CHEVROLET SILVERADO EV 2024 Owners Manual

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Parking the vehicle in extreme cold for
several days without the charge cord
connected may cause the vehicle not to
start. Plug the vehicle in to allow the high
voltage battery to be warmed sufficiently.
To shift out of P (Park):1. Apply the brake pedal.
2. Verify that the vehicle is unplugged and the vehicle ready light is on.
3. Move the shift lever to the desired position.
After releasing the shift lever, it will return
to the center position.
The P indicator will turn white and the gear
indicator on the shift lever will turn red
when the vehicle is no longer in P (Park).
If the vehicle cannot shift from P (Park), a
Driver Information Center (DIC) message
may be displayed. Check that the vehicle is
on, the vehicle ready light is on, and the
brake pedal is applied when you are
attempting to shift out of P (Park). If all of
these are met but the vehicle will not shift
out of P (Park), see your dealer for service.
If equipped, the Buckle to Drive feature may
prevent shifting from P (Park). See Buckle To
Drive 053.Electric Drive Unit
The vehicle uses an electric drive unit. The
shift pattern is displayed on the front of the
shift lever. The selected gear position will
illuminate red on the shift lever, while all
others will be displayed in white. If the shift
is not immediate, as in very cold conditions,
the indicator on the shift switch may blink
until it is fully engaged. P :If the vehicle is on, the vehicle can be
shifted into P (Park).
{Warning
It is dangerous to get out of the vehicle
if the P (Park) button is not pressed with
the parking brake set. The vehicle
can roll.
Do not leave the vehicle when the
propulsion system is running. If you have
left the propulsion system running, the
vehicle can move suddenly. You or others
could be injured. To be sure the vehicle
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will not move, even when you are on
fairly level ground, always set the
parking brake and press the P (Park)
button.
The vehicle will not shift into P (Park) if it is
moving too fast. Stop the vehicle and shift
into P (Park).
To shift in and out of P (Park), see Shifting
Into Park 0199 and
Shifting out of Park 0199.
R : Use this gear to back up.
If the vehicle is shifted from either
R (Reverse) to D (Drive) or L (Low),
or D (Drive) or L (Low) to R (Reverse) while
the speed is too high, the vehicle may shift
to N (Neutral). Reduce the vehicle speed and
try the shift again.
To shift into R (Reverse): 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. From the center position, move the shift lever rearward toward you, and then up.
R is illuminated in red.
3. After releasing the shift lever, it will return to the center position. To shift out of R (Reverse):
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. Shift to the desired gear.
3. After releasing the shift lever, it will return to the center position.
At low vehicle speeds, R (Reverse) can be
used to rock the vehicle back and forth to
get out of snow, ice, or sand without
damaging the electric drive unit. See If the
Vehicle Is Stuck 0192.
N : In this position, the propulsion system is
inactive. If the vehicle is moving and turned
off, restart the propulsion system in
N (Neutral) only.
Caution
The vehicle is not designed to stay in
N (Neutral) for extended periods of time.
It will automatically shift into P (Park).
To shift into N (Neutral): 1. Move the shift lever rearward toward the driver.
.If the vehicle is in P (Park), apply the
brake pedal while moving the shift
lever rearward.
.The N indicator will illuminate red. 2. After releasing the shift lever, it will
return to the center position.
To shift out of N (Neutral): 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. Hold the brake pedal down
3. Shift into the desired gear.
If the brake pedal is not applied, the vehicle
may remain in N (Neutral).
Car Wash Mode
This vehicle includes a Car Wash Mode that
allows the vehicle to remain in N (Neutral)
for use in automatic car washes.
Car Wash Mode is not to be used for vehicle
towing. If the vehicle needs to be towed,
see Transporting a Disabled Vehicle 0378.
Caution
The vehicle is not designed to stay in
N (Neutral) for extended periods of time.
It will automatically shift into P (Park).
Car Wash Mode (Vehicle Off) –Driver In
Vehicle
To place the vehicle in N (Neutral) with the
vehicle off and occupied:
1. Drive to the entrance of the car wash.

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2. Apply the brake pedal.
