Introduction
The names, logos, emblems, slogans, vehicle model names, and vehicle body designs appearing in this manual including, but not limited to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, SILVERADO, and Z71 are trademarks and/or service marks of General Motors LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors.
For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Company” for Chevrolet Motor Division wherever it appears in this manual.
This manual describes features that may or may not be on the vehicle because of optional equipment that was not purchased on the vehicle, model variants, country specifications, features/applications that may not be available in your region, or changes subsequent to the printing of this owner’s manual.
If the vehicle has the Duramax diesel engine, see the Duramax diesel supplement for additional and specific information on this engine.
Refer to the purchase documentation relating to your specific vehicle to confirm the features.
Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference.
A French language manual can be obtained from your dealer, at www.helminc.com, or from:
On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français auprès du concessionnaire ou à l'adresse suivante:
Helm, Incorporated Attention: Customer Service 47911 Halyard Drive
Plymouth, MI 48170 USA
To quickly locate information about the vehicle, use the Index in the back of the manual. It is an alphabetical list of what is in the manual and the page number where it can be found.
Litho in U.S.A.
Part No. 84186886 C Third Printing © 2020 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Warning messages found on vehicle labels and in this manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid or reduce them.
A circle with a slash through it is a safety symbol which means “Do not,” “Do not do this,” or “Do not let this happen.”
The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to a specific component, control, message, gauge, or indicator.
M : Shown when the owner’s manual has additional instructions or information.
* : Shown when the service manual has additional instructions or information.
0 : Shown when there is more information on another page — “see page.”
Vehicle Symbol Chart
Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean. See the features in this manual for information.
u : Air Conditioning System
G : Air Conditioning Refrigerant Oil
9 : Airbag Readiness Light
! : Antilock Brake System (ABS)
$ : Brake System Warning Light
9 : Dispose of Used Components Properly
P : Do Not Apply High Pressure Water
B : Engine Coolant Temperature
_ : Flame/Fire Prohibited
H
: Flammable
[ : Forward Collision Alert
R : Fuse Block Cover Lock Location
+ : Fuses
j : ISOFIX/LATCH System Child Restraints
Q : Keep Fuse Block Covers Properly Installed
| : Lane Change Alert @ : Lane Departure Warning A : Lane Keep Assist
* : Malfunction Indicator Lamp
: : Oil Pressure
X : Park Assist
~ : Pedestrian Ahead Indicator
O : Power
7 : Rear Cross Traffic Alert
I : Registered Technician
/ : Remote Vehicle Start
> : Seat Belt Reminders
I : Side Blind Zone Alert
h : Stop/Start
7 : Tire Pressure Monitor
d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak/ Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
a : Under Pressure
V : Vehicle Ahead Indicator
Automatic Transfer Case Control (If Equipped). See Four-Wheel Drive 0 223.
Driver Mode Control 0 234 (If Equipped).
0 167.
Windshield Wiper/Washer
0 117.
(If Equipped).
Range Selection Mode. See
Manual Mode 0 220.
(If Equipped).
Dual Automatic Climate Control System 0 176 (If Equipped).
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control 0 231.
| Hazard Warning Flashers
0 166.
A Lane Keep Assist (LKA) (1500 Series) 0 274 (If Equipped).
@ Lane Departure Warning (LDW) (2500/3500 Series)
0 272 (If Equipped).
5 Hill Descent Control Switch (If Equipped). See Hill Descent Control (HDC) 0 233.
j Power Assist Steps 0 32 (If Equipped).
5 Power Release Tailgate (If Equipped). See Tailgate
0 29.
DC/AC Switch. See Power Outlets 0 118.
h Auto Stop Disable Switch (If Equipped). See Stop/Start System 0 210.
L Express Window Down Button (If Equipped). See Power Windows 0 45.
Tow/Haul Mode 0 223 (On Some Models).
Exhaust Brake (If Equipped). See Duramax Diesel Supplement.
Power Take-Off (PTO) (If Equipped). See Duramax Diesel Supplement.
0 292.
Ignition Positions (Key Access)
0 207.
Driver Information Center (DIC) Controls. See Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base Level) 0 145 or
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Midlevel and Uplevel) 0 146.
19. Horn 0 117.
0 326.
0 116 (Out of View).
Adaptive Cruise Control (1500 Series) 0 242 (If Equipped).
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System 0 264 (If Equipped).
Instrument Panel Illumination Control 0 170.
Exterior Cargo Lamps 0 169.
Exterior Lamp Controls 0 162.
Task Lighting 0 168 (If Equipped).
Keys, Doors, and Windows
Keys (Key Access) 9
Keys (Keyless Access) 12
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System 13
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Key
Access) 13
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Keyless Access) 16
Remote Vehicle Start 24
Door Locks 26
Power Door Locks 27
Delayed Locking 27
Automatic Door Locks 27
Lockout Protection 27
Safety Locks 28
Tailgate 29
Power Assist Steps 32
Vehicle Security 34
Vehicle Alarm System 34
Steering Column Lock 35
Immobilizer 35
Immobilizer Operation 35
Convex Mirrors 37
Manual Mirrors 37
Trailer-Tow Mirrors 38
Power Mirrors 39
Folding Mirrors 40
Heated Mirrors 41
Automatic Dimming Mirror 41
Blind Spot Mirrors 41
Reverse Tilt Mirrors 42
Interior Rearview Mirrors 42
Manual Rearview Mirror 42
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror 42
Rear Camera Mirror 43
Windows 45
Manual Windows 45
Power Windows 45
Rear Windows 47
Sun Visors 48
Sunroof 48