2016 CHEVROLET SILVERADO tires

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Service and Maintenance 465
Additional Required ServicesMaintenance Schedule
Additional Required
Services - Normal
12 000 km/7,500 mi
24 000 km/15,000 mi
36 000 km/22,500 mi
48 000 km/30,000 mi
60 000 km/37,500 mi
72 000 km/45,000 mi
84 000 km/52,500 mi
96 000 km/60,000 mi
108 000 km/67,500 mi
120 000 km/75,000 mi
132 000 km/82,500 mi
144 000 km/90,000 mi
156 000 km/97,500 mi
168 000 km/105,000 mi 180 000 km/112,500 mi
192 000 km/120,000 mi
204 000 km/127,500 mi
216 000 km/135,000 mi
228 000 km/142,500 mi
240 000 km/150,000 mi
Rotate tires and perform Required Services.
Check engine oil level and oil life percentage.
Change engine oil and filter, if needed.@ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @
Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1)@ @@@@@
Replace engine air cleaner filter. (2)@ @@
Inspect evaporative control system. (3)@@@
Replace spark plugs. Inspect spark plug wires.@
For GVW under 8600 lbs, change transfer case
fluid, if equipped with 4WD. (4)@
For GVW over 8600 lbs, change transfer case
fluid, if equipped with 4WD. (4)@@@
Drain and fill engine cooling system. (5)@
Visually inspect accessory drive belts. (6)@
Replace brake fluid. (7)
Replace clutch fluid. (8)

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Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required
Services - Severe12 000 km/7,500 mi
24 000 km/15,000 mi
36 000 km/22,500 mi
48 000 km/30,000 mi
60 000 km/37,500 mi
72 000 km/45,000 mi
84 000 km/52,500 mi
96 000 km/60,000 mi
108 000 km/67,500 mi
120 000 km/75,000 mi
132 000 km/82,500 mi
144 000 km/90,000 mi
156 000 km/97,500 mi
168 000 km/105,000 mi 180 000 km/112,500 mi
192 000 km/120,000 mi
204 000 km/127,500 mi
216 000 km/135,000 mi
228 000 km/142,500 mi
240 000 km/150,000 mi
Rotate tires and perform Required Services.
Check engine oil level and oil life percentage.
Change engine oil and filter, if needed.@ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @
Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1)@ @@@@@
Replace engine air cleaner filter. (2)@ @@
Inspect evaporative control system. (3)@@@
Replace spark plugs. Inspect spark plug wires.@
Change automatic transmission fluid and filter.@@@
For GVW under 8600 lbs, change transfer case
fluid, if equipped with 4WD. (4)@@@
For GVW over 8600 lbs, change transfer case
fluid, if equipped with 4WD. (4)@@@@@@
Drain and fill engine cooling system. (5)@
Visually inspect accessory drive belts. (6)@
Replace brake fluid. (7)
Replace clutch fluid. (8)

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470 Service and Maintenance
Lamps
Properly working headlamps,
taillamps, and brake lamps are
important to see and be seen on
the road.
.Signs that the headlamps need
attention include dimming, failure
to light, cracking, or damage.
The brake lamps need to be
checked periodically to ensure
that they light when braking.
. With a multi-point inspection,
your dealer can check the lamps
and note any concerns.
Shocks and Struts
Shocks and struts help aid in control
for a smoother ride.
. Signs of wear may include
steering wheel vibration, bounce/
sway while braking, longer
stopping distance, or uneven
tire wear.
. As part of the multi-point
inspection, trained dealer
technicians can visually inspect
the shocks and struts for signs of leaking, blown seals,
or damage, and can advise
when service is needed.
Tires
Tires need to be properly inflated,
rotated, and balanced. Maintaining
the tires can save money and fuel,
and can reduce the risk of tire
failure.
. Signs that the tires need to be
replaced include three or more
visible treadwear indicators; cord
or fabric showing through the
rubber; cracks or cuts in the
tread or sidewall; or a bulge or
split in the tire.
. Trained dealer technicians can
inspect and recommend the right
tires. Your dealer can also
provide tire/wheel balancing
services to ensure smooth
vehicle operation at all speeds.
Your dealer sells and services
name brand tires.
Vehicle Care
To help keep the vehicle looking like
new, vehicle care products are
available from your dealer. For information on how to clean and
protect the vehicle’s interior and
exterior, see
Interior Care 0457 and
Exterior Care 0452.
Wheel Alignment
Wheel alignment is critical for
ensuring that the tires deliver
optimal wear and performance.
. Signs that the alignment may
need to be adjusted include
pulling, improper vehicle
handling, or unusual tire wear.
. Your dealer has the required
equipment to ensure proper
wheel alignment.
Windshield
For safety, appearance, and the
best viewing, keep the windshield
clean and clear.
. Signs of damage include
scratches, cracks, and chips.
. Trained dealer technicians can
inspect the windshield and
recommend proper replacement
if needed.

