Owner's Manual
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... and the parking brake engaged. NOTICE: Don't try to shift to PARK (P) if your vehicle is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only. that 's a safety feature. Starting Your V8 Engine 1. Hold the clutch pedal to PARK (P) only when your vehicle is stopped. Shift to the floor and start in any other position -- Without pushing...
... and the parking brake engaged. NOTICE: Don't try to shift to PARK (P) if your vehicle is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only. that 's a safety feature. Starting Your V8 Engine 1. Hold the clutch pedal to PARK (P) only when your vehicle is stopped. Shift to the floor and start in any other position -- Without pushing...
Owner's Manual
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... the vehicle is reduced. FIRST (1) is intended only for heavy loads or trailer towing and is reduced. yellowblue Manual Transmission Operation 5-Speed (VORTEC 6000 V8 and 6.5L V8 Diesel Engines) Here's how to break-in FIRST (1). You can shift into the FIRST (1) position until the vehicle speed is below 5 mph (8 km/h). Press...
... the vehicle is reduced. FIRST (1) is intended only for heavy loads or trailer towing and is reduced. yellowblue Manual Transmission Operation 5-Speed (VORTEC 6000 V8 and 6.5L V8 Diesel Engines) Here's how to break-in FIRST (1). You can shift into the FIRST (1) position until the vehicle speed is below 5 mph (8 km/h). Press...
Owner's Manual
Page 97
.... If you've come to a complete stop , let up on the clutch pedal slowly while pressing the accelerator pedal. 5-Speed (VORTEC 4300 V6 and 4800 V8 Engines) Here's how to operate your vehicle is moving and then, shift into REVERSE (R). Press the clutch pedal back down the clutch pedal. To stop...
.... If you've come to a complete stop , let up on the clutch pedal slowly while pressing the accelerator pedal. 5-Speed (VORTEC 4300 V6 and 4800 V8 Engines) Here's how to operate your vehicle is moving and then, shift into REVERSE (R). Press the clutch pedal back down the clutch pedal. To stop...
Owner's Manual
Page 157
See "Oil Pressure Gage" in the Index for further information. REDUCED ENGINE POWER (V8 Gasoline Engines Only) This message is low. See"Engine Overheating" in the Index for what type of oil to add. 2-85 See"Engine Overheating" in ...
See "Oil Pressure Gage" in the Index for further information. REDUCED ENGINE POWER (V8 Gasoline Engines Only) This message is low. See"Engine Overheating" in the Index for what type of oil to add. 2-85 See"Engine Overheating" in ...
Owner's Manual
Page 246
... and the handling/trailering or off-road suspension is used to use your vehicle. C-1500 (2WD)* Engine (Trans.) 4300 V6 (Auto) Axle Ratio 3.08 3.42 3.73 4300 V6 (Manual) 4800 V8 (Auto) 4800 V8 (Manual) 5300 V8 3.08 3.42 3.42 3.73 3.42 3.73 3.42 3.73 Max. Trailer Wt. 4,000 lbs. (1 814 ... distributing hitch tongue weight 10% to 25% of hitch pulling weight 1,500 lb (680 kg) maximum. 4-56 Maximum trailer weight is required on K-1500 models. The engine oil cooler and the heavy-duty trailering package is calculated assuming the driver and one of the following charts to determine how...
... and the handling/trailering or off-road suspension is used to use your vehicle. C-1500 (2WD)* Engine (Trans.) 4300 V6 (Auto) Axle Ratio 3.08 3.42 3.73 4300 V6 (Manual) 4800 V8 (Auto) 4800 V8 (Manual) 5300 V8 3.08 3.42 3.42 3.73 3.42 3.73 3.42 3.73 Max. Trailer Wt. 4,000 lbs. (1 814 ... distributing hitch tongue weight 10% to 25% of hitch pulling weight 1,500 lb (680 kg) maximum. 4-56 Maximum trailer weight is required on K-1500 models. The engine oil cooler and the heavy-duty trailering package is calculated assuming the driver and one of the following charts to determine how...
