Tahoe 2WD V8-5.3L (2007): Engine, Cooling and Exhaust

Also for this vehicle: Tahoe 2WD V8-393 6.5L DSL Turbo VIN S (1995), Tahoe 2WD V8-4.8L (2008), Tahoe 2WD V8-4.8L VIN V (2004), Tahoe 2WD V8-5.3L VIN Z Flex Fuel (2004), Tahoe 2WD V8-6.0L Hybrid (2008), Tahoe 4WD V8-393 6.5L DSL Turbo VIN S (1995), Tahoe 4WD V8-5.3L (2007), Tahoe 4WD V8-5.3L VIN T (2004), Tahoe 4WD V8-6.0L Hybrid (2008), Tahoe 4WD V8-6.2L (2009).

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01Relays and Modules Relays and Modules: Sections
02Sensors and Switches Sensors and Switches: Sections
03Maintenance Maintenance: Sections
04Engine, Cooling and Exhaust Engine, Cooling and Exhaust: Sections
- Engine512 pages
  - Actuators and Solenoids - Engine105 pages
    Valve Deactivation Solenoid › Component Information › Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20…93
    Variable Valve Timing Actuator › Component Information › Service and Repair › Camshaft Position Actuator Magnet Replacement2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
  - Compression Check › System Information3 pages
    Specifications
    System Diagnosis › Cylinder Deactivation (Active Fuel Management) System Compression Test2
  - Camshaft, Lifters and Push Rods47 pages
    Camshaft Bearing › Component Information › Specifications › Engine Mechanical Specifications (RPO LMG VIN 0)2 3
    Camshaft Gear/Sprocket › Component Information › Specifications
    Camshaft, Engine › Component Information › Description and Operation2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
    Lifter / Lash Adjuster, Valve › Component Information15 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins6 pages
    Customer Interest: › 10-06-01-007C › Feb › 11 › Engine - Valve Lifter Tick Noise At Start Up2
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Lifter / Lash Adjuster:3 pages
    10-06-01-007C › Feb › 11 › Engine - Valve Lifter Tick Noise At Start Up2
    08-06-01-018D › Jun › 09 › 08-06-01-018D - END OF NEED FOR INFORMATION
    All Other Service Bulletins for Lifter / Lash Adjuster: › 08-06-01-018D › Jun › 09 › 08-06-01-018D - END OF NEED FOR INFORMATION
    Service and Repair › Valve Lifter Oil Filter Replacement2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
    Push Rod › Component Information › Service and Repair2 3
    Rocker Arm Assembly › Component Information › Service and Repair2 3
    Variable Valve Timing Actuator › Component Information › Service and Repair › Camshaft Position Actuator Magnet Replacement2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
  - Cylinder Block Assembly74 pages
    Connecting Rod Bearing › Component Information › Specifications › Engine Mechanical Specifications (RPO LMG VIN 0)2 3
    Connecting Rod, Engine › Component Information6 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › Engine - Revised Connecting Rod Bolt Torque2
    Specifications › Fastener Tightening Specifications2 3 4
    Crankshaft Gear/Sprocket › Component Information › Specifications
    Crankshaft Main Bearing › Component Information › Specifications › Fastener Tightening Specifications2 3 4
    Crankshaft Seal Retainer › Component Information › Service and Repair2
    Crankshaft, Engine › Component Information › Specifications › Engine Mechanical Specifications (RPO LMG VIN 0)2 3
    Engine Block Heater › Component Information27 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins12 pages
    Customer Interest: › 10-06-04-008A › Jan › 11 › Engine - MIL ON P0116/P1400 Set In Very Cold Temps2 3 4 5
    All Technical Service Bulletins: › 10-06-04-008A › Jan › 11 › Engine - MIL ON P0116/P1400 Set In Very Cold Temps2 3 4 5
    All Other Service Bulletins for Engine Block Heater: › 06-08-64-014A › Jul › 06 › Electrical - Power Locks/Windows/Courtesy Lamps Inop.2
    All Other Service Bulletins for Engine Block Heater: › 06-08-64-014A › Jul › 06 › Electrical - Power Locks/Windows/Courtesy Lamps Inop.