3. Shift to N (Neutral).
4. Turn off the vehicle and release thebrake pedal.
5. The indicator should continue to show N. If it does not, repeat Steps 2–4.
6. The vehicle is now ready for the car wash.
Car Wash Mode (Vehicle Off) –Driver Out of
Vehicle
To place the vehicle in N (Neutral) with the
vehicle off and unoccupied:
1. Drive to the entrance of the car wash.
2. Apply the brake pedal.
3. Open the door.
4. Shift to N (Neutral).
5. Turn off the vehicle and release the brake pedal.
6. The indicator should continue to show N. If it does not, repeat Steps 2–5.
7. Exit the vehicle and close the door. The vehicle is now ready for the car wash.
8. The vehicle may automatically shift into P (Park) upon reentry. Car Wash Mode (Vehicle On)
–Driver In
Vehicle
To place the vehicle in N (Neutral) with the
vehicle on and occupied:
1. Drive to the entrance of the car wash.
2. Apply the brake pedal.
3. Shift to N (Neutral).
4. Release the brake pedal. The vehicle is now ready for the car wash.
Car Wash Mode (Vehicle On) –Driver Out of
Vehicle
To place the vehicle in N (Neutral) with the
vehicle on and unoccupied:
1. Drive to the entrance of the car wash.
2. Apply the brake pedal.
3. Open the door.
4. Shift to N (Neutral), then release the brake pedal.
5. The indicator should continue to show N. If it does not, repeat Steps 2–4.
6. Exit the vehicle and close the door. The vehicle is now ready for the car wash.
7. The vehicle may automatically shift into P (Park) upon reentry. D :
This position is for normal driving.
If more power is needed for passing, press
the accelerator pedal down.
To shift into D (Drive):
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. From the center position, move the shift lever rearward toward you and
then down.
.If the vehicle is in P (Park), press the
brake pedal while moving the shift
lever.
.D will illuminate red.
3. After releasing the shift lever, it will return to the center position.
To shift out of D (Drive): 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. Shift to the desired gear.
Caution
Spinning the tires excessively may
damage the electric drive unit. The repair
will not be covered by the vehicle
warranty. If you are stuck, do not spin
the tires.
When stopping on a steep hill, use the
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When shifting to P (Park) on a hill, use the
brakes to hold the vehicle then shift to
P (Park).
L :This position provides additional coast
braking for driving downhill, towing a trailer,
or hauling a heavy load.
To use this feature:
1. Ensure the vehicle is in D (Drive).
2. From the center position, move the shift lever rearward toward you and
then down.
After releasing the shift lever, it will
return to the center position
To exit L (Low) and shift into D (Drive) or
N (Neutral): At any speed, shift to D (Drive)
or N (Neutral).
To exit L (Low) and shift into P (Park) or
R (Reverse): 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. Shift to the desired gear.
Cruise control can be used while the vehicle
is in L (Low) Mode.One-Pedal Driving
One-Pedal Driving allows the use of the
accelerator pedal to control the deceleration
of the vehicle to a complete stop.
Completely releasing the accelerator pedal
will result in aggressive deceleration.
Partially lifting off the accelerator pedal
allows the deceleration of the vehicle to be
adjusted as desired.
Use the brake pedal if emergency braking is
required.
To view and configure One-Pedal Driving,
from the infotainment display home screen,
select Controls > Drive & Park > One-Pedal
Driving.
Select Off to disable One-Pedal Driving for
traditional two-pedal driving, similar to a
gasoline vehicle.
Select On to enable One-Pedal Driving where
a moderate level of braking is applied when
the accelerator pedal is released while
driving.
Select High to enable One-Pedal Driving
where a strong level of braking is applied
when the accelerator pedal is released while
driving. When enabled, One-Pedal Driving applies in
D (Drive). The vehicle will remain in
One-Pedal Driving mode, including through
vehicle off and on power cycles, until
manually disabled by the driver. Press the
accelerator pedal to the desired speed. The
brake lamps will come on during substantial
deceleration and when the vehicle is
stopped.
If One-Pedal Driving is turned off while
stopped, the vehicle will stay stopped. Press
the brake pedal or accelerator pedal to
return to two-pedal driving.
For faster access, One-Pedal Driving can be
toggled in the Drive Mode app.
Touch
lto toggle One-Pedal Driving on or
off. When turned on, One-Pedal Driving
returns to the previously selected level. To
change the level, press the Settings link in
the pop-up box to go to the full One-Pedal
Driving selection.
When possible, One-Pedal Driving uses
regenerative braking to slow the vehicle for
energy efficiency. Friction brakes may be
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used to hold the vehicle after coming to a
stop, and a noise may be noticed when the
brakes apply.
When driving on slippery roads, it is
recommended to turn off One-Pedal Driving
for maximum vehicle stability. SeeWinter
Driving 0191.
