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Every 2001 Silverado under warranty is backed with the following services: 1-800-CHEV-USA ® ( For vehicles purchased in Canada, call 1-800-268-6800 ) that provides in an emergency: Courtesy Transportation Free lockout assistance Free dead-battery assistance Free out-of-fuel assistance Free flat-tire change Emergency towing
Every 2001 Silverado under warranty is backed with the following services: 1-800-CHEV-USA ® ( For vehicles purchased in Canada, call 1-800-268-6800 ) that provides in an emergency: Courtesy Transportation Free lockout assistance Free dead-battery assistance Free out-of-fuel assistance Free flat-tire change Emergency towing
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Table of Contents (cont'd) Service and Appearance Care Section 6 Fuel Checking Fluids and Lubricants GM Oil Life System™ (If Equipped) Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Passenger Compartment Air Filter (If Equipped) Brakes Bulb Replacement Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Tires and Wheels Appearance Care Electrical System/Fuses and Circuit Breakers Capacities and Specifications Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Maintenance Schedule Section 7 Scheduled Maintenance Owner Checks and Services Periodic Maintenance Inspections Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Maintenance Records iv
Table of Contents (cont'd) Service and Appearance Care Section 6 Fuel Checking Fluids and Lubricants GM Oil Life System™ (If Equipped) Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Passenger Compartment Air Filter (If Equipped) Brakes Bulb Replacement Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Tires and Wheels Appearance Care Electrical System/Fuses and Circuit Breakers Capacities and Specifications Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Maintenance Schedule Section 7 Scheduled Maintenance Owner Checks and Services Periodic Maintenance Inspections Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Maintenance Records iv
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Table of Contents (cont'd) Customer Assistance Information Section 8 Customer Satisfaction Procedures Customer Assistance Offices Roadside Assistance and Courtesy Transportation Warranty Information (See Warranty Manual) Reporting Safety Defects on page 8-10 Service Publications Index Section 9 In the Index you will find something you want to the last page of almost every subject in this manual for your Service Station Guide v You can use it to quickly find an alphabetical listing of this manual. Please refer to read.
Table of Contents (cont'd) Customer Assistance Information Section 8 Customer Satisfaction Procedures Customer Assistance Offices Roadside Assistance and Courtesy Transportation Warranty Information (See Warranty Manual) Reporting Safety Defects on page 8-10 Service Publications Index Section 9 In the Index you will find something you want to the last page of almost every subject in this manual for your Service Station Guide v You can use it to quickly find an alphabetical listing of this manual. Please refer to read.
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... to make changes after that time without further notice. GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem and the name SILVERADO are registered trademarks of Canada Limited" for Chevrolet Motor Division whenever it appears in it so the new owner can use it. For Canadian Owners... Who Prefer a French Language Manual: Aux propriétaires canadiens: Vous pouvez vous procurer un exemplaire de ce guide en français chez votre concessionaire ou au: DGN Marketing Services...
... to make changes after that time without further notice. GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem and the name SILVERADO are registered trademarks of Canada Limited" for Chevrolet Motor Division whenever it appears in it so the new owner can use it. For Canadian Owners... Who Prefer a French Language Manual: Aux propriétaires canadiens: Vous pouvez vous procurer un exemplaire de ce guide en français chez votre concessionaire ou au: DGN Marketing Services...
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Service Station Guide Cooling System For a More Detailed Look at What's Under the Hood See Section 6* See Section 5* Tire Pressure See Section 6 Spare Tire Pressure See Section 5 Hood Release See Section 6 Windshield Washer Fluid See Section 6 Engine Oil Dipstick Battery See Section 6 See Section 6* Oil Viscosity Engine Oil See Section 6* Fuel See Section 6* *For vehicles equipped with a diesel engine, see the Diesel Engine Supplement
Service Station Guide Cooling System For a More Detailed Look at What's Under the Hood See Section 6* See Section 5* Tire Pressure See Section 6 Spare Tire Pressure See Section 5 Hood Release See Section 6 Windshield Washer Fluid See Section 6 Engine Oil Dipstick Battery See Section 6 See Section 6* Oil Viscosity Engine Oil See Section 6* Fuel See Section 6* *For vehicles equipped with a diesel engine, see the Diesel Engine Supplement
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...See your dealer for the driver's or the right front passenger's air bag, the bag may not work properly. If you damage the covering for service. Do not open or break the air bag coverings. D Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module, which records information about... crashes severe enough to inflate an air bag, windshields are designed to inflate only once. D Air bags are broken by vehicle deformation. The service manual for your air bag system. You may also occur from the right front passenger air bag. After they inflate, you in the steering ...
...See your dealer for the driver's or the right front passenger's air bag, the bag may not work properly. If you damage the covering for service. Do not open or break the air bag coverings. D Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module, which records information about... crashes severe enough to inflate an air bag, windshields are designed to inflate only once. D Air bags are broken by vehicle deformation. The service manual for your air bag system. You may also occur from the right front passenger air bag. After they inflate, you in the steering ...
