Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/
Mexico/Paraguay-16515119) - 2023 - CRC - 6/2/22
OnStar 445
updates or changes may enhance or
maintain safety, security, or the operation
of the vehicle or the vehicle systems.
Software updates or changes may affect or
erase data or settings that are stored in the
vehicle, such as saved navigation
destinations or pre-set radio stations.
Neither OnStar nor GM is responsible for
any affected or erased data or settings.
These updates or changes may also collect
personal information. Such collection is
described in the OnStar privacy statement or
separately disclosed at the time of
installation. These updates or changes may
also cause a system to automatically
communicate with GM servers to collect
information about vehicle system status,
identify whether updates or changes are
available, or deliver updates or changes. An
active OnStar agreement constitutes consent
to these software updates or changes and
agreement that either OnStar or GM may
remotely deliver them to the vehicle.
Privacy
The complete OnStar Privacy Statement may
be found at www.onstar.com (U.S.),
or www.onstar.ca (Canada). We recommend
that you review it. If you have any
questions, call 1-888-4ONSTAR(1-888-466-7827) or press
Qto speak with
an Advisor. Users of wireless
communications are cautioned that the
privacy of any information sent via wireless
cellular communications cannot be assured.
Third parties may unlawfully intercept or
access transmissions and private
communications without consent.
OnStar - Software Acknowledgements
To obtain the source code under GPL, LGPL,
MPL, and other open source licenses, that is
contained in this product, please visit
https://opensource.lge.com. In addition to
the source code, all referred license terms,
warranty disclaimers, and copyright notices
are available for download. This offer is valid
for a period of three years after our last
shipment of this product. This offer is valid
to anyone in receipt of this information.
*Provided through LG Electronics Inc., who is
solely responsible for provisions of related
OSS compliance.
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Connected Services 447
Ensuring Security
.Change the default passwords for the
Wi-Fi hotspot and myChevrolet mobile
application. Make these passwords
different from each other and use a
combination of letters and numbers to
increase the security.
.Change the default name of the SSID
(Service Set Identifier). This is your
network’s name that is visible to other
wireless devices. Choose a unique name
and avoid family names or vehicle
descriptions.
Wi-Fi Hotspot (If Equipped)
The vehicle may have a built-in Wi-Fi
hotspot that provides access to the Internet
and web content at 4G LTE speed. Up to
seven mobile devices can be connected.
A data plan is required. Use the in-vehicle
controls only when it is safe to do so. 1. To retrieve Wi-Fi hotspot information, press
=to open the OnStar app on the
infotainment display, then select Wi-Fi
Hotspot. On some vehicles, touch Wi-Fi
or Wi-Fi Settings on the screen.
2. The Wi-Fi settings will display the Wi-Fi hotspot name (SSID), password, and on
some vehicles, the connection type (no Internet connection, 3G, 4G, 4G LTE), and
signal quality (poor, good, excellent). The
LTE icon shows connection to Wi-Fi. It is
possible that the icon may not illuminate
even though the vehicle has an active
connection.
3. To change the SSID or password, press
Qor call 1-888-4ONSTAR to connect
with an Advisor. On some vehicles, the
SSID and password can be changed in
the Wi-Fi Hotspot menu.
After initial set-up, your vehicle’s Wi-Fi
hotspot will connect automatically to your
mobile devices. Manage data usage by
turning Wi-Fi on or off on your mobile
device, using the myChevrolet mobile app,
or by contacting an OnStar Advisor. On
some vehicles, Wi-Fi can also be managed
from the Wi-Fi Hotspot menu.
MyChevrolet Mobile App (If Available)
Download the myChevrolet mobile app to
compatible Apple and Android smartphones.
Chevrolet users can access the following
services from a smartphone:
.Remotely start/stop the vehicle,
if factory-equipped.
.Lock/unlock doors, if equipped with
automatic locks.
.Activate the horn and lamps.
.Check the vehicle’s fuel level, oil life,
or tire pressure, if factory-equipped with
the Tire Pressure Monitor System.
.Send destinations to the vehicle.
.Locate the vehicle on a map (U.S.
market only).
.Turn the vehicle's Wi-Fi hotspot on/off,
manage settings, and monitor data
consumption, if equipped.
.Locate a dealer and schedule service.
.Request Roadside Assistance.
.Set a parking reminder with pin drop,
take a photo, make a note, and set a
timer.
.Connect with Chevrolet on social media.
Features are subject to change. For
myChevrolet mobile app information and
compatibility, see my.chevrolet.com.
An active OnStar or connected service plan
may be required. A compatible device,
factory-installed remote start, and power
locks are required. Data rates apply. See
www.onstar.com for details and system
limitations.
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454 Index
GuidanceProblems with the Route . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
H
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Head-Up Display (HUD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Headlamps
Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . 139
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal,Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps . . . . . . 357
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Ventilated Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Heater Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185, 187
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124 Hill
Descent Control (HDC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Descent Control Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
How to Wear Seat Belts Properly . . . . . . . . . .53
HVAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185, 187
I
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Indicator Pedestrian Ahead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Vehicle Ahead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Indicators
Warning Lights and Gauges . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Infants and Young Children, Restraints . . . . . 71
Information Publication Ordering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 437
Infotainment Using the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 440
Inspection Multi-Point Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 419
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106, 107
Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 147
J
Jump
Starting - North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 399
K
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Remote Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371
LampsAuxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp . . . . . . . . . 142
Daytime Running (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Exterior Cargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Exterior Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . . . . . . . . 139
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . 146
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Fog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
License Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359
Malfunction Indicator (CheckEngine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
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460 Index
Traction (cont'd)Limited-Slip Differential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Trademarks and License Agreements . . . . . .182
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316
Tow Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
Towing App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318
Transfer Case Four-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Transmission
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220, 223
Fluid, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340
Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Transportation Program, Courtesy . . . . . . . 435
Transporting
a Disabled Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402
Items That Can Catch Fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Truck-Camper Loading Information . . . . . . . 209
TTY Users Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 432
Turn and Lane-Change Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Turn Signal Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . 385
Universal Remote System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Updates Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158
Using Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Navigation System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
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V
Vehicle
Ahead Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Canadian Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Data Recording and Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . 439
Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . 425
Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Speed Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Vehicle Care
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375
Vehicle Security Steering Column Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Ventilation, Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Voice Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Voltmeter Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
W
Warning Brake System Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Caution and Danger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Hazard Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Lights, Gauges, and Indicators . . . . . . . . . 105
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348
Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . 386
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 383
Where to Put the Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Windshield
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355
Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99