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Roadside Assistance
GMC Truck’s Roadside Assistance provides stranded
owners with over-the-phone roadside repairs, location
of the nearest
GMC Truck dealer or the following
special services:
Flat Tire Chulzge: Installation of spare tire will be
covered at no charge (customer is responsible for repair
or replacement
of tire).
Fuel Deliwry: Delivery of enough fuel for the customer
to get to the nearest service station (up to $4.00) will
be covered.
Junzp Stnrt: No-start situations which require a battery
jump start will be covered at
no charge.
Lock Out: Replacement keys or locksmith service will
be covered at no charge if you are unable to gain entry
into your vehicle. Delivery
of the replacement key will
be covered at no charge within 10 miles (16 km).
Elnergemy Towing Service: Towing to the nearest
GMC Truck dealer for warranty related disablements
will
be covered.
nip Rouring: Availability of customized trip routings
through
GMC Truck Roadside Assistance. This deluxe
computerized trip routing service
will provide highlighted
map routing, scenic or fastest route,
a listing of GMC
Truck dealers along the way, and a variety of other travel
related services.
fiip hzterruptiorz: GMC Truck Roadside Assistance will
provide reimbursement for reasonable trip interruption
expenses such as meals and lodging (up to
$500) directly
associated with
a warranty-related disablement which
requires overnight accommodations.
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The Roadside Assistance services listed are available
to retail and retail lease customers operating
1996 GMC light duty trucks for a period of
3 years/36,000 miles (60 000 km). All services must
be pre-arranged by GMC Truck Roadside Assistance.
Over-the-phone assistance, such
as providing the name
of the closest dealer or minor technical advice, etc., is
available
to all owner/operators of GMC trucks,
regardless
of vehicle or mileage.
Just dial GMC Truck Roadside Assistance at
1 -800-GMC-TRUCK ( 1-800-462-8782, Roadside
Assistance prompt)
to reach a qualified representative
who can assist you. Your
Roadside Assistance representative
will ask for the
following information when your call
is received:
0 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
Name and home address
Telephone number and location from which you
Location, license plate number and color of your
are calling
GMC truck
0 Mileage of vehicle and description of problem
Roadside Assistance
is available 24 hours a day, 7 days
a week, 365 days a year, including weekends and
holidays. Should
you have any questions about roadside
assistance, call the GMC Truck Roadside Assistance
Center or contact your dealer.
Roadside Assistance is not part of or included in the
coverage provicled
by the New Vehicle Limited Wcm-mty.
GMC Truck reserves the right to make my changes or
discontinue the Roadside Assistunce program ut
any
time without notification.
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Canadian Roadside Assistance
Vehicles purchased in Canada have an extensive
Roadside Assistance program accessible from anywhere
in Canada or the United States. Please refer to the
separate brochure provided by
the dealer or call
1-800-268-6800 for emergency services.
Courtesy Transportation
GMC Truck Commitment Plus offers courtesy
transportation for customers when obtaining
warranty service.
This program is offered in conjunction with the
3 year/36,000 mile (60 000 km) Bumper to Bumper
New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Courtesy transportation includes:
One way shuttle ride from the dealership (up to
10 miles (16 km)) for same-day warranty repairs.
A loaner vehicle will be made available for overnight
warranty repairs up to a five day maximum, or up to a
$30 allowance for a rental vehicle, cab, bus or other
transportation in lieu
of a loaner. (Bringing. vehicles in
late in
the day, for service on the next day, dues not
constitute overnight repairs.)
Gas allowance of up to $10 a day for rides provided
by another person (i.e., friend, neighbor, etc.) in
lieu
of rental for overnight warranty repair up to
five day maximum.
All Courtesy Transportation arrangements will be
administered by your GMC Truck dealership service
management. All requests should reflect actual costs
up to and not to exceed the maximum allowable
dollar limits.
Some state insurance regulations make it impractical to
rent vehicles to people under 21 years
of age. If you are
under 2 1 and have difficulty renting a vehicle, GMC
Truck
will reimburse up to $30/day for documented
transportation you receive.
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.
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REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO
THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT
If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle
has a safety defect, you should immediately notify
Transport Canada,
in addition to notifying General
Motors of Canada Limited.
You may write to:
Transport Canada
Box 8880
Ottawa, Ontario K 1 G 3J2
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
TO GENERAL MOTORS
In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada)
in a situation like this, we certainly hope you’ll notify
us. Please call us at I-800-GMC-TRUCK
( 1-800-462-8782) or write:
GMC Truck Consumer Relations
3 1 E. Judson Street 1607-04
Pontiac,
MI 48342-2230
In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777 (English)
or 1-800-263-7854 (French).
