Sierra 1500 4WD V6-4.3L (2008): Maintenance

Also for this vehicle: Sierra 1500 4WD V8-4.8L (2007), Sierra 1500 4WD V8-4.8L VIN V (2004), Sierra 1500 4WD V8-5.3L (2008), Sierra 1500 4WD V8-5.3L VIN B (2005), Sierra 1500 4WD V8-5.3L VIN B HO (2006), Sierra 1500 4WD V8-5.3L VIN T (2004), Sierra 1500 4WD V8-5.3L VIN Z Flex Fuel (2005), Sierra 1500 4WD V8-6.0L (2007), Sierra 1500 4WD V8-6.0L Hybrid (2009), Sierra 1500 4WD V8-6.0L VIN U (2006).

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01Relays and Modules Relays and Modules: Sections
02Sensors and Switches Sensors and Switches: Sections
03Maintenance Maintenance: Sections
- Alignment › System Information23 pages
- Tune-up and Engine Performance Checks47 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 Housing5 pages
    Air Cleaner Fresh Air Duct/Hose › Component Information › Service and Repair2
    Air Filter Element › Component Information › Service and Repair2 3
  - Fuel Filter › Fuel Pressure Release › System Information › Service and Repair › Procedures2 3 4
  - Firing Order › Component Information › Specifications
  - Ignition Timing › Number One Cylinder › Component Information › Locations
  - Ignition Cable › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins8 pages
    Customer Interest for Ignition Cable:4 pages
    09-06-04-018 › Mar › 09 › Ignition System - MIL ON/Runs Rough/Misfire DTC's Set2
    08-08-44-016 › May › 08 › Audio System - Static/Ignition Noise on AM Band2
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Ignition Cable:4 pages
    09-06-04-018 › Mar › 09 › Ignition System - MIL ON/Runs Rough/Misfire DTC's Set2
    08-08-44-016 › May › 08 › Audio System - Static/Ignition Noise on AM Band2
  - Spark Plug › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins18 pages
    Recalls: › 10250 › Jan › 11 › Campaign - Spark Plug Wire Warranty Extension2 3 4
    Customer Interest: › 09-06-04-018 › Mar › 09 › Ignition System - MIL ON/Runs Rough/Misfire DTC's Set2
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Spark Plug:6 pages
    10250 › Jan › 11 › Campaign - Spark Plug Wire Warranty Extension2 3 4
    09-06-04-018 › Mar › 09 › Ignition System - MIL ON/Runs Rough/Misfire DTC's Set2
    All Other Service Bulletins for Spark Plug: › 09-06-04-018 › Mar › 09 › Ignition System - MIL ON/Runs Rough/Misfire DTC's Set2
    All Other Service Bulletins for Spark Plug: › 10250 › Jan › 11 › Campaign - Spark Plug Wire Warranty Extension2 3 4
  - Compression Check › System Information › Specifications2
- Timing Component Alignment Marks › Component Information › Locations
- Drive Belt › Component Information17 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
- Filters29 pages
- Hoses29 pages
- Fluids65 pages
  - Brake Fluid › Component Information › Specifications
  - Clutch Fluid › Component Information › Specifications
  - Coolant › Component Information3 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › Cooling System - DEX-COOL(R) Coolant Leak Detection Dye
    Specifications › Capacity Specifications2
  - Differential Fluid - M/T › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins2 pages
    Customer Interest for Differential Fluid - M/T: › 09-04-19-002A › Feb › 11 › Drivetrain - Excessive Effort When Shift 2HI to 4HI
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Differential Fluid - M/T: › 09-04-19-002A › Feb › 11 › Drivetrain - Excessive Effort When Shift 2HI to 4HI
  - Differential Fluid - Transfer Case › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins2 pages
    Customer Interest for Differential Fluid - Transfer Case: › 09-04-19-002A › Feb › 11 › Drivetrain - Excessive Effort When Shift 2HI to 4HI
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Differential Fluid - Transfer Case: › 09-04-19-002A › Feb › 11 › Drivetrain - Excessive Effort When Shift 2HI to 4HI
  - Fluid - A/T › Component Information19 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › A/T - DEXRON(R)-VI Fluid Information2 3 4
    Specifications › Capacity Specifications2
    Testing and Inspection › Allison Transmission Fluid Checking Procedure2 3 4 5 6
    Service and Repair › 4L60-E/4L65-E/4L70-E - Automatic Transmission2 3 4 5 6 7
  - Fluid - M/T › Component Information7 pages
    Specifications › Capacity Specifications2
    Service and Repair › Tremec 5-Speed (M96) - Manual Transmission2 3 4 5
  - Fluid - Differential › Component Information12 pages
    Specifications › Capacity Specifications2
    Service and Repair › Procedures2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
  - Fluid - Transfer Case › Component Information7 pages
    Specifications › Capacity Specifications2
    Service and Repair › BW 4485-NR3 - Transfer Case2 3 4 5
  - Engine Oil › Component Information5 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › Engine - GM dexos 1 and dexos 2(R) Oil Specifications2 3
    Specifications › Capacity Specifications2
  - Power Steering Fluid › Component Information › Specifications2
  - Refrigerant › Component Information3 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › A/C - Refrigerant Recovery/Recycling/Equipment
    Specifications › Capacity Specifications2
  - Refrigerant Oil › Component Information › Specifications
- Brake Bleeding › System Information › Service and Repair › Antilock Brake System Automated Bleed Procedure2 3 4 5 6
- Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming › System Information › Service and Repair2
