GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

If your vehicle is a Two-mode Hybrid, see the Two-mode Hybrid manual for more information.

When you open the hood on the 5.3L engine (4.8L, 6.0L and 6.2L similar), here is what you will see:


  1. Object Number: 1690910  Size: C1

    Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter .

  2. Air Filter Restriction Indicator (If Equipped). See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter .

  3. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Cooling System and Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap .

  4. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. See Jump Starting .

  5. Battery. See Battery .

  6. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See "When to Add Engine Oil" under Engine Oil .

  7. Automatic Transmission Dipstick. See "Checking the Fluid Level" under Automatic Transmission Fluid .

  8. Remote Negative (-) Terminal (Out of View). See Jump Starting .

  9. Engine Oil Dipstick (Out of View). See "Checking Engine Oil" under Engine Oil .

  10. Engine Cooling Fan. See Cooling System .

  11. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. See Power Steering Fluid .

  12. Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir. See "Brake Fluid" under Brakes .

  13. Underhood Fuse Block. See Underhood Fuse Block .

  14. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See "Adding Washer Fluid" under Windshield Washer Fluid .

When you open the hood on your vehicle, you will see:


Object Number: 1996507  Size: C1
  1. See "Engine Air Cleaner/Filter" in the owner manual.

  2. Drive Motor/Generator Control Module (DMCM). See Drive Motor/Generator Control Module (DMCM) Cooling System.

  3. Engine Oil Dipstick. See "Engine Oil" in the owner manual.

  4. Automatic Transmission Fluid Dipstick. See Automatic Transmission Fluid.

  5. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Brakes.

  6. See "Underhood Fuse Block" in the owner manual.

  7. See "Windshield Washer Fluid" in the owner manual.

  8. Hybrid Auxiliary Fuse Block. See Underhood Fuse Block.

  9. DMCM Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap. See Drive Motor/Generator Control Module (DMCM) Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap.

  10. See "Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap" in the owner manual.

  11. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See "Engine Oil" in the owner manual.