2021 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 charging

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/
Mexico/Paraguay-14632303) - 2021 - CRC - 11/9/20
158 Infotainment System
by model and require a complete working
electrical system, cell reception, and GPS
signal. An active connected plan is required.
Reference the SiriusXM user guide for use
and subscription information.
Radio Reception
Unplug electronic devices from the accessory
power outlets if there is interference or
static in the radio.
FM
FM signals only reach about 16 to 65 km
(10 to 40 mi). Although the radio has a
built-in electronic circuit that automatically
works to reduce interference, some static
can occur, especially around tall buildings or
hills, causing the sound to fade in and out.
AM
The range for most AM stations is greater
than for FM, especially at night. The longer
range can cause station frequencies to
interfere with each other. Static can also
occur when things like storms and power
lines interfere with radio reception. When
this happens, try reducing the treble on the
radio.
SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service
If equipped, SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service
provides digital radio reception. Tall
buildings or hills can interfere with satellite
radio signals, causing the sound to fade in
and out. In addition, traveling or standing
under heavy foliage, bridges, garages,
or tunnels may cause loss of the SiriusXM
signal for a period of time. Some cellular
services may interfere with SXM reception
causing loss of signal.
Mobile Device Usage
Mobile device usage, such as making or
receiving calls, charging, or just having the
mobile device on may cause static
interference in the radio. Unplug the mobile
device or turn it off if this happens.
Fixed Mast Antenna
The fixed mast antenna will go through
most car washes as long as it is securely
attached. If the antenna becomes slightly
bent, straighten it out by hand. If it is badly
bent, replace it.
Occasionally check that the antenna is tight
at the base. If tightening is required, protect
the paint from damage.
Multi-Band Antenna
The roof antenna is for SiriusXM Satellite
Radio, OnStar, and GPS (Global Positioning
System), depending on the equipped
options. Keep clear of obstructions for clear
reception. If the vehicle has a sunroof, and it
is open, reception can also be affected.
Audio Players
Avoiding Untrusted Media Devices
When using media devices such as SD cards,
USB devices, and mobile devices, consider
the source. Untrusted media devices could
contain files that affect system operation or
performance. Avoid use if the content or
origin cannot be trusted.
USB Port
This vehicle is equipped with two USB ports
in the center console under the armrest and
another two in the center stack. These ports
are for data and charging.
There may also be two USB ports for
charging only at the rear of the center
console.

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236 Driving and Operating
3. Be sure the transfer case, if equipped, isin a drive gear, not in N (Neutral).
4. Turn the ignition off. For Key Access, push the ignition key in, toward the
steering column, and then turn the
ignition off.
5. For Key Access, remove the key and take it with you. If you can leave the vehicle
with the ignition key in your hand, the
vehicle is in P (Park).
For Keyless Access, take the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter with you.
Leaving the Vehicle with the Engine
Running
{Warning
It can be dangerous to leave the vehicle
with the engine running. The vehicle
could move suddenly if the shift lever is
not fully in P (Park) with the parking
brake firmly set.
If you have four-wheel drive and the
transfer case is in N (Neutral), the vehicle
will be free to roll, even if the shift lever
is in P (Park). So be sure the transfer case
is in a drive gear –not in N (Neutral).
(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
And, if you leave the vehicle with the
engine running, it could overheat and
even catch fire. You or others could be
injured. Do not leave the vehicle with the
engine running unless you have to.
If you have to leave the vehicle with the
engine running, be sure the vehicle is in
P (Park) and the parking brake is firmly set
before you leave it. After moving the shift
lever into P (Park), hold the regular brake
pedal down. Then, see if you can move the
shift lever away from P (Park) without first
pulling it toward you. If you can, it means
that the shift lever was not fully locked into
P (Park).
Torque Lock
If you are parking on a hill and you do not
shift the transmission into P (Park) properly,
the weight of the vehicle may put too much
force on the parking pawl in the
transmission. You may find it difficult to pull
the shift lever out of P (Park). This is called
torque lock. To prevent torque lock, set the
parking brake and then shift into P (Park)
properly before you leave the driver seat. When you are ready to drive, move the
shift lever out of P (Park) before you release
the parking brake.
If torque lock does occur, you may need to
have another vehicle push yours a little
uphill to take some of the pressure from the
parking pawl in the transmission. You will
then be able to pull the shift lever out of
P (Park).
Shifting out of Park
This vehicle is equipped with an electronic
shift lock release system. The system is
designed to prevent movement of the shift
lever out of P (Park), unless the brake pedal
is applied and the ignition is on or in
Service Mode.
The shift lock release is always functional
except in the case of an uncharged or low
voltage
–less than 9 volt –battery.
If the vehicle has an uncharged or low
voltage battery, try charging or jump
starting the battery. See Jump Starting -
North America 0391.
To shift out of P (Park): 1. Apply the brake pedal.
2. Release the parking brake if it is applied. See Electric Parking Brake 0246.

