2007-2013 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD Service and Repair Manual

This 2007–2013 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD Service & Repair Manual Covers

Engine & Drivetrain

• 6.0L Vortec LY6 FlexFuel V8 engine
• 6.0L Vortec L96 FlexFuel V8 engine (2010–2013)
• 6.6L Duramax LMM Turbo-Diesel V8 engine (2007.5–2010)
• 6.6L Duramax LML Turbo-Diesel V8 engine (2011–2013)
• High-pressure common rail diesel fuel injection diagnostics
• Variable Geometry Turbocharger (VGT) servicing
• Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) regeneration procedures
• Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) and Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) system diagnostics (2011–2013)
• Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) servicing
• Glow plug system diagnostics
• Engine cooling and lubrication system servicing
• Fuel delivery and emissions system diagnostics
• 6L90 six-speed automatic transmission servicing
• Allison 1000 six-speed automatic transmission overhaul and diagnostics
• ZF S6-650 six-speed manual transmission servicing (where equipped)
• NVG261 and NVG263 transfer case servicing
• Front and rear differential servicing
• Driveshaft, axle shaft, and universal joint repairs
• 2WD and 4WD drivetrain diagnostics
• Trailer towing and heavy-duty cooling system servicing

Suspension & Steering

• Independent front suspension servicing
• Heavy-duty rear leaf spring suspension
• Dual rear wheel suspension servicing
• Torsion bar suspension adjustments
• Hydraulic power steering diagnostics
• Steering gearbox servicing
• Wheel hub and bearing replacement
• Heavy-duty chassis inspection procedures
• Wheel alignment specifications

Braking Systems

• Four-wheel disc brake servicing
• Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
• StabiliTrak electronic stability control
• Traction Control System (TCS)
• Hydro-Boost braking system
• Integrated Trailer Brake Controller (ITBC) diagnostics
• Trailer brake wiring diagnostics
• Brake hydraulic system servicing

Electrical & Wiring

• Complete factory wiring diagrams
• GM GMLAN communication network diagnostics
• Engine Control Module (ECM) diagnostics
• Transmission Control Module (TCM) diagnostics
• Body Control Module (BCM) diagnostics
• Fuel Injection Control Module (where applicable)
• Glow Plug Control Module diagnostics
• Dual battery charging system diagnostics
• Charging and starting system servicing
• Fuse, relay, and power distribution diagrams
• Instrument cluster diagnostics
• Trailer wiring diagnostics
• GM Tech 2, GDS2, and SPS programming procedures

Air Conditioning & HVAC

• Manual and automatic climate control systems
• Air conditioning compressor servicing
• Refrigerant recovery and recharge procedures
• HVAC control module diagnostics
• Blend door actuator servicing
• Heater core replacement
• Blower motor repairs

Body & Interior

• Power windows, locks, and mirrors
• Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
• Airbag (SIR) system diagnostics
• Driver Information Center servicing
• Power seat and memory seat servicing (where equipped)
• Instrument panel removal and installation
• Pickup bed, cargo box, and tailgate servicing
• Towing mirror diagnostics
• Interior trim repairs
• Exterior body repair procedures

Diagnostics & Troubleshooting

• GM Tech 2 and GDS2 diagnostic procedures
• Service Programming System (SPS) module programming
• Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) troubleshooting
• Allison transmission diagnostics
• Duramax injector balance rate testing
• Turbocharger performance testing
• Diesel particulate filter regeneration procedures
• DEF system testing (2011–2013)
• Electrical troubleshooting procedures
• Factory preventive maintenance schedules
• Complete factory service specifications

Common Error Codes Covered

This manual provides diagnostic and repair procedures for common GM Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), including:

Engine Codes

• P0087 – Fuel Rail Pressure Too Low
• P0101 – Mass Air Flow Sensor Performance
• P0299 – Turbocharger Underboost Condition
• P0401 – Exhaust Gas Recirculation Flow Insufficient
• P0671 – Glow Plug Cylinder 1 Circuit
• P20EE – SCR NOx Catalyst Efficiency Below Threshold (2011–2013)
• P2453 – Diesel Particulate Filter Pressure Sensor Performance
• P2463 – Diesel Particulate Filter Restriction – Soot Accumulation

Transmission & Drivetrain Codes

• P0700 – Transmission Control System Malfunction
• P0717 – Input Speed Sensor No Signal
• P0735 – Incorrect Fifth Gear Ratio
• P0842 – Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor Circuit Low
• C0327 – Transfer Case Encoder Circuit Fault

ABS & Chassis Codes

• C0035 – Left Front Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit
• C0040 – Right Front Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit
• C0561 – System Disabled Information Stored
• C0710 – Steering Position Sensor Circuit Fault

Body & Electrical Codes

• B1325 – Control Module System Voltage Low
• B1370 – Ignition Accessory Circuit Fault
• U0100 – Lost Communication With ECM/PCM
• U0140 – Lost Communication With Body Control Module

The manual also includes hundreds of additional GM-specific diagnostic trouble codes, complete electrical wiring diagrams, troubleshooting flowcharts, Allison transmission diagnostics, Duramax diesel testing procedures, module programming procedures, and factory repair specifications.

Who Is This Manual For?

• Chevrolet dealership technicians
• Independent repair workshops
• Heavy-duty truck technicians
• Fleet maintenance professionals
• Commercial truck operators
• Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD owners
• Experienced DIY mechanics

If you are servicing, maintaining, diagnosing, or repairing a 2007–2013 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD, this factory workshop manual provides the complete procedures and technical information required to perform repairs to GM factory standards.