Sierra Classic 1500 4WD V8-5.3L (2007): Engine, Cooling and Exhaust

Also for this vehicle: Sierra Classic 1500 2WD V8-4.8L (2007), Sierra Classic 1500 2WD V8-5.3L Hybrid (2007), Sierra Classic 1500 4WD V6-4.3L (2007), Sierra Classic 1500 4WD V8-6.0L (2007).

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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
- Engine299 pages
  - Compression Check › System Information › Specifications2
  - Camshaft, Lifters and Push Rods17 pages
    Camshaft, Engine › Component Information › Service and Repair2 3 4 5
    Lifter / Lash Adjuster, Valve › 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 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
    Push Rod › Component Information › Service and Repair2 3
    Rocker Arm Assembly › Component Information › Service and Repair2 3
  - Cylinder Block Assembly70 pages
    Connecting Rod Bearing › Component Information › Specifications › Engine Mechanical Specifications2 3 4 5
    Connecting Rod, Engine › Component Information7 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › Engine - Revised Connecting Rod Bolt Torque2
    Specifications › Engine Mechanical Specifications2 3 4 5
    Crankshaft Main Bearing › Component Information › Specifications › Engine Mechanical Specifications2 3 4 5
    Crankshaft, Engine › Component Information › Specifications › Engine Mechanical Specifications2 3 4 5
    Engine Block Heater › Component Information16 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: › 04-07-30-013B › Feb › 07 › Engine, A/T - Shift/Driveability Concerns/MIL ON2
    All Other Service Bulletins for Engine Block Heater: › 04-07-30-013B › Feb › 07 › Engine, A/T - Shift/Driveability Concerns/MIL ON
    Service and Repair › Coolant Heater Replacement (4.8L, 5.3L (Except RPO L33), 6.0L)2 3 4
    Engine Valley Cover › Component Information › Service and Repair2 3
    Harmonic Balancer - Crankshaft Pulley › Component Information › Specifications › Engine Mechanical Specifications2 3 4 5
    Piston, Engine › Component Information › Specifications › Engine Mechanical Specifications2 3 4 5
    Piston Pin, Engine › Component Information › Specifications › Engine Mechanical Specifications2 3 4 5
    Piston Ring, Engine › Component Information11 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins6 pages
    Customer Interest for Piston Ring: › 10-06-01-008B › Mar › 11 › Engine - Oil Consumption On Aluminum Block Engines2 3
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Piston Ring: › 10-06-01-008B › Mar › 11 › Engine - Oil Consumption On Aluminum Block Engines2 3
    Specifications › Engine Mechanical Specifications2 3 4 5
    Rear Engine Plate › Component Information › Service and Repair2 3
  - Cylinder Head Assembly23 pages
    Fuel Pressure Release › System Information › Service and Repair › Fuel Pressure Gage Installation and Removal2 3 4 5
    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
    Valve Spring › Component Information › Service Precautions2 3 4 5
    Valve, Intake/Exhaust › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Engine - BULLETIN CANCELLATION NOTIFICATION
  - Drive Belts, Mounts, Brackets and Accessories35 pages
    Drive Belt › Component Information24 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 3 4 5
    Drive Belt Tensioner › Component Information3 pages
    Testing and Inspection
    Service and Repair › Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement - Accessory2
    Engine Mount › Component Information7 pages
    Testing and Inspection
    Service and Repair › Engine Mount Bracket Replacement - Left2 3 4 5 6
    Idler Pulley › Component Information › Service and Repair
  - Engine Lubrication77 pages
    Engine Oil Pressure › Component Information › Specifications › Engine Mechanical Specifications (LM7 VIN T)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
    Oil Cooler, Engine › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins13 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: › 10-06-04-008A › Jan › 11 › Engine - MIL ON P0116/P1400 Set In Very Cold Temps2 3 4 5
    All Other Service Bulletins for Oil Cooler: › 10-06-04-008A › Jan › 11 › Engine - MIL ON P0116/P1400 Set In Very Cold Temps
    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
    Oil Level Sensor › Component Information › Service and Repair2
    Oil Level Sensor For ECM › Component Information › Diagrams
    Oil Line, Engine › Component Information › Service and Repair › Engine Oil Cooler Pipe/Hose Quick Connect Fitting2 3 4 5 6 7 8
    Oil Pan, Engine › Component Information12 pages
    Specifications
    Service and Repair › Oil Pan Cover Replacement2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
    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
    Oil Pick Up/Strainer › Component Information › Service and Repair2
    Oil Pump, Engine9 pages
    Engine Oil Pressure › Component Information › Specifications › Engine Mechanical Specifications (LM7 VIN T)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 Information9 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › Engine - Intake Manifold Inspection/Replacement
    Service and Repair › Intake Manifold Replacement2 3 4 5 6 7 8
  - 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 - Engine13 pages
    Oil Level Sensor › Component Information › Service and Repair2
    Oil Level Sensor For ECM › Component Information › Diagrams
    Oil Pressure Sender › Component Information › Diagrams
    Oil Pressure Sensor › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins9 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: › 02-06-04-037I › Sep › 10 › Emissions - MIL ON/DTC P0446 Stored In ECM2 3 4 5
    All Other Service Bulletins for Oil Pressure Sensor: › 02-06-04-037I › Sep › 10 › Emissions - MIL ON/DTC P0446 Stored In ECM
  - Timing Components7 pages
    Timing Chain › Component Information › Service and Repair2 3
    Timing Component Alignment Marks › Component Information › Locations
    Timing Cover › Component Information › Specifications2 3
  - Tune-up and Engine Performance Checks26 pages
    Fuel Pressure › System Information3 pages
    Specifications
    Service Precautions › Technician Safety Information2
    Idle Speed › System Information › Specifications
