Chevrolet 2010 Tahoe Specifications

2010 Chevrolet Tahoe and GMC Yukon/Yukon Denali Two-mode Hybrid MIn Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

BatteryThis vehicle has a standard 12-volt battery and ahigh-voltage hybrid battery. When a new standard12-volt battery is needed, see your dealer/ret

Removal and Installation of the SealantCanisterTo remove the sealant canister:1. Unlock the air only hose (F) from the sealantcanister (B) by pulling

To install a new sealant canister:1. Align the sealant/air hose (F) with the slot in theair compressor.2. Push the sealant canister (B) down and turn

If the vehicle has the tire sealant and compressor kitshown above, follow the operating instructions under“Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit (Without Se

{WARNING:Storing the tire sealant and compressor kit orother equipment in the passenger compartment ofthe vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop

Tire SealantRead and follow the safe handling instructions on thelabel adhered to the sealant canister.Check the tire sealant expiration date on the s

Always do a safety check first. See If a Tire Goes Flaton page 6‑34. Do not remove any objects that havepenetrated the tire.1. Remove the tire sealant

10. Inflate the tire to the recommended inflationpressure using the pressure gage (C).The recommended inflation pressure can befound on the Tire and L

16. If the flat tire wasable to inflate to therecommended inflationpressure, remove themaximum speed labelfrom the sealantcanister (E) and placeit in

Using the Tire Sealant and CompressorKit without Sealant to Inflate a Tire(Not Punctured)To use the air compressor to inflate a tire with air onlyand

7. Start the vehicle. The vehicle must be runningwhile using the air compressor.8. Turn the selector switch (A) clockwise to theAir Only position.9. P

Section 2 Seats and Restraint SystemFront Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2Power Seats (Taho

The tire sealant and compressor kit has an accessoryadapter located in a compartment on the bottom of itshousing that may be used to inflate air mattr

Tire Sealant and Compressor KitStorageThe tire sealant and compressor kit is located under thestorage tray on the driver side trim panel (over the rea

Remove the sealant and compressor kit with aselector switch by lifting upward on the yellow tabto release the unit.4. Remove the sealant and compresso

Capacities and Specificatio nsApplicationCapacitiesEnglish MetricAutomatic Transmission* (Pan Removal and Filter Replacement) 11.5 qt 10.9 LCooling Sy

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Section 7 Maintenance ScheduleMaintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2At Least Once a Year . . . . . . . . . .

Maintenance ScheduleAt Least Once a YearTire Sealant and Compressor KitCheck the sealant expiration date printed on theinstruction label of the Tire S

AAlternating CurrentPower Outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2Antilock Brake System (ABS)Warning Lig

EEngineCompartment Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4Coolant Temperature Gage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

MMaintenance ScheduleAt Least Once a Year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . .

Front SeatsPower Seats (Tahoe and YukonTwo-Mode Hybrid)A. Power Seat Adjustment ControlB. Manual Lumbar ControlC. Manual Reclining Seatback LeverAdjus

TTachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4TaillampsTurn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps .

Manual Reclining Seatbacks(Tahoe and Yukon Two-Mode Hybrid)To recline the seatback:1. Lift the reclining seatback lever (C).2. Move the seatback to th

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Section 3 Features and ControlsStorage Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2Power Outlet Alternating C

Storage AreasPower Outlet Alternating CurrentThe vehicle may have a power outlet that can be usedto plug in electrical equipment that uses a maximumli

Starting and Operating YourVehicleStarting the Vehicle{WARNING:Exiting the vehicle, without first shifting intoP (Park), may cause the vehicle to move

Auto StopThe vehicle has an Auto Stop feature. After asuccessful engine start, the engine may turn off andoperate in the Auto Stop mode. Some of the v

Auto StartThe vehicle also has an Auto Start feature. The enginewill remain off while in Auto Stop mode until vehicleconditions require the engine to