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Customer Information 491
In the U.S., anyone driving the
vehicle is covered. In Canada, a
person driving the vehicle without
permission from the owner is not
covered.
Roadside Assistance is not a part of
the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
General Motors North America and
Chevrolet reserve the right to make
any changes or discontinue the
Roadside Assistance program at
any time without notification.
General Motors North America and
Chevrolet reserve the right to limit
services or payment to an owner or
driver if they decide the claims are
made too often, or the same type of
claim is made many times.
Services Provided
.Emergency Fuel Delivery:
Delivery of enough fuel for the
vehicle to get to the nearest
service station.
. Lock-Out Service: Service to
unlock the vehicle if you are
locked out. A remote unlock may
be available if you have OnStar. For security reasons, the driver
must present identification
before this service is given.
. Emergency Tow from a Public
Road or Highway: Tow to the
nearest Chevrolet dealer for
warranty service, or if the vehicle
was in a crash and cannot be
driven. Assistance is not given
when the vehicle is stuck in the
sand, mud, or snow.
. Flat Tire Change: Service to
change a flat tire with the spare
tire. The spare tire, if equipped,
must be in good condition and
properly inflated. It is the owner's
responsibility for the repair or
replacement of the tire if it is not
covered by the warranty.
. Battery Jump Start: Service to
jump start a dead battery.
. Trip Interruption Benefits and
Assistance: If your trip is
interrupted due to a warranty
event, incidental expenses may
be reimbursed within the
Powertrain warranty period.
Items considered are reasonable
and customary hotel, meals, rental car, or a vehicle being
delivered back to the customer,
up to 805 km (500 mi).
Services Not Included in
Roadside Assistance
.
Impound towing caused by
violation of any laws.
. Legal fines.
. Mounting, dismounting,
or changing of snow tires,
chains, or other traction devices.
Service is not provided if a vehicle
is in an area that is not accessible
to the service vehicle or is not a
regularly traveled or maintained
public road, which includes ice and
winter roads. Off-road use is not
covered.
Services Specific to
Canadian-Purchased Vehicles
. Fuel Delivery: Reimbursement
is up to 7 liters. If available,
diesel fuel delivery may be
restricted. Propane and other
fuels are not provided through
this service.

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IndexA
Accessories andModifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362
Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
Active Fuel Management
®. . . . . . 288
Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . 355
Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355
Additional Information OnStar
®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 507, 512
Additional Maintenance and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 469
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Adjustments Lumbar, Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Agreements Trademarks and License . . . . . 244
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine . . . . . . . 377
Air Filter, Passenger
Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Airbag System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
How Does an Airbag
Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Passenger Sensing System . . . . 82 Airbag System (cont'd)
What Makes an Airbag
Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
What Will You See after an
Airbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
When Should an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . . 76
Airbags
Adding Equipment to theVehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Light On-Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
On-Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
On-Off Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Passenger Status Indicator . . . 141
Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Servicing Airbag-Equipped Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Alarm Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 408
All-Terrain Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 409
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197, 199
Antenna Fixed Mast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Multi-band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . 305

