maintenance CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2017 3.G Owners Manual

Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-9956065) - 2017 - CRC - 4/29/16
ContentsIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . 33
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Instruments and Controls . . . . . . 119
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . 181
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . . 246
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350
Service and Maintenance . . . . . 451
Te c h n i c a l D a t a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 6 7
Customer Information . . . . . . . . . 472
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . 483
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 486
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 496

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In Brief
Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Initial Drive Information
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . . . 8Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . 9Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Memory Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Heated and Ventilated Seats . . . 13Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . 14Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Passenger Sensing System . . . 14Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . 16Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . 18Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Four-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Vehicle Features
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . 23Radio(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Portable Audio Devices . . . . . . . . 24Bluetooth®..................... 24Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . 25Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Driver InformationCenter (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Forward Collision Alert (FCA)System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Forward AutomaticBraking (FAB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Lane DepartureWarning (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Lane Keep Assist (LKA) . . . . . . . 27Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . 27Parking Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Universal Remote System . . . . . 28Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Performance and Maintenance
Traction Control/ElectronicStability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . . . 30Fuel (Except L86 6.2LEngine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Fuel (L86 6.2L Engine) . . . . . . . . 30E85 or FlexFuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . 31Driving for Better FuelEconomy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Roadside AssistanceProgram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

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Sunroof
If equipped, the sunroof operateswhen the ignition is on or in ACC/ACCESSORY, or when RetainedAccessory Power (RAP) is active.SeeRetained Accessory Power(RAP)0271.
Slide Switch
Express-Open/Express-Close :Toexpress-open the sunroof, fully
press and releaseI.Pressthe
switch again to stop the movement.To e x p r e s s - c l o s e t h e s u n r o o f , f u l l y
press and releaseK.Pressthe
switch again to stop the movement.
Open/Close (Manual Mode) :Toopen the sunroof, press and
holdI.Releasetheswitchtostop
the movement. Press and holdK
to close the sunroof. Release theswitch to stop the movement.
Tilt Switch
Vent :From the closed position,
pressJto vent the sunroof. Press
Kto close the vent.
When the sunroof is opened, an airdeflector will automatically raise.The air deflector will retract whenthe sunroof is closed.
The sunroof also has a sunshade,which can be pulled forward to blocksun rays. The sunshade must beopened and closed manually.
If an object is in the path of thesunroof while it is closing, theautomatic reversal system willdetect the object and stop thesunroof.
SeeSunroof054.
Performance and
Maintenance
Traction Control/
Electronic Stability
Control
The vehicle has a traction controlsystem that limits wheel spin andthe StabiliTrak system that assistswith directional control of the vehiclein difficult driving conditions. Bothsystems come on automaticallywhen the vehicle is started andbegins to move.
.To t u r n o f f t r a c t i o n c o n t r o l , p r e s s
and releasegon the center
stack. The traction off lighti
displays in the instrumentcluster. The appropriate DriverInformation Center (DIC)message displays. SeeRideControl SystemMessages0154.
.To t u r n o f f b o t h t r a c t i o n c o n t r o land StabiliTrak, press and
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in the instrument cluster and theappropriate DIC messagedisplays. SeeRide ControlSystem Messages0154.
.Press and releasegagain to
turn on both systems.
StabiliTrak will automatically turn onif the vehicle exceeds 56 km/h(35 mph). Traction control willremain off.
SeeTr a c t i o n C o n t r o l / E l e c t r o n i cStability Control0295.
Tire Pressure Monitor
This vehicle may have a TirePressure Monitor System (TPMS).
The low tire pressure warning lightalerts to a significant loss inpressure of one of the vehicle's
tires. If the warning light comes on,stop as soon as possible and inflatethe tires to the recommendedpressure shown on the Tire andLoading Information label. SeeVehicle Load Limits0259.Thewarning light will remain on until thetire pressure is corrected.
The low tire pressure warning lightmay come on in cool weather whenthe vehicle is first started, and thenturn off as the vehicle is driven. Thismay be an early indicator that thetire pressures are getting low andthe tires need to be inflated to theproper pressure.
The TPMS does not replace normalmonthly tire maintenance. Maintainthe correct tire pressures.
SeeTire Pressure MonitorSystem0407.
Fuel (Except L86 6.2L
Engine)
Regular Fuel
Use only unleaded gasoline rated87 octane or higher in your vehicle.Do not use gasoline with an octanerating lower as it may result invehicle damage and lower fueleconomy. SeeFuel0311.
Fuel (L86 6.2L Engine)

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.Combine several trips into asingle trip.
.Replace the vehicle's tires withthe same TPC Spec numbermolded into the tire's sidewallnear the size.
.Follow recommended scheduledmaintenance.
Roadside Assistance
Program
U.S.: 1-800-243-8872
TTY Users (U.S. Only):1-888-889-2438
Canada: 1-800-268-6800
New Chevrolet owners areautomatically enrolled in theRoadside Assistance Program.
SeeRoadside AssistanceProgram0476.

