Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2023 Owner's Manual page 23

22 Keys, Doors, and Windows
Caution
To avoid damage to the tailgate, make
sure the area behind the tailgate is clear
before opening it.
In the case of a dead battery, the tailgate
can be opened manually. Contact your
dealer or Roadside Assistance.
If equipped, to lock or unlock the tailgate,
use the remote key or the key. See Remote
Key Operation 0 12.
The vehicle must be in P (Park).
To open the tailgate:
Press twice quickly on the remote
key until the tailgate moves.
Press on the center stack.
Press the touch pad on the tailgate
handle after unlocking all doors. Use the
top of the tailgate to pull against if
assistance is required. If equipped with
Keyless Access, a locked tailgate can be
opened if the remote key is within
1 m (3 ft).
To close the tailgate, firmly push it upward
until it latches. Pull it back to be sure it is
latched securely.
Power Tailgate
Warning
Make sure there is no one in the way of
the power tailgate as it is opening and
closing, and keep hands away from the
tailgate hinges when in use. You or
others could be injured if caught in the
path of the power tailgate or tailgate
hinges.
Caution
To avoid damage to the tailgate, make
sure the area behind the tailgate is clear
before opening it.
If equipped with a power open/close
tailgate, the tailgate can be opened or
closed in several ways. To open the tailgate,
do one of the following: