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  • Page 1 Silverado 2500 HD/3500 HD Essential Operating and Safety Information...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Introduction Contents California Proposition 65 Warning Introduction ......1 Keys, Doors, and Windows ....5 Seats and Restraints .
  • Page 3 Owner s Manual on the To view digital versions or to order printed limited to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET, myChevrolet or myGMC app in the vehicle versions of the Owner s Manual or warranty GMC, the CHEVROLET and GMC Truck infotainment system, at www.chevrolet.com...
  • Page 4 Introduction Canadian Vehicle Owners Symbols Danger A French language manual can be obtained The vehicle has components and labels that Danger indicates a hazard with a high from your dealer, at www.helminc.com, use symbols instead of text. Symbols are level of risk which will result in serious or from: shown along with the text describing the injury or death.
  • Page 5 Introduction : Dispose of Used Components Properly : Rear Cross Traffic Alert : Do Not Apply High Pressure Water : Registered Technician : Engine Coolant Temperature : Remote Vehicle Start : Flame/Fire Prohibited : Risk of Electrical Fire : Flammable : Seat Belt Reminders : Forward Collision Alert : Side Blind Zone Alert...

  • Page 6: Keys, Doors, And Windows

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys, Doors, and Keys and Locks If the vehicle has the Keyless Access system, the remote key has a button on the side of Windows the remote key used to remove the key. Keys This key is used for the driver door and Keys and Locks glove box.

  • Page 7: Door Locks

    Keys, Doors, and Windows With an active OnStar or connected service Keyless Access Warning (Continued) plan, an OnStar Advisor may remotely unlock the vehicle. See your owner s heat and can suffer permanent injuries manual. or even death from heat stroke. Always lock the vehicle whenever If locked out of the vehicle, see Roadside leaving it.

  • Page 8: Doors

    Keys, Doors, and Windows back into place. Remove the key and The security light, in the instrument cluster, Warning reinsert fully, rotate the key to unlock the comes on if there is a problem with arming vehicle. or disarming the theft-deterrent system. Keep cigarettes, sparks, and other ignition sources away from the area between the The system has one or more remote keys...

  • Page 9: Interior Mirrors

    Keys, Doors, and Windows See your dealer who can service the theft-deterrent system and have a new remote key programmed to the vehicle. It is possible for the immobilizer system to learn new or replacement remote keys. Up to eight remote keys can be programmed for the vehicle.
  • Page 10 Keys, Doors, and Windows The adjustment options are: Warning The Rear Camera Mirror (RCM) has a limited view. Portions of the road, vehicles, and other objects may not be seen. Do not drive or park the vehicle using only this camera. Objects may appear closer than they are.

  • Page 11: Windows

    Keys, Doors, and Windows See your dealer for service if a blue screen are displayed in the mirror, and the display shuts off. Also, push the tab as indicated to return to the automatic dimming mode. The Rear Camera Mirror may not work properly or display a clear image if: There is glare from the sun or headlamps.

  • Page 12: Seats And Restraints

    Seats and Restraints Seats and Restraints How Does an Airbag Restrain? ..30 Head Restraints What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates? ......30 Head Restraints Warning Passenger Sensing System .

  • Page 13: Front Seats

    Seats and Restraints Adjust the head restraint so that the top of Rear Head Restraints If you are installing a child restraint in the the restraint is at the same height as the rear seat, see Lower Anchors and Tethers for The vehicle s rear seat has head restraints in top of the occupant's head.

  • Page 14: Reclining Seatbacks

    Seats and Restraints To adjust a power seat, if equipped: Do not recline the seatback in a moving Warning (Continued) vehicle. Move the seat forward or rearward by The shoulder belt will not be against sliding the control forward or rearward. Manual Reclining Seatbacks your body.

  • Page 15: Memory Seats

    Seats and Restraints Push and pull on the seatback to make Memory Seats section. The memory recalls may be sure it is locked. canceled at any time during the recall. See Cancel Memory Seating Recalls later in this 2. To return the seatback to the upright section.
  • Page 16 Seats and Restraints 3. Start the vehicle with the initial key or It is recommended to save the preferred Vehicle > Seating Position > Seat Exit remote key. The DIC welcome message driving positions to both 1 and 2 if you are Memory >...

  • Page 17: Heated And Ventilated Front Seats

    Seats and Restraints If the memory seat recalls to the wrong Seat Exit Memory is not linked to the Heated and Ventilated Front position, remote key number 1 or 2 may not remote key. The seating position saved to Seats match the memory button number positions is used for all drivers.
  • Page 18 Seats and Restraints Press the button once for the highest To enable or disable auto heated or setting. With each press of the button, the ventilated seats, select Settings > Vehicle > seat will change to the next lower setting, Climate and Air Quality >...

  • Page 19: Rear Seats

    Seats and Restraints Rear Seats The feature can be turned on or off. Select Settings > Vehicle > Rear Seat Reminder > ON or OFF. Rear Seat Reminder Folding the Rear Seat Cushion If equipped, the message REAR SEAT REMINDER LOOK IN REAR SEAT displays Either side of the rear seat cushion can be under certain conditions indicating there folded up for added cargo space.

