4WD CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 2015 Owners Manual

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Instruments and Controls 5-35
To reset the timer to zero, press and
hold
Vwhile this display is active,
or press
pand select reset.
Speed Limit (If Equipped): Shows
sign information, which comes from
a roadway database in the onboard
navigation.
Engine Hours: Shows the total
number of hours the engine has run.
Transmission Fluid
Temperature: Shows the
temperature of the automatic
transmission fluid in either degrees
Celsius (°C) or degrees
Fahrenheit (°F).
Trailer Brake (If Equipped): On
vehicles with the Integrated Trailer
Brake Control (ITBC) system, the
trailer brake display appears in
the DIC. TRAILER GAIN shows the trailer
gain setting. This setting can be
adjusted from 0.0 to 10.0 with either
a trailer connected or disconnected.
OUTPUT shows the power output to
the trailer anytime a trailer with
electric brakes is connected. Output
is displayed as a bar graph. Dashes
may appear in the OUTPUT display
if a trailer is not connected.
Off Road:
Displays vehicle pitch
and roll information, road wheel
angle, and four-wheel drive (4WD)
status.
Blank Page: Shows no
information.
Vehicle Messages
Messages displayed on the DIC
indicate the status of the vehicle or
some action that may be needed to
correct a condition. Multiple
messages may appear one after
another.
The messages that do not require
immediate action can be
acknowledged and cleared by
pressing
Vor the trip odometer
reset stem on the base cluster.
The messages that require
immediate action cannot be cleared
until that action is performed.
All messages should be taken
seriously and clearing the message
does not correct the problem.
The following are the possible
messages and some information
about them.
If the vehicle has a diesel engine,
see the Duramax diesel
supplement.

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5-44 Instruments and Controls
Transmission Messages
4WD OFF
If equipped with four-wheel drive,
this message displays when the
four-wheel-drive system is
temporarily disabled due to an
overheated condition. The vehicle
will run in two-wheel drive when this
message is present. Once the
four-wheel-drive system cools down,
the message turns off and the
four-wheel-drive system returns to
normal operation.
4WD SHIFT IN PROGRESS
This message will display while the
four-wheel-drive system is shifting.
FOR 4WD LOW SHIFT TO
NEUTRAL
If a four-wheel drive shift into 4nis
requested, and the vehicle speed is
correct, but the transmission is not
in N (Neutral), this message will
display until the transmission is
shifted to N (Neutral).
FOR 4WD LOW SLOW TO XXX
If a four-wheel drive shift into 4nis
requested, but the vehicle speed is
too high, this message will display
until the correct vehicle speed is
reached.
GRADE BRAKING ACTIVE
This message displays when grade
braking has been activated while
driving on downhill grades. This
message will only appear the first
time the feature is activated in an
ignition cycle. See Tow/Haul Mode
on page 9-39, Automatic
Transmission on page 9-34, and
Cruise Control on page 9-57.
GRADE BRAKING OFF
This message displays when grade
braking has been disabled with the
Tow/Haul Mode button on the end of
the shift lever. See Tow/Haul Mode
on page 9-39, Automatic
Transmission on page 9-34, and
Cruise Control on page 9-57.
GRADE BRAKING ON
This message displays when grade
braking has been enabled with the
Tow/Haul Mode button on the end of
the shift lever. See Tow/Haul Mode
on page 9-39, Automatic
Transmission on page 9-34, and
Cruise Control on page 9-57.
SERVICE 4WD
If the vehicle has four-wheel drive,
this message may display if a
problem occurs with the
four-wheel-drive system. If this
message appears, stop as soon as
possible and turn off the vehicle.
Make sure the key is in the LOCK/
OFF position for at least
one minute, then restart the vehicle
and check for the message on the
DIC display. If the message is still
displayed or appears again when
you begin driving, the
four-wheel-drive system needs
service. See your dealer.