- Fuses and Circuit Breakers336 pages
  - Fuse › Component Information153 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins6 pages
    Customer Interest: › 06-08-44-009A › Aug › 08 › Electrical - Various Rear Door Electrical Malfunctions2
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Fuse:3 pages
    06-08-44-009A › Aug › 08 › Electrical - Various Rear Door Electrical Malfunctions2
    07-08-45-002 › Sep › 07 › Electrical - Aftermarket Fuse Warning
    All Other Service Bulletins for Fuse: › 07-08-45-002 › Sep › 07 › Electrical - Aftermarket Fuse Warning
    Locations › Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
    Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20…128
    Application and ID › Underhood Fuse Block2 3 4 5 6 7 8
  - Fuse Block › Component Information183 pages
    Locations › Instrument Panel/Center Console Component Views2 3 4 5 6
    Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20…173
    Service and Repair › Instrument Panel Electrical Center or Junction Block Replacement - Left Side2 3 4
- Service Reminder Indicators10 pages
- Wheels and Tires92 pages
  - Vehicle Lifting › Component Information › Service Precautions › Technician Safety Information2
  - Relays and Modules - Wheels and Tires2 pages
    Tire Pressure Module › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › TPMS System - Service And Re-Learning Sensor IDs
    Tire Pressure Monitor Receiver / Transponder › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Tire Monitor System - TPM Sensor Information
  - Sensors and Switches - Wheels and Tires › Tire Pressure Sensor › Component Information11 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › TPMS System - Service And Re-Learning Sensor IDs2 3 4 5 6
    Service and Repair › Tire Pressure Indicator Sensor Replacement (Clamp In Style)2 3 4 5
  - Tire Monitoring System19 pages
    Low Tire Pressure Indicator › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Tire Pressure Monitor - TPM System Message/Service Tips2 3 4 5 6
    Tire Pressure Module › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › TPMS System - Service And Re-Learning Sensor IDs
    Tire Pressure Monitor Receiver / Transponder › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Tire Monitor System - TPM Sensor Information
    Tire Pressure Sensor › Component Information11 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › TPMS System - Service And Re-Learning Sensor IDs2 3 4 5 6
    Service and Repair › Tire Pressure Indicator Sensor Replacement (Clamp In Style)2 3 4 5
  - Tires › Spare Tire › Component Information › Service and Repair2 3 4
  - Wheels › Component Information37 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins35 pages
    Customer Interest:12 pages
    07-03-10-012D › Apr › 11 › Tires/Wheels - Rattle Noise from Wheel Or Hub Cap2
    00-03-10-006F › May › 10 › Wheels/Tires - Tire Radial Force Variation (RFV)2 3 4
    05-03-10-003F › Apr › 10 › Tires/Wheels - Low Tire/Leaking Cast Aluminum Wheels2
    08-03-10-006C › Apr › 10 › Tires/Wheels - Tire Slowly Goes Flat/Warning Light ON2 3 4
    All Technical Service Bulletins:22 pages
    00-03-10-002F › Apr › 11 › Wheels - Chrome Wheel Staining/Pitting/Corrosion2 3 4
    07-03-10-012D › Apr › 11 › Tires/Wheels - Rattle Noise from Wheel Or Hub Cap2
    99-08-51-007E › Mar › 11 › Wheels/Tires - Refinishing Aluminum Wheels2
    06-03-10-010A › Jun › 10 › Wheels - Changing Procedures/Precautions2 3
    00-03-10-006F › May › 10 › Wheels/Tires - Tire Radial Force Variation (RFV)2 3 4
    05-03-10-003F › Apr › 10 › Tires/Wheels - Low Tire/Leaking Cast Aluminum Wheels2
    08-03-10-006C › Apr › 10 › Tires/Wheels - Tire Slowly Goes Flat/Warning Light ON2 3 4
    04-03-10-012B › Feb › 08 › Wheels - Chrome Wheel Brake Dust Accumulation/Pitting
    All Other Service Bulletins for Wheels: › 07-08-42-006E › Nov › 10 › Instruments - Bulb Outage Detection Restoration
    All Other Service Bulletins for Wheels: › 07-08-42-006E › Nov › 10 › Instruments - Bulb Outage Detection Restoration
    Description and Operation › Replacement Wheels Description2
  - Wheel Bearing › Component Information › Testing and Inspection2
  - Wheel Hub › Axle Nut › Component Information › Specifications
  - Wheel Hub (Locking) › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Drivetrain - Gen II Vs. Gen III Wheel Hub Changes2 3 4 5
  - Wheel Fastener › Component Information9 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins6 pages
    Customer Interest: › 07-03-10-012D › Apr › 11 › Tires/Wheels - Rattle Noise from Wheel Or Hub Cap2
    All Technical Service Bulletins: › 07-03-10-012D › Apr › 11 › Tires/Wheels - Rattle Noise from Wheel Or Hub Cap2
    All Other Service Bulletins for Wheel Fastener:2 pages
    08-03-16-004A › Jan › 09 › Tire Monitor System - Tire Pressure Light Stays ON
    08-08-64-013 › Aug › 08 › Body - Door Module/Switch Programming Information
    All Other Service Bulletins for Wheel Fastener:0 pages
    08-03-16-004A › Jan › 09 › Tire Monitor System - Tire Pressure Light Stays ON
    08-08-64-013 › Aug › 08 › Body - Door Module/Switch Programming Information
    Service and Repair › Front Suspension2 3
- Vehicle Lifting › Component Information › Service Precautions › Technician Safety Information2
04Engine, Cooling and Exhaust Engine, Cooling and Exhaust: Sections
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