Or, write:
General Motors of Canada Limited
Customer Assistance Center
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7
Service and Owner Publications
Service manuals, service bulletins, owner’s manuals and
other service literature are available for purchase for
all
current and many past model General Motors vehicles.
Toll-free telephone numbers for ordering information:
United States
. . . . . . . . . 1-800-55 1-4 123
Canada
.............. 1-800-668-5539
8-9
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Service Manuals
Service manuals contain diagnostic and repair
information for all chassis and body systems. They may
be useful for owners who wish
to get a greater
understanding of their vehicle. They are also useful for
owners with the appropriate skill level or training who
wish
to perform “do-it-yourself’ service. These are
authentic General Motors service manuals meant for
professional, qualified technicians.
Service Bulletins
Service bulletins covering various subjects are regularly
sent to all General Motors dealerships. GM monitors
product performance in the field. When service methods
are found which promote better service on GM vehicles,
bulletins are created to help the technician perform
better service. Service bulletins may involve any number
of vehicles. Some will describe inexpensive
service; others will describe expensive service. Some
will advise of new or unexpected conditions, and others
may help avoid future costly repairs. Service bulletins
are meant for qualified technicians. In some cases
bulletins refer to service manuals, specialized
tools,
equipment and safety procedures necessary to service
the vehicle. Since these bulletins
are issued throughout
the model year and beyond, an index is required and
published quarterly
to help identify specific bulletins.
Subscriptions are available.
You can order an index at
the toll-free numbers listed previously, or ask a GM
dealer to see an index or individual bulletin.
Owner Publications
Owner’s manuals, warranty folders and various owner
assistance booklets provide owners with general
operation and maintenance information.
8-10
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Brake Adjustment .................................. 6-36
Master Cylinder
.............................. 6-33
Replacing System Parts
........................ 6-36
System Warning Light
.......................... 2-61
Trailer
...................................... 4-55
Transmission Shift Interlock Check ............... 7-44
Brakes, Anti-Lock
............................... 4-6
Braking
........................................ 4-5
Fluid
........................................ 6-33
Parking
..................................... 2-25
PedalTravel
................................. 6-36
Wear
........................................ 6-35
Braking in Emergencies
....................... '. ..... 4-8
Break-In, New Vehicle
............................ 2-8
7-44
Bulb Replacement
.............. ............... 6-37
BTSI
Check
...................................
Canadian Roadside Assistance .... ................ 8-6
'Capacities and Specifications ...................... 6-74
Carbon Monoxide
......................... 2-30,4-41,
Cassette Deck Service
........................... 7-42
Cassette Tape Player Care
........................ 3-24
Cassette/Compact Disc Storage
.................... 2-50
Center Passenger Position
........................ 1-28
CertificatiodTire Label
.......................... 4-42
Cargo Lamp
................ .. .................. 2-43
Cassette Tape Player
......................... 3-9.3 '- 11
.Center Overhead Console
......... .............. 2-46
Certification Label
...................... : ....... 4-42 Chains. Safety
........................ : ........ 4-55
Chains Tire 6-57 .................................... .
......
Securing in a Rear Outside Seat Position ...... 1.39, 1-41
Securing
in the Center Seat Position ............... 1-44
TopStrap
.................................... 1-39
WheretoPut
................................ 1-38
Securing
in the Right Front Seat Position
.......... 1-46
Cigarette Lighter
............................... 2-52
Circuit Breakers and Fpses
....................... 6-69
Aluminum Wheels
............................ 6-64
Glass
........................................ 6-61
Inside of Your Vehicle ......................... 6-58
Instrument Panel
............................. 6-61
Outside of Your Vehicle
........................ 6-62
Special Problems
............................. 6-60
Vinyl
....................................... 6-60
Windshield and Wiper Blades
................... 6-62
Climate Control System
....................... 3-1, 3-2
Cleaner, Air
................................... 6-16
Cleaning
Fabric
....................................... 6-59
Leather ..................................... 6-61
Stains
...................................... 6-60
Tires
....................................... 6-64
Wheels
.....................................6-6 4.
9-2
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Gear Positions. Automatic Transmission ............. 2- 13
Gear Positions. Manual Transmission .......... 2- 17. 2- 18
GloveBox .................................... 2-46
Gross Axle Weight Rating
........................ 4-42
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
...................... 4-42
Guide en FranCais
11 .. .................................