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SHIFT DENIED
This message displays when the
shift lever is in M (Manual Mode)
and a transmission range has been
selected that is unavailable at the
current vehicle speed.
TO EXIT 4WD LOW SHIFT TO
NEUTRAL
If a four-wheel drive shift out of 4nis
requested, and the vehicle speed is
correct, but the transmission is not
in N (Neutral), this message will
display until the transmission is
shifted to N (Neutral).
TO EXIT 4WD LOW SLOW
TO XXX
If a four-wheel drive shift out of 4nis
requested, but the vehicle speed is
too high, this message will display
until the correct vehicle speed is
reached.
TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE
ENGINE
This message displays and a chime
may sound if the transmission fluid
in the vehicle gets hot. Driving with
the transmission fluid temperature
high can cause damage to the
vehicle. Stop the vehicle and let it
idle to allow the transmission to
cool. This message clears and the
chime stops when the fluid
temperature reaches a safe level.
When towing, use Tow/Haul Mode
to prevent damage to the engine or
transmission. See Tow/Haul Mode
on page 9-39.
VEHICLE IN 4WD LOW
This message will display if the
vehicle is driven in 4
nfor about
10 minutes above 72 km/h (45 mph).
Vehicle Reminder
Messages
CHECK TRAILER WIRING
On vehicles with the Integrated
Trailer Brake Control (ITBC) system,
this message may display and a
chime may sound when one of the
following conditions exists:
.A trailer with electric brakes
becomes disconnected from the
vehicle.
‐ If the disconnect occurs while
the vehicle is stopped, this
message clears itself after a
short time.
‐ If the disconnect occurs while
the vehicle is moving, this
message stays on until the
ignition is turned off.
.There is a short in the wiring to
the electric trailer brakes.
When this message displays, power
is no longer available to the trailer
brakes.

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VehicleAxle RatioMaximum Trailer
Weight (c) GCWR (a)
5.3L V8 3.734 990 kg (11,000 lb) 7 575 kg (16,700 lb)
6.2L V8 3.234 219 kg (9,300 lb) 6 804 kg (15,000 lb)
6.2L V8 3.425 398 kg (11,900 lb) 8 029 kg (17,700 lb)
1500 Series 2WD Crew Cab Short Box (b)
4.3L V6 3.232 540 kg (5,600 lb) 4 990 kg (11,000 lb)
5.3L V8 3.082 903 kg (6,400 lb) 5 443 kg (12,000 lb)
5.3L V8 3.424 264 kg (9,400 lb) 6 804 kg (15,000 lb)
5.3L V8 3.735 035 kg (11,100 lb) 7 575 kg (16,700 lb)
6.2L V8 3.234 264 kg (9,400 lb) 6 804 kg (15,000 lb)
6.2L V8 3.425 443 kg (12,000 lb) 8 029 kg (17,700 lb)
1500 Series 2WD Regular Cab Long Box 4.3L V6 (b) 3.232 676 kg (5,900 lb) 4 990 kg (11,000 lb)
5.3L V8 3.083 085 kg (6,800 lb) 5 443 kg (12,000 lb)
5.3L V8 3.424 445 kg (9,800 lb) 6 804 kg (15,000 lb)
1500 Series 4WD Regular Cab Standard Box
4.3L V6 (b) 3.423 447 kg (7,600 lb) 5 806 kg (12,800 lb)

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VehicleAxle RatioMaximum Trailer
Weight (c) GCWR (a)
5.3L V8 3.083 039 kg (6,700 lb) 5 443 kg (12,000 lb)
5.3L V8 3.423 946 kg (8,700 lb) 6 350 kg (14,000 lb)
1500 Series 4WD Double Cab Standard Box 4.3L V6 (b) 3.423 266 kg (7,200 lb) 5 806 kg (12,800 lb)
5.3L V8 3.082 812 kg (6,200 lb) 5 443 kg (12,000 lb)
5.3L V8 3.424 173 kg (9,200 lb) 6 804 kg (15,000 lb)
5.3L V8 3.734 990 kg (11,000 lb) 7 575 kg (16,700 lb)
6.2L V8 3.234 173 kg (9,200 lb) 6 804 kg (15,000 lb)
6.2L V8 3.425 398 kg (11,900 lb) 8 029 kg (17,700 lb)
1500 Series 4WD Crew Cab Standard Box 4.3L V6 (b) 3.423 175 kg (7,000 lb) 5 806 kg (12,800 lb)
5.3L V8 3.082 767 kg (6,100 lb) 5 443 kg (12,000 lb)
5.3L V8 3.424 128 kg (9,100 lb) 6 804 kg (15,000 lb)
5.3L V8 3.734 899 kg (10,800 lb) 7 575 kg (16,700 lb)
6.2L V8 3.234 128 kg (9,100 lb) 6 804 kg (15,000 lb)
6.2L V8 3.425 307 kg (11,700 lb) 8 029 kg (17,700 lb)

