4WD CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2017 3.G Owners Manual

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OUTPUT shows the power output tothe trailer anytime a trailer withelectric brakes is connected. Outputis displayed as a bar graph. Dashesmay appear in the OUTPUT displayif a trailer is not connected.
Off Road :Displays vehicle pitchand roll information, road wheelangle, and four-wheel drive (4WD)status.
Blank Page :Shows noinformation.
Vehicle Messages
Messages displayed on the DICindicate the status of the vehicle orsome action that may be needed tocorrect a condition. Multiplemessages may appear one afteranother.
The messages that do not requireimmediate action can beacknowledged and cleared by
pressingVor the trip odometer
reset stem on the base cluster.
The messages that requireimmediate action cannot be cleareduntil that action is performed.
All messages should be takenseriously and clearing the messagedoes not correct the problem.
The following are the possiblemessages and some informationabout them.
If the vehicle has a diesel engine,see the Duramax dieselsupplement.
Battery Voltage and
Charging Messages
BATTERY LOW START
VEHICLE
When the vehicle’sbatteryisseverely discharged, this messagewill display and four chimes willsound. Start the vehicleimmediately. If the vehicle is notstarted and the battery continues todischarge, the climate controls,heated seats, and audio systemswill shut off and the vehicle mayrequire a jump start. These systemswill function again after the vehicleis started.
BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE
This message displays when thebattery voltage drops belowexpected levels and features aredisabled. Turn off all unnecessaryaccessory features.

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Tire Messages
SERVICE TIRE MONITOR
SYSTEM
If equipped with the Tire PressureMonitor System (TPMS), thismessage displays if a part on thesystem is not working properly. Thetire pressure light also flashes andthen remains on during the sameignition cycle. SeeTire PressureLight0143.Severalconditionsmaycause this message to appear. SeeTire Pressure Monitor Operation0408.Ifthewarningcomesonandstays on, there may be a problemwith the TPMS. See your dealer.
TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE
If equipped with the Tire PressureMonitor System (TPMS), thismessage displays when the systemis relearning the tire positions onyour vehicle. The tire positions mustbe relearned after rotating the tiresor after replacing a tire or sensor.SeeTire Inspection0411,TireRotation0412,Tire PressureMonitor System0407,andTirePressure0405.
TIRE PRESSURE LOW ADD
AIR TO TIRE
If equipped with the Tire PressureMonitor System (TPMS), thismessage displays when thepressure in one or more of thevehicle's tires is low. This messagealso displays with a vehicle pictureto indicate the location of the lowtire. The low tire pressure warninglight will also come on. SeeTirePressure Light0143.Youcanreceive more than one tire pressuremessage at a time. If a tire pressuremessage appears on the DIC, stopas soon as you can. Have the tirepressures checked and set to thoseshown on the Tire and LoadingInformation label. SeeTires0397,Vehicle Load Limits0259,andTirePressure0405.TheDICalsoshows the tire pressure values. SeeDriver Information Center (DIC)(Base Level)0145orDriverInformation Center (DIC)(Uplevel)0147.
Transmission Messages
4WD OFF
If equipped with four-wheel drive,this message displays when thefour-wheel-drive system istemporarily disabled due to anoverheated condition. The vehiclewill run in two-wheel drive when thismessage is present. Once thefour-wheel-drive system cools down,the message turns off and thefour-wheel-drive system returns tonormal operation.
4WD SHIFT IN PROGRESS
This message will display while thefour-wheel-drive system is shifting.
FOR 4WD LOW SHIFT TO
NEUTRAL
If a four-wheel drive shift into 4nis
requested, and the vehicle speed iscorrect, but the transmission is notin N (Neutral), this message willdisplay until the transmission isshifted to N (Neutral).

