VIN LOCATION
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is located on the left side of the dash panel at the base of the windshield. The VIN chart explains the code characters.
VIN CODE ID EXPLANATION
Numbers preceding the explanations in the legend below refer to the sequence of characters as listed on VIN identification label. See VIN example below.
VIN Code ID Explanation. Scheme 1
SHORT TRIP/CITY & LONG TRIP/HIGHWAY SERVICE DEFINITIONS
Note. Starting in the 1996 model year, General Motors has renamed their maintenance schedules; One is referred to as the Short-Trip/City and the other is the Long Trip/Highway schedule. These schedule requirements are similar to the familiar Severe Service and Normal schedules and can be used in place of one another.
SEVERE & NORMAL SERVICE DEFINITIONS
Note. Use the Severe Service schedule if the vehicle to be serviced is operated under ANY (one or more) of these conditions
Service is recommended at mileage intervals based on vehicle operation. Service schedules are based on the following primary operating conditions
Severe Service
- Short Trips (4 Miles Or Less)
- When Most Trips Are Less Than 10 Miles And Outside Temperatures Remain Below Freezing.
- Towing Or Heavily Loaded
- Severe Dust Conditions
- Hot Weather, Stop-And-Go Driving
- Extensive Idling Conditions (Taxi Or Delivery Type Service)
Normal Service
- Driven More Than 10 Miles Daily
- No Severe Service Operating Conditions
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Note. For more information regarding jacking or hoisting the vehicle, refer to the JACKING & HOISTING article in the WHEEL ALIGNMENT section.
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Note. For more information regarding cooling system service, refer to the 5.7L V8 - VIN [P] article in the ENGINE MECHANICAL section.
SERVICE LABOR TIMES
Note. Labor times are provided, where available, within appropriate SERVICE INTERVAL table in SCHEDULED SERVICES article.
TIRE INFLATION
The tire specification decal is located on rear of the driver's door.
WHEEL TIGHTENING
All standard wheel lug nuts are tightened to 100 ft. lbs. (136 N.m).
BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS
| CAUTION | When battery is disconnected, vehicles equipped with computers may lose memory data. When battery power is restored, driveability problems may exist on some vehicles. These vehicles may require a relearn procedure. See COMPUTER RELEARN PROCEDURES article in the GENERAL INFORMATION section. |
All models use Group 75 batteries with a 630 amp cold crank rating.
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) AIR BAG SYSTEM
Note. See the AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM article in the ACCESSORIES/SAFETY EQUIPMENT Section.
The SRS has no user-servicable parts. Always have servicing done by an authorized dealer.
When performing maintenance on air bag equipped vehicles always observe proper safety precautions.
| WARNING | To avoid injury from accidental air bag deployment, read and carefully follow all warnings and service precautions. See appropriate AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM article in the ACCESSORIES/SAFETY EQUIPMENT section. |
| CAUTION | Disconnect negative battery cable before servicing any air bag system, steering column or passenger side dash component. After any repair, turn ignition key to the ON position from passenger's side of vehicle in case of accidental air bag inflation |
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS)
| CAUTION | Never mix different diameter tires. On loose or uneven surfaces, the ABS system may require longer stopping distances than conventional brake systems. Exercise caution when removing mud or snow from the wheels so as not to damage the ABS wiring or speed sensors. |
BATTERY WARNING
| WARNING | When battery is disconnected, vehicles equipped with computers may lose memory data. When battery power is restored, driveability problems may exist on some vehicles. These vehicles may require a relearn procedure. See appropriate COMPUTER RELEARN PROCEDURES article in the GENERAL INFORMATION section below. |
REPLACING BLOWN FUSES
