Using the Maintenance Schedule

USING THE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Because of the different ways GM vehicle are used, maintenance needs vary. More frequent maintenance intervals than found in these schedules may be needed. When reading this section, keep in mind the conditions under which the vehicle is operated, and adjust the maintenance intervals accordingly. Use the proper fluids and lubricants whenever servicing these vehicles.

The maintenance schedules found in this section are for vehicles that:
^ Carry passengers and cargo within recommended limits. Refer to the "Vehicle Certification Label."
^ Are driven on reasonable road surfaces within the legal driving limits.
^ Are Driven off-road in the recommended manner.
^ Use the recommended fuel.

NOTES:
Some vehicle manufacturers provide separate maintenance procedures for vehicles operated under Severe or Special circumstances. Other manufacturers provide recommendations for service at more frequent intervals for vehicles operated under severe conditions. For any vehicle operated under severe conditions, as defined by the vehicles manufacturer, always check the regular maintenance schedule for procedures that may not appear at the similar interval under severe service, see Example 1.

Example 1:
Manufacturer recommends tire rotation at 10,000 mile intervals under regular maintenance. There is no tire rotation recommendation shown in the severe service schedule, which has 3,000 mile intervals.

At a minimum, recommend rotation at 9,000 and 18,000 mile intervals etc., or as close to the regular schedule as possible. Depending on vehicle usage and obvious tire wear, this recommendation should be increased as necessary.

Also, some vehicle manufacturers provide only a single schedule (Normal) for all driving conditions. Some of the components listed in the schedule may have notes describing alternate service intervals for that component depending on driving conditions, see Example 2.

Example 2:
Many vehicles have an "Engine Oil Life Monitor" lamp which can illuminate anytime between intervals depending on driving conditions. The oil should then be replaced at that time, regardless of mileage, and the "Engine Oil Life Monitor" reset.