This factory service and repair manual for the 2009 Chevrolet T6500 works from one engine and two builds: a turbocharged 7.8L diesel inline-six of 475 cubic inches, in a straight truck with a low tilt cab offered as F6B042 or T6F042. A range this settled favors the technician, because a single set of engine specifications, wear limits and torque values covers all of it, and the chassis, cab and electrical procedures apply to both builds without exception.
Engines covered
- 7.8L inline-six (475 cu in) — turbocharged, diesel
Body styles covered
- Straight truck, low tilt
Trims covered
- F6B042
- T6F042
Known issues on the 2009 T6500. The federal record for this model year is clean, listing no recalls and no owner complaints. A truck of this class earns its keep through uptime, and the material here is aimed squarely at that: diagnostic routines that isolate a fuel, air or charging fault before parts are pulled, engine procedures with the clearances and service limits that decide whether a component is reused, torque values quoted where each fastener is installed, and wiring diagrams complete enough to follow a circuit through the cab and chassis.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming on. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble
This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S. and Canada Dealers Only).
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