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reason, call Customer Assistance.SeeCustomer AssistanceOffices0474.
Airbag System Check
The airbag system does not needregularly scheduled maintenance orreplacement. Make sure the airbagreadiness light is working. SeeAirbag Readiness Light0135.
Caution
If an airbag covering is damaged,
opened, or broken, the airbag
may not work properly. Do not
open or break the airbag
coverings. If there are any
opened or broken airbag
coverings, have the airbag
covering and/or airbag module
replaced. For the location of the
airbags, seeWhere Are the
Airbags?075.Seeyourdealer
for service.
Replacing Airbag System
Parts after a Crash
{Warning
Acrashcandamagetheairbag
systems in the vehicle.
Adamagedairbagsystemmay
not properly protect you and your
passenger(s) in a crash, resulting
in serious injury or even death. To
help make sure the airbag
systems are working properly
after a crash, have them
inspected and any necessary
replacements made as soon as
possible.
If an airbag inflates, you will need toreplace airbag system parts. Seeyour dealer for service.
If the airbag readiness light stays onafter the vehicle is started or comeson when you are driving, the airbagsystem may not work properly. Havethe vehicle serviced right away. SeeAirbag Readiness Light0135.
Child Restraints
Older Children
Older children who have outgrownbooster seats should wear thevehicle safety belts.
The manufacturer instructions thatcome with the booster seat state theweight and height limitations for thatbooster. Use a booster seat with alap-shoulder belt until the childpasses the fit test below:

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Areadingoutsidethenormaloperating range can be caused by adangerously low oil level or someother problem causing low oilpressure. Check the vehicle's oil assoon as possible. See“OILPRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE”underEngine Oil Messages0152andEngine Oil0359.
Caution
Lack of proper engine oil
maintenance can damage the
engine. Driving with the engine oil
low can also damage the engine.
The repairs would not be covered
by the vehicle warranty. Check
the oil level as soon as possible.
Add oil if required, but if the oil
level is within the operating range
and the oil pressure is still low,
have the vehicle serviced. Always
follow the maintenance schedule
for changing engine oil.
If the vehicle has a diesel engine,see the Duramax dieselsupplement.
Engine Coolant
Temperature Gauge
Metric
English
This gauge measures thetemperature of the vehicle's enginecoolant.
While driving under normaloperating conditions, if the needlemoves into the red warning area,the engine is too hot. Pull off theroad, stop the vehicle, and turn offthe engine as soon as possible.