GENERAL MOTORS, GM and the GM Emblem,CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, GMC, theGMC Emblem, and the names TAHOE and YUKON areregistered trademarks of Ge

Automatic Transmission OperationThe vehicle has an electronic shift position indicatorwithin the instrument panel cluster.There are several different

{WARNING:If you have Four-Wheel Drive, the vehicle willbe free to roll — even if the shift lever is inP (Park) — if the transfer case is in Neutral.So

D (Drive) : This position is for normal driving. It providesthe best fuel economy. If you need more power forpassing, and you are:.Going less than abo

Range Selection ModeThe Range Selection Mode controls the vehicle'stransmission.To use this feature:1. Move the shift lever to the M (Manual Mode

Four-Wheel DriveIf the vehicle has four-wheel drive, you can send theengine's driving power to all four wheels for extratraction. Read the follow

2 m (Two-Wheel Drive High): This setting is used fordriving in most street and highway situations. The frontaxle is not engaged in two-wheel drive. Th

Shifting Into Four-Wheel Drive High orAUTO (Automatic Four-Wheel Drive)Turn the knob to the Four-Wheel High or AUTOposition. This can be done at any s

Shifting Out of Four-Wheel Drive LowTo shift from Four-Wheel Drive Low to Four-Wheel DriveHigh, AUTO, or Two-Wheel Drive High, the vehicle mustbe stop

7. If the engine is running, verify that the transfercase is in N (Neutral) by shifting the transmissionto R (Reverse) for one second, then shift thet

Shifting Into Park{WARNING:It can be dangerous to get out of the vehicle if theshift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parkingbrake firmly set.

IntroductionYour hybrid SUV is designed to be more fuel efficientthan the standard SUV, which results in reduced carbondioxide emissions.Using this Su

Leaving the Vehicle With the EngineRunning{WARNING:It can be dangerous to leave the vehicle with theengine running. The vehicle could move suddenlyif

Engine Coolant HeaterThe engine coolant heater can provide easier startingand better fuel economy during engine warm-up in coldweather conditions at o

Regenerative BrakingRegenerative braking is a hybrid technology thatenables the electric drive motor to operate as agenerator when coasting or braking

Section 4 Instrument PanelClimate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicat

Climate ControlsFor more information on the vehicle's climate controlsystem, see “Climate Control System” in the ownermanual.Electric Air Conditi

Warning Lights, Gages, and IndicatorsInstrument Panel ClusterUnited States version shown, Canada similar4-3

TachometerUnited States Versionshown, Canada similarWhen the gas engine is off and the key is in theON/RUN position, the position of the tachometerind

Fuel Economy GageUnited States CanadaThis gage shows displays how efficiently the vehicle isbeing driven.There are three zones on the drive efficiency

Brake System Warning LightWith the ignition in ON/RUN, the brake system warninglight comes on when the parking brake is set. If thevehicle is driven w

Antilock Brake System (ABS)Warning LightFor vehicles with theAntilock Brake System(ABS), this light comes onbriefly when the engine isin ON/RUN.That i

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Engine Coolant Temperature GageUnited States CanadaThis gage shows the engine coolant temperature.It also provides an indicator of how hard the vehicl

A reading in the low pressure zone may be caused bya dangerously low oil level or some other problemcausing low oil pressure. Check the oil as soon as

Oil Pressure Light{WARNING:Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low.The engine can become so hot that it catches fire.Someone could be burned. C

Fuel GageUnited States CanadaWhen the ignition is on, the fuel gage showsapproximately how much fuel is left in the tank. Thegage will first indicate

Driver Information Center (DIC)Trip/Fuel Menu ItemsPress the trip/fuel button to display the Trip/Fuel Menuitems. For more items see “DIC Operation an

hood is closed, you should have the hood switchserviced. Failure to service the hood switch properlycan result in an Auto Start condition.Auto Stops w

Audio System(s)Navigation/Radio SystemFor vehicles with a navigation radio system, see theNavigation System manual for more information.To view the hy

