According to the Prescott Valley Chevy dealer, your 2021 Chevy Colorado should receive scheduled maintenance every 7,500 miles. One vital service that will be performed during the first visit is an oil change. The engine’s oil protects it by keeping it lubricated, but the motor oil breaks down and collects dirt and grime over time. The oil must be changed regularly to protect the engine from wear and tear. During an oil change, the service technician flushes out the old, dirty oil and replaces it with fresh oil. The oil filter will also be replaced.

Your 2021 Colorado will also need a tire rotation at the 7,500-mile mark. This important service allows the tires to wear evenly, extending the life of the tires. The service technician will also check your truck’s brake pads during this service visit to make sure they’re not damaged or worn.

At 22,500 miles, your 2021 Colorado’s cabin air filter will be replaced. When the cabin air filter becomes clogged, it’s unable to trap dust and pollen and keep these contaminants from entering the cabin. In addition, a dirty cabin air filter will reduce the airflow of the climate control system.

When your Colorado hits 45,000 miles, the service technician will replace the engine air filter. This filter keeps dirt and debris from entering the engine. If the engine air filter becomes clogged, you’ll notice reduced performance.

At 45,000 miles, it will also be time to replace the vehicle’s brake fluid. The service technician will also check the evaporative control system. This system prevents gasoline vapors from escaping from the fuel tank and fuel system into the atmosphere.

While spark plugs are designed to last for a long time, the electrodes in the spark plugs wear down over time. If the spark plugs aren’t replaced in a timely manner, you’ll notice reduced performance. Symptoms of bad spark plugs include poor acceleration, hesitation and hard starting.

If your 2021 Chevrolet Colorado has four-wheel drive, it will be time to replace the transfer case fluid. This fluid lubricates the transfer case’s moving parts and helps remove heat.

At the 150,000-mile mark, it will be time to flush the cooling system. The coolant uses anti-corrosion additives that will start to deteriorate. Fresh coolant helps keep rust from building up. During this service visit, the technicians will also inspect the coolant hoses.

At this time, your engine drive belts will be inspected for damage. If there are signs of fraying, stretching, or cracking in the rubber, the belts will be replaced. A worn drive belt could snap suddenly.