| CAUTION | Before replacing a blown fuse, remove ignition key, turn off all lights and accessories to avoid damaging the electrical system. Be sure to use fuse with the correct indicated amperage rating. The use of an incorrect amperage rating fuse may result in a dangerous electrical system overload. |
BRAKE PAD WEAR INDICATOR
| CAUTION | Indicator will cause a squealing or scraping noise, warning that brake pads need replacement. |
CATALYTIC CONVERTER
| CAUTION | Continued operation of vehicle with a severe malfunction could cause converter to overheat, resulting in possible damage to converter and vehicle. |
COOLANT (PROPYLENE-GLYCOL FORMULATIONS)
| CAUTION | To avoid possible damage to vehicle use only ethylene-glycol based coolants with a mixture ratio from 44-68% anti-freeze. DO NOT use 100% anti-freeze as it will cause the formation of cooling system deposits. This results in coolant temperatures of over 300° F (149°C) which can melt plastics. 100% anti-freeze has a freeze point of only -8° F (-22°C). |
| CAUTION | Propylene-Glycol Mixtures has a smaller temperature range than Ethylene-Glycol. The temperature range (freeze-boil) of a 50/50 Anti-Freeze/Water Mix is as follows: Propylene-Glycol -26° F (-32°C) - 257° F (125°C) Ethylene-Glycol -35° F (-37°C) - 263° F (128°C) |
| CAUTION | Propylene-Glycol/Ethylene-Glycol Mixtures can cause the destabilization of various corrosion inhibitors. Also Propylene-Glycol/Ethylene-Glycol has a different specific gravity than Ethylene-Glycol coolant, which will result in inaccurate freeze point calculations. |
ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE SENSITIVE (ESD) PARTS
| WARNING | Many solid state electrical components can be damaged by static electricity (ESD). Some will display a warning label, but many will not. Discharge personal static electricity by touching a metal ground point on the vehicle prior to servicing any ESD sensitive component. |
ENGINE OIL
| CAUTION | Never use non-detergent or straight mineral oil. |
FUEL SYSTEM SERVICE
| WARNING | Relieve fuel system pressure prior to servicing any fuel system component (fuel injection models). |
HALOGEN BULBS
| WARNING | Halogen bulbs contain pressurized gas which may explode if overheated. DO NOT touch glass portion of bulb with bare hands. Eye protection should be worn when handling or working around halogen bulbs. |
RADIATOR CAP
| CAUTION | Always disconnect the fan motor when working near the radiator fan. The fan is temperature controlled and could start at any time even when the ignition key is in the OFF position. DO NOT loosen or remove radiator cap when cooling system is hot. |
RADIATOR FAN
| WARNING | Keep hands away from radiator fan. Fan is controlled by a thermostatic switch which may come on or run for up to 15 minutes even after engine is turned off. |
SPARK PLUGS
Note. Allow engine to cool before removing spark plugs from aluminum cylinder heads.
TAILGATE (COMMERCIAL VEHICLES)
| WARNING | DO NOT drive vehicle with tailgate open, as carbon monoxide can enter vehicle. |
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
| CAUTION | If tires are allowed to spin at high speeds when TRACTION OFF light is on, tires can explode. Also, spinning the tires with the warning light on can cause the transaxle to overheat. DO NOT spin wheels above 35 MPH. |
WARRANTY INFORMATION
| CAUTION | Due to the different warranties offered in various regions and the variety of after-market extended warranties available, please refer to the warranty package that came with the vehicle to verify all warranty options. |
BASIC NEW CAR WARRANTY
Everything is covered for 12 months or 12,000 miles, whichever occurs first.
POWER TRAIN WARRANTY
Begins at 12 months or 12,000 miles and lasts for 6 years or 60,000 miles, whichever occurs first. Covers all moving internal and external parts, including seals and water pump on engine and clutch cover and "U" joints on transaxle. Items not covered include, accessory drive belts, clutch discs and brake pads.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFLATABLE RESTRAINT COVERAGE
Begins at Warranty Start Date and lasts 3 years regardless of mileage.
CORROSION COVERAGE
Begins at Warranty Start Date and lasts 6 years or 100,000 miles, whichever occurs first. Covers any holes in body sheet metal caused by corrosion.