  • Page 20: Heated Rear Seats

    Seats and Restraints Heated Rear Seats This feature turns on at the highest setting. Seat Belts With each press of the button, the heated This section describes how to use seat belts seat changes to the next lower setting, and Warning then the off setting.

  • Page 21: How To Wear Seat Belts Properly

    Seats and Restraints This vehicle has indicators as a reminder to Questions and Answers About Seat Belts Infants and Young Children 0 38. Review buckle the seat belts. See Seat Belt and follow the rules for children in addition Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle after a Reminders 0 61.
  • Page 22 Seats and Restraints If you slid under it, the belt would apply force on your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. Wear the shoulder belt over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces.

  • Page 23: Lap-Shoulder Belt

    Seats and Restraints Warning You can be seriously injured or killed if the shoulder belt is worn behind your back, under your legs, or wrapped around your neck. The shoulder belt can tighten but cannot be loosened if it is locked. The shoulder belt locks when it is pulled all the way out of the retractor.
  • Page 24 Seats and Restraints position on the seat, move the seat rearward or recline the seat until the shoulder belt retractor lock releases. Engaging the child restraint locking feature in the front outboard seating position may affect the passenger sensing system, if equipped. See Passenger Sensing System 0 31.
  • Page 25 Seats and Restraints To unlatch the belt, push the release met. Seat belt pretensioners can also help pushbutton on the buckle. The belt should tighten the seat belts in a side crash or return to its stowed position. rollover event. Always stow the seat belt slowly.

  • Page 26: Seat Belt Use During Pregnancy

    Seats and Restraints Seat Belt Use During Pregnancy Seat Belt Extender Torn or frayed seat belts can rip apart under impact forces. If a belt is torn or frayed, Seat belts work for everyone, including If the vehicle seat belt will fasten around have it replaced immediately.

  • Page 27: Replacing Seat Belt System Parts After A

    Seats and Restraints A roof-rail airbag for the front outboard crash may have been stressed or damaged. Warning passenger and the passenger seated See your dealer to have the seat belt directly behind the front outboard assemblies inspected or replaced. Do not bleach or dye seat belt webbing.

  • Page 28: Where Are The Airbags

    Seats and Restraints Warning (Continued) Warning You can be severely injured or killed in a unnecessarily close to any airbag, as you crash if you are not wearing your seat would be if sitting on the edge of the belt, even with airbags. Airbags are seat or leaning forward.
  • Page 29 Seats and Restraints The driver frontal airbag is in the center of the steering wheel. Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side Similar Driver Side Crew Cab Shown, Passenger Side Double and Regular Cabs Similar The driver and front outboard passenger seat-mounted side impact airbags are in the The front outboard passenger frontal airbag The roof-rail airbags for the driver, front side of the seatbacks closest to the door.

  • Page 30: When Should An Airbag Inflate

    Seats and Restraints Frontal airbags are designed to inflate in Seat-mounted side impact airbags are not Warning (Continued) moderate to severe frontal crashes to help designed to inflate in rollovers or rear reduce the potential for severe injuries, impacts. A seat-mounted side impact airbag do not attach or put anything on the mainly to the driver's or front outboard is designed to inflate on the side of the...

  • Page 31: How Does An Airbag Restrain

    Seats and Restraints For airbag locations, see Where Are the Airbags should never be regarded as Warning (Continued) Airbags? 0 27. anything more than a supplement to seat belts. trouble. To avoid this, everyone in the How Does an Airbag Restrain? vehicle should get out as soon as it is What Will You See after an safe to do so.

  • Page 32: Passenger Sensing System

    Seats and Restraints The vehicle has a crash sensing and Warning diagnostic module which records information after a crash. See Vehicle A crash severe enough to inflate the Data Recording and Privacy 0 141 and airbags may have also damaged Event Data Recorders 0 142.
  • Page 33 Seats and Restraints There is a critical problem with the airbag Whenever possible, children aged 12 and Warning (Continued) system or the passenger sensing system. under should be secured in a rear seating position. Never put a rear-facing child restraint in When the passenger sensing system has the front seat, even if the airbag is off.
  • Page 34 Seats and Restraints 4. Reinstall the child restraint following the 6. Restart the vehicle. Warning directions provided by the child restraint The passenger sensing system may or may manufacturer and refer to Securing Child If the airbag readiness light ever comes not turn off the airbag for a child in a child Restraints (With the Seat Belt in the on and stays on, it means that...

  • Page 35: Servicing The Airbag-Equipped

    Seats and Restraints that the child restraint locking feature is approved by GM for your specific vehicle. Warning engaged. Use the following steps to allow See Adding Equipment to the the system to detect that person and enable Airbag-Equipped Vehicle 0 35 for more If the front outboard passenger airbag is the front outboard passenger frontal airbag: information about modifications that can...

  • Page 36: Adding Equipment To The Airbag-Equipped Vehicle

    Seats and Restraints Front seats, including stitching, seams, system from properly turning off the Warning or zippers passenger airbag(s). See Passenger Sensing System 0 31. For up to 10 seconds after the vehicle is Seat belts turned off and the battery is Steering wheel, instrument panel, If the vehicle has rollover roof-rail airbags, disconnected, an airbag can still inflate...