Owner's Manual
Page 247
...) 7,500 lbs. (3 402 kg) 8,000 lbs. (3 629 kg) 6.5 L Diesel 6000 V8 C-2500 LD (2WD)* Engine 5300 V8 Axle Ratio 3.42 3.73 4.10 3.42 3.73 4.10 3.42 Max. yellowblue K-1500 (4WD)* Engine (Trans.) 4300 V6 (Auto) 4300 V6 (Manual) 4800 V8 (Auto) 4800 V8 (Manual) 5300 V8 Axle Ratio 3.42 3.73 3.42 3.73 3.73 4.10 3.73 4.10...
...) 7,500 lbs. (3 402 kg) 8,000 lbs. (3 629 kg) 6.5 L Diesel 6000 V8 C-2500 LD (2WD)* Engine 5300 V8 Axle Ratio 3.42 3.73 4.10 3.42 3.73 4.10 3.42 Max. yellowblue K-1500 (4WD)* Engine (Trans.) 4300 V6 (Auto) 4300 V6 (Manual) 4800 V8 (Auto) 4800 V8 (Manual) 5300 V8 Axle Ratio 3.42 3.73 3.42 3.73 3.73 4.10 3.73 4.10...
Owner's Manual
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yellowblue C-2500 HD (2WD)* Engine 6000 V8 Axle Ratio 3.42 3.73 4.10 6.5 L Diesel 3.42 4.10 Max. Fifth-wheel hitch tongue weight 15% to 15% of hitch weight 2,500 lb (1 134 kg) maximum. ...) 8,500 lbs. (3 856 kg) 10,500 lbs. (4 763 kg) 11,000 lbs. (4 990 kg) 11,000 lbs. (4 990 kg) 6.5 L Diesel K-2500 HD (4WD)* Engine 6000 V8 Axle Ratio 3.73 4.10 3.42 4.10 Max.
yellowblue C-2500 HD (2WD)* Engine 6000 V8 Axle Ratio 3.42 3.73 4.10 6.5 L Diesel 3.42 4.10 Max. Fifth-wheel hitch tongue weight 15% to 15% of hitch weight 2,500 lb (1 134 kg) maximum. ...) 8,500 lbs. (3 856 kg) 10,500 lbs. (4 763 kg) 11,000 lbs. (4 990 kg) 11,000 lbs. (4 990 kg) 6.5 L Diesel K-2500 HD (4WD)* Engine 6000 V8 Axle Ratio 3.73 4.10 3.42 4.10 Max.
Owner's Manual
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yellowblue 2. Turn off all V8 gasoline and diesel engines, the remote negative (-) terminal is not in NEUTRAL (N). 3. In addition, it could be badly damaged. Your vehicle has a remote positive (+) jump ... enough so the jumper cables can reach, but be sure the transfer case is located on the other . If they are, it is located on V8 gasoline engines. Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter or accessory power outlets. The remote positive (+) terminal is marked "GND"on a tab attached to...
yellowblue 2. Turn off all V8 gasoline and diesel engines, the remote negative (-) terminal is not in NEUTRAL (N). 3. In addition, it could be badly damaged. Your vehicle has a remote positive (+) jump ... enough so the jumper cables can reach, but be sure the transfer case is located on the other . If they are, it is located on V8 gasoline engines. Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter or accessory power outlets. The remote positive (+) terminal is marked "GND"on a tab attached to...
Owner's Manual
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Dead Battery 5-7 Remove the cables in reverse order to start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for awhile. 11. yellowblue 10. Heavy Metal Engine Part B. Now start after a few tries, it is not near any other or any engine parts that will move. Take care that they don't touch each other metal. Good Battery Diesel Engine C. If it won't start the vehicle with the dead battery. When connecting the cable, be sure it probably needs service. 12. V8 Engine V6 Engine 9. A. Try to prevent electrical shorting.