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FOR 4WD LOW SLOW TO XXX
If a four-wheel drive shift into 4nis
requested, but the vehicle speed istoo high, this message will displayuntil the correct vehicle speed isreached.
GRADE BRAKING ACTIVE
This message displays when gradebraking has been activated whiledriving on downhill grades. Thismessage will only appear the firsttime the feature is activated in anignition cycle. SeeTo w / H a u l M o d e0282,Automatic Transmission0277,andCruise Control0298.
GRADE BRAKING OFF
This message displays when gradebraking has been disabled with theTo w / H a u l M o d e b u t t o n o n t h e e n d o fthe shift lever. SeeTo w / H a u l M o d e0282,Automatic Transmission0277,andCruise Control0298.
GRADE BRAKING ON
This message displays when gradebraking has been enabled with theTo w / H a u l M o d e b u t t o n o n t h e e n d o fthe shift lever. SeeTo w / H a u l M o d e0282,Automatic Transmission0277,andCruise Control0298.
SERVICE 4WD
If the vehicle has four-wheel drive,this message may display if aproblem occurs with thefour-wheel-drive system. If thismessage appears, stop as soon aspossible and turn off the vehicle.Make sure the key is in the LOCK/OFF position for at leastone minute, then restart the vehicleand check for the message on theDIC display. If the message is stilldisplayed or appears again whenyou begin driving, thefour-wheel-drive system needsservice. See your dealer.
SHIFT DENIED
This message displays when theshift lever is in M (Manual Mode)and a transmission range has beenselected that is unavailable at thecurrent vehicle speed.
TO EXIT 4WD LOW SHIFT TO
NEUTRAL
If a four-wheel drive shift out of 4nis
requested, and the vehicle speed iscorrect, but the transmission is notin N (Neutral), this message willdisplay until the transmission isshifted to N (Neutral).
TO EXIT 4WD LOW SLOW
TO XXX
If a four-wheel drive shift out of 4nis
requested, but the vehicle speed istoo high, this message will displayuntil the correct vehicle speed isreached.

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TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE
ENGINE
This message displays and a chimemay sound if the transmission fluidin the vehicle gets hot. Driving withthe transmission fluid temperaturehigh can cause damage to thevehicle. Stop the vehicle and let itidle to allow the transmission tocool. This message clears and thechime stops when the fluidtemperature reaches a safe level.
When towing, use Tow/Haul Modeto prevent damage to the engine ortransmission. SeeTo w / H a u lMode0282.
VEHICLE IN 4WD LOW
This message will display if the
vehicle is driven in 4nfor about
10 minutes above 72 km/h (45 mph).
Vehicle Reminder
Messages
CHECK TRAILER WIRING
On vehicles with the IntegratedTrailer Brake Control (ITBC) system,this message may display and achime may sound when one of thefollowing conditions exists:
.Atrailerwithelectricbrakesbecomes disconnected from thevehicle.
⇣If the disconnect occurs whilethe vehicle is stopped, thismessage clears itself after ashort time.
⇣If the disconnect occurs whilethe vehicle is moving, thismessage stays on until theignition is turned off.
.There is a short in the wiring tothe electric trailer brakes.
When this message displays, poweris no longer available to the trailerbrakes.
As soon as it is safe to do so,carefully pull the vehicle over to theside of the road and turn the ignitionoff. Check the wiring connection tothe trailer and turn the ignition backon. This message clears if the traileris reconnected. This message alsoclears if you acknowledge it. If thismessage still displays, either thevehicle or the trailer needs service.See your dealer.
See“Integrated Trailer BrakeControl System”underTo w i n gEquipment0335.
ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE
WITH CARE
This message displays when iceconditions are possible.
TRAILER CONNECTED
On vehicles with the IntegratedTrailer Brake Control (ITBC) system,this message displays briefly whenatrailerwithelectricorelectricoverhydraulic brakes is first connectedto the vehicle.

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1500/2500/3500 Series Pickups–SAE J2807 Compliant
Vehicle Axle RatioMaximum TrailerWeight (c) GCWR (a)
5.3L V8–Gooseneck/Fifth-WheelTrailer3.08 3 039 kg (6,700 lb) 5 443 kg (12,000 lb)
5.3L V8–Conventional Trailer3.424445kg (9,800lb) 6804kg (15,000lb)
5.3L V8–Gooseneck/Fifth-WheelTrailer3.424400kg (9,700lb) 6804kg (15,000lb)
1500 Series 4WD Regular Cab Standard Box
4.3L V6–Conventional Trailer3.423447kg (7,600lb) 5806kg (12,800lb)
4.3L V6–Gooseneck/Fifth-WheelTrailer3.423402kg (7,500lb) 5806kg (12,800lb)
5.3L V83.082994kg (6,600lb) 5443kg (12,000lb)
5.3L V83.423901kg (8,600lb) 6350kg (14,000lb)
1500 Series 4WD Double Cab Standard Box
4.3L V63.423221kg (7,100lb) 5806kg (12,800lb)
5.3L V83.082812kg (6,200lb) 5443kg (12,000lb)
5.3L V8–Conventional Trailer3.424173kg (9,200lb) 6804kg (15,000lb)
5.3L V8, 6-speed automatictransmission–Gooseneck/Fifth-Wheel Trailer
3.424082kg (9,000lb) 6804kg (15,000lb)

