2019 CHEVROLET SILVERADO wheel alignment

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Tire Pressure MonitorSystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371
Tire Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377
Tire Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377
When It Is Time for New
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379
Different Size Tires and Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 383
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 383
Tire Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 384
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . 385
Tire Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 387
Full-Size Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . 395
Jump Starting
Jump Starting - North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 396
Towing the Vehicle
Towing the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 400
Recreational VehicleTowing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400
Appearance Care
Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 405
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 413General Information
For service and parts needs, visit
your dealer. You will receive
genuine GM parts and GM-trained
and supported service people.
Genuine GM parts have one of
these marks:

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378 Vehicle Care
Anytime unusual wear is
noticed, rotate the tires as soon
as possible, check for proper tire
inflation pressure, and check for
damaged tires or wheels. If the
unusual wear continues after the
rotation, check the wheel
alignment. SeeWhen It Is Time
for New Tires 0378 and
Wheel Replacement 0383.
Use this rotation pattern when
rotating the tires.
Do not include the spare tire in
the tire rotation. Adjust the front and rear tires to
the recommended inflation
pressure on the Tire and
Loading Information label after
the tires have been rotated. See
Tire Pressure
0369 and
Vehicle Load Limits 0210.
Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor
System. See Tire Pressure
Monitor Operation 0371.
Check that all wheel nuts are
properly tightened. See “Wheel
Nut Torque” underCapacities
and Specifications 0432, and
“Removing the Flat Tire and
Installing the Spare Tire” under
Tire Changing 0387.
{Warning
Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the
parts to which it is fastened, can
make wheel nuts become loose
after time. The wheel could come
off and cause a crash. When
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Warning (Continued)
changing a wheel, remove any
rust or dirt from places where the
wheel attaches to the vehicle. In
an emergency, a cloth or a paper
towel can be used; however, use
a scraper or wire brush later to
remove all rust or dirt.
Lightly coat the inner diameter of
the wheel hub opening with
wheel bearing grease after a
wheel change or tire rotation to
prevent corrosion or rust
buildup. Do not get grease on
the wheel mounting surface or
on the wheel nuts or bolts.
When It Is Time for New
Tires
Factors, such as maintenance,
temperatures, driving speeds,
vehicle loading, and road conditions
affect the wear rate of the tires.

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Vehicle Care 383
laboratory test wheel. Sustained
high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate
and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead
to sudden tire failure. The grade
C corresponds to a level of
performance which all
passenger car tires must meet
under the Federal Motor Safety
Standard No. 109. Grades B and
A represent higher levels of
performance on the laboratory
test wheel than the minimum
required by law. Warning: The
temperature grade for this tire is
established for a tire that is
properly inflated and not
overloaded. Excessive speed,
underinflation, or excessive
loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause heat
buildup and possible tire failure.Wheel Alignment and Tire
Balance
The tires and wheels were aligned
and balanced at the factory to
provide the longest tire life and best
overall performance. Adjustments to
wheel alignment and tire balancing
are not necessary on a regular
basis. Consider an alignment check
if there is unusual tire wear or the
vehicle is significantly pulling to one
side or the other. Some slight pull to
the left or right, depending on the
crown of the road and/or other road
surface variations such as troughs
or ruts, is normal. If the vehicle is
vibrating when driving on a smooth
road, the tires and wheels may need
to be rebalanced. See your dealer
for proper diagnosis.
Wheel Replacement
Replace any wheel that is bent,
cracked, or badly rusted or
corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming
loose, the wheel, wheel bolts and
wheel nuts should be replaced.
If the wheel leaks air, replace it.Some aluminum wheels can be
repaired. See your dealer if any of
these conditions exist.
Your dealer will know the kind of
wheel that is needed.
Each new wheel should have the
same load-carrying capacity,
diameter, width, offset and be
mounted the same way as the one it
replaces.
Replace wheels, wheel bolts, wheel
nuts, or Tire Pressure Monitor
System (TPMS) sensors with new
GM original equipment parts.
{Warning
Using the wrong replacement
wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel
nuts can be dangerous. It could
affect the braking and handling of
the vehicle. Tires can lose air,
and cause loss of control, causing
a crash. Always use the correct
wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel
nuts for replacement.

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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 0410 and
Exterior Care 0405.
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.

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Index 471
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
SystemBrake Pad Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336
Engine Air Filter Life . . . . . . . . . . 326
Forward CollisionAlert (FCA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188, 448
Noise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343
Systems Driver Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
T
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
TaillampsBulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 349
Task Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . 438
Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . . . 54 Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360 All-Season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361
All-Terrain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379
Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 384
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 387 Tires (cont'd)
Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381
Full-Size Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 395
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . 385
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377
Low Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362
Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 369, 370
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Pressure Monitor Operation . . 371
Pressure Monitor System . . . . . 370
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377
Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362
Terminology and Definitions . . 366
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 383
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 383
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361
Top Tier Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Tow/Haul Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Tow/Haul Mode Light . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Towing
Driving Characteristics . . . . . . . . 277
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286 Towing (cont'd)
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 277
Recreational Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 400
Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) . . . 295
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400
Traction Limited-Slip Differential . . . . . . . 251
Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) . . . . . . . . . . 295
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Trailer Towing App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
Trailering App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
Transfer Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Transmission Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Fluid, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
Transportation Program, Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 441
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Truck-Camper Loading Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Turn and Lane-Change Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182

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Turn SignalBulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 349
U
Underseat Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . 381
Universal Remote System . . . . . . 173
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
V
Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Canadian Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Identification Number (VIN) . . . 431
Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Personalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Speed Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400
Vehicle Ahead Indicator . . . . . . . . 155
Vehicle Care Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 369
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 447 Ventilation, Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Voltmeter Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
W
Warning
Brake System Light . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Caution and Danger . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Lane Departure (LDW) . . . . . . . 270
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Warnings
Hazard Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335
Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance . . 383
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 383
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378
Where to Put the Restraint . . . . . 104
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Windshield
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346
Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 Winter
Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . 345
Wireless Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136