2023 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 brakes

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/
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Vehicle Care 387
{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, resulting in a
crash. Always use the correct wheel,
wheel bolts, and wheel nuts for
replacement.
{Warning
Replacing a wheel with a used one is
dangerous. How it has been used or how
far it has been driven may be unknown.
It could fail suddenly and cause a crash.
When replacing wheels, use a new GM
original equipment wheel.
Caution
The wrong wheel can also cause
problems with bearing life, brake cooling,
speedometer or odometer calibration,
headlamp aim, bumper height, vehicle
ground clearance, and tire or tire chain
clearance to the body and chassis.
Tire Chains
{Warning
If the vehicle has 275/50R22, 275/60R20,
LT265/60R20, LT265/70R17, LT275/65R18,
or LT275/70R18 size tires, do not use tire
chains. There is not enough clearance.
Tire chains used on a vehicle without the
proper amount of clearance can cause
damage to the brakes, suspension,
or other vehicle parts. The area damaged
by the tire chains could cause loss of
control and a crash.
Use another type of traction device only
if its manufacturer recommends it for the
vehicle's tire size combination and road
conditions. Follow that manufacturer's
instructions. To avoid vehicle damage,
drive slow and readjust or remove the
traction device if it contacts the vehicle.
Do not spin the wheels.
If traction devices are used, install them
on the rear tires.
Caution
If the vehicle is equipped with a tire size
other than 275/50R22, 275/60R20, LT265/
60R20, LT265/70R17, LT275/65R18,
or LT275/70R18 use tire chains only where
legal and only when necessary. Use
chains that are the proper size for the
tires. Install them on the tires of the rear
axle. Do not use chains on the tires of
the front axle. Tighten them as tightly as
possible with the ends securely fastened.
Drive slowly and follow the chain
manufacturer's instructions. If the chains
contact the vehicle, stop and retighten
them. If the contact continues, slow
down until it stops. Driving too fast or
spinning the wheels with chains on will
damage the vehicle.
If a Tire Goes Flat
It is unusual for a tire to blow out while
driving, especially if the tires are maintained
properly. SeeTires0369. If air goes out of
a tire, it is much more likely to leak out
slowly. But if there ever is a blowout, here
are a few tips about what to expect and
what to do:

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416 Service and Maintenance
Service and Maintenance
General Information
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 416
Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 417
Multi-Point Vehicle Inspection (MPVI)
Multi-Point VehicleInspection (MPVI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 419
Special Application Services
Special Application Services . . . . . . . . . . . 420
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and
Parts
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . . . 421
Maintenance Replacement Parts . . . . . . . 422
Maintenance Records
Maintenance Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 424
General Information
Your vehicle is an important investment.
This section describes the required
maintenance for the vehicle. Follow this
schedule to help protect against major repair
expenses resulting from neglect or
inadequate maintenance. It may also help to
maintain the value of the vehicle if it is
sold. It is the responsibility of the owner to
have all required maintenance performed.
Your dealer has trained technicians who can
perform required maintenance using genuine
replacement parts. They have up-to-date
tools and equipment for fast and accurate
diagnostics. Many dealers have extended
evening and Saturday hours, courtesy
transportation, and online scheduling to
assist with service needs.
Your dealer recognizes the importance of
providing competitively priced maintenance
and repair services. With trained technicians,
the dealer is the place for routine
maintenance such as oil changes and tire
rotations and additional maintenance items
like tires, brakes, batteries, and wiper blades.
Caution
Damage caused by improper maintenance
can lead to costly repairs and may not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
Maintenance intervals, checks,
inspections, recommended fluids, and
lubricants are important to keep the
vehicle in good working condition.
Do not have chemical flushes that are not
approved by GM performed on the
vehicle. The use of flushes, solvents,
cleaners, or lubricants that are not
approved by GM could damage the
vehicle, requiring expensive repairs that
are not covered by the vehicle warranty.
The Tire Rotation and Required Services are
the responsibility of the vehicle owner. It is
recommended to have your dealer perform
these services every 12 000 km/7,500 mi.
Proper vehicle maintenance helps to keep
the vehicle in good working condition,
improves fuel economy, and reduces vehicle
emissions.

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420 Service and Maintenance
Systems, Fluids, and Visible Leak
Inspection
.Engine oil
.Transmission
.Drive axle
.Transfer case
.Engine cooling system
.Power steering, if equipped
.Fuel system
.Windshield washer fluid
Tire Inspection
.Tire pressure, tread depth, and wear
.Rotation, if applicable
.Alignment check, optional
.Reset tire pressure monitor
.Check tire sealant expiration date,
if equipped
.Check spare tire, if equipped
Brakes
.Check brake system
Visible and Functional Inspections
.Seat belt components
.Exhaust system
.Accelerator pedal
.Passenger compartment air filter,
if equipped
.Engine air filter
.Hoses
.Belts
.Shocks and struts
.Steering components
.Axle boots or driveshaft and u-joints
.Compartment lift struts, if equipped
.Floor mats secured, no interference with
pedals
.Horn
.Ignition lock, if equipped
.Starter switch
.Evaporative control system
Lubricate
.Chassis components
Special Application Services
.Severe Commercial Use Vehicles Only:
Lubricate chassis components every oil
change.
.Have underbody flushing service
performed. See "Underbody Maintenance"
in Exterior Care 0407.