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Vehicle Axle RatioMaximum TrailerWeight (c) GCWR (a)
5.3L V8, 8-speed automatictransmission–Gooseneck/Fifth-Wheel Trailer
3.42 4 173 kg (9,200 lb) 6 804 kg (15,000 lb)
5.3L V8, 8-speed automatictransmission with Enhanced TowingPackage
3.42 4 899 kg (10,800 lb) 7 575 kg (16,700 lb)
5.3L V8–Conventional Trailer3.734944kg (10,900lb) 7575kg (16,700lb)
5.3L V8–Gooseneck/Fifth-WheelTrailer3.734899kg (10,800lb) 7575kg (16,700lb)
6.2L V8–Conventional Trailer3.234128kg (9,100lb) 6804kg (15,000lb)
6.2L V8–Gooseneck/Fifth-WheelTrailer3.233901kg (8,600lb) 6804kg (15,000lb)
6.2L V8–Conventional Trailer3.425352kg (11,800lb) 8029kg (17,700lb)
6.2L V8–Gooseneck/Fifth-WheelTrailer3.425126kg (11,300lb) 8029kg (17,700lb)
1500 Series 4WD Crew Cab Standard Box
4.3L V63.423175kg (7,000lb) 5806kg (12,800lb)
5.3L V8–Conventional Trailer3.082767kg (6,100lb) 5443kg (12,000lb)

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1500/2500/3500 Series Pickups–SAE J2807 Compliant
Vehicle Axle RatioMaximum TrailerWeight (c) GCWR (a)
6.2L V8–Gooseneck/Fifth-WheelTrailer3.42 4 763 kg (10,500 lb) 8 029 kg (17,700 lb)
1500 Series 4WD Crew Cab Short Box (b)
4.3L V6 3.42 3 175 kg (7,000 lb) 5 806 kg (12,800 lb)
5.3L V8 3.08 2 767 kg (6,100 lb) 5 443 kg (12,000 lb)
5.3L V8 3.42 4 128 kg (9,100 lb) 6 804 kg (15,000 lb)
5.3L V8, 8-speed automatictransmission with Enhanced TowingPackage
3.42 4 899 kg (10,800 lb) 7 575 kg (16,700 lb)
5.3L V8 3.73 4 899 kg (10,800 lb) 7 575 kg (16,700 lb)
6.2L V8 3.23 4 128 kg (9,100 lb) 6 804 kg (15,000 lb)
6.2L V8 3.42 5 307 kg (11,700 lb) 8 029 kg (17,700 lb)
1500 Series 4WD Regular Cab Long Box
4.3L V6 3.42 3 357 kg (7,400 lb) 5 806 kg (12,800 lb)
5.3L V8 3.08 2 948 kg (6,500 lb) 5 443 kg (12,000 lb)
5.3L V8 3.42 4 309 kg (9,500 lb) 6 804 kg (15,000 lb)
2500 Series 2WD Double Cab Standard Box
6.0L V8 3.73 4 536 kg (10,000 lb) 7 530 kg (16,600 lb)

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1500/2500/3500 Series Pickups–SAE J2807 Compliant
Vehicle Axle RatioMaximum TrailerWeight (c) GCWR (a)
6.0L V8–Conventional Trailer4.106486kg (14,300lb) 9571kg (21,100lb)
6.0L V8–Fifth-Wheel Trailer4.106441kg (14,200lb) 9571kg (21,100lb)
2500 Series 4WD Double Cab Standard Box
6.0L V83.734400kg (9,700lb) 7530kg (16,600lb)
6.0L V8–Conventional Trailer4.105897kg (13,000lb) 9571kg (21,100lb)
6.0L V8–Fifth-Wheel Trailer4.106441kg (14,200lb) 9571kg (21,100lb)
2500 Series 4WD Crew Cab Standard Box
6.0L V83.734309kg (9,500lb) 7530kg (16,600lb)
6.0L V8–Conventional Trailer4.105897kg (13,000lb) 9571kg (21,100lb)
6.0L V8–Fifth-Wheel Trailer4.106350kg (14,000lb) 9571kg (21,100lb)
2500 Series 4WD Regular Cab Long Box
6.0L V83.734536kg (10,000lb) 7530kg (16,600lb)
6.0L V8–Conventional Trailer4.106577kg (14,500lb) 9571kg (21,100lb)
6.0L V8–Fifth-Wheel Trailer4.106577kg (14,500lb) 9571kg (21,100lb)
2500 Series 4WD Double Cab Long Box
6.0L V83.734354kg (9,600lb) 7530kg (16,600lb)
6.0L V8–Conventional Trailer4.106396kg (14,100lb) 9571kg (21,100lb)

