2001 CHEVROLET SILVERADO Owners Manual

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Battery
Your new vehicle comes with a maintenance free
ACDelco
battery. When it's time for a new battery,
get one that has the replacement number shown on the
original battery's label. We recommend an ACDelco
battery. See ªEngine Compartment Overviewº in the
Index for battery location.
WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and related
accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer and
reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
Vehicle Storage
If you're not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or
more, remove the black, negative (
-) cable from the battery.
This will help keep your battery from running down.
CAUTION:
Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that
can explode. You can be badly hurt if you aren't
careful. See ªJump Startingº in the Index for tips
on working around a battery without getting hurt.
Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle
for longer storage periods.
Also, for your audio system, see ªTheft
-Deterrent
Featureº in the Index.
Bulb Replacement
For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this
section, contact your GM dealership service department.
Before you replace any bulbs, be sure that all the lamps
are off and the engine isn't running. See ªReplacement
Bulbsº in the Index for the proper types of bulbs to use.
Halogen Bulbs
CAUTION:
Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside
and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb.
You or others could be injured. Be sure to read
and follow the instructions on the bulb package.

6-44 Headlamps
1. Remove the two pins on the top of the headlamp
assembly. To remove the pins, turn the outer pin
outward and pull it straight up. To remove the inner
pin, turn it inward and pull it straight up.
A. Low-Beam Headlamp
B. High
-Beam Headlamp
2. Pull the headlamp lens assembly out.
3. Unplug the electrical connector.
4. Turn the old bulb counterclockwise and remove it
from the headlamp lens assembly.
5. Put the new bulb into the lens assembly and turn it
clockwise until it is tight. Use care not to touch the
bulb with your fingers or hands.
6. Plug in the electrical connector.
7. Put the headlamp lens assembly back into the
vehicle. Install and tighten the two pins.

6-45 Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and
Daytime Running Lamps
A. Sidemarker Lamp
B. Retainer Clip
C. Front Turn Signal Lamp
D. Daytime Running Lamp1. Remove the headlamp lens assembly as
mentioned previously.
2. Press the retainer clip, located behind the turn
signal housing, towards the outside of the vehicle.
3. Pull the turn signal housing out from the vehicle.
4. Press the locking release lever, turn the bulb socket
counterclockwise and remove it from the turn signal
lens housing.
5. Remove the old bulb from the bulb socket.
6. Put the new bulb into the bulb socket. Use care
not to touch the bulb with your fingers or hands.
7. Put the bulb socket into the turn signal housing
and turn it clockwise until it locks.
8. Put the turn signal housing back onto the vehicle
placing the hook and posts on the inner side into the
alignment holes first and then the outer side into the
retainer bracket until you hear a click.
9. Put the headlamp lens assembly back into the vehicle.

6-46 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)
and Cargo Lamp
1. Remove the screws and lift off the lamp assembly.A. Cargo Lamps
B. Center High
-Mounted Stoplamps
2. Remove the CHMSL bulb holder back plate from
the housing by pressing the release tabs.
3. A CHMSL bulb is removed by pulling the bulb
straight out from the holder back plate. A cargo bulb
is removed by turning the socket counterclockwise
and pulling the bulb straight out.

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4. If a CHMSL bulb is replaced, put the new bulb into
the socket and press it in until it is tight.
5. If a cargo lamp is replaced, put a new cargo lamp
bulb into the socket and press it in until it is tight
before turning the socket counterclockwise.
6. Put the bulb holder back plate into the lamp housing.
7. Reinstall the lamp assembly and tighten the screws.
Roof Marker Lamps
1. Remove the two screws
and lift off the lens.
The center roof marker
lamps has six screws
to remove.

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2. Turn the old bulb counterclockwise to remove it
from the socket.
3. Put a new bulb into the
socket and turn clockwise
until it locks in place.
4. Reinstall the lens and tighten the screws.

6-49 Pickup Box Identification Lamps
(Dual Rear Wheel Pickup Models)
1. Remove the screws and lamp assembly.
2. Unplug the lamp assembly harness.
3. Use a screwdriver to gently pry the individual lamp
from the lamp housing.
4. Unplug the lamp at the connector.
5. Plug in a new lamp and snap it into the housing.
6. Reinstall the lamp housing.
Taillamps (Pickup Models)
1. Open the tailgate.
2. Remove the two rear
lamp assembly screws
near the tailgate latch
and pull out the
lamp assembly.
A. Stoplamp
B. Turn Signal Lamp
C. Back
-up Lamp

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3. Press the release tab and turn the bulb socket
counterclockwise to remove it from the
taillamp housing.
4. Pull the old bulb straight out from the socket.
5. Press a new bulb into the socket and turn the socket
clockwise into the taillamp housing until it clicks.
6. Reinstall the rear lamp assembly and tighten
the screws.
7. Close the tailgate.
Taillamps (Chassis Cab Models)
A. Turn Signal Lamp
B. Stoplamp
C. Back
-up Lamp
1. Using your hands, peel the rubber seal away from
the lens.
2. Lift the lens off the lamp assembly.
3. Pull the old bulb straight out from the socket.
4. Put a new bulb into the socket and press it in until
it is tight.
5. Reinstall the lens and the lens seal.