Dead Battery 5-7 Remove the cables in reverse order to start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for awhile. 11. yellowblue 10. Heavy Metal Engine Part B. Now start after a few tries, it is not near any other or any engine parts that will move. Take care that they don't touch each other metal. Good Battery Diesel Engine C. If it won't start the vehicle with the dead battery. When connecting the cable, be sure it probably needs service. 12. V8 Engine V6 Engine 9. A. Try to prevent electrical shorting.
Owner's Manual
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... in the overheated engine protection operating mode, to avoid engine damage, allow the engine to a safe place in an emergency. Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode (V8 Gasoline Engines Only) Should an overheated engine condition exist and the REDUCED ENGINE POWER message is displayed, an overheat protection mode which alternates firing groups...
... in the overheated engine protection operating mode, to avoid engine damage, allow the engine to a safe place in an emergency. Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode (V8 Gasoline Engines Only) Should an overheated engine condition exist and the REDUCED ENGINE POWER message is displayed, an overheat protection mode which alternates firing groups...
Owner's Manual
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A. E. C. H. J. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir 6-11 B. Battery O. G. K. D. Underhood Electrical Center N. Engine Oil Fill Fan Remote Negative Terminal (GND) Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Remote Positive Terminal Brake Fluid Reservoir L. yellowblue VORTEC 4800, 5300 and 6000 V8 Engine VORTEC 5300 V8 engine shown, locations for other engines similar. Air Cleaner Coolant Surge Tank Air Filter Restriction Indicator Engine Oil Dipstick Automatic Transmission Dipstick (If Equipped) F. I. Clutch Fluid Reservoir (If Equipped) M.
A. E. C. H. J. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir 6-11 B. Battery O. G. K. D. Underhood Electrical Center N. Engine Oil Fill Fan Remote Negative Terminal (GND) Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Remote Positive Terminal Brake Fluid Reservoir L. yellowblue VORTEC 4800, 5300 and 6000 V8 Engine VORTEC 5300 V8 engine shown, locations for other engines similar. Air Cleaner Coolant Surge Tank Air Filter Restriction Indicator Engine Oil Dipstick Automatic Transmission Dipstick (If Equipped) F. I. Clutch Fluid Reservoir (If Equipped) M.
Owner's Manual
Page 311
... of oil. Remove it again, keeping the tip down, and check the level. The engine oil fill cap for the VORTEC 4800, 5300 and 6000 V8 engines is located on the passenger's side engine valve cover. For crankcase capacity, see "Capacities and Specifications" in all the way back in the proper...
... of oil. Remove it again, keeping the tip down, and check the level. The engine oil fill cap for the VORTEC 4800, 5300 and 6000 V8 engines is located on the passenger's side engine valve cover. For crankcase capacity, see "Capacities and Specifications" in all the way back in the proper...
Owner's Manual
Page 321
... is low, add more fluid as described in the next steps. 6-23 If the fluid level is cool enough for VORTEC 4300 V6 and 4800 V8 engines shown, other manual transmissions similar 1. Check the fluid level only when your transmission.
... is low, add more fluid as described in the next steps. 6-23 If the fluid level is cool enough for VORTEC 4300 V6 and 4800 V8 engines shown, other manual transmissions similar 1. Check the fluid level only when your transmission.
Owner's Manual
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... Capacities and Specifications Please refer to "Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" in the cab. 6-74 Engine VORTEC 4300 VORTEC 4800 VORTEC 5300 VORTEC 6000 Type V6 V8 V8 V8 VIN Code W V T U Spark Plug Gap 0.060 inches (1.52 mm) 0.060 inches (1.52 mm) 0.060 inches (1.52 mm) 0.060 inches (1.52 ...mm) Wheels and Tires Model C/K 1500 C/K 2500 Tire Pressure Description 6 bolts (14mm) 8 bolts (14mm) Torque 140 lb-ft (190 N·m) 140 lb-ft (190 N·m) See the Certification/Tire label...