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Caution
Modifications to the engine,
transmission, exhaust, intake,
or fuel system, or the use of
replacement tires that do not
meet the original tire
specifications, can cause this light
to come on. This could lead to
costly repairs not covered by the
vehicle warranty. This could also
affect the vehicle’sabilitytopass
an Emissions Inspection/
Maintenance test. See
Accessories and
Modifications0352.
If the light is flashing :Amalfunction has been detected thatcould damage the emission controlsystem and increase vehicleemissions. Diagnosis and servicemay be required.
To h e l p p r e v e n t d a m a g e , r e d u c evehicle speed and avoid hardaccelerations and uphill grades.
If towing a trailer, reduce theamount of cargo being hauled assoon as possible.
If the light continues to flash, find asafe place to park. Turn the vehicleoff and wait at least 10 secondsbefore restarting the engine. If thelight is still flashing, follow theprevious guidelines and see yourdealer for service as soon aspossible.
If the light is on steady :Amalfunction has been detected.Diagnosis and service may berequired.
Check the following:
.If fuel has been added to thevehicle using the capless funneladapter, make sure that it hasbeen removed. See“Filling theTa n k w i t h a P o r t a b l e G a s C a n”underFilling the Tank0313.The diagnostic system candetect if the adapter has beenleft installed in the vehicle,allowing fuel to evaporate intothe atmosphere. A few drivingtrips with the adapter removedmay turn off the light.
.Poor fuel quality can causeinefficient engine operation andpoor driveability, which may goaway once the engine is warmedup. If this occurs, change thefuel brand. It may require atleast one full tank of the properfuel to turn the light off. SeeFuel0311.
If the light remains on, see yourdealer.
Emissions Inspection and
Maintenance Programs
If the vehicle requires an EmissionsInspection/Maintenance test, thetest equipment will likely connect tothe vehicle's Data LinkConnector (DLC).
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not used to perform an EmissionsInspection/Maintenance test or toservice the vehicle may affectvehicle operation. SeeAdd-OnElectrical Equipment0345.Seeyour dealer if assistance is needed.
The vehicle may not passinspection if:
.The light is on when the engineis running.
.The light does not come onwhen the ignition is in ON/RUNwhile the engine is off.
.Critical emission control systemshave not been completelydiagnosed. If this happens, thevehicle would not be ready forinspection and might requireseveral days of routine drivingbefore the system is ready forinspection. This can happen ifthe 12-volt battery has recentlybeen replaced or run down, or ifthe vehicle has been recentlyserviced.
See your dealer if the vehicle willnot pass or cannot be made readyfor the test.
Brake System Warning
Light
The vehicle brake system consistsof two hydraulic circuits. If onecircuit is not working, the remainingcircuit can still work to stop thevehicle. For normal brakingperformance, both circuits need tobe working.
If the warning light comes on, thereis a brake problem. Have the brakesystem inspected right away.
MetricEnglish
This light should come on brieflywhen the engine is started. If it doesnot come on then, have it fixed so itwill be ready to warn you if there isaproblem.
When the ignition is on, the brakesystem warning light also comes onwhen the parking brake is set. Thelight stays on if the parking brake
does not fully release. If it stays onafter the parking brake is fullyreleased, it means the vehicle has abrake problem.
If the light comes on while driving,pull off the road and stop carefully.The pedal might be harder to push,or the pedal can go closer to thefloor. It may take longer to stop.If the light is still on, have thevehicle towed for service. SeeTo w i n g t h e V e h i c l e0436.
{Warning
The brake system might not be
working properly if the brake
system warning light is on.
Driving with the brake system
warning light on can lead to a
crash. If the light is still on after
the vehicle has been pulled off
the road and carefully stopped,
have the vehicle towed for
service.

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.Unit
Digital Speedometer
The speedometer shows how fastthe vehicle is moving in eitherkilometers per hour (km/h) or milesper hour (mph). The speedometercannot be reset.
Trip
Turn the trip odometer reset stemuntil TRIP displays. The currentdistance traveled, in eitherkilometers (km) or miles (mi), sincethe last reset for the trip odometer isshown. The trip odometer can bereset to zero by pressing andholding the trip odometer reset stemwhile the trip odometer is displayed.
Fuel Range
This display shows the approximatedistance the vehicle can be drivenwithout refueling. The fuel rangeestimate is based on an average ofthe vehicle's fuel economy overrecent driving history and theamount of fuel remaining in the fueltank. Fuel range cannot be reset.
Average Fuel Economy
The Average Fuel Economy displayshows the approximate averageliters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km)or miles per gallon (mpg). Thisnumber reflects only theapproximate average fuel economythat the vehicle has right now, andwill change as driving conditionschange. This number is based onthe number of L/100 km (mpg)recorded since the last time thismenu item was reset. Reset thisdisplay by pressing the tripodometer reset stem.
Tire Pressure
Turn the trip odometer reset stemuntil a vehicle with the approximatepressures of all four tires displays.Tire pressure is displayed in eitherkilopascal (kPa) or in pounds persquare inch (psi).
SeeTire Pressure Monitor System0407andTire Pressure MonitorOperation0408.
Remaining Oil Life
Turn the trip odometer reset stemuntil REMAINING OIL LIFEdisplays. An estimate of the oil'sremaining useful life is shown.REMAINING OIL LIFE 99% means99% of the current oil life remains.
When the remaining oil life is low,the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOONmessage will appear on the display.SeeEngine Oil Messages0152.The oil should be changed as soonas possible. SeeEngine Oil0359.In addition to the engine oil lifesystem monitoring the oil life,additional maintenance isrecommended in the MaintenanceSchedule. SeeMaintenanceSchedule0452.
The Oil Life display must be resetafter each oil change. It will notreset itself. Do not reset the Oil Lifedisplay at any time other than whenthe oil has just been changed.It cannot be reset accurately untilthe next oil change. To reset theengine oil life system, seeEngineOil Life System0362.