EMISSIONS PERFORMANCE WARRANTY
Begins at Warranty Start Date and lasts for 5 years or 50,000 miles, whichever occurs first. Applies only in states that require EPA emission performance testing. Coverage is limited to fewer components after 2 years or 24,000 miles.
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Fuse & Circuit Breaker Identification
- 1 - 10 Amp Side View Mirror Defoggers
- 2 - Not Used
- 3 - Not Used
- 4 - Not Used
- 5 - Not Used
- 6 - 15 Amp Park/Neutral/Back-Up Switch, Electric Turn Flasher
- 7 - 10 Amp Electronic Brake Control, TPS Sensor (TIPS) Interface Module
- 8 - 25 Amp Retained Accessory Power
- 9 - 10 Amp Radio
- 10 - 25 Amp Windshield Wiper/Washer
- 11 - 10 Amp DERM, Low Coolant, Instrument Panel Cluster Indicators, Inflatable Restraint
- 12 - 10 Amp Electronic Ignition, Automatic Level Control Sensor
- 13 - 10 Amp Warning Alarm Cruise Control Release Sw., Rear Window Defog. Relay, Insule Rear View Mirror (DDB)
- 14 - 10 Amp Central Control Module
- 15 - 10 Amp Air Bag Dual Pole Arming Sensor
- 16 - 10 Amp Generator, Cruise Control, Cooling Fan Relay
- 17 - 10 Amp Driver Memory Seat, Heated Front Seats, Driver's Seat Adjuster Control Mod.
- 18 - 10 Amp Central Control Module, Instrument Cluster, Remote Keyless Entry, Theft Deterrent Receiver
- 19 - 30 Amp Retained Accessory Power
- 20 - 10 Amp A/C Compressor Relay, Primary Electrical Engine, Cooling Fan Relay
- 21 - 30 Amp Retained Accessory Power, Wiper Relay
- 22 - 25 Amp HVAC Power Module
- 23 - 10 Amp Trunk Lid Release Switch
- 24 - 10 Amp Starter, Theft Deterrent Relay Inflate. Restraint Diagnostic Energy Reserve (With Sensor) Mod.
- 25 - 10 Amp HVAC Ignition, Instrument Panel Gage Cluster, HVAC Power Mod.
- 26 - 20 Amp Elect. Sensor, Automatic Level Control Sensor, Rear Compartment Courtesy Lamp
- 27 - 15 Amp Delayed Interior Lights
- 28 - 10 Amp Front Cigar Lighter
- 29 - 20 Amp Rear Cigar Lighters
- 30 - 25 Amp ELECT. Brake/Traction Control Module.
- 31 - 20 Amp Park Lights, Forward Lamp Wiring Relay
- 32 - Not Used
- 32 - 25 Amp Horn
- 33 - 10 Amp HVAC Bat., Warning Alarm, Instrument Cluster, Headlamp Sw., Radio Receiver Alarm, Heater & A/C Control, Engine Oil Level Indicator Control Mod. Switch, Radio
- 34 - 10 Amp Central Control Module
- 35 - 10 Amp Power Door Locks, Power Mirrors, Power Lumbar Seats
- 36 - 15 Amp Trunk Lid Pull-Down
- 37 - 20 Amp Hazard Warning Flasher
- 38 - 15 Amp Not Used
- 39 - 20 Amp Power Lumbar Seat Motor Control, Power Seat Back Pneumatic Control Mod., Radio Power Antenna Relay
- 40 - 40 - 20 Amp Front Heated Seats Control Module
- 41 - 10 Amp Instrument Cluster, Radio Control Head, Cornering Lights
- 42 - 10 Amp Headlight Switch, Dimming, Interior Lights
- 43 - 10 Amp Rear Tail/Side Marker Lights, License Light
- 44 - 20 Amp Stop Lamp Sw.