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VehicleAxle RatioMaximum Trailer
Weight (c) GCWR (a)
1500 Series 4WD Crew Cab Short Box (b)
4.3L V6 3.423 221 kg (7,100 lb) 5 806 kg (12,800 lb)
5.3L V8 3.082 812 kg (6,200 lb) 5 443 kg (12,000 lb)
5.3L V8 3.424 173 kg (9,200 lb) 6 804 kg (15,000 lb)
5.3L V8 3.734 944 kg (10,900 lb) 7 575 kg (16,700 lb)
6.2L V8 3.234 173 kg (9,200 lb) 6 804 kg (15,000 lb)
6.2L V8 3.425 353 kg (11,800 lb) 8 029 kg (17,700 lb)
1500 Series 4WD Regular Cab Long Box
4.3L V6 (b) 3.423 357 kg (7,400 lb) 5 806 kg (12,800 lb)
5.3L V8 3.082 948 kg (6,500 lb) 5 443 kg (12,000 lb)
5.3L V8 3.424 309 kg (9,500 lb) 6 804 kg (15,000 lb)
2500 Series 2WD Double Cab Standard Box
6.0L V8 3.734 536 kg (10,000 lb) 7 257 kg (16,000 lb)
6.0L V8 –Conventional Trailer 4.105 897 kg (13,000 lb) 9 299 kg (20,500 lb)
6.0L V8 –Fifth-Wheel Trailer 4.106 577 kg (14,500 lb) 9 299 kg (20,500 lb)

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VehicleAxle RatioMaximum Trailer
Weight (c) GCWR (a)
2500 Series 4WD Double Cab Standard Box
6.0L V8 3.734 400 kg (9,700 lb) 7 257 kg (16,000 lb)
6.0L V8 –Conventional Trailer 4.105 897 kg (13,000 lb) 9 299 kg (20,500 lb)
6.0L V8 –Fifth-Wheel Trailer 4.106 441 kg (14,200 lb) 9 299 kg (20,500 lb)
2500 Series 4WD Crew Cab Standard Box 6.0L V8 3.734 309 kg (9,500 lb) 7 257 kg (16,000 lb)
6.0L V8 –Conventional Trailer 4.105 897 kg (13,000 lb) 9 299 kg (20,500 lb)
6.0L V8 –Fifth-Wheel Trailer 4.106 350 kg (14,000 lb) 9 299 kg (20,500 lb)
2500 Series 4WD Regular Cab Long Box 6.0L V8 3.734 536 kg (10,000 lb) 7 257 kg (16,000 lb)
6.0L V8 –Conventional Trailer 4.105 897 kg (13,000 lb) 9 299 kg (20,500 lb)
6.0L V8 –Fifth-Wheel Trailer 4.106 577 kg (14,500 lb) 9 299 kg (20,500 lb)
2500 Series 4WD Double Cab Long Box 6.0L V8 3.734 355 kg (9,600 lb) 7 257 kg (16,000 lb)
6.0L V8 –Conventional Trailer 4.105 897 kg (13,000 lb) 9 299 kg (20,500 lb)
6.0L V8 –Fifth-Wheel Trailer 4.106 396 kg (14,100 lb) 9 299 kg (20,500 lb)

