Engine Compartment Overview
5.3 L V8 Engine Shown (4.3 L V6 Engine, 4.8 L V6 Engine, 6.0 L V8 Engine, and
6.2 L V8 Engine Similar)
A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 10‑17.
B. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Cooling System on page 10‑19.
C. Positive (+) Terminal. See Jump Starting on page 10‑92.
D. Battery on page 10‑31.
E. Remote Negative (−) Terminal (Out of View). See Jump Starting on page
10‑92.
F. Automatic Transmission Dipstick (Out of View). See “Checking the Fluid Level”
under Automatic Transmission Fluid (4-Speed Transmission) on page 10‑11 or
Automatic Transmission Fluid (6-Speed Transmission) on page 10‑14.
G. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add Engine Oil” under Engine Oil on page
10‑7.
H. Engine Oil Dipstick (Out of View). See “Checking Engine Oil” under Engine Oil
on page 10‑7.
I. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View). See Cooling System on page 10‑19.
J. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. See Power Steering Fluid on page 10‑27.
K. Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir. See Brake Fluid on page 10‑30.
L. Engine Compartment Fuse Block on page 10‑47.
M. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See “Adding Washer Fluid” under Washer
Fluid on page 10‑28.
If the vehicle has a diesel engine and/or an Allison Transmission, see the Duramax Diesel Supplement.
See also:
Windshield Wiper/Washer
Windshield Wiper/Washer
The front wiper control is located on the turn and lane-change lever.
The windshield wipers are controlled by turning the band with
on it.
: For a single wipe, turn to ...
Steering, Suspension, and Chassis Components
Visually inspect front and rear suspension and steering system for damaged, loose,
or missing parts or signs of wear. Inspect power steering lines and hoses for proper
hook-up, binding, leaks, cra ...
How to Check
Use a good quality pocket-type gauge to check tire pressure. Proper tire inflation
cannot be determined by looking at the tire. Check the tire inflation pressure when
the tires are cold, meaning t ...