... Capacities and Specifications Please refer to "Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" in the cab. 6-74 Engine VORTEC 4300 VORTEC 4800 VORTEC 5300 VORTEC 6000 Type V6 V8 V8 V8 VIN Code W V T U Spark Plug Gap 0.060 inches (1.52 mm) 0.060 inches (1.52 mm) 0.060 inches (1.52 mm) 0.060 inches (1.52 ...mm) Wheels and Tires Model C/K 1500 C/K 2500 Tire Pressure Description 6 bolts (14mm) 8 bolts (14mm) Torque 140 lb-ft (190 N·m) 140 lb-ft (190 N·m) See the Certification/Tire label...
Owner's Manual
Page 373
... Cooling System Capacity (Approximate) After refill, the level must be rechecked. Engine VORTEC 4300 V6 VORTEC 4300 V6 VORTEC 4800 V8 VORTEC 4800 V8 VORTEC 5300 V8 Transmission Automatic Manual Automatic Manual Automatic Quantity 12.6 quarts (11.9 L) 12.9 quarts (12.2 L) 13.4 quarts (12.7... L) 13.7 quarts (13 L) 13.4 quarts (12.7 L) Engine VORTEC 5300 V8** VORTEC 6000 V8 VORTEC 6000 V8* VORTEC 6000 V8 VORTEC 6000 V8* Transmission Automatic Automatic Automatic Manual Manual Quantity 14.9 quarts (14.1 L) 14.8 quarts (14 L) 14.4 quarts (13.6 L) 15.2...
... Cooling System Capacity (Approximate) After refill, the level must be rechecked. Engine VORTEC 4300 V6 VORTEC 4300 V6 VORTEC 4800 V8 VORTEC 4800 V8 VORTEC 5300 V8 Transmission Automatic Manual Automatic Manual Automatic Quantity 12.6 quarts (11.9 L) 12.9 quarts (12.2 L) 13.4 quarts (12.7... L) 13.7 quarts (13 L) 13.4 quarts (12.7 L) Engine VORTEC 5300 V8** VORTEC 6000 V8 VORTEC 6000 V8* VORTEC 6000 V8 VORTEC 6000 V8* Transmission Automatic Automatic Automatic Manual Manual Quantity 14.9 quarts (14.1 L) 14.8 quarts (14 L) 14.4 quarts (13.6 L) 15.2...
Owner's Manual
Page 374
... the proper refrigerant is within the proper operating range. If the air conditioning system in the Index. Engine VORTEC 4300 V6 VORTEC 4800 V8 VORTEC 5300 V8 VORTEC 6000 V8 VIN W V T U Quantity with Filter[ 4.5 quarts (4.3 L) 6.0 quarts (5.7 L) 6.0 quarts (5.7 L) 6.0 quarts (5.7 L) Fuel Tank Capacity (Approximate) Type Short Bed Long Bed Chassis Cab Quantity 26 gallons (98...
... the proper refrigerant is within the proper operating range. If the air conditioning system in the Index. Engine VORTEC 4300 V6 VORTEC 4800 V8 VORTEC 5300 V8 VORTEC 6000 V8 VIN W V T U Quantity with Filter[ 4.5 quarts (4.3 L) 6.0 quarts (5.7 L) 6.0 quarts (5.7 L) 6.0 quarts (5.7 L) Fuel Tank Capacity (Approximate) Type Short Bed Long Bed Chassis Cab Quantity 26 gallons (98...
Owner's Manual
Page 393
...Emission Control Service. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. Change five-speed manual transmission fluid (with 4300 V6 or 4800 V8 engines only). DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: 7-17 Inspect hoses. Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap. DATE ACTUAL ...MILEAGE SERVICED BY: 200,000 Miles (332 000 km) j 6000 V8 Engine Only: Change five-speed manual transmission fluid. Gasoline Engines 150,000 Miles (240 000 km) j Drain, flush and refill cooling system ...
...Emission Control Service. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. Change five-speed manual transmission fluid (with 4300 V6 or 4800 V8 engines only). DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: 7-17 Inspect hoses. Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap. DATE ACTUAL ...MILEAGE SERVICED BY: 200,000 Miles (332 000 km) j 6000 V8 Engine Only: Change five-speed manual transmission fluid. Gasoline Engines 150,000 Miles (240 000 km) j Drain, flush and refill cooling system ...