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GMC Sierra 1500 CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT GMC REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR GMC Sierra 1500 AUTOMOBILES
Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported GMC Sierra 1500 cars and light trucks from 1990+
General Service Domestic Vehicles -> 2003-04 -> Leak Test -> Electronic Leak Detectors -> Fluid Leak Detectors
Vehicle: 2004 GMC Sierra 1500 4.8 V8 GAS
Testing the refrigerant system for leaks is one of the most important phases of troubleshooting. One or more of the methods outlined will prove useful in detecting leaks or checking connections if service work is performed. Before beginning any leak test, attach a manifold gauge set and note pressure. If little or no pressure is indicated, a partial charge must be installed. Check all connections, compressor head gasket, oil filler plug and compressor shaft seal for leaks.
For R-134a system an electronic type leak detector is recommended.
Electronic Leak Detectors
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR GMC Sierra 1500 AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported GMC Sierra 1500 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Brake System Bleed -> Hydraulic System Flush -> Manual Bleed -> Master Cylinder Bleed -> Parking Brake Bleed -> Pressure Bleed
Vehicle: 2008 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE 4.8 V8 GAS
Manual Bleed
- If vehicle is equipped with power brakes, remove vacuum reserve by applying brakes several times with engine off.
- Fill master cylinder reservoirs with suitable brake fluid. Ensure to always keep master cylinder reservoirs at least half full during entire bleeding procedure.
- If master cylinder is suspected to have air in bore, it must be bled first. To bleed master cylinder, proceed as follows:
- Disconnect forward brake pipe connection at master cylinder.
- Allow brake fluid to fill master cylinder bore until it begins to flow from forward pipe connector port.
- Connect and ...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR GMC Sierra 1500 AUTOMOBILES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported GMC Sierra 1500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.
General Motors Corp./Saturn Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 2004-06 C/K, G & R/V Series w/Gasoline Engine -> Heavy Duty Emissions -> Light Duty Emissions -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 WT 4.3 V6 GAS
Light Duty Emissions
Normal Service
Service as required
Severe Ser...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR GMC Sierra 1500 AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported GMC Sierra 1500 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Install -> Rear -> Remove
Vehicle: 2009 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT 5.3 V8 FLEX
Front
Remove
Before disassembly, observe and accurately reference mark all driveline components relative to the propeller shaft and axles. These items include the following components:
- Propeller shafts
- Wheel drive shafts
- Pinion flanges
- Output shafts
Assemble all components in the exact relationship to each other as they were prior to removal. Observe all published specifications and torque values, and any measurements obtained prior to disassembly.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove transfer case shield, if equipped.
- If equipped with double clamp style boot, remove clamp at transfer ca...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR GMC Sierra 1500 AUTOMOBILES
Description, component locations, reset procedures, relearn procedures, diagnosis and testing, wiring diagrams, component replacement, and identification of vehicles equipped and not equipped with tire pressure monitoring system for most domestic and imported GMC Sierra 1500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.
Reset Procedures
Vehicle: 2008 GMC Sierra 1500 WT 4.3 V6 GAS
The Low Tire Pressure warning lamp and/or the DIC (Driver Information Center) Low Tire Pressure message can be cl...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR GMC Sierra 1500 AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported GMC Sierra 1500 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE 6.0 V8 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- On models equipped with skid plate, remove skid plate mounting bolts and skid plate.
- On all models, remove front transmission cover bolt.
- Remove starter motor mounting bolts.
- Disconnect engine wiring harness electrical connector from oil level sensor.
- Slide starter forward until it clears transmission, then properly support starter. Avoid cable and wiring damage. DO NOT suspend starter by cables or wires attached to solenoid terminals. Use a rope or mechanics wire to suspend starter.
- Lower vehicle half way.
- Remove right front ...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR GMC Sierra 1500 AUTOMOBILES
Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported GMC Sierra 1500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.
Cabin Air Filter Service -> General Motors Corp./Saturn -> 1999-2007 Silverado, Sierra, 2000-07 Denali, Suburban, Tahoe, Yukon, Yukon XL, 2001-07 Escalade & 2002-07 Avalanche
Vehicle: 2004 GMC Sierra 1500 4.3 V6 GAS
Under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 15,000 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.
- Remove the righthand instrument panel hush panel.
- Remove the A/C and heater modul...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR GMC Sierra 1500 AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported GMC Sierra 1500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
General Motors Corp./Saturn Trucks -> StabiliTrak Control System Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2002 GMC Sierra 1500 4.8 V8 GAS
This lamp should light for a approximately 6-8 seconds when the ignition is turned On as a bulb check. If the warning...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR GMC Sierra 1500 AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported GMC Sierra 1500 cars and light trucks from 1990+
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2007 GMC Sierra 1500 WT 5.3 V8 GAS
- Drain radiator coolant into suitable container.
- Remove upper and lower radiator hoses.
- Remove mounting bolts and lower fan shroud.
- Remove engine vent hose and surge take hose.
- Disconnect engine o...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR GMC Sierra 1500 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported GMC Sierra 1500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 5.3 V8 GAS
- Rotate tensioner clockwise to release belt tension using suitable wrench, then remove belt.
- Route belt over pulleys excep...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR GMC Sierra 1500 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most GMC Sierra 1500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Speaker, LR Diagram for 2002 GMC Sierra 1500 4.8 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
Window Motor, Driver Diagram for 2004 GMC Sierra 1500 4.3 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR GMC Sierra 1500 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most GMC Sierra 1500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
2006 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE 5.3 V8 FLEX Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
2008 GMC Sierra 1500 WT 5.3 V8 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR GMC Sierra 1500 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most GMC Sierra 1500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: GM FUEL SYSTEM TREATMENT PLUS, FUEL SENDING UNIT CORROSION AND FUEL SYSTEM DEPOSITS - REVISED Vehicle: 2007 GMC Sierra 1500 Classic SLT 5.3 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER (TAC) COVERAGE AVAILABLE FOR CURRENT AND LAST NINE MODEL YEAR VEHICLES Vehicle: 2008 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE 5.3 V8 FLEX Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR GMC Sierra 1500 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most GMC Sierra 1500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.
- Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
- Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
- Minimum brake lining thickness.
- Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs
A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most GMC Sierra 1500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.
- Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap
COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules
QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most GMC Sierra 1500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.
- Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
- Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Final drive fill & drain plug torques
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
- Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
- Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
- Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most GMC Sierra 1500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+
- Airflow sensor electrical specifications
- Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
- Barometric pressure sensor specs
- Battery group number and cranking performance
- Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
- Engine compression pressures
- Coolant temperature sensor specs
- Computer advance.
- Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
- Distributor advance specifications
- Ignition pickup coil resistance
- Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
- Engine fastener torque values
- Firing order diagrams
- Fuel system pressures
- Generator (alternator) specs
- Intake air temperature sensor specs
- Ignition coil specifications
- Fuel injector resistance
- Engine idle speeds
- Knock sensor resistance
- Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
- Mixture control solenoid resistance
- Voltage regulator specs
- Spark plug applications & gaps
- Starter motor electrical specs.
- Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
- Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
- Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
- Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
- Throttle position sensor specs
- Vacuum sensor valve specs
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