................................................... 2-68
Starting your Diesel Engine
........................................ 2-16
Starting your Gasoline Engine
...................................... 2-12
Removal
.................................................... 5-29
Storage
..................................................... 5-39
Steering
........................................................ 4-8
Column Shift Lever
............................................ 2-30
InEmergencies
................................................ 4-9
Console
................................................ 2-59. 2-61
GarageDoorOpener
........................................... 2-61
GloveBox
................................................... 2-58
Other
....................................................... 2-65
SunVisors
..................................................... 2-55
Swing-Outwindows
............................................. 2-38
Storage Compartments
............................................ 2-58
T
Tachometer ..................................................... 2-69
Tailgate
......................................................... 2-8
Theft
........................................................... 2-9
Tiltwheel
...................................................... 2-39
Tires
.......................................................... 6-71
Chains
...................................................... 6-79
Flat
........................................................ 5-26
Balancing
................................................... 6-78
Changing a Flat
.......................................... 5.25, 5.32
Hub CapsNVheel Nut Caps
...................................... 5-32
InspectionRotation
....................................... 6-73. 6-75
Loading
..................................................... 2-39
New
........................................................ 6-76
Pressure
..................................................... 6-71
Spare (See “Spare Tire”)
Underbodycarrier
............................................ 5-29
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
................................... 6-77
TorqueLock
............................................... 2.29. 2.31
Towing
ATrailer
............................................... 4-38. 6.67
Maintenance
................................................. 4-44
Recommendations
............................................. 6-70
Turnsignals
................................................. 4-42
Following Distance
............................................ 4-42
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