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450 Index
CargoTie-Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Caution, Danger, and Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Center Console Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) and Cargo Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352
Center Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Chains, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379
Charging
Wireless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Charging System Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Check
Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator) . . . . 116
Ignition Transmission Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346
Child Restraints Infants and Young Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Securing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88, 92
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353
Cleaning Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 398
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 403
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204 Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Dual Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206 Climate Control Systems (cont'd)
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Cluster, Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Collision Damage Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 434
Compartments Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Connected Services Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 446
Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 447
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 445
Connections Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 446
Control Hill Descent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Traction and Electronic Stability . . . . . . . 248
Control Light Hill Descent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Controls Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Coolant Engine Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Engine Temperature Warning Light . . . . . 121
Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204, 206
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334 Courtesy Transportation Program . . . . . . . . 433
Coverage Explanations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Cruise Control, Adaptive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 430 Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 430
Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . . . . . . . . . 430
Customer Information Publications Ordering Information . . . . . 436
Customer Satisfaction Procedure . . . . . . . . . 428
Cybersecurity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 438
D
Damage Repair, Collision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 434
Danger, Warning, and Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Data Collection Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 439
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 439
Data Recorders, Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 438
Database Coverage Explanations . . . . . . . . . . 175
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Diagnostics
Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 447

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454 Index
LED Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349
LightingEntry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Illumination Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349
Task . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Lights Airbag Readiness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Antilock Brake System (ABS)Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Brake System Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Charging System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Check Engine (Malfunction Indicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Door Ajar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Driver Mode Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Engine Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Four-Wheel-Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Front Fog Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
High-Beam On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Lights (cont'd)
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Hill Descent Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Lane Keep Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Low Fuel Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Seat Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Service Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Tow/Haul Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Traction Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Limited-Slip Differential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Lock
Steering Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Locking Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Locks Automatic Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48M
MaintenanceRecords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 422
Maintenance and Care Additional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 415
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 409 Recommended Fluids andLubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 418
Transfer Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Manual Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Manual Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Map Data Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Media
Avoiding Untrusted Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Memory Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Messages Engine Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Vehicle Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Mirror Rear Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Mirrors Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Automatic Dimming Rearview . . . . . . . . . . 38
Blind Spot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

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Index 459
Turn and Lane-Change Signals . . . . . . . . . . . .143
Turn SignalBulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350
U
Underseat Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . 377
Universal Remote System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Updates Map Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158
Using the Navigation System . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Using the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
V
Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Canadian Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . 423
Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Personalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Vehicle (cont'd)
Speed Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 394
Vehicle Ahead Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Vehicle Care Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy . . . . . . 437
Vehicle Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174
Vehicle Security
Steering Column Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Ventilation, Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Voice Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Voltmeter Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
W
Warning Brake System Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Caution and Danger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Warnings
Hazard Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339
Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . 379
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379 When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 375
Where to Put the Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Windshield
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347
Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347
Wireless Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103