  • Page 37: Airbag System Check

    Seats and Restraints Airbag System Check Child Restraints Warning (Continued) The airbag system does not need regularly Older Children make sure the airbag systems are scheduled maintenance or replacement. working properly after a crash, have Make sure the airbag readiness light is them inspected and any necessary working.
  • Page 38 Seats and Restraints Buckle the lap-shoulder belt. Does the Also see Rear Seat Belt Comfort Guides shoulder belt rest on the shoulder? If yes, under Lap-Shoulder Belt 0 22. continue. If no, try using the rear seat According to accident statistics, children are belt comfort guide, if available.

  • Page 39: Infants And Young Children

    Seats and Restraints Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) their neck. The shoulder belt can tighten is not possible to hold it during a crash. but cannot be loosened if it is locked. The For example, in a crash at only shoulder belt locks when it is pulled all 40 km/h (25 mph), a 5.5 kg (12 lb) infant the way out of the retractor.
  • Page 40 Seats and Restraints There are three basic types of child Warning (Continued) Warning restraints: outboard seat. Secure a rear-facing child To reduce the risk of neck and head Forward-facing child restraints restraint in a rear seat. It is also better to injury in a crash, infants and toddlers Rear-facing child restraints secure a forward-facing child restraint in...

  • Page 41: Child Restraint Systems

    Seats and Restraints Child Restraint Systems Forward-Facing Child Restraint Booster Seats Rear-Facing Infant Restraint A forward-facing child restraint provides A belt-positioning booster seat is used for restraint for the child's body with the children who have outgrown their A rear-facing child restraint provides harness.

  • Page 42: Where To Put The Restraint

    Seats and Restraints Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in When securing an add-on child restraint, Securing the Child Within the Child refer to the following: the Vehicle Restraint Instruction labels provided on the child restraint Warning Warning Instruction manual provided with the A child can be seriously injured or killed A child can be seriously injured or killed child restraint...
  • Page 43 Seats and Restraints Depending on where you place the child Warning Warning restraint and the size of the child restraint, you may not be able to access adjacent seat A child in a rear-facing child restraint can A child in a child restraint in the center belts or LATCH anchors for additional be seriously injured or killed if the front front seat can be badly injured or killed...

  • Page 44: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children

    Seats and Restraints Lower Anchors and Tethers for Booster seats use the vehicle s seat belts to For a forward-facing 5-pt harness child secure the child and the booster seat. If the restraint where the combined weight of the Children (LATCH System) manufacturer recommends that the booster child and restraint are up to 29.5 kg (65 lb), seat be secured with the LATCH system, this...
  • Page 45 Seats and Restraints Recommended Methods for Attaching Child Restraints Restraint Type Combined Weight of Use Only Approved Attachment Methods Shown with an X the Child + Child LATCH Lower Seat Belt Only LATCH Lower Seat Belt and Top Restraint Anchors Only Anchors and Top Tether Anchor Tether Anchor...
  • Page 46 Seats and Restraints Lower Anchors Top Tether Anchor top tether always to be attached. In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be attached. Be sure to read and follow the instructions for your child restraint.
  • Page 47 Seats and Restraints To assist in locating the lower anchors on double and crew cab models, each seating position with lower anchors has two labels near the crease between the seatback and the seat cushion. For regular cab models, there are top tether Regular Cab Three-Passenger Front Seat Double and Crew Cab Rear Seat...
  • Page 48 Seats and Restraints Regular Cab Driver Side Anchor and Loop (Double and Passenger Side Loop (Double and Crew Cab) Crew Cab) For regular cab models, the top tether For double and crew cab models, the top anchors are on the back panel behind the tether is routed through loops (2) to the top passenger seat(s) or center seat.
  • Page 49 Seats and Restraints According to accident statistics, children and Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) infants are safer when properly restrained in a child restraint system or infant restraint A child or others could be injured. To tighten the belt behind the child restraint system secured in a rear seating position.
  • Page 50 Seats and Restraints Regular Cab Models 1. For models without a rear seat, forward-facing child restraints should only be installed in the right front seating position with belts and a top tether. See Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat Belt in the Center Front Seat) 0 60 or Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat Belt in the Rear Seat) 0 53 or Securing Child Restraints (With...
  • Page 51 Seats and Restraints 4. Before placing a child in the child 2. For forward-facing child restraints, attach restraint, make sure it is securely held in and tighten the top tether to the top place. To check, grasp the child restraint tether anchor, if your vehicle has one.
  • Page 52 Seats and Restraints 2.2. For a top tether in the rear passenger side position: 2.2.1. Remove the passenger side head restraint and center headrest. See Head Restraint or Headrest Removal and Reinstallation later in this section. 2.2.2. Route the top tether (3) through the loop (2).
  • Page 53 Seats and Restraints 2.3.1. Remove the driver side head 4. Before placing a child in the child restraint and center restraint, make sure it is securely held in headrest. See Head place. To check, grasp the child restraint Restraint or Headrest at the LATCH path and attempt to move Removal and Reinstallation it side to side and back and forth.

