2023 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 ABS

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/
Mexico/Paraguay-16515119) - 2023 - CRC - 6/2/22
Vehicle Care 351
Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap
and the area around the cap before
removing it.
Do not top off the brake fluid. Adding fluid
does not correct a leak. If fluid is added
when the linings are worn, there will be too
much fluid when new brake linings are
installed. Add or remove fluid, as necessary,
only when work is done on the brake
hydraulic system.
{Warning
If too much brake fluid is added, it can
spill on the engine and burn, if the
engine is hot enough. You or others could
be burned, and the vehicle could be
damaged. Add brake fluid only when
work is done on the brake hydraulic
system.
When the brake fluid falls to a low level,
the brake warning light comes on. See Brake
System Warning Light 0118.
Brake fluid absorbs water over time which
degrades the effectiveness of the brake fluid.
Replace brake fluid at the specified intervals
to prevent increased stopping distance. See
Maintenance Schedule 0417. What to Add
Use only GM approved DOT 4 brake fluid
from a clean, sealed container. See
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
0421.
{Warning
The wrong or contaminated brake fluid
could result in damage to the brake
system. This could result in the loss of
braking leading to a possible injury.
Always use the proper GM approved
brake fluid.
Caution
If brake fluid is spilled on the vehicle's
painted surfaces, the paint finish can be
damaged. Immediately wash off any
painted surface.
Battery - North America
The original equipment battery is
maintenance free. Do not remove the cap
and do not add fluid.
Refer to the replacement number shown on
the original battery label when a new
battery is needed. See Engine Compartment
Overview 0335 for battery location. Stop/Start System
Vehicles equipped with a 2.7L L3B, , 5.3L L84
or 6.2L L87 are equipped with a Stop/Start
system to shut off the engine to help
conserve fuel. See
Stop/Start System 0213.
Vehicles with the Stop/Start system have an
Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM) 12-volt battery.
Installation of a standard 12-volt battery will
result in reduced 12-volt battery life. When
using a 12-volt battery charger on the 12-volt
AGM battery, some chargers have an AGM
battery setting on the charger. If available,
use the AGM setting on the charger to limit
charge voltage to 14.8 volts. Follow the
charger manufacturer’s instructions.
{Warning
WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and
related accessories can expose you to
chemicals including lead and lead
compounds, which are known to the
State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling. For more
information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
See California Proposition 65 Warning 01.

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Front Position
4. If the flat tire is on the front of the vehicle, position the jack under the
bracket attached to the vehicle's frame,
behind the flat tire, as shown.Rear Position
5. If the flat tire is on the rear, position the jack under the rear axle about 5 cm
(2 in) inboard of the shock absorber
bracket.
{Warning
Getting under a vehicle when it is lifted
on a jack is dangerous. If the vehicle slips
off the jack, you could be badly injured
or killed. Never get under a vehicle when
it is supported only by a jack.
{Warning
Raising the vehicle with the jack
improperly positioned can damage the
vehicle and even make the vehicle fall. To
help avoid personal injury and vehicle
damage, be sure to fit the jack lift head
into the proper location before raising
the vehicle.
{Warning
The jack has a feature to limit its travel
to prevent overextension. When the
height limit is reached, an increase in
resistance if felt when attempting to
raise the jack farther. Raising the jack
past the height limit can damage the jack
pin and cause the jack to lock into an
overextended position or not lower fully.
Do not attempt to force the jack higher
once the height limit is reached.
6. Turn the wheel wrench clockwise to raise the vehicle. Raise the vehicle far enough
off the ground so there is enough room
for the spare tire to fit under the
wheel well.

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Vehicle Care 407
Appearance Care
Exterior Care
Locks
Locks are lubricated at the factory. Use a
de-icing agent only when absolutely
necessary, and have the locks greased after
using. SeeRecommended Fluids and
Lubricants 0421.
Washing the Vehicle
To preserve the vehicle's finish, wash it
often and out of direct sunlight.
{Warning
Do not power wash any part of the
vehicle’s interior, including the vinyl floor
covering. This could damage safety and
other systems in the vehicle, which
would not be covered by the vehicle
warranty.
Caution
Do not use petroleum-based, acidic,
or abrasive cleaning agents as they can
damage the vehicle's paint, metal,
or plastic parts. If damage occurs, it
would not be covered by the vehicle
warranty. Approved cleaning products can
be obtained from your dealer. Follow all
manufacturer directions regarding correct
product usage, necessary safety
precautions, and appropriate disposal of
any vehicle care product.
Caution
Avoid using high-pressure washes closer
than 30 cm (12 in) to the surface of the
vehicle. Use of power washers exceeding
8 274 kPa (1,200 psi) can result in
damage or removal of paint and decals.
Cleaning Underhood Components
Caution
Do not power wash any component
under the hood that has this
e
symbol.(Continued)
Caution (Continued)
This could cause damage that would not
be covered by the vehicle warranty.
Solvents or aggressive cleaners may harm
underhood components. The usages of these
chemicals should be avoided.
Recommend water only.
A pressure washer may be used, but care
must be utilized. The following criteria must
be followed:
.Water pressure must be kept below
14 000 KPa (2,000 PSI).
.Water temperature must be below 80 °C
(180 °F).
.Spray nozzle with a 40 degree wide angle
spray pattern or wider must be used.
.Nozzle must be kept at least 30 cm (1 ft)
away from all surfaces.
Automatic Car Wash
Caution
Some automatic car washes can cause
damage to the vehicle, wheels and
ground effects. Automatic car washes are
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Index 449
IndexA
Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . 332
Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
ActiveFuel Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Adaptive Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328
Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328
Additional OnStar Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 442
Adjustments Lumbar, Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Agreements Trademarks and License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341
Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Filter Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341
Filter, Passenger Compartment . . . . . . . . 190
Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .185
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
How Does an Airbag Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . 63
Passenger Sensing System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
What Makes an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . . 63 Airbag System (cont'd)
What Will You See after an Airbag
Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
When Should an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . 62
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Airbags Adding Equipment to the Vehicle . . . . . . . 68
Passenger Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Replacing System Parts after a
Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Servicing Airbag-Equipped Vehicles . . . . . . 68
Alarm Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Alert Lane Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290
Rear Cross Traffic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
Rear Pedestrian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
Side Blind Zone (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370
All-Terrain Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153, 155
Antenna Multi-band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234 Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Appearance Care Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407

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Lamps (cont'd)Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Lane Change Alert (LCA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290
Keep Assist (LKA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292
Keep Assist Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
LATCH System
Replacing Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . 86
LATCH, Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
LED Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357
Lighting
Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Illumination Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357
Task . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Lights Airbag Readiness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Antilock Brake System (ABS)Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) Disabled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Brake System Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Charging System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Check Engine (Malfunction Indicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 Lights (cont'd)
Cruise Control Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Door Ajar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Driver Mode Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Engine Coolant Temperature
Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Engine Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Four-Wheel-Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Front Fog Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Gauges and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
High-Beam On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Hill Descent Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Lane Keep Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Low Fuel Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Seat Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Service Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . 119
StabiliTrak OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Tow/Haul Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Traction Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Limited-Slip Differential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Lock Steering Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Locking Front Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244 Locking Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Locks
Automatic Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
M
MaintenanceRecords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 424
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .417 Recommended Fluids andLubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 421
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Manual Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227, 229
Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Media
Avoiding Untrusted Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157