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1500/2500/3500 Series Pickups–SAE J2807 Compliant
Vehicle Axle RatioMaximum TrailerWeight (c) GCWR (a)
6.0L V8–Fifth-Wheel Trailer4.106396kg (14,100lb) 9571kg (21,100lb)
2500 Series 4WD Crew Cab Long Box
6.0L V83.734264kg (9,400lb) 7530kg (16,600lb)
6.0L V8–Conventional Trailer4.106305kg (13,900lb) 9571kg (21,100lb)
6.0L V8–Fifth-Wheel Trailer4.106305kg (13,900lb) 9571kg (21,100lb)
3500 Series 2WD Regular Cab Long Box
6.0L V8 (Single Rear Wheels)3.734581kg (10,100lb) 7530kg (16,600lb)
6.0L V8 (Single Rear Wheels)4.106577kg (14,500lb) 9571kg (21,100lb)
6.0L V8 (Dual Rear Wheels)3.734445kg (9,800lb) 7530kg (16,600lb)
6.0L V8 (Dual Rear Wheels)4.106486kg (14,300lb) 9571kg (21,100lb)
3500 Series 2WD Crew Cab Standard Box
6.0L V83.734400kg (9,700lb) 7530kg (16,600lb)
6.0L V8–Conventional Trailer4.105897kg (13,000lb) 9571kg (21,100lb)
6.0L V8 Fifth-Wheel Trailer4.106441kg (14,200lb) 9571kg (21,100lb)
3500 Series 2WD Double Cab Long Box
6.0L V8 (Single Rear Wheels)3.734400kg (9,700lb) 7530kg (16,600lb)
6.0L V8 (Single Rear Wheels)4.106441kg (14,200lb) 9571kg (21,100lb)

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1500/2500/3500 Series Pickups–SAE J2807 Compliant
Vehicle Axle RatioMaximum TrailerWeight (c) GCWR (a)
6.0L V8 (Dual Rear Wheels)Fifth-Wheel Trailer3.73 4 218 kg (9,300 lb) 7 530 kg (16,600 lb)
6.0L V8 (Dual Rear Wheels) 4.10 6 260 kg (13,800 lb) 9 571 kg (21,100 lb)
3500 Series 2WD Crew Cab Long Box
6.0L V8 (Single Rear Wheels) 3.73 4 354 kg (9,600 lb) 7 530 kg (16,600 lb)
6.0L V8 (Single Rear Wheels)Conventional Trailer4.10 6 396 kg (14,100 lb) 9 571 kg (21,100 lb)
6.0L V8 (Dual Rear Wheels) 3.73 4 173 kg (9,200 lb) 7 530 kg (16,600 lb)
6.0L V8 (Dual Rear Wheels) 4.10 6 214 kg (13,700 lb) 9 571 kg (21,100 lb)
3500 Series 4WD Regular Cab Long Box
6.0L V8 (Single Rear Wheels) 3.73 4 445 kg (9,800 lb) 7 530 kg (16,600 lb)
6.0L V8 (Single Rear Wheels)Conventional Trailer4.10 6 486 kg (14,300 lb) 9 571 kg (21,100 lb)
6.0L V8 (Dual Rear Wheels) 3.73 4 264 kg (9,400 lb) 7 530 kg (16,600 lb)
6.0L V8 (Dual Rear Wheels) 4.10 6 305 kg (13,900 lb) 9 571 kg (21,100 lb)
3500 Series 4WD Crew Cab Standard Box
6.0L V8 3.73 4 264 kg (9,400 lb) 7 530 kg (16,600 lb)
6.0L V8–Conventional Trailer4.105897kg (13,000lb) 9571kg (21,100lb)