- 45 - 20 Amp Power Door Lock Relay
- 46 - Not Used
- 47 - 30 Amp Circuit Breaker Retained Acc. Power Relay
- 48 - 30 Amp Circuit Breaker Power Seat Switches, Memory Seat Module
- 49 - 30 Amp Circuit Breaker Rear Defogger Relay
- 50 - 30 Amp Circuit Breaker Headlight Relay, Daytime Running Lights (Canada)
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- 1 - 60 Amp Body 1 (60 Amp) I/P Fuse Block, #3 PWR. Seat Ckt Breaker (30 Amp), #36 Trunk Pull-Down (15 Amp), #37 Hazard Lts. (20 Amp), #39 PWR. Lumbar (20 Amp), #40 Heated Seat (20 Amp), #44 Stop Lts. (20 Amp), #45 PWR. Lock (20 Amp)
- 2 - 50 Amp Body 2 (50 Amp) I/P Fuse Block, #21 RAP BAT (25 Amp), #22 HVAC Module (25 Amp), #26 Elc. Sens. (20 Amp), 27 D/INT. Lts. (15 Amp), #28 Frt. Cig. (10 Amp), #29 Rr. Cig. (20 Amp), #30 EBTCM (25 Amp), #33 HVAC Bat (10 Amp), #34 CCM Bat. (10 Amp), #35 PWR. MIR. (10 Amp.), #2 Circuit Breaker Rap. Rly. (30 Amp)
- 3 - 50 Amp Ign 1 (50 Amp), I/P Concealed Fuse, Rke/Utd Sa, I/P Fuse Block, #6 T/SIS-ICA, #7 EBTCM/TPS (10 Amp), #8 RAP WPR. (25 Amp), #9 Radio (10 Amp), #10 Wiper (25 Amp), #11 I/P Indc (10 Amp), #12 Elc. Ign. 1 (10 Amp), #13 Chime (10 Amp), #14 CCM Ign 1 (10 Amp), #15 Air Bag (15 Amp), #24 Starter, U/H Elc. Cntr., #15 PCM/IGN (10 Amp), #16 Inj 1 (10 Amp), #17 Emissions (10 Amp), #18 Inj 2 (10 Amp)
- 4 - 40 Amp Ign 3 (40 Amp) I/P Fuse Block, #16 Gen. (10 Amp), #17 Mem. Seat (10 Amp), #18 CCM Ign 3 (10 Amp), #19 Rap Pwr. (30 Amp), #20 A/C Comp. (10 Amp), #25 HVAC Ign (10 Amp)
- 5 - 60 Amp ABS/TC (60 Amp), Brake Pressure Modulator Valve (BPMV)
- 6 - Not Used
- 7 - 40 Amp Secondary Cooling Fan (40 Amp), Secondary Cooling Fan Ctrl Relay
- 8 - 40 Amp Primary Cooling Fan (40 Amp), Primary Cooling Fan Ctrl Relay
- 9 - 30 Amp Level Ctrl, Automatic Level Ctrl Air Comp
- 10 - 30 Amp #13 PCM/Fuel (15 Amp), #14 Air Pump (20 Amp)
- 11 - I/P Fuse Block Ckt Breaker #5 Hdlts (20 Amp), #31 Park Lts. (20 Amp), #32 Horn (25 Amp)
- 12 - Empty
- 13 - PCM Fuel Pump (15 Amp) Fuel Pump Relay, Fuel Pump & Engine Oil Press. Indicator Sw., Power Train Ctrl Mdl (PCM)
- 14 - 20 Amp Air Pump, Secondary Air in (Air), Pump Relay
- 15 - 10 Amp PCM Ign. Coil, Electronic Trans., (PCM) Power Train Ctrl. Mdl.
- 16 - 10 Amp Inj 1, Fuel Inj 1, 4, 6, 7
- 17 - 10 Amp Emissions, (A.I.R.) Pump Relay, Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor, Heated Oxygen Sensor's, Evaporative Emissions Canister Purge Solenoid Valve
- 18 - 10 Amp Inj 2, Fuel Inj 2, 3, 5, 8