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2005 Chevrolet Blazer Owner Manual M
Canadian Owners
About Driving Your Vehicle
How to Use This Manual
Index
Safety Warnings and Symbols
Vehicle Damage Warnings
Vehicle Symbols
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Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems
Front Seats
Manual Seats
Power Seats
Power Lumbar
Heated Seats
Reclining Seatbacks
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Head Restraints
Rear Seats
Rear Seat Operation
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Safety Belts
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone
Why Safety Belts Work
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Questions and Answers About Safety Belts
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How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
Driver Position
Lap-Shoulder Belt
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Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
Right Front Passenger Position
Center Front Passenger Position
Lap Belt
Rear Seat Passengers
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions
Lap-Shoulder Belt
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Center Rear Passenger Position
Lap Belt
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults
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Safety Belt Extender
Child Restraints
Older Children
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Infants and Young Children
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Child Restraint Systems
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Where to Put the Restraint
Top Strap
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Top Strap Anchor Location
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System)
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Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position
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Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
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Center Seat Positions
Airbag System
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When Should an Airbag Inate?
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What Makes an Airbag Inate?
How Does an Airbag Restrain?
What Will You See After an Airbag Inates?
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
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Restraint System Check
Checking Your Restraint Systems
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash
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Section 2 Features and Controls
Keys
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Remote Keyless Entry System
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
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Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle
Battery Replacement
Doors and Locks
Door Locks
Power Door Locks
Programmable Automatic Door Locks
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Rear Door Security Locks
Lockout Protection
Liftgate/Tailgate
Liftgate/Tailgate Release
Remote Liftglass Release
Emergency Release for Opening Tailgate
Tailgate-Mounted Spare
Windows
Power Windows
Express Down Window
Window Lockout
Swing-Out Windows
Sun Visors
Theft-Deterrent Systems
Content Theft-Deterrent
Testing the Alarm
Passlock
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
New Vehicle Break-In
Ignition Positions
Key Release Button
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
Starting Your Engine
Automatic Transmission
Manual Transmission
Starting Your Engine
Engine Speed Control
Engine Coolant Heater
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
Automatic Transmission Operation
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Tow/Haul Mode
Manual Transmission Operation
Up-Shift Light
Four-Wheel Drive
Electronic Transfer Case
Shifting from 2HI to 4HI
Shifting from 4HI to 2HI
Shifting from 2HI or 4HI to 4LO
Shifting from 4LO to 4HI or 2HI
Automatic Transfer Case
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Shifting to 4HI or AUTO 4WD
Shifting to 2HI
Shifting to 4LO
Shifting out of 4LO
Shifting to NEUTRAL
Shifting out of NEUTRAL
Parking Brake
Shifting Into Park (P) (Automatic Transmission)
Column Shift Lever
Console Shift Lever
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running
Torque Lock
Shifting Out of Park (P) (Automatic Transmission)
Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission)
Parking Over Things That Burn
Engine Exhaust
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked (Automatic Transmission)
Mirrors
Manual Rearview Mirror
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
Time Delay
Cleaning the Photocells
Outside Manual Mirror
Outside Power Mirrors
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror
HomeLink
Outside Convex Mirror
Outside Heated Mirrors
Transmitter
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Programming the HomeLink
Transmitter
Programming HomeLink
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Gate Operator and Canadian Programming
Using HomeLink
Erasing HomeLink
Buttons
Reprogramming a Single HomeLink
Storage Areas
Glove Box
Overhead Console
Reading Lamps
Installing a Garage Door Opener
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Sunglasses Storage Compartment
Front Storage Area
Luggage Carrier
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Rear Storage Area
Convenience Net
Cargo Tie Downs
Rear Convenience System
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Sunroof
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Vehicle Personalization
Memory Seat
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Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Hazard Warning Flashers
Other Warning Devices
Horn
Tilt Wheel
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
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Turn and Lane-Change Signals
Turn Signal On Chime
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
Flash-to-Pass
Windshield Wipers
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Rear Window Washer/Wiper
Cruise Control
Setting Cruise Control
Resuming a Set Speed
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control
Using Cruise Control on Hills
Ending Cruise Control
Exterior Lamps
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Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
Automatic Headlamp System
Fog Lamps
Instrument Panel Brightness
Dome Lamps
Entry Lighting
Exit Lighting
Front Reading Lamps
Map Lamps