Section 5 Driving Your VehicleYour Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 5-2Electric Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Your Driving, the Road, and theVehicleElectric Power SteeringThis vehicle has On-Demand Electric-Assist PowerSteering instead of conventional full-tim

Here are some important things to consider beforerecreational vehicle towing:.What is the towing capacity of the towing vehicle?Be sure to read the to

Section 1 In BriefInitial Drive Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Four-Wheel-Drive VehiclesUse the following procedure to dinghy tow afour-wheel-drive vehicle:1. Position the vehicle being towed behind the towvehicle

Dolly TowingFront Towing (Front Wheels Off theGround)Two-Wheel-Drive VehiclesNotice: If a two-wheel-drive vehicle is towed withthe rear wheels on the

Four-Wheel-Drive VehiclesUse the following procedure to dolly tow afour-wheel-drive vehicle from the front:1. Attach the dolly to the tow vehicle foll

Rear Towing (Rear Wheels Off theGround)Two‐Wheel‐Drive VehiclesUse the following procedure to dolly tow atwo-wheel-drive vehicle from the rear:1. Atta

6. Use an adequate clamping device designed fortowing to ensure that the front wheels are lockedinto the straight position.{WARNING:Shifting a four-wh

Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR*2WD 6.0L V8 — Tahoe/Yukon3.08 6,200 lbs (2 812 kg) 12,000 lbs (5 443 kg)2WD 6.0L V8 — YukonDenali3.08 6

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Section 6 Service and Appearance CareService . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2Doing Your O

ServiceDoing Your Own Service Work{WARNING:Never try to do your own service on hybridcomponents. You can be injured and the vehiclecan be damaged if y

If doing some of your own service work, use the properservice manual. It tells you much more about how toservice the vehicle than this manual can. To

Initial Drive InformationTransmissionRange Selection ModeThe Range Selection Mode switch is located on theshift lever. To enable the Range Selection f

Engine Compartment OverviewWhen you open the hood on your vehicle, you will see:6-4

A. See “Engine Air Cleaner/Filter” in the ownermanual.B. Drive Motor/Generator Control Module (DMCM).See Drive Motor/Generator Control Module(DMCM) Co

How to Check Automatic TransmissionFluidNotice: Too much or too little fluid can damage yourtransmission. Too much can mean that some of thefluid coul

3. Install the dipstick by pushing it back in all the way,wait three seconds, and then pull it back out again.4. Check both sides of the dipstick and

5. Safe operating level is within the HOT cross hatchband on the dipstick. If the fluid level is not withinthe HOT band, and the transmission temperat

The Drive Motor/Generator Control Module (DMCM)coolant surge tank pressure cap must be fully installedon the hybrid coolant surge tank.Notice: If the

If the coolant inside the DMCM coolant surge tank isboiling, do not do anything else until it cools down.The coolant level should be at or above the F

{WARNING:Steam and scalding liquids from a hot coolingsystem can blow out and burn you badly. They areunder pressure, and if you turn the coolant surg

Turn the DMCM coolant surge tank pressure capslowly counterclockwise (left) about one full turn.Wait 30 seconds.2. Then keep turning the DMCM coolant

Power Steering FluidThe vehicle has electric power steering and does notuse power steering fluid.BrakesBrake FluidThe brake master cylinderreservoir i

Automatic Transfer CaseThe transfer case knob is located to the left of theinstrument panel cluster. You can choose amongfive driving settings:2m (Two

Checking Brake FluidCheck brake fluid by looking at the brake fluid reservoir.See Engine Compartment Overview on page 6‑4.With the engine not running

Notice:.Using the wrong fluid can badly damagebrake hydraulic system parts. For example,just a few drops of mineral-based oil, suchas engine oil, in t

Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to helpprevent brake pulsation. When tires are rotated, inspectbrake pads for wear and evenly tighten wheel

Only a trained service technician with the properknowledge and tools should inspect, test, or replacethe hybrid battery. See your dealer/retailer if t