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VehicleAxle RatioMaximum Trailer
Weight (c) GCWR (a)
2500 Series 4WD Crew Cab Long Box
6.0L V8 3.734 218 kg (9,300 lb) 7 257 kg (16,000 lb)
6.0L V8 –Conventional Trailer 4.105 897 kg (13,000 lb) 9 299 kg (20,500 lb)
6.0L V8 –Fifth-Wheel Trailer 4.106 260 kg (13,800 lb) 9 299 kg (20,500 lb)
3500 Series 2WD Regular Cab Long Box 6.0L V8 (Single Rear Wheels)
Conventional Trailer 4.10
5 897 kg (13,000 lb) 9 299 kg (20,500 lb)
6.0L V8 (Single Rear Wheels)
Fifth-Wheel Trailer 4.10
6 623 kg (14,600 lb) 9 299 kg (20,500 lb)
6.0L V8 (Dual Rear Wheels) 3.734 400 kg (9,700 lb) 7 257 kg (16,000 lb)
6.0L V8 (Dual Rear Wheels)
Conventional Trailer 4.10
6 441 kg (14,200 lb) 9 299 kg (20,500 lb)
6.0L V8 (Dual Rear Wheels)
Fifth-Wheel Trailer 4.10
6 441 kg (14,200 lb) 9 299 kg (20,500 lb)
3500 Series 2WD Crew Cab Standard Box 6.0L V8 3.734 355 kg (9,600 lb) 7 257 kg (16,000 lb)
6.0L V8 –Conventional Trailer 4.105 897 kg (13,000 lb) 9 299 kg (20,500 lb)

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VehicleAxle RatioMaximum Trailer
Weight (c) GCWR (a)
3500 Series 4WD Regular Cab Long Box
6.0L V8 (Single Rear Wheels) 3.734 445 kg (9,800 lb) 7 257 kg (16,000 lb)
6.0L V8 (Single Rear Wheels)
Conventional Trailer 4.10
5 897 kg (13,000 lb) 9 299 kg (20,500 lb)
6.0L V8 (Single Rear Wheels)
Fifth-Wheel Trailer 4.10
6 486 kg (14,300 lb) 9 299 kg (20,500 lb)
6.0L V8 (Dual Rear Wheels) 3.734 264 kg (9,400 lb) 7 257 kg (16,000 lb)
6.0L V8 (Dual Rear Wheels) 4.106 305 kg (13,900 lb) 9 299 kg (20,500 lb)
3500 Series 4WD Crew Cab Standard Box 6.0L V8 3.734 264 kg (9,400 lb) 7 257 kg (16,000 lb)
6.0L V8 –Conventional Trailer 4.105 897 kg (13,000 lb) 9 299 kg (20,500 lb)
6.0L V8 –Fifth-Wheel Trailer 4.106 305 kg (13,900 lb) 9 299 kg (20,500 lb)
3500 Series 4WD Double Cab Long Box 6.0L V8 (Single Rear Wheels) 3.734 264 kg (9,400 lb) 7 257 kg (16,000 lb)
6.0L V8 (Single Rear Wheels)
Conventional Trailer 4.10
5 897 kg (13,000 lb) 9 299 kg (20,500 lb)

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VehicleAxle RatioMaximum Trailer
Weight (c) GCWR (a)
6.0L V8 (Single Rear Wheels)
Fifth-Wheel Trailer 4.10
6 305 kg (13,900 lb) 9 299 kg (20,500 lb)
6.0L V8 (Dual Rear Wheels) 3.734 082 kg (9,000 lb) 7 257 kg (16,000 lb)
6.0L V8 (Dual Rear Wheels) 4.106 124 kg (13,500 lb) 9 299 kg (20,500 lb)
3500 Series 4WD Crew Cab Long Box 6.0L V8 (Single Rear Wheels) 3.734 173 kg (9,200 lb) 7 257 kg (16,000 lb)
6.0L V8 (Single Rear Wheels)
Conventional Trailer 4.10
5 897 kg (13,000 lb) 9 299 kg (20,500 lb)
6.0L V8 (Single Rear Wheels)
Fifth-Wheel Trailer 4.10
6 214 kg (13,700 lb) 9 299 kg (20,500 lb)
6.0L V8 (Dual Rear Wheels) 3.733 992 kg (8,800 lb) 7 257 kg (16,000 lb)
6.0L V8 (Dual Rear Wheels) 4.106 033 kg (13,300 lb) 9 299 kg (20,500 lb)
3500 Series Chassis Cab 2WD/4WD 6.0L V8 3.73(d)7 257 kg (16,000 lb)
6.0L V8 4.10(d)9 299 kg (20,500 lb)