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Normal Vehicle Use

The maintenance instructions contained in this Maintenance Schedule are based on the assumption that the vehicle will be used as designed:

    • To carry passengers and cargo within the recommended limitations as indicated on the Tire Placard located on the edge of the driver door
    • On reasonable road surfaces within legal driving limits
    • On unleaded gasoline of the recommended type. For information on the proper type of fuel to use, refer to the Owner's Manual

Footnotes

[Dagger] The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emissions warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle's useful life. We, however, urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded.

+ A good time to check the brakes is during tire rotation. Refer to Brake Pad Inspection in Disc Brakes.

Engine Oil Scheduled Maintenance

Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the GM Oil Life System™ ( or every 12  months, whichever occurs first). Reset the system. The system will show you when to change the oil - usually between 5 000 km (3,000 mi) and 16 000 km (10,000 mi) since the last oil change. Under severe conditions, the CHANGE OIL SOON message may be displayed before 5 000 km (3,000 mi).

The vehicle MUST NOT be driven more than 16 000 km (10,000 mi) or 12 months without an oil and filter change. Use engine oil meeting the GM Standard GM 4718M.

The system will not detect dust in the oil. If the vehicle is driven in a dusty area, be sure to change the oil and filter every 5 000 km (3,000 mi) or sooner if the CHANGE OIL SOON message is displayed. Reset the Oil Life System when the oil and filter have been changed. Refer to GM Oil Life System Resetting .

Scheduled Maintenance

12 500 km (7,500 mi)

Rotate tires. Refer to Tire Rotation in Tires and Wheels. See footnote +.

25 000 km (15,000 mi)

    • Inspect the air cleaner filter if the vehicle is driven in dusty conditions. Replace the filter if necessary. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls-3.5L or Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls-4.0L.
        An Emission Control Service. See footnote [Dagger].
    • Replace passenger compartment air filter. Refer to Passenger Compartment Air Filter Replacement in HVAC.
    • Rotate tires. Refer to Tire Rotation in Tires and Wheels. See footnote +.

37 500 km (22,500 mi)

Rotate tires. Refer to Tire Rotation in Tires and Wheels. See footnote +.

50 000 km (30,000 mi)

    • Inspect throttle body bore and valve plates for deposits, open the throttle valve and inspect all surfaces. Clean as required.
    • Replace air cleaner filter. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls-3.5L or Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls-4.0L.
        An Emission Control Service. See footnote [Dagger].
    • Replace passenger compartment air filter. Refer to Passenger Compartment Air Filter Replacement in HVAC.
    • Rotate tires. Refer to Tire Rotation in Tires and Wheels. See footnote +.

62 500 km (37,500 mi)

Rotate tires. Refer to Tire Rotation in Tires and Wheels. See footnote +.

75 000 km (45,000 mi)

    • Inspect the air cleaner filter if the vehicle is driven in dusty conditions. Replace the filter if necessary. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls-3.5L or Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls-4.0L.
        An Emission Control Service. See footnote [Dagger].
    • Replace passenger compartment air filter. Refer to Passenger Compartment Air Filter Replacement in HVAC.
    • Rotate tires. Refer to Tire Rotation in Tires and Wheels. See footnote +.

83 000 km (50,000 mi)

    • Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions:
       - In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 32°C (90°F) or higher
       - In hilly or mountainous terrain
       - When doing frequent trailer towing
       - Uses such as taxi, police or delivery service
    • If the vehicle is not used under any of these conditions, change the automatic transaxle fluid and filter at 166 000 km (100,000 miles).

97 500 km (52,500 mi)

Rotate tires. Refer to Tire Rotation in Tires and Wheels. See footnote +.

100 000 km (60,000 mi)

    • Inspect throttle body bore and valve plates for deposits, open the throttle valve and inspect all surfaces. Clean as required.
    • Replace passenger compartment air filter. Refer to Passenger Compartment Air Filter Replacement in HVAC.
    • Inspect engine accessory drive belt. Replace if needed. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement in Engine Mechanical-3.5L or Drive Belt Replacement in Engine Mechanical-4.0L.
    • Replace air cleaner filter. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls-3.5L or Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls-4.0L.
        An Emission Control Service. See footnote [Dagger].
    • Rotate tires. Refer to Tire Rotation in Tires and Wheels. See footnote +.

112 500 km (67,500 mi)

Rotate tires. Refer to Tire Rotation in Tires and Wheels. See footnote +.

125 000 km (75,000 mi)

    • Inspect the air cleaner filter if the vehicle is driven in dusty conditions. Replace the filter if necessary. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls-3.5L or Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls-4.0L.
        An Emission Control Service. See footnote [Dagger].
    • Replace passenger compartment air filter. Refer to Passenger Compartment Air Filter Replacement in HVAC.
    • Rotate tires. Refer to Tire Rotation in Tires and Wheels. See footnote +.

137 500 km (82,500 mi)

Rotate tires. Refer to Tire Rotation in Tires and Wheels. See footnote +.

150 000 km (90,000 mi)

    • Inspect throttle body bore and valve plates for deposits, open the throttle valve and inspect all surfaces. Clean as required.
    • Replace air cleaner filter. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls-3.5L or Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls-4.0L.
        An Emission Control Service. See footnote [Dagger].
    • Replace passenger compartment air filter. Refer to Passenger Compartment Air Filter Replacement in HVAC.
    • Rotate tires. Refer to Tire Rotation in Tires and Wheels. See footnote +.

162 500 km (97,500 mi)

Rotate tires. Refer to Tire Rotation in Tires and Wheels. See footnote +.

166 000 km (100,000 mi)

    • Inspect spark plug wires.
        An Emission Control Service. See footnote [Dagger].
    • Replace spark plugs. Refer to Spark Plug Replacement in Engine Controls-3.5L or Spark Plug Replacement in Engine Controls-4.0L.
    • Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions:
       - In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 32°C (90°F) or higher
       - In hilly or mountainous terrain
       - Frequent trailer towing
       - Uses such as taxi, police or delivery service
    • If the vehicle is not used under the severe service conditions listed previously and the automatic transaxle fluid has not been changed, change both the fluid and filter.

240 000 km (150,000 mi)

Drain, flush and refill the cooling system (or every 60 months since the last cooling system service, whichever occurs first). Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling in Engine Cooling. For information on the proper coolant to use, refer to Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations . Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. If there is a loss of coolant, refer to Loss of Coolant in Engine Cooling.