    Air Cleaner Housing5 pages
    Air Cleaner Fresh Air Duct/Hose › Component Information › Service and Repair
    Air Filter Element › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins4 pages
    Customer Interest for Air Filter Element: › 04-07-30-013B › Feb › 07 › Engine, A/T - Shift/Driveability Concerns/MIL ON2
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Air Filter Element: › 04-07-30-013B › Feb › 07 › Engine, A/T - Shift/Driveability Concerns/MIL ON2
    Fuel Filter › Fuel Pressure Release › System Information › Service and Repair › Fuel Pressure Gage Installation and Removal2 3 4 5
    Ignition Cable › Component Information › Specifications2 3 4
    Spark Plug › Component Information › Specifications2 3 4 5 6
    Compression Check › System Information › Specifications2
  - Water Pump › Component Information12 pages
    Specifications2 3
    Service and Repair › Auxiliary Water Pump Replacement2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
- Cooling System581 pages
  - Cooling System Air Bleeder Pipe / Hose › Component Information › Service and Repair › Coolant Air Bleed Hose Replacement2 3 4 5
  - Coolant › Component Information7 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › Cooling System - DEX-COOL(R) Coolant Leak Detection Dye2 3 4 5
    Specifications › Capacity Specifications2
  - Coolant Level Sensor › Component Information › Locations
  - Coolant Reservoir › Component Information › Service and Repair › Radiator Surge Tank Inlet Hose/Pipe Replacement2 3 4 5 6 7 8
  - Radiator Cooling Fan295 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…93
    Radiator Cooling Fan Motor › Component Information97 pages
    Locations2
    Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20…95
    Radiator Cooling Fan Motor Relay › Component Information94 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…93
    Fan Blade › Component Information › Service and Repair › Fan Replacement (Mechanical)2 3 4 5 6 7
    Fan Clutch › Component Information › Testing and Inspection2 3 4
  - 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 › Cooling Fan and Shroud Replacement2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
  - Heater Core › Component Information9 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › Cooling System, A/C - Aluminum Heater Cores/Radiators2 3
    Service and Repair › Heater Core Replacement (Delphi)2 3 4 5 6
  - Heater Hose › Component Information › Service and Repair › Heater Inlet Hose Replacement (LB7)2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
  - Radiator › Component Information6 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › Cooling System, A/C - Aluminum Heater Cores/Radiators2 3
    Service and Repair › Radiator Air Baffle and Deflector Replacement - Side2 3
  - Radiator Cap › Component Information › Service Precautions2
  - Radiator Hose › Component Information › Service and Repair › Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement2 3 4 5
  - Relays and Modules - Cooling System187 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…93
    Radiator Cooling Fan Motor Relay › Component Information94 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…93
  - Sensors and Switches - Cooling System12 pages
    Coolant Level Sensor › Component Information › Locations
    Engine - Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch › Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch (For Computer) › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins11 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 Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch (For Computer): › 09-04-19-002A › Feb › 11 › Drivetrain - Excessive Effort When Shift 2HI to 4HI
    All Other Service Bulletins for Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch (For Computer): › 09-04-19-002A › Feb › 11 › Drivetrain - Excessive Effort When Shift 2HI to 4HI
  - Thermostat, Engine Cooling › Component Information › Specifications
  - Thermostat Housing, Engine Cooling › Component Information › Service and Repair
  - Water Pump › Component Information12 pages
    Specifications2 3
    Service and Repair › Auxiliary Water Pump Replacement2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
- Exhaust System47 pages
  - Catalytic Converter › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Exhaust System - Catalytic Converter Precautions
  - Exhaust Manifold › Component Information5 pages
    Specifications
    Service and Repair › Exhaust Manifold Replacement - Left Side2 3 4
  - Exhaust Pipe/Muffler Hanger › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins6 pages
    Customer Interest for Exhaust Pipe/Muffler Hanger: › 07-06-05-001I › Mar › 11 › Exhaust - Muffler Heat Shield Buzz During Operation2 3
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Exhaust Pipe/Muffler Hanger: › 07-06-05-001I › Mar › 11 › Exhaust - Muffler Heat Shield Buzz During Operation2 3
  - Heat Shield, Exhaust › Component Information30 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins24 pages
    Customer Interest:8 pages
    07-06-05-001I › Mar › 11 › Exhaust - Muffler Heat Shield Buzz During Operation2 3
    03-06-05-008D › Mar › 07 › Exhaust System - Popping/Snapping Noise When Hot/Idling2 3 4 5
    All Technical Service Bulletins:8 pages
    07-06-05-001I › Mar › 11 › Exhaust - Muffler Heat Shield Buzz During Operation2 3
    03-06-05-008D › Mar › 07 › Exhaust System - Popping/Snapping Noise When Hot/Idling2 3 4 5
    All Other Service Bulletins for Heat Shield:8 pages
    07-08-45-001F › Nov › 10 › Accessories - Aftermarket Trailer Brake Controller2 3 4
    06-08-45-008D › Jul › 10 › Brakes - Aftermarket Trailer Brake Controllers2 3
    09-05-22-004 › Nov › 09 › Electrical - 'No Trailer Connected' Message On DIC
    All Other Service Bulletins for Heat Shield:0 pages
    07-08-45-001F › Nov › 10 › Accessories - Aftermarket Trailer Brake Controller
    06-08-45-008D › Jul › 10 › Brakes - Aftermarket Trailer Brake Controllers
    09-05-22-004 › Nov › 09 › Electrical - 'No Trailer Connected' Message On DIC
    Service and Repair › Floor Panel Heat Shield Replacement2 3 4 5 6
  - Seals and Gaskets, Exhaust › Component Information › Service and Repair2 3 4 5
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