    Service and Repair › Coolant Heater Replacement (RPOs LC9/L76/L92)2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
    Engine Valley Cover › Component Information › Service and Repair2
    Harmonic Balancer - Crankshaft Pulley › Component Information › Specifications2 3 4 5 6 7
    Piston, Engine › Component Information › Specifications › Engine Mechanical Specifications (RPO LMG VIN 0)2 3
    Piston Ring, Engine › Component Information13 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins10 pages
    Customer Interest: › 10-06-01-008B › Mar › 11 › Engine - Oil Consumption On Aluminum Block Engines2 3
    All Technical Service Bulletins: › 10-06-01-008B › Mar › 11 › Engine - Oil Consumption On Aluminum Block Engines2 3
    All Other Service Bulletins for Piston Ring: › 07-08-49-029A › Jan › 08 › Instruments - Hard to See/Poor Backlighting2 3 4
    All Other Service Bulletins for Piston Ring: › 07-08-49-029A › Jan › 08 › Instruments - Hard to See/Poor Backlighting
    Specifications › Engine Mechanical Specifications (RPO LMG VIN 0)2 3
    Rear Engine Plate › Component Information › Service and Repair2 3
  - Cylinder Head Assembly27 pages
    Fuel Pressure Release › System Information › Service and Repair › Fuel Pressure Relief2 3 4
    Rocker Arm Assembly › Component Information › Service and Repair2 3
    Valve Cover › Component Information › Service and Repair › Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement - Left Side2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
    Valve Spring › Component Information › Service Precautions2 3 4 5
  - Drive Belts, Mounts, Brackets and Accessories38 pages
    Drive Belt › Component Information21 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins10 pages
    Customer Interest: › 07-01-38-010A › Oct › 09 › A/C - Compressor/Serpentine Belt Noise2
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Drive Belt:5 pages
    07-01-38-010A › Oct › 09 › A/C - Compressor/Serpentine Belt Noise2
    08-06-01-008A › Jul › 09 › Engine - Drive Belt Misalignment Diagnostics2 3
    All Other Service Bulletins for Drive Belt: › 08-06-01-008A › Jul › 09 › Engine - Drive Belt Misalignment Diagnostics2 3
    Testing and Inspection › Drive Belt Chirping, Squeal, and Whine Diagnosis2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
    Service and Repair › Drive Belt Replacement - Accessory2
    Drive Belt Tensioner › Component Information5 pages
    Testing and Inspection
    Service and Repair › Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement - Accessory2 3 4
    Engine Mount › Component Information11 pages
    Testing and Inspection
    Service and Repair › Engine Mount Replacement - Left Side (1500 LC9/LMG/LY5/L76/L92)2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
    Idler Pulley › Component Information › Service and Repair
  - Engine Lubrication95 pages
    Engine Oil Pressure › Component Information › Specifications › Engine Mechanical Specifications (LC9 VIN 3)2 3
    Engine Oil Dip Stick - Dip Stick Tube › Component Information › Service and Repair2
    Engine Oil › Component Information12 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins10 pages
    Customer Interest: › 10-06-01-007C › Feb › 11 › Engine - Valve Lifter Tick Noise At Start Up2
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Engine Oil:5 pages
    11-00-90-001 › Mar › 11 › Engine - GM dexos 1 and dexos 2(R) Oil Specifications2 3
    10-06-01-007C › Feb › 11 › Engine - Valve Lifter Tick Noise At Start Up2
    All Other Service Bulletins for Engine Oil: › 11-00-90-001 › Mar › 11 › Engine - GM dexos 1 and dexos 2(R) Oil Specifications2 3
    Specifications › Capacity Specifications2
    Engine Oil Control Valve › Component Information › Service and Repair
    Oil Cooler, Engine › Component Information21 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins11 pages
    Customer Interest: › 08-06-02-003A › Oct › 10 › Engine - Oil Leak At Oil Cooler Hose/Pipe Assembly2 3 4
    All Technical Service Bulletins: › 08-06-02-003A › Oct › 10 › Engine - Oil Leak At Oil Cooler Hose/Pipe Assembly2 3 4
    All Other Service Bulletins for Oil Cooler: › 07-08-47-005B › Apr › 09 › Body - Power Liftgate Opens Part Way Then Reverses2 3
    All Other Service Bulletins for Oil Cooler: › 07-08-47-005B › Apr › 09 › Body - Power Liftgate Opens Part Way Then Reverses
    Service and Repair › Procedures2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
    Oil Filter, Engine › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins6 pages
    Customer Interest: › 10-06-01-007C › Feb › 11 › Engine - Valve Lifter Tick Noise At Start Up2