  • Page 54: Replacing Latch System Parts After A

    Seats and Restraints 1. Press both buttons on the head restraint To reinstall the head restraint or headrest: Replacing LATCH System Parts or headrest posts at the same time, and After a Crash pull up on the head restraint or headrest.
  • Page 55 Seats and Restraints If the child restraint has the LATCH system, Double Cab see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children 1. Remove the head restraint or headrest (LATCH System) 0 43 for how and where to prior to installing a forward-facing child install the child restraint using LATCH.
  • Page 56 Seats and Restraints anchor weight limits, and instructions listed in Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) 0 43. 8. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. To check, grasp the child restraint at the seat belt path and attempt to move it side to side and back and forth.
  • Page 57 Seats and Restraints routed as directly as possible and is not caught on seat handles or plastic trim. The child restraint instructions will show you how. 4. Pull the shoulder belt all the way out of 5. To tighten the belt, push down on the the retractor to set the lock.

  • Page 58: Securing Child Restraints (With The Seat Belt In The Front Passenger Seat)

    Seats and Restraints tether. See Lower Anchors and Tethers Securing Child Restraints (With Warning (Continued) for Children (LATCH System) 0 43 for the Seat Belt in the Front more information on using the top close to the inflating airbag. A child in a Passenger Seat) tether anchors.
  • Page 59 Seats and Restraints If the vehicle does not have a rear seat that the child restraint. There must be finger will accommodate a rear-facing child clearance between the release restraint, a rear-facing child restraint should pushbutton and the child restraint. not be installed in the vehicle, even if the When the passenger sensing system has airbag is off.
  • Page 60 Seats and Restraints Position the release pushbutton on the Try to pull the belt out of the retractor buckle, away from the child restraint, so to make sure the retractor is locked. that the seat belt could be quickly If the retractor is not locked, repeat unbuckled if necessary.

  • Page 61: Securing Child Restraints (With The Seat Belt In The Center Front Seat)

    Seats and Restraints To remove the child restraint, unbuckle the vehicle seat belt and let it return to the stowed position. Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat Belt in the Center Front Seat) Warning A child in a child restraint in the center front seat can be badly injured or killed by the frontal airbags if they inflate.

  • Page 62: Instruments And Controls

    Instruments and Controls Instruments and Controls Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators Warning lights and gauges can signal that Warning Lights, Gauges, and something is wrong before it becomes Indicators ......61 serious enough to cause an expensive repair Seat Belt Reminders .
  • Page 63 Instruments and Controls When the vehicle is started, this light When the vehicle is started, these lights flashes and a chime may come on to remind come on solid to remind rear passengers to passengers to fasten their seat belt. Then fasten their seat belts.
  • Page 64 Instruments and Controls Passenger Airbag Status Indicator will light either ON or OFF, or either the on Warning (Continued) or off symbol, to let you know the status of The vehicle has a passenger sensing system. the front outboard passenger frontal airbag. away.
  • Page 65 Instruments and Controls longer to stop. If the light is still on, have When the Light Is On Steady the vehicle towed for service. See This indicates that one or more of the tires Transporting a Disabled Vehicle 0 134. are significantly underinflated.

  • Page 66: Lighting

    Lighting Lighting Exterior Lighting AUTO : Automatically turns on the headlamps, parking lamps, taillamps, instrument panel lights, roof marker lamps Exterior Lamp Controls Exterior Lighting (if equipped), front/rear sidemarker lamps, Exterior Lamp Controls ....65 and license plate lamps.
  • Page 67 Lighting Turning On and Enabling IntelliBeam There is a sensor near the top center of the The high beams may not turn off windshield that automatically controls the automatically if the system cannot detect system. Keep this area of the windshield another vehicle's lamps because of any of clear of debris to allow for best system the following:...
  • Page 68 Lighting Hazard Warning Flashers : Press this button to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off. Press again to turn the flashers off. When the hazard warning flashers are on, the vehicle's turn signals will not work. Work Truck and Custom Uplevel Shown, Base Level Similar...

  • Page 69: Driving And Operating

    Driving and Operating Driving and Operating Fuel Driving Information Filling the Tank (Pickup Models) ..94 Filling the Tank (Chassis Cab and Box Off-Road Recovery Driving Information Delete Models) ..... . . 96 Off-Road Recovery .

  • Page 70: Off-Road Driving

    Driving and Operating Remove any underbody air deflector, Off-Road Driving Warning (Continued) if equipped. Re-attach the air deflector Four-wheel-drive vehicles can be used for after off-road driving. Keep cargo in the cargo area as far off-road driving. Vehicles without four-wheel forward and as low as possible.
  • Page 71 Driving and Operating If an incline must be driven across, and Driving on Hills Warning the vehicle starts to slide, turn downhill. Driving safely on hills requires good This should help straighten out the Driving to the top of a hill at high speed judgment and an understanding of what the vehicle and prevent the side slipping.
  • Page 72 Driving and Operating 2. Shift into P (Park) and then restart the Warning Warning engine. Heavy braking when going down a hill Getting out of the vehicle on the If driving uphill when the vehicle can cause your brakes to overheat and stalls, shift to R (Reverse), release the downhill side when stopped across an parking brake, and back...

  • Page 73: Hill And Mountain Roads

    Driving and Operating If the standing water is not too deep, drive Hill and Mountain Roads Warning through it slowly. At faster speeds, water Driving on steep hills or through mountains can get into the engine and cause it to stall. Driving on frozen lakes, ponds, or rivers is different than driving on flat or rolling Stalling can occur if the exhaust pipe is...