One-Pedal Driving is a useful feature when
towing a trailer, however, using the brake
pedal may be required to slow down and
hold the vehicle with large loads or steep
hills. Trailer brakes are only activated with
the brake pedal but trailer brake lights will
be functional during substantial deceleration
or when the vehicle is stopped. See Trailer
Towing 0297.
While using One-Pedal Driving, the Electric
Parking Brake (EPB) may apply in some
circumstances. This can occur when:
.The driver exits the vehicle.
.The vehicle has remained stationary for
five minutes.
To resume driving, press the accelerator
pedal, and the EPB will automatically
disengage.
Drive Systems
Four-Wheel Drive
This vehicle is equipped with advanced
electric four-wheel drive (e4WD). The e4WD
system delivers power to all four wheels,
and the system adjusts automatically to the
driving conditions. The e4WD system
continuously varies the drive power to the
front and rear wheels to maximize driving
efficiency and improve driving dynamics.
Your vehicle has exceptional driving
capability, but care must always be taken to
adjust driving style to the traffic and road
conditions.
Torque Vectoring
If equipped, the torque vectoring feature of
e4WD enhances vehicle performance by
focusing the vehicle torque to the optimal
wheel(s).
The vehicle e4WD settings may be
customized for the driver mode selected. See
Driver Mode Control 0209 for more
information.
Brakes
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
The Antilock Brake System (ABS) helps
prevent a braking skid and maintain steering
while braking hard.
If there is a problem with ABS, this warning
light stays on. See Antilock Brake System
(ABS) Warning Light 0116.
ABS does not change the time needed to
get a foot on the brake pedal and does not
always decrease stopping distance. If you
get too close to the vehicle ahead, there will
not be enough time to apply the brakes if
that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. Always
leave enough room ahead to stop, even
with ABS.
Using ABS
Do not pump the brakes. Just hold the brake
pedal down firmly. Hearing and feeling ABS
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Braking in Emergencies
ABS allows steering and braking at the same
time. In many emergencies, steering can
help even more than braking.
Electric Parking Brake
The Electric Parking Brake (EPB) can be
applied when the vehicle is on or off.
If there is not enough electrical power, the
EPB cannot be applied or released. To
prevent draining the battery, avoid
unnecessary repeated cycles of the EPB.The system has a red EPB status light and
an amber service EPB warning light. See
Electric Parking Brake Light
0116 and
Service Electric Parking Brake Light 0116.
There are also parking brake-related Driver
Information Center (DIC) messages.
Before leaving the vehicle, check the red EPB
status light to ensure that the EPB is
applied.
If a message displays on the DIC indicating
the electric drive unit is unable to shift, the
service EPB light is on, and the EPB light
flashes at the same time, the system must
be reset. Start the vehicle, apply the EPB,
and then release it. The message and light
should turn off. See Electric Parking Brake
Light 0116 and
Service Electric Parking Brake Light 0116.EPB Apply
To apply the EPB:
1. Be sure the vehicle is at a complete stop.
2. Press the EPB switch.
The red EPB status light will flash and then
stay on once the EPB is fully applied. If the
red EPB status light flashes continuously,
then the EPB is only partially applied or
there is a problem with the EPB. A DIC message will display. Release the EPB and
try to apply it again. If the light does not
come on, or keeps flashing, have the vehicle
serviced. Do not drive the vehicle if the red
EPB light is flashing. See your dealer.
If the amber service EPB warning light is on,
press the EPB switch. Continue to hold the
switch until the red EPB status light remains
on. If the amber service EPB warning light is
on, see your dealer.
If the EPB is applied while the vehicle is
moving, the vehicle will decelerate as long
as the switch is pressed. If the switch is
pressed until the vehicle comes to a stop,
the EPB will remain applied.
The vehicle may automatically apply the EPB
in some situations when the vehicle is not
moving. This is normal, and is done to
periodically check the correct operation of
the EPB system, or as required by other
safety functions that utilize the EPB.
If the EPB fails to apply, block the rear
wheels to prevent vehicle movement.
EPB Release
To release the EPB:
1. Turn the vehicle on.
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3. Press the EPB switch.
The EPB is released when the red parking
brake status light is off.
If the amber service EPB warning light is on,
release the EPB by pressing and holding the
EPB switch. Continue to hold the switch
until the red parking brake status light is
off. If either light stays on after release is
attempted, see your dealer.
Caution
Driving with the parking brake on can
overheat the brake system and cause
premature wear or damage to brake
system parts. Make sure that the parking
brake is fully released and the brake
warning light is off before driving.