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Oil Filter:3 pages
    10-06-01-007C › Feb › 11 › Engine - Valve Lifter Tick Noise At Start Up2
    07-06-01-016B › Jul › 09 › Engine - Noise/Damage Oil Filter Application Importance
    All Other Service Bulletins for Oil Filter: › 07-06-01-016B › Jul › 09 › Engine - Noise/Damage Oil Filter Application Importance
    Oil Filter Adapter › Component Information › Service and Repair2 3 4
    Oil Level Sensor › Component Information › Service and Repair2 3
    Oil Level Sensor For ECM › Component Information › Diagrams
    Oil Pan, Engine › Component Information23 pages
    Specifications
    Service and Repair › Oil Pan Cover Replacement2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
    Oil Pressure Sender › Component Information › Diagrams
    Oil Pressure Sensor › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins6 pages
    Customer Interest: › 07-06-01-004A › Nov › 08 › Engine - Low Oil Lamp ON/Oil Leaks2
    All Technical Service Bulletins: › 07-06-01-004A › Nov › 08 › Engine - Low Oil Lamp ON/Oil Leaks2
    All Other Service Bulletins for Oil Pressure Sensor: › 04-07-30-013B › Feb › 07 › Engine, A/T - Shift/Driveability Concerns/MIL ON2
    All Other Service Bulletins for Oil Pressure Sensor: › 04-07-30-013B › Feb › 07 › Engine, A/T - Shift/Driveability Concerns/MIL ON
    Oil Pick Up/Strainer › Component Information › Service and Repair2 3
    Oil Pump, Engine9 pages
    Engine Oil Pressure › Component Information › Specifications › Engine Mechanical Specifications (LC9 VIN 3)2 3
    Oil Pressure Regulator Valve › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins6 pages
    Customer Interest for Oil Pressure Regulator Valve: › 10-06-01-008B › Mar › 11 › Engine - Oil Consumption On Aluminum Block Engines2 3
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Oil Pressure Regulator Valve: › 10-06-01-008B › Mar › 11 › Engine - Oil Consumption On Aluminum Block Engines2 3
  - Intake Manifold › Component Information27 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › Engine - Intake Manifold Inspection/Replacement
    Specifications › (RPO LC9 VIN 3)2 3 4 5
    Service and Repair › Intake Manifold Replacement (RPOs LC9/LMG/LY5/L76)2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
  - Seals and Gaskets, Engine8 pages
    Crankshaft Main Bearing Seal › Component Information › Service and Repair2
    Front Crankshaft Seal › Component Information › Service and Repair2
    Valve Guide Seal › Component Information › Service and Repair2 3 4
  - Sensors and Switches - Engine9 pages
    Oil Level Sensor › Component Information › Service and Repair2 3
    Oil Level Sensor For ECM › Component Information › Diagrams
    Oil Pressure Sender › Component Information › Diagrams
    Oil Pressure Sensor › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins4 pages
    Customer Interest for Oil Pressure Sensor: › 07-06-01-004A › Nov › 08 › Engine - Low Oil Lamp ON/Oil Leaks2
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Oil Pressure Sensor: › 07-06-01-004A › Nov › 08 › Engine - Low Oil Lamp ON/Oil Leaks2
  - Timing Components33 pages
    Camshaft Gear/Sprocket › Component Information › Specifications
    Crankshaft Gear/Sprocket › Component Information › Specifications
    Timing Chain › Component Information › Service and Repair2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
    Timing Chain Tensioner › Component Information › Specifications
    Timing Component Alignment Marks › Component Information › Locations2 3
    Timing Cover › Component Information › Specifications2 3 4 5 6
    Variable Valve Timing › Variable Valve Timing Actuator › Component Information › Service and Repair › Camshaft Position Actuator Magnet Replacement2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
  - Tune-up and Engine Performance Checks39 pages
    Fuel Pressure › System Information7 pages
    Specifications
    Service Precautions › Technician Safety Information2
    System Diagnosis › Fuel Pressure Gage Installation and Removal2 3 4
    Idle Speed › System Information › Specifications
    Air Cleaner Housing12 pages
    Air Cleaner Fresh Air Duct/Hose › Component Information › Service and Repair2 3
    Air Filter Element › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins9 pages
    Customer Interest: › 04-07-30-013B › Feb › 07 › Engine, A/T - Shift/Driveability Concerns/MIL ON2
    All Technical Service Bulletins: › 04-07-30-013B › Feb › 07 › Engine, A/T - Shift/Driveability Concerns/MIL ON2
