Drive Systems

All-Wheel Drive

Vehicles with this feature always send engine power to all four wheels. It is fully automatic, and adjusts itself as needed for road conditions.

When using a compact spare tire on an AWD vehicle, the system automatically detects the compact spare and disables AWD.

To restore AWD operation and prevent excessive wear on the system, replace the compact spare with a full-size tire as soon as possible. See Compact Spare Tire for more information.

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    Wiper Blade Replacement
    Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear or cracking. See Maintenance Schedule for more information. It is a good idea to clean or replace the wiper blade assembly on a regular basi ...

    Multi-Band Antenna
    The antenna located on the roof of the vehicle is used for the OnStar, XM Satellite Radio Service System, and GPS (Global Positioning System), if the vehicle has these features. Keep the ant ...

    Potential Issues
    Some OnStar services are disabled after five days. OnStar cannot perform Remote Door Unlock or Stolen Vehicle Assistance after the vehicle has been off continuously for five days. After five ...