Chevrolet 2011 Silverado 2500 Automobile User Manual


 
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Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual - 2011
10-4 Vehicle Care
Damage to vehicle components
resulting from the installation or use
of nonGM certified parts, including
control module modifications, is not
covered under the terms of the
vehicle warranty and may affect
remaining warranty coverage for
affected parts.
GM Accessories are designed to
complement and function with other
systems on the vehicle. Your GM
dealer can accessorize the vehicle
using genuine GM Accessories.
When you go to your GM dealer
and ask for GM Accessories, you
will know that GM-trained and
supported service technicians will
perform the work using genuine
GM Accessories.
Also, see Adding Equipment to
the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
on
page 348
.
Vehicle Checks
Doing Your Own
Service Work
If the vehicle is a hybrid, see
the hybrid supplement for more
information.
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WARNING
You can be injured and the
vehicle could be damaged if you
try to do service work on a vehicle
without knowing enough about it.
.
Be sure you have sufficient
knowledge, experience,
the proper replacement
parts, and tools before
attempting any vehicle
maintenance task.
.
Be sure to use the proper
nuts, bolts, and other
fasteners. English and metric
fasteners can be easily
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WARNING (Continued)
confused. If the wrong
fasteners are used, parts
can later break or fall off.
You could be hurt.
If doing some of your own service
work, use the proper service
manual. It tells you much more
about how to service the vehicle
than this manual can. To order the
proper service manual, see Service
Publications Ordering Information
on
page 1314
.
This vehicle has an airbag system.
Before attempting to do your own
service work, see Airbag System
Check on page 350.
Keep a record with all parts receipts
and list the mileage and the date
of any service work performed.
See Maintenance Records
on
page 1112
.