    All Other Service Bulletins for Air Filter Element: › 06162C › Sep › 07 › Campaign - ECM Updates for Virtual Flex Fuel Sensor2 3 4 5
    All Other Service Bulletins for Air Filter Element: › 06162C › Sep › 07 › Campaign - ECM Updates for Virtual Flex Fuel Sensor
    Fuel Filter › Fuel Pressure Release › System Information › Service and Repair › Fuel Pressure Relief2 3 4
    Ignition Cable › Component Information › Specifications2 3 4
    Spark Plug › Component Information › Specifications2 3 4 5 6 7 8
    Compression Check › System Information3 pages
    Specifications
    System Diagnosis › Cylinder Deactivation (Active Fuel Management) System Compression Test2
  - Water Pump › Component Information › Specifications2 3 4 5 6 7
- Cooling System554 pages
  - Cooling System Air Bleeder Pipe / Hose › Component Information › Service and Repair › Coolant Air Bleed Hose Replacement2 3 4 5 6
  - Coolant › Component Information7 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › Cooling System - DEX-COOL(R) Coolant Leak Detection Dye2 3 4 5
    Specifications › Capacity Specifications2
  - Coolant Line/Hose › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins5 pages
    Customer Interest: › 06-06-02-007 › May › 06 › Cooling System - Overheat/Coolant Loss/Coolant Smell2
    All Technical Service Bulletins: › 06-06-02-007 › May › 06 › Cooling System - Overheat/Coolant Loss/Coolant Smell2
    All Other Service Bulletins for Coolant Line/Hose: › 06-05-25-004A › Aug › 07 › TCS/ABS - Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Data Reversed
    All Other Service Bulletins for Coolant Line/Hose: › 06-05-25-004A › Aug › 07 › TCS/ABS - Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Data Reversed
  - Coolant Reservoir › Component Information › Service and Repair › Radiator Surge Tank Inlet Hose/Pipe Replacement2 3 4
  - Radiator Cooling Fan278 pages
    Radiator Cooling Fan Control Module › Component Information › Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20…92
    Radiator Cooling Fan Control Module Relay › Component Information › Locations
    Radiator Cooling Fan Motor › Component Information › Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20…92
    Radiator Cooling Fan Motor Relay › Component Information93 pages
    Locations
    Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20…92
  - Engine - Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch › Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch (For Computer) › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins10 pages
    Customer Interest for Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch (For Computer): › 10-06-04-008A › Jan › 11 › Engine - MIL ON P0116/P1400 Set In Very Cold Temps2 3 4 5
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch (For Computer): › 10-06-04-008A › Jan › 11 › Engine - MIL ON P0116/P1400 Set In Very Cold Temps2 3 4 5
  - Fan Shroud › Component Information › Service and Repair › Engine Coolant Fan Lower Shroud Replacement2 3 4
  - Heater Core › Component Information7 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › Cooling System, A/C - Aluminum Heater Cores/Radiators2 3
    Service and Repair › Auxiliary Heater Core Replacement (Tahoe/Yukon/Escalade)2 3 4
  - Heater Hose › Component Information10 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins4 pages
    Customer Interest for Heater Hose: › 07-01-37-002 › Mar › 07 › A/C - Coolant Leak at Rear of Vehicle2
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Heater Hose: › 07-01-37-002 › Mar › 07 › A/C - Coolant Leak at Rear of Vehicle2
    Service and Repair › Procedures2 3 4 5 6
  - Radiator › Component Information12 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins10 pages
    Customer Interest: › 08-08-63-001 › May › 08 › Body - Rattle Noise From Front of Vehicle Highway Speeds2
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Radiator:5 pages
    05-06-02-001A › Jul › 08 › Cooling System, A/C - Aluminum Heater Cores/Radiators2 3
    08-08-63-001 › May › 08 › Body - Rattle Noise From Front of Vehicle Highway Speeds2
    All Other Service Bulletins for Radiator: › 05-06-02-001A › Jul › 08 › Cooling System, A/C - Aluminum Heater Cores/Radiators2 3
    Service and Repair › Radiator Replacement2
  - Radiator Cap › Component Information › Service Precautions2
  - Radiator Hose › Component Information › Service and Repair › Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement2
  - Relays and Modules - Cooling System186 pages
    Radiator Cooling Fan Control Module › Component Information › Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20…92
    Radiator Cooling Fan Control Module Relay › Component Information › Locations