  • Page 74: Vehicle Load Limits

    Driving and Operating Drive at speeds that keep the vehicle in A vehicle-specific Tire and Loading Warning (Continued) its own lane. Do not swing wide or cross Information label is attached to the the center line. front or rear Gross Axle Weight center pillar (B-pillar).
  • Page 75 Driving and Operating Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be Locate the statement "The combined transferred to your vehicle. Consult weight of occupants and cargo this manual to determine how this should never exceed XXX kg or reduces the available cargo and XXX lbs."...
  • Page 76 Driving and Operating Certification/Tire Label Example 2 Example 3 Label Example 1. Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 1. Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 3 = 453 kg (1,000 lb) = 453 kg (1,000 lb) A vehicle-specific Certification/Tire label 2. Subtract Occupant Weight @ 91 kg is attached to the center pillar (B-pillar).
  • Page 77 Driving and Operating Weight Rating (GAWR). To determine Using heavier suspension components There is also important loading the actual loads on the front and rear to get added durability might not information for off-road driving in this axles, weigh the vehicle at a weigh change the weight ratings.

  • Page 78: Truck-Camper Loading Information

    Driving and Operating Any load that extends beyond the 2. Secondary Load Areas * Equipment Maximum Weight 3. GM Approved Accessory Mounting vehicle's taillamp area must be properly Ladder Rack and 340 kg (750 lb) Points marked according to local laws and Cargo regulations.
  • Page 79 Driving and Operating When installing and loading a slide-in Here is an example of proper truck and camper, check the manufacturer's camper match: instructions. When carrying a slide-in camper, the total cargo load of the vehicle is the weight of the camper plus: Everything added to the camper after it left the factory.

  • Page 80: Starting And Operating

    Driving and Operating cargo load should not exceed the truck's given on the Certification/Tire label Warning cargo weight rating, and the camper's attached to the B-pillar. See It can be dangerous to get out of the center of gravity (1) should fall within Certification/Tire Label under Vehicle vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in Load Limits 0 73.

  • Page 81: Shifting Out Of Park

    Driving and Operating Leaving the Vehicle with the Engine pulling it toward you. If you can, it means lever out of P (Park), unless the brake pedal that the shift lever was not fully locked into is applied and the ignition is on or in Running P (Park).

  • Page 82: Parking Over Things That Burn

    Driving and Operating If equipped, the Buckle to Drive feature may The vehicle could turn off sooner if it is Warning (Continued) prevent shifting from P (Park). See your parked on a hill, due to lack of owner s manual. available fuel.

  • Page 83: Automatic Transmission

    Driving and Operating Automatic Transmission R : Use this gear to back up. Warning Caution If equipped, there is an electronic shift lever It is dangerous to get out of the vehicle position indicator within the instrument if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) Shifting to R (Reverse) while the vehicle is cluster.
  • Page 84 Driving and Operating D : This position is for normal driving. throttle position, and vehicle load. If the Warning (Continued) It provides the best fuel economy. If more shift stabilization feature determines that a power is needed for passing, press the current vehicle speed cannot be maintained, hit people or objects.

  • Page 85: Manual Mode

    Driving and Operating engine warms up. Shifts could be more Manual Mode When the shift lever is moved from noticeable with a cold transmission. This D (Drive) to L (Manual Mode), a number Range Selection Mode difference in shifting is normal. displays next to the L, indicating the current transmission range.

  • Page 86: Drive Systems

    Driving and Operating 10-Speed Automatic Transmission Gear before shifting from D (Drive) to L (Manual Mode) 10th Range after shifting from D (Drive) to L (Manual Mode) Tow/Haul not engaged Range after shifting from D (Drive) to L (Manual Mode) Tow/Haul engaged Drive Systems Driving on clean, dry pavement in 4 or Caution...
  • Page 87 Driving and Operating Automatic Transfer Case When the shift is complete the indicator will 4 (Four-Wheel Drive Low) : This setting stop flashing. The DIC message turns off engages the front axle and delivers extra Two-Speed Transfer Case once the shift is complete. If the transfer torque.
  • Page 88 Driving and Operating transmission to the desired gear and If the transmission is not in N (Neutral) 2. Press 4 , AUTO, or 2 . The actual 4x4 manually release the parking brake or press when shift request occurs, a DIC message shift request is only made after the the accelerator pedal to begin driving.
  • Page 89 Driving and Operating If the transmission is not shifted into 6. If the transmission is not shifted into Part-time Transfer Case N (Neutral) or the vehicle has not slowed to N (Neutral) or the vehicle has not slowed Two-Speed Transfer Case 5 km/h (3 mph) within 20 seconds, the to 5 km/h (3 mph) within 20 seconds, transfer case will remain in its original state.
  • Page 90 Driving and Operating When the shift is complete the indicator will Shifting into 4 will turn Traction Control If equipped, use 4 or 4 to provide stop flashing. The DIC message turns off and StabiliTrak/ESC off. See Traction Control/ additional traction when parking on a steep once the shift is complete.
  • Page 91 Driving and Operating for the shift to occur. After this time, a flashing until the shift request has With the vehicle moving less than 5 km/h indicator in the instrument cluster will completed. A DIC message displays to (3 mph), and the transmission in N (Neutral), indicate the state of the request.