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Customer Information 437
If a Crash Occurs
If there has been an injury, call emergency
services for help. Do not leave the scene of
a crash until all matters have been taken
care of. Move the vehicle only if its position
puts you in danger, or you are instructed to
move it by a police officer.
Give only the necessary information to
police and other parties involved in the
crash.
For emergency towing seeRoadside
Assistance Program 0433.
Gather the following information:
.Driver name, address, and telephone
number
.Driver license number
.Owner name, address, and telephone
number
.Vehicle license plate number
.Vehicle make, model, and model year
.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
.Insurance company and policy number
.General description of the damage to the
other vehicle Choose a reputable repair facility that uses
quality replacement parts. See
“Collision
Parts” earlier in this section.
If the airbag has inflated, see What Will You
See after an Airbag Inflates? 063.
Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair
Process
In the event that the vehicle requires
damage repairs, GM recommends that you
take an active role in its repair. If you have
a pre-determined repair facility of choice,
take the vehicle there, or have it towed
there. Specify to the facility that any
required replacement collision parts be
original equipment parts, either new
Genuine GM parts or recycled original GM
parts. Remember, recycled parts will not be
covered by the GM vehicle warranty.
Insurance pays the bill for the repair, but
you must live with the repair. Depending on
your policy limits, your insurance company
may initially value the repair using
aftermarket parts. Discuss this with the
repair professional, and insist on Genuine
GM parts. Remember, if the vehicle is
leased, you may be obligated to have the vehicle repaired with Genuine GM parts,
even if your insurance coverage does not
pay the full cost.
If another party's insurance company is
paying for the repairs, you are not obligated
to accept a repair valuation based on that
insurance company's collision policy repair
limits, as you have no contractual limits
with that company. In such cases, you can
have control of the repair and parts choices
as long as the cost stays within reasonable
limits.
Publication Ordering Information
Service Manuals
Service manuals have the diagnosis and
repair information on the engine/propulsion,
transmission, axle, suspension, brakes,
electrical system, steering system, body, etc.
Customer Literature
Owner’s manuals are written specifically for
owners and are intended to provide basic
operational information about the vehicle.
The owner’s manual includes the
Maintenance Schedule for all models.

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450 Index
Appearance Care (cont'd)Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 412
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto . . . . . 172, 173
Assistance Program, Roadside . . . . . . . . . . . . 433
Assistance Systems Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
Parking and Backing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Audio Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158, 159
Automatic Dimming Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Emergency Braking (AEB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Emergency Braking (AEB) DisabledLight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220, 223
Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340
Transmission Shift Lock Control
Function Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354
Automatic Transmission
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227, 229
Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Avoiding Untrusted Media Devices . . . . . . . . 157
Axle Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354
Locking Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244 Axle (cont'd)
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354
B
Battery
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . 146
Load Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Battery - North America . . . . . . . . . . . . .351, 399
Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355
Blind Spot Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Bluetooth Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158, 159
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164, 165, 168
Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350
Pad Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349
System Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Brake Pad Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349 Antilock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Brake Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Electric Brake Boost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196 Automatic Emergency (AEB) . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Braking System Front Pedestrian (FPB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288 Break-In, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Buckle To Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp(CHMSL) and Cargo Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . 359
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps . . . . . . 357
License Plate Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-up Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 383
C
Calibration Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements . . . 332
California Proposition 65 Warning . . . . . 1, 399
Camera Rear Vision (RVC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Canadian Vehicle Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . 426
Carbon Monoxide Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202

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Index 453
ExteriorCargo Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Lamps Off Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
F
Fan
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348
Filter Engine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 387
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 389
Floor Console Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 414
Fluid Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350
Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348
Fog Lamp Light Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System . . . . . . . . . . . 284 Four-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230, 353
Four-Wheel-Drive
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Frequency Statement Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 438
Front Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354
Heated and Ventilated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Locking Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Pedestrian Braking (FPB) System . . . . . . . 288
Front Seats
Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
Economy, Driving for Better . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Filling a Portable Fuel Container . . . . . . . 298
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295, 297
Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Management, Active . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Prohibited Fuels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
Recommended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Top Tier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Full-Size Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 399
Fuses
Engine Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . 362
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361 Fuses (cont'd)
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . 365, 367
G
Garage Door Opener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Gas Strut(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356
Gauges Engine Coolant Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Engine Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Transmission Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Voltmeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Warning Lights and Indicators . . . . . . . . . 105
General Information Service and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 416
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332
Glass Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355
Global Positioning System (GPS) . . . . . . . . . . 161
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 433