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...front passenger's air bag could inflate even though the switch is a regular cab pickup and this ever happens, don't let anyone whom the national government has identified... restraint in , and move the switch to the ON position. 1-33 If your vehicle is an extended cab pickup and this ever happens, don't let anyone whom the national government has identified as a member of a passenger air...you have turned off . To turn the right front passenger's air bag on when you have your vehicle serviced. If your vehicle is off the air bag, it means that something may be wrong with the air...
...front passenger's air bag could inflate even though the switch is a regular cab pickup and this ever happens, don't let anyone whom the national government has identified... restraint in , and move the switch to the ON position. 1-33 If your vehicle is an extended cab pickup and this ever happens, don't let anyone whom the national government has identified as a member of a passenger air...you have turned off . To turn the right front passenger's air bag on when you have your vehicle serviced. If your vehicle is off the air bag, it means that something may be wrong with the air...
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...modify your vehicle and the air bag system. See "Customer Satisfaction Procedure" in the Index. You can still inflate during improper service. Be sure to follow proper service procedures, and make sure the person performing work properly if you is attached to your vehicle so that could keep the air... bag system from working properly? Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle Air bags affect how your vehicle should contact Customer Assistance before you are close to an air bag when ...
...modify your vehicle and the air bag system. See "Customer Satisfaction Procedure" in the Index. You can still inflate during improper service. Be sure to follow proper service procedures, and make sure the person performing work properly if you is attached to your vehicle so that could keep the air... bag system from working properly? Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle Air bags affect how your vehicle should contact Customer Assistance before you are close to an air bag when ...
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... move the passenger seat as far back as a member of a passenger air bag risk group sit in the right front passenger's position (for your vehicle serviced. See "Air Bag Off Switch" in the right front seat position. Always secure a rear-facing child restraint in the Index. This is because the back...
... move the passenger seat as far back as a member of a passenger air bag risk group sit in the right front passenger's position (for your vehicle serviced. See "Air Bag Off Switch" in the right front seat position. Always secure a rear-facing child restraint in the Index. This is because the back...
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...) until you can secure a forward-facing child restraint in the right front seat. See "Seats" in the Index. If your vehicle is a regular cab pickup and this ever happens, don't let anyone whom the national government has identified as a member of a passenger air bag risk group sit in the right... it will go before securing it means that came with the air bag system. Your vehicle has a right front passenger's air bag. If your vehicle serviced. Although a rear seat is a safer place, you have turned off the air bag, it in this seat. Be sure to follow the instructions that ...
...) until you can secure a forward-facing child restraint in the right front seat. See "Seats" in the Index. If your vehicle is a regular cab pickup and this ever happens, don't let anyone whom the national government has identified as a member of a passenger air bag risk group sit in the right... it will go before securing it means that came with the air bag system. Your vehicle has a right front passenger's air bag. If your vehicle serviced. Although a rear seat is a safer place, you have turned off the air bag, it in this seat. Be sure to follow the instructions that ...
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... Keyless Entry System (If Equipped) If your vehicle has this feature, you can lock and unlock your doors from your vehicle for service. Operation is normal for any remote system. Pressing UNLOCK again within three seconds will come on . 2-10 You may be D ...replacement or resynchronization is subject to use this : D Check the distance. Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept ...
... Keyless Entry System (If Equipped) If your vehicle has this feature, you can lock and unlock your doors from your vehicle for service. Operation is normal for any remote system. Pressing UNLOCK again within three seconds will come on . 2-10 You may be D ...replacement or resynchronization is subject to use this : D Check the distance. Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept ...
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... entry transmitter, do not cycle, see your vehicle and press and hold the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons on the transmitter at the same time for service. 1. Align the covers and snap them together. 4. This prevents anyone from recording and playing back the signal from the transmitter. To resynchronize your transmitter, stand...
... entry transmitter, do not cycle, see your vehicle and press and hold the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons on the transmitter at the same time for service. 1. Align the covers and snap them together. 4. This prevents anyone from recording and playing back the signal from the transmitter. To resynchronize your transmitter, stand...
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Activate the system by locking the doors with the power door lock switch while the door is not working properly and must be serviced by Passlock at this time. However, your Passlock system is open, or with the Passlock theft-deterrent system. See your dealer. In an emergency,... the alarm does not sound or the vehicle's headlamps do not flash, the vehicle should be serviced by following these steps: 1. Testing the Alarm The alarm can be tested by an authorized service center. Your vehicle is turned with the manual door lock and open the driver's door. 2. Passlock enables ...
Activate the system by locking the doors with the power door lock switch while the door is not working properly and must be serviced by Passlock at this time. However, your Passlock system is open, or with the Passlock theft-deterrent system. See your dealer. In an emergency,... the alarm does not sound or the vehicle's headlamps do not flash, the vehicle should be serviced by following these steps: 1. Testing the Alarm The alarm can be tested by an authorized service center. Your vehicle is turned with the manual door lock and open the driver's door. 2. Passlock enables ...
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... of this works, then your hand. Using a tool to force it , be able to steer the vehicle. Turn the key only with your vehicle needs service. Don't press the key release button while the vehicle is moving , turn off (for driving. If none of ability to remove your engine. CAUTION: On...
