CHEVROLET SERVICE INTERVALS

Keeping up with routine maintenance is crucial to getting the most miles out of your vehicle. To help make it even easier to stay on track, use the charts above to see when your Chevrolet is due for an oil change, battery check, fluid refill or replacement, belt inspection, brake check, new air filter, alignment, and more.

Many services are suggested at 10,000 and 5,000-mile intervals but some may be required sooner based on your specific driving habits and conditions. For example, hotter and rainer weather may cause more wear and tear on brake pads, air condition filters, and windshield wiper blades. By following the above schedule and your Chevrolet service advisor's advice you can keep your Chevrolet running like new for many more years to come.

 

5,000 Mile Service

Your Chevrolet should have its motor oil and oil filter changed every 5,000 miles or six months, whichever comes first. You should also rotate the tires, which enable them to maintain equalized road wear that theoretically allows them to wear out at the same time, hopefully in the 35-to 40,000 miles range.

 

10,000 Mile Service

Change the oil, oil filter and rotate the tires, once again. Beginning at the 10,000-mile mark, you should have the brake pads and rotors inspected to insure proper stopping power. Inspect and top off (if needed) the Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) fluid and inspect the front driveshaft boots for tears that can allow dust, dirt, and debris inside. Replace windshield wiper blades every year or 10,000 miles, whichever comes first. Check the vehicle's alignment; it should be realigned at least once a year after the tires have been rotated.

 

15,000 Mile Service

Two or three times before your car gets to 15,000 miles, it will go in for an oil change. Depending on how long it's been since you got the last oil change, your car may be due for another one at 15,000 miles. If you've recently purchased your car, you should take it in within the first year to have it serviced and checked over. Along with the oil change, the oil filter and engine oil will be changed at this milestone, too. The mechanic will also probably change the air filters, brake fluid, and washer fluid as well. This keeps contaminants at bay and maximizes engine performance.

 

20,000 Mile Service

Replace the engine oil and oil filter and replace the brake fluid as well as inspect the brake system, pads, and rotors. Examine the exhaust system to ensure against leaks or damage. Go over the steering gear and linkage as well as axle and suspension parts. Rotate the tires once again and inspect and refill (if necessary) all of the vehicle's fluid levels.

 

30,000 Mile Service

When you bring your car in for service at 30,000 miles, you'll get the same service as you did at 15,000 miles and more. Along with having the 15,000 mile checks, you'll get a new fuel filter when your car reaches 30,000 miles. The car's engine coolant fluid will be changed now, and the transmission fluid will be replaced. This keeps your engine from overheating, and the fluid changes keep your car performing at its best. Most likely, the tires will be rotated, too. Other possible services you might get at this point are a brake check, battery replacement, spark plug replacement, transmission service, and so on.

 

40,000 Mile Service

It's recommended to inspect your Chevrolet's drive belts, and to replace the motor oil and filter with fresh versions of each. Inspect the EVAP vapor lines and fuel lines at the same time. Replace the brake fluid and inspect the CVT fluid for topping off if needed. Rotate the tires, inspect windshield wiper blades, and visually inspect the brake pads, and rotors, once again.

 

60,000 Mile Service

The 60,000 mile service builds on the other two. At this service, you'll get the same parts replaced as you did before. Additionally, you'll probably get the power steering fluid flushed and changed now. If you've never had the battery replaced, your mechanic will check the battery's performance level to make sure it's still going strong. The spark plugs should be checked at 60,000 miles, as should the major systems such as brakes and the transmission. Hoses, belts, and valves, which can wear out at this point, will be evaluated as well.

 

90,000 Mile Service

If your car makes it to this monumental milestone, rest assured that you're doing something right! Some mechanics will tell you to have your car serviced at 90,000 miles, but others will hold off until 100,000 miles. Despite what you might think, this service doesn't add much more to what was previously done. You should have all the same items checked and replaced that you did at 60,000 miles. The coolant fluid should be flushed and changed at this service time, and the spark plugs will be replaced if they weren't checked at the previous service. Any hoses and belts that weren't replaced at 60,000 miles will probably be changed at this point, and your mechanic should check the condition of your tires, too.

When it comes to car maintenance, a little goes a long way in preventing problems before they happen. In addition to enhancing your car's performance, keeping up with routine maintenance reduces safety problems in your car, too. While it's important to go in for these service milestones, you should also address problems that arise in the meantime, as your personal driving habits and driving conditions can affect how often car components need to be replaced.