If you are towing a trailer and parking on a
hill, see Driving Characteristics and Towing
Tips 0294.
Automatic EPB Release
The EPB automatically releases if the vehicle
is running, placed into gear, and an attempt
is made to drive away. Avoid rapid
acceleration when the EPB is applied, to
preserve parking brake lining life.
Brake Assist
Brake Assist detects rapid brake pedal
applications due to emergency braking
situations and provides additional braking to
activate the Antilock Brake System (ABS) if
the brake pedal is not pushed hard enough
to activate ABS normally. Minor noise, brake
pedal pulsation, and/or pedal movement
during this time may occur. Continue to
apply the brake pedal as the driving
situation dictates. Brake Assist disengages
when the brake pedal is released.
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
{Warning
Do not rely on the HSA feature. HSA does
not replace the need to pay attention
and drive safely. You may not hear or
feel alerts or warnings provided by this
system. Failure to use proper care when
driving may result in injury, death,
or vehicle damage. See Defensive Driving
0 183.
When the vehicle is stopped on a grade, Hill
Start Assist (HSA) prevents the vehicle from
rolling in an unintended direction during the
transition from brake pedal release to accelerator pedal apply. The brakes release
when the accelerator pedal is applied. If the
accelerator pedal is not applied within a few
minutes, the Electric Parking Brake will
apply. The brakes may also release under
other conditions. Do not rely on HSA to hold
the vehicle.
HSA is available when the vehicle is facing
uphill in a forward gear, or when facing
downhill in R (Reverse). The vehicle must
come to a complete stop on a grade for HSA
to activate.
Regenerative Braking
Regenerative braking takes some of the
energy from the moving vehicle and turns it
back into electrical energy. This energy is
then stored back into the high voltage
battery system, contributing to increased
energy efficiency.
Regenerative power may be limited when
the battery is near full charge or cold. See
“Regenerative Power Limited”
underPower
Indicator Gauge 0111. Regenerative braking
supplements your vehicle’s conventional
brakes, especially when going downhill. See
Hill and Mountain Roads 0190.

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{Warning
Do not charge your vehicle’s battery
above an 80% charge if you are going to
drive down long, steep grades such as
mountain passes. This provides room in
the battery for regenerative braking to
supplement your conventional brakes
during the descent. This is especially
important when towing a trailer, which
puts additional stress on your vehicle’s
braking system.
See“Charge Now” underCharging 0123
for information on setting charge limits.
See Hill and Mountain Roads 0190 for
important information about driving on
grades.
The brake system uses regenerative braking,
conventional hydraulic braking, or a
combination of both as appropriate.
Regen on Demand
If equipped, Regen on Demand allows
increased deceleration by pressing and
holding the steering wheel paddle. It works
in D (Drive) and L (Low). The accelerator
pedal can be used to manage deceleration
while using Regen on Demand. See
One-Pedal Driving 0203.
If the vehicle is brought to a complete stop
while the Regen on Demand paddle is held,
the vehicle will not creep forward when the
paddle is released. The accelerator pedal
must be pressed to move the vehicle
forward.
If the vehicle is on a steep grade, the brake
pedal must be used to hold the vehicle. When available regenerative braking power
is limited, the hydraulic brakes may be
applied to make up the difference.
Cruise control will turn off and the brake
lamps may come on when this feature is
activated.
Avoid using Regen on Demand under
slippery road conditions. Use the brake
pedal as the primary braking device.
Ride Control Systems
Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control
System Operation
The vehicle has a Traction Control System
(TCS) and Electronic Stability Control (ESC).
These systems help limit wheel spin and
assist the driver in maintaining control,
especially on slippery road conditions.
TCS activates if it senses any of the drive
wheels are spinning or beginning to lose
traction. When this happens, TCS applies the
brakes to the spinning wheels and reduces
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ESC activates when the vehicle senses a
difference between the intended path and
the direction the vehicle is actually traveling.
ESC selectively applies braking pressure to
one or more of the vehicle wheel brakes to
assist the driver in keeping the vehicle on
the intended path. Trailer Sway Control
(TSC) is also on automatically when the
vehicle is started. SeeTrailer Sway Control
(TSC) 0309.
If cruise control is being used and traction
control or ESC begins to limit wheel spin,
cruise control will disengage. Cruise control
may be turned back on when road
conditions allow.
Both systems come on automatically when
the vehicle is started and begins to move.
The systems may be heard or felt while
they are operating or while performing
diagnostic checks. This is normal and does
not mean there is a problem with the
vehicle.