  • Page 92: Ride Control Systems

    Driving and Operating Shifting Out of N (Neutral) limit wheel spin and assist the driver in diagnostic checks. This is normal and does maintaining control, especially on slippery not mean there is a problem with the To shift out of N (Neutral): road conditions.

  • Page 93: Driver Assistance Systems

    Driving and Operating If either system fails to turn on or to StabiliTrak/ESC will automatically turn on if Caution activate, a message displays in the Driver the vehicle exceeds 56 km/h (35 mph). Do not repeatedly brake or accelerate Traction control will remain off. Information Center (DIC), and comes on heavily when TCS is off.
  • Page 94 Driving and Operating Your vehicle may be equipped with the Front and Rear Park Assist Warning (Continued) following driver assistance systems, : Front and Rear Park Assist can provide depending on vehicle production: Under many conditions, these systems distance alerts to nearby detected objects in will not: Audible or Safety Alert Seat front of or behind your vehicle to help you...

  • Page 95: Filling The Tank (Pickup Models)

    Driving and Operating Front side and rear side panels Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) Outside of the windshield in front of the : Side Blind Zone Alert can provide rearview mirror side-mirror visual alerts when a moving Side camera lens on the bottom of the vehicle is detected in a side blind zone.
  • Page 96 Driving and Operating Warning (Continued) Warning Warning Fuel can spray out if the fill nozzle is Fuel vapors and fuel fires burn violently Overfilling the fuel tank by more than inserted too quickly. This spray can and can cause injury or death. three clicks of a standard fill nozzle may happen if the tank is nearly full, and is cause:...

  • Page 97: Filling The Tank (Chassis Cab And Box Delete Models)

    Driving and Operating Filling the Tank with a Portable Fuel Filling the Tank (Chassis Cab and Warning (Continued) Container Box Delete Models) Keep children away from the fuel If the vehicle runs out of fuel and must be pump and never let children If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the filled from a portable fuel container: pump fuel.
  • Page 98 Driving and Operating Caution (Continued) Warning (Continued) may turn on the malfunction indicator Vehicle performance issues, including lamp, and could damage the fuel system engine stalling and damage to the fuel and emissions system. See your owner s system. manual. Fuel spills.

  • Page 99: Vehicle Care

    Vehicle Care Vehicle Care If a Tire Goes Flat ..... 120 General Information Tire Changing ......121 For service and parts needs, visit your General Information Jump Starting...

  • Page 100: Vehicle Checks

    Vehicle Care special handling may apply. See If equipped with remote vehicle start, open www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ the hood before performing any service perchlorate. work to prevent remote starting the vehicle accidentally. See your owner s manual. Vehicle Checks Keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service Doing Your Own Service Work work performed.

  • Page 101: Engine Compartment Overview

    Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview...

  • Page 102: Battery - North America

    Vehicle Care 1. Remote Negative ( ) Location. See Jump Battery - North America Vehicle Storage Starting - North America 0 131. The original equipment battery is Warning 2. Positive (+) Terminal (Under Cover). See maintenance free. Do not remove the cap Jump Starting - North America 0 131.

  • Page 103: Noise Control System

    Vehicle Care 3. Cover the negative battery cable clamp, 2. Tighten the negative battery cable nut. Caution and negative battery post with a 3. Turn the vehicle on. If the battery is disconnected with the non-conductive material to prevent any Noise Control System ignition on or the vehicle in Retained contact with the negative battery cable.

  • Page 104: Headlamp Aiming

    Vehicle Care TAMPERING WITH NOISE CONTROL Modification of the engine control system or Wheels and Tires calibration. SYSTEM PROHIBITED Tires Fan and Drive: Federal law prohibits the following acts or the causing thereof: Removal of fan clutch or rendering clutch Every new GM vehicle has high-quality inoperative.

  • Page 105: Tire Sidewall Labeling

    Vehicle Care (1) Tire Size The tire size code is a Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) combination of letters and numbers Do not spin the tires in excess of maintain the recommended used to define a particular tire's width, 56 km/h (35 mph) on slippery pressure.

  • Page 106: Tire Designations

    Vehicle Care (4) DOT (Department of (6) Tire Ply Material The type of cord two characters in the tire size mean a Transportation) The Department of and number of plies in the sidewall and light truck tire engineered to standards Transportation (DOT) code indicates that under the tread.

  • Page 107: Tire Terminology And Definitions

    Vehicle Care (7) Service Description The service Bias Ply Tire A pneumatic tire in which GAWR RR Gross Axle Weight Rating description indicates the load index and the plies are laid at alternate angles for the rear axle. See Vehicle Load speed rating of a tire.

  • Page 108: Tire Pressure

    Vehicle Care Outward Facing Sidewall The side of Sidewall The portion of a tire between Vehicle Capacity Weight The number an asymmetrical tire that has a the tread and the bead. of designated seating positions particular side that faces outward when multiplied by 68 kg (150 lbs) plus the Speed Rating An alphanumeric code...
  • Page 109 Vehicle Care The Tire and Loading Information label How to Check Warning on the vehicle indicates the original Use a good quality pocket-type gauge Neither tire underinflation nor equipment tires and the correct cold to check tire pressure. Proper tire overinflation is good.