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Antilock Brake System(ABS) (cont'd)
Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Appearance Care
Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 452
Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 457
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Assistance Program,
Roadside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 487, 490
Assistance Systems for Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
Assistance Systems for
Parking and Backing . . . . . . . . . . 314
Audio Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . . 189
Audio Players
CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Automatic Dimming Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
Transmission Fluid . . . . . . 373, 376
Automatic Transmission Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292 Automatic Transmission (cont'd)
Shift Lock Control Function
Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 393
Auxiliary
Roof Mounted Lamp . . . . . . . . . . 184
Auxiliary Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Axle, Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 390
Axle, Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 390
B
Battery Load Management . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Voltage and ChargingMessages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Battery - North America . . . . 388, 442
Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . . . 394
Blind Spot Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Bluetooth Overview . . . . . . . . 222, 223, 227, 232
Bluetooth Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Brake
Pedal and AdjustableThrottle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
System Warning Light . . . . . . . . 144
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386 Antilock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307 Brakes (cont'd)
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 387
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306
System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Break-In, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 280
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 399 Center High-MountedStoplamp (CHMSL) and
Cargo Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 398
Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183, 396
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 395
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . 395
Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 395
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and
Parking Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 396
High Intensity Discharge
(HID) Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 395
Taillamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 397
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-up
Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 397
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 425

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Lamps (cont'd)Daytime Running (DRL) . . . . . . 181
Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Exterior Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Exterior Lamps Off
Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Malfunction Indicator . . . . . . . . . 143
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Taillamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 397
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
Lane Departure Warning
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) . . . . . . . . 320
Lane Keep Assist Light . . . . . . . . . 146
Lap Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
LATCH System Replacing Parts after aCrash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
LATCH, Lower Anchors and
Tethers for Children . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
LED Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 396
Light Hill Decent Control . . . . . . . . . . . 146 Lighting
Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Illumination Control . . . . . . . . . . . 184
LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 396
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 Airbag On-Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Airbag Readiness . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Antilock Brake System
(ABS) Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Brake System Warning . . . . . . . 144
Charging System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Four-Wheel-Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Front Fog Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
High-Beam On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . 180
Lane Departure Warning . . . . . . 146
Low Fuel Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Safety Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . 139
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
StabiliTrak
®OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Tow/Haul Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak
®. . . . . . . . . . 148
Traction Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 Locking Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311
Locks
Automatic Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . 148
Low-Profile Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 409
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH
System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
M
Maintenance
Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 476
Maintenance and Care
Additional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 469
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . 462 Recommended Fluids andLubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472
Transfer Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . . 143
Manual Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292

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Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
ReplacementGlass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 395
Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 399
Replacement Parts Airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 474
Replacing Airbag System . . . . . . . . 88
Replacing LATCH System Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Replacing Safety Belt System
Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Reporting Safety Defects Canadian Government . . . . . . . . 497
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 498
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . 497
Restraints Where to Put . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
Reverse Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Ride Control Systems
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Roads Driving, Wet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Roadside Assistance Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 487, 490 Roof
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Rotation, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 422
Routing, Engine Drive Belt . . . . . . 481
Running the Vehicle While Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
S
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
How to Wear Safety BeltsProperly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Lap Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Replacing after a Crash . . . . . . . . 73
Use During Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . 71
Safety Defects Reporting Canadian Government . . . . . . . . 497
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 498
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . 497
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Safety System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Scheduling Appointments . . . . . . . 492
Seats Adjustment, Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Seats (cont'd)
Center Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Heated and Ventilated Front . . . . 63
Lumbar Adjustment, Front . . . . . . 60
Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Power Adjustment, Front . . . . . . . 60
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Securing Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107, 110
Security Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
OnStar
®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 502, 503
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Vehicle Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Accessories andModifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362
Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250, 252
Doing Your Own Work . . . . . . . . 363
Engine Soon Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Maintenance Records . . . . . . . . 476
Maintenance, General
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 461
Parts Identification Label . . . . . 477