It is recommended to leave both systems on
for normal driving conditions, but it may be
necessary to turn TCS off if the vehicle gets
stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow. See If the
Vehicle Is Stuck 0192 and “Turning the
Systems Off and On” later in this section.
The indicator light for both systems is in the
instrument cluster. This light:
.Flashes when TCS is limiting wheel spin
.Flashes when ESC is activated
.Turns on and stay on when either system
is not working
See Traction Control System (TCS)/Electronic
Stability Control Light 0118.
If either system fails to turn on or to
activate, a message displays in the Driver
Information Center (DIC), and
dcomes on
and stays on to indicate that the system is
inactive and is not assisting the driver in
maintaining control. Adjust driving
accordingly.
If
dcomes on and stays on:
1. Stop the vehicle.
2. Turn the vehicle off and wait 15 seconds.
3. Start the vehicle.
4. Drive the vehicle. If
dcomes on and stays on, see your
dealer as soon as possible.
Turning the Systems Off and On
Caution
Do not repeatedly brake or accelerate
heavily when TCS is off. The vehicle
driveline could be damaged.
To turn Traction (TCS) on and off, in the
controls app on the infotainment home
screen, select Controls > DRIVE & PARK >
Traction Control. To turn ESC on or off,
select
Tnext to the Traction Control menu.
The following options appear:
.Traction Control Off
.Traction Control and ESC Off
.Traction Control and ESC On
The traction off light
idisplays in the
instrument cluster when the traction control
is turned off. When the traction control is
turned back on, the traction off light
i
displayed in the instrument cluster will turn
off. See Traction Off Light 0118.
If TCS is actively limiting wheel spin when
disabled, the system will not turn off until
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To turn ESC off, selectTnext to the
Traction Control menu. Select the Traction
Control and ESC Off option. The ESC off light
gwill display in the instrument cluster. See
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Off Light
0 119.
TCS cannot be on when ESC is off.
ESC will automatically turn on if the vehicle
exceeds 56 km/h (35 mph) and cannot be
turned off again until speed is reduced.
Traction control will remain off.
Vehicles equipped with the four corner air
suspension will re-enable ESC at 32 km/h
(20 mph).
The vehicle has a Trailer Sway Control (TSC)
feature and a Hill Start Assist (HSA) feature.
See Trailer Sway Control (TSC) 0309 or
Hill Start Assist (HSA) 0206.
Entering Teen Driver will automatically
enable both TCS and ESC, and prevent these
safety features from being turned off. See
Teen Driver 0168.
Adding accessories can affect the vehicle
performance. See Accessories and
Modifications 0324.
Driver Mode Control
Driver Mode Control allows the driver to
adjust the overall driving experience by
selecting different modes. Driver Mode
Control has the following modes: Tour,
Sport, Snow/Ice, and a customizable mode:
My mode. Driver mode availability and
affected vehicle subsystems are dependent
upon trim level, region, and optional
features.
If the vehicle is in Tour mode, My mode,
or Sport mode it will stay in that mode
through future on/off cycles. If the vehicle is
in Snow/Ice mode, it will return to Tour
mode when the vehicle is restarted. When
each mode is selected, a unique and
persistent indicator is displayed in the
instrument cluster.
Mode Activation
To activate each mode, open the Drive Mode
App on the infotainment home screen.
Activate each mode by selecting the
mode icon.
Mode Descriptions
Normal Mode : Use for normal city and
highway driving to provide a smooth ride.
This setting provides balance between comfort and handling. There is no persistent
indicator in the instrument cluster for
this mode.
Off Road Mode :
Use this mode for off-road
recreational driving. Off Road mode should
be used to improve driving at moderate
speeds, on grass, gravel, dirt, unpaved roads,
or snow-covered roads. The accelerator pedal
is tuned for off road use. If equipped, this
mode also modifies steering, suspension,
active rear steer, e4WD, EVSE, ABS, ESC, and
TCS Performance.
For more information on off-road driving,
see Off-Road Driving 0185.
Tow/Haul Mode : Use this mode when
hauling heavy loads to provide increased
performance and vehicle control. Tow/Haul
mode adjusts the pedal map, steering, active
rear steer, suspension, and TSC performance.
If equipped with a Work Truck, the
Tow/Haul mode may be operated through a
button on the center stack. Press
_to
activate Tow/Haul mode.
If the vehicle is turned off with Tow/Haul
mode active and then restarted within four
hours or less, Tow/Haul mode will remain
active. Otherwise, the vehicle will start in
Normal mode.