  • Page 110: Tire Pressure Monitor System

    Vehicle Care Put the valve caps back on the valve As an added safety feature, your vehicle has sequence will continue upon subsequent been equipped with a tire pressure vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction stems to keep out dirt and moisture. monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates a exists.
  • Page 111 Vehicle Care the air pressure in the tires and transmit the The low tire pressure warning light may TPMS Malfunction Light and Message tire pressure readings to a receiver located come on in cool weather when the vehicle is The TPMS will not function properly if one in the vehicle.
  • Page 112 Vehicle Care One or more TPMS sensors are missing or When the low tire pressure warning light while the turn signal lamp is still flashing, damaged. The malfunction light and the comes on: briefly press the center of the valve stem. DIC message should go off when the When the recommended pressure is reached, 1.
  • Page 113 Vehicle Care If the tire fill alert does not operate due to See Tire Pressure Monitor Sensor Activation If the vehicle has a base level DIC, press TPMS interference, move the vehicle about Tool at www.gmtoolsandequipment.com or and hold the trip odometer reset stem 1 m (3 ft) back or forward and try again.
  • Page 114 Vehicle Care 12. Proceed to the driver side inner rear tire, A dash (-) or pressure value will display in and repeat the procedure in Step 7. The the DIC. See your owner s manual. horn sounds two times to indicate the A warning message displays in the DIC if a sensor identification code has been problem occurs during the relearn process.

  • Page 115: Tire Inspection

    Vehicle Care Operating electronic devices or being near The system is compatible with trailer tires TTPMS Malfunction Message facilities using radio wave frequencies that have placard pressure values from 103 - The TTPMS will not function properly if one similar to the TTPMS could cause 689 kpa (15 - 100 psi).

  • Page 116: Tire Rotation

    Vehicle Care The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut, If the full-size spare tire is part of the 10 000 km (100, 1,000, and 6,000 mi) of or snagged deep enough to show tire rotation, make sure the tire rotated driving.
  • Page 117 Vehicle Care Use this rotation pattern when rotating in the event of a flat tire, and can be Warning the tires if the vehicle has dual rear rotated with the rear inner wheels. Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the wheels (except polished forged After the flat tire is repaired, if the parts to which it is fastened, can...

  • Page 118: When It Is Time For New Tires

    Vehicle Care When It Is Time for New Tires that tires, including the spare if equipped, Buying New Tires be replaced after six years, regardless of Factors, such as maintenance, temperatures, GM has developed and matched specific tread wear. To identify the age of a tire, use driving speeds, vehicle loading, and road tires for the vehicle.

  • Page 119: Different Size Tires And Wheels

    Vehicle Care GM recommends replacing worn tires in If the vehicle tires must be replaced Warning complete sets of four (six for dual rear with a tire that does not have a TPC Mixing tires of different sizes (other wheels). Uniform tread depth on all Spec number, make sure they are the than those originally installed on the same size, load range, speed rating, and...

  • Page 120: Uniform Tire Quality Grading

    Vehicle Care tires with nominal rim diameters of times as well on the government course Warning 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), or to some as a tire graded 100. The relative If different sized wheels are used, there limited-production tires.

  • Page 121: If A Tire Goes Flat

    Vehicle Care Temperature If a Tire Goes Flat Warning (Continued) The temperature grades are A (the It is unusual for a tire to blow out while on while severely underinflated or flat highest), B, and C, representing the driving, especially if the tires are maintained may cause a blowout and a serious crash.

  • Page 122: Tire Changing

    Vehicle Care If your vehicle is loaded at or near Tire Changing Warning (Continued) maximum cargo capacity, it may be difficult Removing the Spare Tire and Tools to fit the jack under the vehicle due to the 6. Place wheel blocks, if equipped, on environment (shoulder slope, road debris, both sides of the tire at the opposite etc.).
  • Page 123 Vehicle Care The equipment is under the second row 2. Assemble the wheel wrench (7) and the seats, if equipped, or behind the front row two jack handle extensions (6), as shown. seats on regular cab models. 1. Turn the knob on the jack 1.
  • Page 124 Vehicle Care 4. Insert the hoist end (open end) (10) of 7. Tilt the tire toward the vehicle with the extension through the hole (9) in the some slack in the cable to access the rear bumper. tire/wheel retainer. Do not use the chiseled end of the wheel 9.
  • Page 125 Vehicle Care If the wheel has a smooth center cap, concealing access to the wheel nuts, place the chisel end of the wheel wrench in the slot on the wheel, and gently pry 2. If the vehicle has wheel nut caps, loosen 1.
  • Page 126 Vehicle Care Front Position 3. Use the wheel wrench and turn it If the vehicle is equipped with a jack lift counterclockwise to loosen the wheel head adapter (6), fit the adapter over the 4. If the flat tire is on the front of the nuts.
  • Page 127 Vehicle Care If a snow plow has been added to the Warning front of the vehicle, lower the snow plow fully before raising the vehicle. The jack has a feature to limit its travel to prevent overextension. When the Make sure that the jack head is height limit is reached, an increase in positioned so that the rear axle is resting securely between the grooves that are...
  • Page 128 Vehicle Care 11. Tighten each wheel nut by hand. Then use the wheel wrench to tighten the nuts until the wheel is held against the hub. 12. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower the vehicle. Lower the jack completely. Warning If wheel studs are damaged, they can break.
  • Page 129 Vehicle Care caps, align the plastic nut caps with the Warning wheel nuts and then tighten by hand. Then use the wheel wrench to tighten. Wheel nuts that are improperly or incorrectly tightened can cause the Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools wheels to become loose or come off.
  • Page 130 Vehicle Care Caution (Continued) pointing up can damage the wheel. Always stow the wheel with the valve stem pointing down and have the wheel/ tire repaired as soon as possible. Caution The tire hoist can be damaged if there is no tension on the cable when using it.
  • Page 131 Vehicle Care 5. Insert the hoist end (10) through the 8. Raise the tire fully against the underside hole (9) in the rear bumper and onto the of the vehicle by turning the wheel hoist shaft. wrench clockwise until you hear two clicks or feel it skip twice.