Battery Run-Down Protection
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
Climate Controls
Climate Control System
Operation
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Defogging and Defrosting
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Rear Window Defogger
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Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
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Speedometer and Odometer
Trip Odometer
Tachometer
Safety Belt Reminder Light
Airbag Readiness Light
Charging System Light
Voltmeter Gage
Up-Shift Light
Brake System Warning Light
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Service Engine Soon Light in the United States or Check Engine Light in Canada
If the Light Is Flashing
If the Light Is On Steady
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
Oil Pressure Gage
Security Light
Highbeam On Light
Service Four-Wheel Drive Warning Light
Tow/Haul Mode Light
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Fuel Gage
Low Fuel Warning Light
Driver Information Center (DIC)
Modes of Operation
Compass Variance
Setting the Variance
Automatic Compass Calibration
Trip Computer
Resetting the Trip Computer
Audio System(s)
Setting the Time for Radios without Radio Data Systems (RDS)
Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS)
AM-FM Radio
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Radio with CD
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SEEK :Press the left arrow to go to the start
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Radio with Cassette and CD
XM Satellite Radio Service
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(RDS and XM)
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XM Radio Messages
XM Radio Messages (contd)
Playing a Cassette Tape
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Cassette Tape Messages
CD Adapter Kits
SEEK :Press the left arrow to go to the start
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Radio with Six-Disc CD
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Playing a Specic Loaded CD
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Using Song List Mode
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Theft-Deterrent Feature (Non-RDS Radios)
Theft-Deterrent Feature (RDS Radios)
Radio Reception
AM
FM
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
Care of Your CDs
Care of Your CD Player
Fixed Mast Antenna
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
Driver Behavior
Driving Environment
Vehicle Design
Defensive Driving
Drunken Driving
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Control of a Vehicle
Braking
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
Using Anti-Lock
Braking in Emergencies
Steering
Power Steering
Steering Tips
Driving on Curves
Steering in Emergencies
Off-Road Recovery
Passing
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Loss of Control
Skidding
Off-Road Driving with Your Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicle
Before You Go Off-Roading
Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving
Environmental Concerns
Traveling to Remote Areas
Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving
Scanning the Terrain
Driving on Off-Road Hills
Approaching a Hill
Driving Uphill
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Driving Downhill
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Driving Across an Incline
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Stalling on an Incline
Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow or Ice
Driving in Water
After Off-Road Driving
Driving at Night
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
Hydroplaning
Driving Through Deep Standing Water
Driving Through Flowing Water
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
City Driving
Freeway Driving
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
Highway Hypnosis
Hill and Mountain Roads
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Winter Driving
Driving on Snow or Ice
If You Are Caught in a Blizzard
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If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out
Recovery Hooks
Loading Your Vehicle
Tire and Loading Information Label
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
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Certication/Tire Label
Add-On Equipment
Towing
Towing Your Vehicle
Recreational Vehicle Towing
Dinghy Towing
(Vehicles with the Automatic Transfer Case)
Dinghy Towing (Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles and Vehicles with the Electronic Transfer Case)
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Rear Towing (Rear Wheels off the Ground)
Dolly Towing (Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles)
Front Towing (Front Wheels off the Ground)
Rear Towing (Rear Wheels off the Ground)
Towing a Trailer
If You Decide To Pull A Trailer
Tow/Haul Mode
Weight of the Trailer
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Weight of the Trailer Tongue
Total Weight on Your Vehicles Tires
Hitches
Weight-Distributing Hitches and Weight Carrying Hitches
Safety Chains
Trailer Brakes
Driving with a Trailer
Following Distance
Passing
Backing Up
Making Turns
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
Driving On Grades
Parking on Hills
When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
Trailer Wiring Harness
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Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
Service
California Proposition 65 Warning
Doing Your Own Service Work
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
Fuel
Gasoline Octane
Gasoline Specications
California Fuel
Additives
Fuels in Foreign Countries
Filling Your Tank
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Filling a Portable Fuel Container
Checking Things Under the Hood
Hood Release
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Engine Oil
Checking Engine Oil
When to Add Engine Oil
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
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Engine Oil Additives
When to Change Engine Oil
Remote Oil Filter (Four-Wheel Drive)
What to Do with Used Oil
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Automatic Transmission Fluid
When to Check and Change
Checking the Fluid Level
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How to Add Fluid
Manual Transmission Fluid
When to Check
How to Add Fluid
Hydraulic Clutch
When to Check and What to Use
How to Check and Add Fluid
Engine Coolant
Checking Coolant
Adding Coolant
Radiator Pressure Cap
