Chevrolet Trax: Electrical systems

BATTERIES

NOTE: Proper operation of any electrical system or component can be affected by battery condition. The battery(ies) must meet or exceed minimum specification for vehicle as equipped and test to that specific battery's CCA.

Definition of Terms

Battery Performance Testing - Testing that determines whether or not a battery meets both vehicle OEM and battery manufacturer's specifications.

OEM Cranking Amps - The minimum CCA required by the original vehicle manufacturer for a specific vehicle.

BATTERY CABLES

BATTERY TRAYS AND HOLD DOWN HARDWARE

BULBS, SEALED BEAMS AND LEDS

NOTE: Does not include soldered-in components.

FUSES, FUSIBLE LINKS AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

GROUND CABLES AND STRAPS

GROUND STRAPS

LENSES

SEALED BEAMS

NOTE: Does not include soldered-in components.

WASHER PUMPS

WIPER ARMS AND BLADES

NOTE: Windshield coatings or waxes can cause blades to not function as intended.

Clean surface before making final judgment about blade replacement.

WIPER HOSES AND NOZZLES

WIPER PUMP RESERVOIRS

ENGINE PERFORMANCE AND MAINTENANCE

NOTE: CHEMICAL ENGINE DECARBONIZATION is a process utilizing chemicals to remove soft and semi-hardened gum, varnish, resin and carbon deposits from the air/fuel delivery systems and combustion chambers of gasoline internal combustion engines, providing benefits that include improved fuel economy, performance and driveability and reduced emissions. This process is performed to remove deposits preferably prior to deposit accumulation and hardening which may require costly mechanical deposit removal or component replacement.

NOTE: SUGGEST Chemical Engine Decarbonization service every 15,000 miles or 12 months.

NOTE: CONTAMINATED OIL SYSTEM SERVICE is an event based process (beyond that of a normal oil and filter change) performed to remove coolant, water or fuel contamination. Contamination increases oil's oxidation rate and has been shown to result in increased engine wear and reduced oil flow. CAUTION: Some OEM's (including GM and Honda) have issued Technical Service Bulletins advising that Chemical Crankcase Flushing may damage some engine components and that such damage will not be covered by the manufacturer's new car warranty.

ACCESSORY BELTS

AIR FILTER ELEMENTS

AIR FILTER GASKETS

AIR FILTER HOUSINGS AND GASKETS

AIR PUMP BELTS

BATTERIES

NOTE: Proper operation of any electrical system or component can be affected by battery condition. The battery(ies) must meet or exceed minimum specification for vehicle as equipped and test to that specific battery's CCA.

Definition of Terms

Battery Performance Testing - Testing that determines whether or not a battery meets both vehicle OEM and battery manufacturer's specifications.

OEM Cranking Amps - The minimum CCA required by the original vehicle manufacturer for a specific vehicle.

BATTERY CONNECTORS

BELT IDLER ASSEMBLIES (ACCESSORY AND CAM BELTS)

BELT TENSIONERS (ACCESSORY AND CAM BELT)

CHEMICAL ENGINE DECARBONIZATION

NOTE: Chemical engine decarbonization is a process utilizing chemicals to remove soft and semi-hardened gum, varnish, resin and carbon deposits from the air/fuel delivery systems and combustion chambers of gasoline internal combustion engines, providing benefits that include improved fuel economy, performance and driveability and reduced emissions. This process is performed to remove deposits preferably prior to deposit accumulation and hardening which may require costly mechanical deposit removal or component replacement.

NOTE: SUGGEST Chemical Engine Decarbonization service every 15,000 miles or 12 months.

COMBUSTION CHAMBER CLEANING

NOTE: See CHEMICAL ENGINE DECARBONIZATION.

COOLANT RECOVERY TANKS

COOLANT

DISTRIBUTOR CAPS

DISTRIBUTOR ROTORS

ENGINE COOLING SYSTEMS

NOTE: Overheating, poor engine performance, and insufficient cabin heat can be affected by, but are not limited to, all of the components in the engine cooling system.

ENGINE DECARBONIZATION

NOTE: See CHEMICAL ENGINE DECARBONIZATION.

ENGINE OIL DRAIN PLUGS AND GASKETS

ENGINE OIL FILTERS AND CANISTERS

ENGINE OIL

FUEL FILTERS

FUEL INJECTOR CLEANING

NOTE: See CHEMICAL ENGINE DECARBONIZATION.

FUEL INJECTORS

FUEL SYSTEM CLEANING SERVICE

NOTE: See CHEMICAL ENGINE DECARBONIZATION.

HOSE CLAMPS

HOSE CONNECTORS

HOSE COUPLERS

HOSES AND TUBES (FUEL LINES, RADIATOR, VACUUM, BY-PASS, HEATER, RECOVERY TANK AND OIL COOLERS)

IGNITION WIRES (SECONDARY)

INTAKE CLEANING

NOTE: See CHEMICAL ENGINE DECARBONIZATION.

O2 SENSORS

PCV BREATHER ELEMENTS

PCV VALVES

RADIATOR CAPS AND PRESSURIZED EXPANSION TANK CAPS

SPARK PLUGS

NOTE: You are not required to replace spark plugs in sets. However, you may suggest replacement of the other plugs for preventive maintenance.

THERMOSTATS AND HOUSINGS

THROTTLE BODY CLEANING

NOTE: See CHEMICAL ENGINE DECARBONIZATION.

TIMING BELTS

VACUUM HOSES, TUBES AND CONNECTIONS (NON-METALLIC)

EXHAUST SYSTEMS

WARNING: Federal EPA rules prohibit altering an exhaust system in any way that defeats the emission reduction components of a vehicle. Be sure to review and adhere to EPA policy on removing and replacing catalytic converters. Where state or local laws are stricter, they take precedence over these guidelines.

NOTE: Some exhaust systems are of a welded design. It is not required that the entire system be replaced. Determine the need to replace individual components based on conditions of component.

EXHAUST AND TAIL PIPES

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