  • Page 132: Jump Starting - North America

    Vehicle Care Return the jack and tools to their original location in the vehicle. See Removing the Spare Tire and Tools. Jump Starting Jump Starting - North America For more information about the vehicle battery, see Battery - North America 0 101. If the vehicle's battery (or batteries) has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your...
  • Page 133 Vehicle Care The good battery positive (+) terminal and Caution (Continued) Warning the good battery negative ( ) terminal are by the vehicle warranty. Always connect on the battery of the vehicle providing the Batteries can hurt you. They can be and remove the jumper cables in the jump start.
  • Page 134 Vehicle Care one battery, using the battery that is Caution (Continued) Warning closer to the starter will reduce electrical warranty. Whenever possible, turn off or resistance. This is located on the Using a match near a battery can cause unplug all accessories on either vehicle passenger side, in the rear of the engine battery gas to explode.

  • Page 135: Towing The Vehicle Transporting A Disabled Vehicle

    Vehicle Care vehicle has one. Negative ( ) will go to a 11. Start the vehicle with the good battery Caution heavy, unpainted metal engine part or to and run the engine for a while. The vehicle may be equipped with an a remote negative ( ) terminal if the 12.
  • Page 136 Vehicle Care If unsuccessful, the vehicle will not move. Caution (Continued) Tire skates or dollies must be used under recovery. The vehicle must be in the non-rolling tires to prevent vehicle N (Neutral) with the electric parking damage. brake released when using the tow eye. Front Attachment Points Contact a professional towing service if the disabled vehicle must be transported.

  • Page 137: Service And Maintenance

    Service and Maintenance Service and Maintenance General Information Caution Damage caused by improper maintenance Your vehicle is an important investment. General Information can lead to costly repairs and may not be This section describes the required General Information ....136 maintenance for the vehicle.
  • Page 138 Service and Maintenance Because of the way people use vehicles, Refer to the information in the Maintenance maintenance needs vary. There may need to Schedule Additional Required Services - be more frequent checks and services. The Severe Service. Additional Required Services - Normal are for vehicles that: Warning Carry passengers and cargo within...

  • Page 139: Customer Information

    Online Account ......138 : Manage your profile and payment Create a Chevrolet Account (U.S.) at Roadside Assistance Program ..138 information.
  • Page 140 General Motors North America and a year. Battery Jump Start: Service to jump start Chevrolet/GMC reserve the right to limit a dead battery. services or payment to an owner or driver if Calling for Assistance Trip Interruption Benefits and Assistance:...

  • Page 141: Reporting Safety Defects

    Customer Information maintained public road, which includes ice covered, however any cost for parts and Reporting Safety Defects and winter roads. Off-road use is not labor for repairs not covered by the covered. warranty are the owner responsibility. Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government Services Specific to Canadian-Purchased Radio Frequency Statement...

  • Page 142: Reporting Safety Defects To The Canadian Government

    In the U.S., call 1-800-462-8782, or write: 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. General Motors GMC Customer Assistance Center Washington, D.C. 20590 Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center Chevrolet P.O. Box 33172 You can also obtain other information Detroit, MI 48232-5172 In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport...

  • Page 143: Cybersecurity

    Customer Information How far (if at all) the driver was control the vehicle. These modules may compromise your private data. To minimize depressing the accelerator and/or brake store data to help the dealer technician security risks, please do not connect your pedal;...
  • Page 144 Customer Information with the consent of the lessee; in response to an official request by police or similar government office; as part of GM's defense of litigation through the discovery process; or, as permitted by law. Data that GM collects or receives may also be used for GM research needs or may be made available to others for research purposes, where a need is shown and the data is not tied to a...

  • Page 145: Index

    Index Index Bulb Replacement Headlamp Aiming ..... . 103 Airbag System ......26 Buying New Tires .
  • Page 146 Index Door Fuel Locks ........6 Filling the Tank .
  • Page 147 Index Mirrors Privacy Rear Camera ......8 Vehicle Data Recording ....141 Safety Defects Reporting Proposition 65 Warning Monitor System, Tire Pressure .
  • Page 148 Index Shifting Traction Warning (cont'd) Hazard Flashers ......67 Into Park ....... 79 Control/Electronic Stability Control .
  • Page 149 Scan to Access • Owner’s Manuals • Warranty Information United States Canada • Connected Services • My Chevrolet Rewards • myChevrolet Mobile App • How-To Videos • Vehicle Diagnostics • Scheduled Maintenance • Vehicle Features • Many Additional Resources United States...

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