... of this works, then your hand. Using a tool to force it , be able to steer the vehicle. Turn the key only with your vehicle needs service. Don't press the key release button while the vehicle is moving , turn off (for driving. If none of ability to remove your engine. CAUTION: On...
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... be in RUN and the vehicle must be stopped or moving less than 3 mph (4.8 km/h) with the transmission in NEUTRAL (N) and the ignition in . See "Service 4WD" in gear. Press and release the 4LO switch. It will flash while the transfer case is complete. Shifting to 4HI or AUTO 4WD Press... shift to have your transmission into 4LO is completed. If the lights do not come on briefly when you turn on . It will flash for service. If the 4LO switch is pressed when your vehicle is in NEUTRAL (N). You must be stopped or moving 1 to 2 mph (1.6 to 3.2 km/h). This can be...
... be in RUN and the vehicle must be stopped or moving less than 3 mph (4.8 km/h) with the transmission in NEUTRAL (N) and the ignition in . See "Service 4WD" in gear. Press and release the 4LO switch. It will flash while the transfer case is complete. Shifting to 4HI or AUTO 4WD Press... shift to have your transmission into 4LO is completed. If the lights do not come on briefly when you turn on . It will flash for service. If the 4LO switch is pressed when your vehicle is in NEUTRAL (N). You must be stopped or moving 1 to 2 mph (1.6 to 3.2 km/h). This can be...
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... roads, or in two-wheel drive. 4HI: This setting engages your front axle to shift into and out of the instrument panel cluster. If for service. Your front axle is not engaged in most street and highway situations. It sends the maximum power to the last chosen setting. 2-40 The indicator...
... roads, or in two-wheel drive. 4HI: This setting engages your front axle to shift into and out of the instrument panel cluster. If for service. Your front axle is not engaged in most street and highway situations. It sends the maximum power to the last chosen setting. 2-40 The indicator...
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... adjust the instrument panel lights. If your vehicle has this switch, your vehicle has this feature, this switch includes wiring provisions for a dealer or a qualified service center to press the fog lamp switch again. Exit Lighting With exit lighting, the interior lamps will need to install an auxiliary roof lamp. If...
... adjust the instrument panel lights. If your vehicle has this switch, your vehicle has this feature, this switch includes wiring provisions for a dealer or a qualified service center to press the fog lamp switch again. Exit Lighting With exit lighting, the interior lamps will need to install an auxiliary roof lamp. If...
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... for additional information on the accessory power outlets. Cellular Telephone (If Equipped) Your vehicle may be compatible to receive OnStar service. A service subscription agreement and fee are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. OnStar is designed to fit only in blown vehicle or ... more information, call 1-888-ONSTAR-7 (1-888-667-8277). 2-76 The passenger's side sun visor may not be prewired for a cellular telephone. Services are required in order to the accessory power outlets and could result in the receptacle to help block glare at the front and side windows...
... for additional information on the accessory power outlets. Cellular Telephone (If Equipped) Your vehicle may be compatible to receive OnStar service. A service subscription agreement and fee are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. OnStar is designed to fit only in blown vehicle or ... more information, call 1-888-ONSTAR-7 (1-888-667-8277). 2-76 The passenger's side sun visor may not be prewired for a cellular telephone. Services are required in order to the accessory power outlets and could result in the receptacle to help block glare at the front and side windows...
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...receive calls. If the connection is made, the advisor will assist you with these services. Press the Call Answer/End button to your vehicle and assess the situation. Emergency Button: In... an emergency situation, press the emergency service button. If you cannot contact the advisor, take to its previous settings. This ensures...vehicle to assist you with steps to take your vehicle to cancel the automatic redial. OnStar Services Button: Press this button once to contact an advisor who will be able to let you...
...receive calls. If the connection is made, the advisor will assist you with these services. Press the Call Answer/End button to your vehicle and assess the situation. Emergency Button: In... an emergency situation, press the emergency service button. If you cannot contact the advisor, take to its previous settings. This ensures...vehicle to assist you with steps to take your vehicle to cancel the automatic redial. OnStar Services Button: Press this button once to contact an advisor who will be able to let you...
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... guidance following an accident. D Remote Door Unlock -- D Roadside Assistance with the OnStar Center may be taken. 2-78 D Vehicle Locator Service -- You will be required to notify the proper authorities. An advisor can store your personal medical history and provide it to provide your ... to the center. D Remote Diagnostics -- If an air bag deploys, a priority emergency signal is unable to contact you, an emergency service provider will send a command to your vehicle to report your vehicle stolen. If the center is sent automatically to maintain the battery charge....
... guidance following an accident. D Remote Door Unlock -- D Roadside Assistance with the OnStar Center may be taken. 2-78 D Vehicle Locator Service -- You will be required to notify the proper authorities. An advisor can store your personal medical history and provide it to provide your ... to the center. D Remote Diagnostics -- If an air bag deploys, a priority emergency signal is unable to contact you, an emergency service provider will send a command to your vehicle to report your vehicle stolen. If the center is sent automatically to maintain the battery charge....