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Maintenance Schedule

Maintenance Schedule

When the Change Engine Oil Soon Message Displays

When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message displays, service is required for the vehicle as soon as possible, within the next 1 000 km/600 miles. If driving under the best conditions, the engine oil life system might not indicate the need for vehicle service for more than a year. The engine oil and filter must be changed at least once a year and the oil life system must be reset. If the engine oil life system is reset accidentally, service the vehicle within 5 000 km/3,000 miles since the last service. Reset the oil life system whenever the oil is changed. Refer to GM Oil Life System Resetting .

Every Engine Oil Change


• Change engine oil and filter. Reset oil life system. Refer to Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations and GM Oil Life System Resetting .

• Engine coolant level check.

• Engine cooling system inspection. Visual check of hoses, pipes, and clamps. Replace if needed.

• Windshield washer fluid level check.

• Windshield wiper blade inspection for wear, cracking, or contamination. Clean wiper blades when needed. Worn or damaged wiper blade replacement.

• Tire inflation pressures check.

• Tire wear inspection.

• Rotate tires if necessary.

• Fluids visual leak check, or every 12 months, whichever occurs first. A leak in any system must be repaired and the fluid level checked.

• Engine air cleaner filter inspection.

• Brake system inspection, or every 12 months, whichever occurs first.

• Steering and suspension inspection. Visual inspection for damaged, loose, or missing parts or signs of wear.

• Body hinges and latches, key lock cylinders, folding seat hardware, and sunroof (if equipped) lubrication. Refer to Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations . More frequent lubrication may be required when the vehicle is exposed to a corrosive environment. Applying silicone grease on weatherstrips with a clean cloth makes them last longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak.

• Restraint system component check.

• Fuel system inspection for damage or leaks.

• Exhaust system and nearby heat shields inspection for loose or damaged components.


Additional Required Services

Every 12 000 km (7,500 Miles)

Rotate tires. Tires should be rotated every 12 000 km (7,500 miles).


At Each Fuel Stop

• Engine oil level check.

• Engine coolant level check.

• Windshield washer fluid level check.

• Tire inflation pressures check.

• Tire wear inspection.

• Sunroof track and seal inspection, if equipped.



Once a Year

• Check starter switch.

• Check park brake and P (park) mechanism.

• Accelerator pedal check for damage, high effort, or binding. Replace if needed.

• If the vehicle has a Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit, check the sealant expiration date printed on the instruction label of the kit.

• Underbody flushing service.

• Hood/Trunk lid/Tailgate Support Gas Strut Service: Visually inspect gas strut, if equipped, for signs of wear, cracks, or other damage. Check the hold open ability of the gas strut.


First Engine Oil Change After Every 40 000 km (25,000 Miles)

Passenger compartment air filter replacement, or every 24 months, whichever occurs first. More frequent replacement may be needed if you drive in areas with heavy traffic, areas with poor air quality, or areas with high dust levels. Replacement may also be needed if you notice reduced air flow, windows fogging up, or odors.


First Engine Oil Change After Every 80 000 km (50,000 Miles)

• Engine air cleaner filter replacement.

• Automatic transmission fluid change, severe service. For vehicles mainly driven in heavy city traffic in hot weather, in hilly or mountainous terrain, when frequently towing a trailer, or used for taxi, police, or delivery service.

• Evaporative control system inspection. Check all fuel and vapor lines and hoses for proper hook-up, routing, and condition. Check that the purge valve, if the vehicle has one, works properly. Replace if necessary. An Emission Control Service. 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 emission 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.



First Engine Oil Change After Every 160 000 km (100,000 Miles)

• Automatic transmission fluid change, normal service.

• Spark plug replacement and spark plug wires inspection.



First Engine Oil Change After Every 240 000 km (150,000 Miles)

• Engine cooling system drain, flush, and refill, or every five years, whichever occurs first.

• Engine drive belts inspection for fraying, excessive cracks, or obvious damage, or every 10 years, whichever occurs first. Replace if needed.