GVWR ....................................... 4-42
Halogen Bulbs
................................ 6-37
Hazard Warning Flashers
.......................... 5- 1
Headlamps .................................... 2-39
Bulb Replacement
....................... 6.38. 6.39
High/Low Beam Changer
...................... 2-34
OnReminder
................................ 2-39
Wiring
..................................... 6-68
Head Restraints
................................. 1-5
Hearing Impaired. Customer Assistance
.............. 8-3
Heating
........................................ 3-4
High-Beam Headlamps
.......................... 2-34
Highway Hypnosis
.............................. 4-36
Hill and Mountain Roads
......................... 4-36
Hitches. Trailer
................................. 4-54
Hood
Checking Things Under ......................... 6-6
Release
...................................... 6-7
Horn
......................................... 2-32
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid
........................... 6-23
Hydroplaning
.................................. 4-32 Ignition
Positions
............................... 2-9
Illuminated Entry
............................... 2-42
Inflation. Tire
.................................. 6-49
Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror
................. 2-43
Inspections
.................................... 7-46
Brakesystem
................................ 7-47
Drive Axle
.................................. 7-47
Exhaust Systems
............................. 7-46
Radiator and Heater Hose
...................... 7-46
Steering
.................................... 7-46
Suspension
.................................. 7-46
Throttle Linkage
.............................. 7-46
Transfer Case (Four-wheel Drive)
............... 7-47
Instrument Panel
............................... 2-54
Cleaning
.................................... 6-61
Cluster
..................................... 2-56
FuseBlock
.................................. 6-69
Intensity Control
............................. 2-42
Interior Lamps
................................. 2-42
.................................... J ack. Tire 5-22
Jump Starting
................................... 5-2
Key
Lock Cylinders Service ..................... 7-43
Key Release Button ............................. 2- IO
Keyless Entry System ............................ 2-5
Keys .......................................... 2-1
9'
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Labels Certification
................................. 4-42
CertificatiodTire
............................. 4-42
Service Parts Identification
..................... 6-67
Vehicle Identification Number
................... 6-67
Lalnps
........................................ 2-39
Cargo
...................................... 2-43
Dome
...................................... 2-42
Interior
..................................... 2-42
On Reminder ................................ 2-39
UnderhoodReel
.............................. 2-41
Latches. Seatback
................................ 1-5
Leaving Your Vehicle ............................. 2-5
Leaving Your Vehicle
with the Engine Running ....... 2-28
Lighter
....................................... 2-52
Lights Air Bag Readiness
....................... 1-22. 2-59
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
............ 2.62. 4-6
Brake System Warning
......................... 2-61
Charging System
............................. 2-59
CheckGages
................................ 2-67
Daytime Running Lamps Indicator
............... 2-67
Safety Belt Reminder
...................... 1-9.2-58
Service Engine Soon
.......................... 2-63
Shift
.................................. 2-20. 2-66
Loading Information, Truck-Camper
............... 4-44
Loading Your Vehicle
........................... 4-42
Lockoutswitch
................................ 2-32
Locks
Cylinders ................................... 7-43
Door
........................................ 2-4 Key Lock
Cylinders Service
.................... 7-43
PowerDoor
.................................. 2-5
Steering Column Lock Check
................... 7-45
Lubricants
and Fluids ............................ 7-48
Lubrication Service. Body
........................ 7-43
Lumbar Controls
................................ 1-2
Maintenance. Normal Replacement Parts
........... 6-75
Maintenance Record
............................ 7-51
Maintenance Schedule
............................ 7-1
Long Trip/Highway Definition
................... 7-5
Long Trip/Highway Intervals
..................... 7-5
Owner Checks and Services
..................... 7-42
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
................ 7-46
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
............. 7-48
Scheduled Maintenance Services
.................. 7-3
Short Trip/City Definition
....................... 7-4
Short Trip/City Intervals ........................ 7-4
Maintenance. Underbody
......................... 6-65
Maintenance When Trailer Towing ................. 4-59
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
...................... 2-63
Manual Front Seat
............................... 1-1
Manual Mirror ................................. 2-45
Manual Transmission Check
...................................... 7-43
Fluid
....................................... 6-22
Shifting
................................ 2-17. 2-18
Starting Your Engine .......................... 2-11
Manual Windows
............................... 2-31
Memo Pad Holder
.............................. 2-49
Methanol
...................................... 6-3
9-6
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Mirrors ....................................... 2-43
Convex Outside
.............................. 2-46
Inside Day/Night Rearview
..................... 2-43
Manual
..................................... 2-45
Power Remote Control
......................... 2-45
Model Reference
................................. vi
MountainRoads ................................ 4-36
Electrochromic
bay/Night Rearview
.............. 2-44
MMT
......................................... 6-3
New Vehicle Break-In ........................... 2-8
Nightvision
................................... 4-29
Noise Control System
........................... 6- 1 1
Odometer .................................... 2-57
Odometer
. Trip ................................. 2-57
Off-Road Driving
.............................. 4- I3
Off-Road Recovery
............................. 4- IO
Oil. Engine .................................... 6-12
Overheating Engine
............................. 5- IO
Owner Checks and Services ....................... 7-42
Owner Publications. Ordering
...................... 8-9
Opener.
