Wiper Blade Replacement; Glass Replacement; Windshield Replacement - Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2021 Owner's Manual

To check the parking brake's holding
ability: With the engine running and the
transmission in N (Neutral), slowly remove
foot pressure from the regular brake
pedal. Do this until the vehicle is held by
the parking brake only.
To check the P (Park) mechanism's holding
ability: With the engine running, shift to
P (Park). Then release the parking brake
followed by the regular brake.
Contact your dealer if service is required.

Wiper Blade Replacement

Windshield wiper blades should be replaced
periodically. See Maintenance Schedule
0 409.
Replacement blades come in different types
and are removed in different ways. For
proper type and length, see Maintenance
Replacement Parts 0 419.
Caution
Allowing the wiper arm to touch the
windshield when no wiper blade is
installed could damage the windshield.
Any damage that occurs would not be
Caution (Continued)
covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not
allow the wiper arm to touch the
windshield.
Front Wiper Blade Replacement
To replace the wiper blade:
1. Pull the wiper assembly away from the
windshield.
2. Lift up on the latch in the middle of the
wiper blade where the wiper arm
attaches.
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3. With the latch open, pull the wiper blade
down toward the windshield far enough
to release it from the J-hooked end of
the wiper arm.
4. Remove the wiper blade.
5. Reverse Steps 1 3 for wiper blade
replacement.

Glass Replacement

If the windshield or front side glass must be
replaced, see your dealer to determine the
correct replacement glass.

Windshield Replacement

HUD System
If equipped, the windshield is part of the
HUD system. If the windshield must be
replaced, get one that is designed for HUD
or the HUD image may look out of focus.
Driver Assistance Systems
If the windshield needs to be replaced and
the vehicle is equipped with a front camera
sensor for the Driver Assistance Systems, a
GM replacement windshield is
recommended. The replacement windshield
must be installed according to GM
specifications for proper alignment. If it is
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