Engine Overheating
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
Cooling System
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How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator
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Engine Fan Noise
Power Steering Fluid
When to Check Power Steering Fluid
How to Check Power Steering Fluid
Windshield Washer Fluid
Adding Washer Fluid
Brakes
Brake Fluid
Checking Brake Fluid
What to Add
Brake Wear
Brake Pedal Travel
Brake Adjustment
Replacing Brake System Parts
Battery
Vehicle Storage
Jump Starting
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Rear Axle
When to Check and Change Lubricant
How to Check Lubricant
Four-Wheel Drive
Transfer Case
When to Check Lubricant
How to Check Lubricant
What to Use
Front Axle
When to Check and Change Lubricant
How to Check Lubricant
Bulb Replacement
Halogen Bulbs
Headlamps
One-Piece Composite Headlamp System
Two-Piece Composite Headlamp System
One-Piece Front Turn Signal Lamps
Two-Piece Front Turn Signal Lamps
Taillamps
Replacement Bulbs
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
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Backglass Wiper Blade Replacement
Tires
Tire Sidewall Labelling
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Tire Size
Tire Terminology and Denitions
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Ination - Tire Pressure
When to Check
Tire Inspection and Rotation
When It Is Time for New Tires
Buying New Tires
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A
Treadwear
Traction AA, A, B, C
Temperature A, B, C
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
Wheel Replacement
Used Replacement Wheels
Tire Chains
If a Tire Goes Flat
Changing a Flat Tire
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
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Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
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Spare Tire
Compact Spare Tire
Spare Tire
Appearance Care
Fabric/Carpet
Using Cleaner on Fabric
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems
Vinyl
Leather
Instrument Panel
Interior Plastic Components
Wood Panels
Glass Surfaces
Care of Safety Belts
Weatherstrips
Washing Your Vehicle
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
Finish Care
Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades
Aluminum Wheels
Tires
Sheet Metal Damage
Finish Damage
Underbody Maintenance
Chemical Paint Spotting
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
Vehicle Identication
Vehicle Identication Number (VIN)
Engine Identication
Service Parts Identication Label
Electrical System
Add-On Electrical Equipment
Headlamps
Windshield Wiper Fuses
Power Windows and Other Power Options
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
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Capacities and Specications
Engine Specications
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule
Introduction
Maintenance Requirements
Your Vehicle and the Environment
How This Section is Organized
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services
Using Your Maintenance Schedule
Selecting the Right Schedule
Short Trip/City Denition
Short Trip/City Intervals
Long Trip/Highway Denition
Long Trip/Highway Intervals
Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance
Footnotes
3,000 Miles (5 000 km)
6,000 Miles (10 000 km)
9,000 Miles (15 000 km)
12,000 Miles (20 000 km)
15,000 Miles (25 000 km)
18,000 Miles (30 000 km)
21,000 Miles (35 000 km)
24,000 Miles (40 000 km)
27,000 Miles (45 000 km)
30,000 Miles (50 000 km)
33,000 Miles (55 000 km)
36,000 Miles (60 000 km)
39,000 Miles (65 000 km)
42,000 Miles (70 000 km)
45,000 Miles (75 000 km)
48,000 Miles (80 000 km)
50,000 Miles (83 000 km)
51,000 Miles (85 000 km)
54,000 Miles (90 000 km)
57,000 Miles (95 000 km)
60,000 Miles (100 000 km)
63,000 Miles (105 000 km)
66,000 Miles (110 000 km)
69,000 Miles (115 000 km)
72,000 Miles (120 000 km)
75,000 Miles (125 000 km)
78,000 Miles (130 000 km)
81,000 Miles (135 000 km)
84,000 Miles (140 000 km)
87,000 Miles (145 000 km)
90,000 Miles (150 000 km)
93,000 Miles (155 000 km)
96,000 Miles (160 000 km)
99,000 Miles (165 000 km)
100,000 Miles (166 000 km)
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance
Footnotes
7,500 Miles (12 500 km)
15,000 Miles (25 000 km)
22,500 Miles (37 500 km)
30,000 Miles (50 000 km)
37,500 Miles (62 500 km)
45,000 Miles (75 000 km)
50,000 Miles (83 000 km)
52,500 Miles (87 500 km)
60,000 Miles (100 000 km)
67,500 Miles (112 500 km)
75,000 Miles (125 000 km)
82,500 Miles (137 500 km)
90,000 Miles (150 000 km)
97,500 Miles (162 500 km)
100,000 Miles (166 000 km)
150,000 Miles (240 000 km)
Part B: Owner Checks and Services
At Each Fuel Fill
Engine Oil Level Check
Engine Coolant Level Check
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
At Least Twice a Year
Restraint System Check
Wiper Blade Check
Spare Tire Check
Weatherstrip Lubrication
At Least Once a Year
Key Lock Cylinders Service
Body Lubrication Service
Starter Switch Check
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission Park (P) Mechanism Check
Underbody Flushing Service
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Throttle System Inspection
Transfer Case and Front Axle (Four-Wheel Drive) Inspection
Brake System Inspection
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
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Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Part GM Part Number ACDelco
Part Number
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Section 7 Customer Assistance and Information
Customer Assistance and Information
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
Online Owner Center
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
Customer Assistance Offices
United States Customer Assistance
Canada Customer Assistance
Overseas Customer Assistance
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
Roadside Assistance Program
Canadian Roadside Assistance
Courtesy Transportation
Scheduling Service Appointments
Transportation Options
Shuttle Service
Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement
Courtesy Rental Vehicle
Additional Program Information
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders
Reporting Safety Defects
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
Service Publications Ordering Information
Service Manuals
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual
Service Bulletins
Owners Information
Current and Past Model Order Forms
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