Jump Starting{WARNING:Personal injury, death, or damage to the vehiclecan result if you try jump starting or using abattery charger on the high voltag

2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumpercables can reach, but be sure the vehicles are nottouching each other. It could cause a groundconnection

If the vehicle has a remote positive (+), it is locatedunder a red plastic cover at the positive batterypost. To uncover the remote positive (+) termi

WARNING: (Continued)Battery fluid contains acid that can burn you.Do not get it on you. If you accidentally get it inyour eyes or on your skin, flush

8. Do not let the other end touch metal. Connect it tothe positive (+) terminal of the good battery. Use aremote positive (+) if the vehicle has one.9

Jumper Cable RemovalA. Heavy, Unpainted Metal Engine Part or RemoteNegative (−) TerminalB. Good Battery or Remote Positive (+) and RemoteNegative (−)

Fuel Economy GageUnited States CanadaThis gage shows when the vehicle is operating at a fuelefficient point.By modifying driving behavior to increase

Bulb ReplacementTaillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplampsand Back-up LampsA. Taillamp/StoplampB. Back-up LampC. Turn Signal LampD. Sidemarker LampIf the taill

4. Press the release tab, if bulb socket has one, andturn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove itfrom the taillamp assembly.5. Pull the old bulb

Fuses and Circuit BreakersThe wiring circuits in the vehicle are protected fromshort circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakersand fusible t

Fuses Usage1 ACPO2 BECM FAN3 ACCM4 CAB HTR PMP5 EMPTY6 COOL PUMP7 EPS8Drive Motor/GeneratorControl Module 19Drive Motor/GeneratorControl Module 210 BE

TiresInflation - Tire PressureTires need the correct amount of air pressure to operateeffectively.Notice:Do not let anyone tell you thatunder‐inflatio

When to CheckCheck your tires once a month or more.How to CheckUse a good quality pocket-type gage to check tirepressure. You cannot tell if your tire

additional information and details about the DICoperation and displays see DIC Warnings andMessageson page 4‑12. Also, see “DIC Operation andDisplays”

TPMS Malfunction Light and MessageThe TPMS will not function properly if one or more ofthe TPMS sensors are missing or inoperable. When thesystem dete

TPMS Sensor Matching ProcessEach TPMS sensor has a unique identification code.Any time you rotate your vehicle's tires or replace oneor more of t

8. Proceed to the driver side rear tire, and repeat theprocedure in Step 5. The horn sounds two times toindicate the sensor identification code has be

A chime will sound if the driver door is opened while inAuto Stop as a reminder that the ignition switch is not inthe LOCK/OFF position. Always turn t

Tire Chains{WARNING:Do not use tire chains. There is not enoughclearance. Tire chains used on a vehicle withoutthe proper amount of clearance can caus

If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damageby driving slowly to a level place and stopping.Then do this:1. Turn on the hazard warning fla

If the vehicle has the tire sealant and compressor kitshown above, follow the operating instructions under“Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit (With Selec

{WARNING:Storing the tire sealant and compressor kit orother equipment in the passenger compartment ofthe vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop

Tire SealantRead and follow the safe handling instructions on thelabel adhered to the sealant canister.Check the tire sealant expiration date on the s

Always do a safety check first. See If a Tire Goes Flaton page 6‑34.1. Remove the tire sealant and compressor kit fromits storage location. See Tire S

9. Inflate the tire to the recommended inflationpressure using the pressure gage (E).The recommended inflation pressure can befound on the Tire and Lo

15. If the flat tire was ableto inflate to therecommended inflationpressure, remove themaximum speed labelfrom the sealantcanister (B) and placeit in

Using the Tire Sealant and CompressorKit without Sealant to Inflate a Tire(Not Punctured)To use the air compressor to inflate a tire with air onlyand

8. Plug the power plug (C) into the accessory poweroutlet in the vehicle. Unplug all items from otheraccessory power outlets. See “Accessory PowerOutl