Garage Door
............................ 2-46
Paint Spotting. Chemical
........................ 6-65
Park. Shifting Into
.............................. 2-26
Parking AtNight
..................................... 2-8
Brake
...................................... 2-25 Brake Mechanism Check
....................... 7-45
Over Things That
Burn ........................ 2-29
With
a Trailer ................................ 4-58
Your Vehicle. Manual Transmission
.............. 2-29
Passenger Position
.............................. 1-28
Passing
....................................... 4-11
Periodic Maintenance Inspections .................. 7-46
Power Accessory
Outlet ............................. 2-53
DoorLocks
................................... 2-5
Driver’sSeat
................................. 1-2
Option Fuses
................................ 6-68
Remote Control Mirror ........................ 2-45
Steering
Fluid ................................ 6-31
Take-Off
.................................... 4-60
Winches
.................................... 4-60
Windows
................................... 2-31
Pregnancy, Use
of Safety Belts .................... 1-27
Problems on the Road
............................ 5-1
PTO ......................................... 4-60
Publications. Service and Owner
.................... 8-9
Lots ........................................ 2-8
Steering
..................................... 4-8
Radiator
..................................... 5-17
Radiator Pressure Cap
........................... 6-30
RadioReception
................................ 3-23
Radios
........................................ 3-6
Rain. Driving
In ................................ 4-30
Reading
Lamps ................................ 2-42
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ear Axle
....................
Outside Seat Position ......
Seat Passengers ..........
Towing .................
Window Defogger ........
iew Mirror .. .I .........
ctrochromic Daymight . .
Inside Daymight .........
Reclining Seatbacks .........
Recovery Hooks ............
Recovery Tank. Coolant ......
Parts ...................
Defects .....
.................... 6-24
............... 1-30, 1-33
..................... 1-30
..................... 5-9
..................... 3-6
................. 1-7, 1-8
.................... 2-43
..................... 2-44
.................... 2-43
..................... 1-3
.................... 5-33
.................... 5-14
.................... 6-76
............... 6.37. 6.73
.................... 6-75
..................... 6-55
.................... 1-53
..................... 8-8
................................... l-52
hild ....................................... l-38
Head ......................:................. l-5
Replacing Parts After a Crash 1-53
Systemcheck 7-43
Right Front Passenger Position 1-28 ...................
................................ .................... Roadside Assistance .............................. 8-4 Safety
Belt Extender
............................. 1-52
Center Passenger Position ...................... 1-28
How to Wear Properly
......................... 1-13
Lap Belt
...................................... 1-28 ..
Lap-Shoulder ...................... 1-13, 1-31, 1-34
Larger Children
.............................. 1-49 .
Passenger Position ............................ 1-28
Questions and Answers 1-12
.
Rear Seat Outside Passenger
Positions ....... 1-30, 1-33
. Reminder Light 1-9, 2-58
Replacing After a Crash ........................ 1-53
Right Front Passenger Position
.................. 1-28
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
................... 1-15
Smaller Children and Babies .................... 1-36
Safety Chains
.................................. 4-55
Safety Defects, Reporting
......................... 8-8
Scheduled Maintenance Services .................... 7-3
.................................... Safety Belts 1-8
Adults
...................................... l-13
Care ....................................... 6-61 .
Children 1-36
DriverPosition
......... I ..................... 1-13
Extender 1-52
Incorrect Usage
.................... 1-16, 1-50, 1-51
.....................................
....................................
........................
Rear Seat Passengers .......................... 1-30
..........................
Use During Pregnancy .............. : .......... 1-27
WhyTheyWork
............................... 1-9
... Safety Warnings and Symbols ......................... 111
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