    Radiator Cooling Fan Motor Relay › Component Information93 pages
    Locations
    Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20…92
  - Sensors and Switches - Cooling System › Engine - Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch › Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch (For Computer) › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins10 pages
    Customer Interest for Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch (For Computer): › 10-06-04-008A › Jan › 11 › Engine - MIL ON P0116/P1400 Set In Very Cold Temps2 3 4 5
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch (For Computer): › 10-06-04-008A › Jan › 11 › Engine - MIL ON P0116/P1400 Set In Very Cold Temps2 3 4 5
  - Thermostat, Engine Cooling › Component Information › Specifications2
  - Thermostat Housing, Engine Cooling › Component Information › Service and Repair2
  - Water Pump › Component Information › Specifications2 3 4 5 6 7
- Exhaust System97 pages
  - Catalytic Converter › Component Information20 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › Exhaust System - Catalytic Converter Precautions
    Service and Repair › Catalytic Converter Replacement (1500 Series)2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
  - Exhaust Manifold › Component Information10 pages
    Specifications2
    Service and Repair › Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Left Side2 3 4 5 6 7 8
  - Exhaust Pipe › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins2 pages
    Customer Interest for Exhaust Pipe: › 06-06-05-005 › Sep › 06 › Exhaust System - Residue On Exhaust Resonator
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Exhaust Pipe: › 06-06-05-005 › Sep › 06 › Exhaust System - Residue On Exhaust Resonator
  - Exhaust Pipe/Muffler Hanger › Component Information16 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins8 pages
    Customer Interest: › 07-06-05-001I › Mar › 11 › Exhaust - Muffler Heat Shield Buzz During Operation2 3
    All Technical Service Bulletins: › 07-06-05-001I › Mar › 11 › Exhaust - Muffler Heat Shield Buzz During Operation2 3
    All Other Service Bulletins for Exhaust Pipe/Muffler Hanger: › 07-06-01-004A › Nov › 08 › Engine - Low Oil Lamp ON/Oil Leaks2
    All Other Service Bulletins for Exhaust Pipe/Muffler Hanger: › 07-06-01-004A › Nov › 08 › Engine - Low Oil Lamp ON/Oil Leaks
    Service and Repair › Exhaust Hanger Mounting Bracket Replacement2 3 4 5 6 7 8
  - Heat Shield, Exhaust › Component Information18 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins6 pages
    Customer Interest for Heat Shield: › 07-06-05-001I › Mar › 11 › Exhaust - Muffler Heat Shield Buzz During Operation2 3
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Heat Shield: › 07-06-05-001I › Mar › 11 › Exhaust - Muffler Heat Shield Buzz During Operation2 3
    Service and Repair › Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Replacement - Right Side2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
  - Muffler › Component Information › Service and Repair › Muffler Replacement (1500 - w/RPOs LC9/LMG/LY5/L76)2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
  - Exhaust Resonator › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins2 pages
    Customer Interest for Exhaust Resonator: › 06-06-05-005 › Sep › 06 › Exhaust System - Residue On Exhaust Resonator
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Exhaust Resonator: › 06-06-05-005 › Sep › 06 › Exhaust System - Residue On Exhaust Resonator
  - Seals and Gaskets, Exhaust › Exhaust Pipe Gasket › Component Information › Service and Repair › Exhaust Seal Replacement (1500 Series)2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
05Powertrain Management Powertrain Management: Sections
06Transmission and Drivetrain Transmission and Drivetrain: Sections
07Brakes and Traction Control Brakes and Traction Control: Sections
08Starting and Charging Starting and Charging: Sections
09Power and Ground Distribution Power and Ground Distribution: Sections
10Steering and Suspension Steering and Suspension: Sections
11Heating and Air Conditioning Heating and Air Conditioning: Sections
12Restraint Systems Restraint Systems: Sections
13Accessories and Optional Equipment Accessories and Optional Equipment: Sections
14Body and Frame Body and Frame: Sections
15Cruise Control Cruise Control: Sections
16Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators: Sections
17Lighting and Horns Lighting and Horns: Sections
18Windows and Glass Windows and Glass: Sections
19Wiper and Washer Systems Wiper and Washer Systems: Sections