Chevrolet Silverado EV Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-
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Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Instruments and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323
Service and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 388
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 394
Customer Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 396
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 408
Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 413
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 416
Introduction
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A circle with a slash through it is a safety
symbol which means“Do not,” “Do not do
this,” or“Do not let this happen.”
Symbols
The vehicle has components and labels that
use symbols instead of text. Symbols are
shown along with the text describing the
operation or information relating to a
specific component, control, message, gauge,
or indicator.
M:Shown when the owner’s manual has
additional instructions or information.
*: Shown when the service manual has
additional instructions or information.
0: Shown when there is more information
on another page — “see page.”
Vehicle Symbol Chart
Here are some additional symbols that may
be found on the vehicle and what they
mean. See the features in this manual for
information.
u: Air Conditioning System
G:Air Conditioning Refrigerant Oil
9:Airbag Readiness Light
!:Antilock Brake System (ABS)
$:Brake System Warning Light
9:Dispose of Used Components Properly
P:Do Not Apply High Pressure Water
[: Energy Usage and Charge Mode
Selection
_: Flame/Fire Prohibited
H: Flammable
g:First Responder
[:Forward Collision Alert
R:Fuse Block Cover Lock Location
+:Fuses
_:High Voltage
j:ISOFIX/LATCH System Child Restraints
Q:Keep Fuse Block Covers Properly
Installed
|: Lane Change Alert
@:Lane Departure Warning
A:Lane Keep Assist
X: Park Assist
~:Pedestrian Ahead Indicator
O:Power
7:Rear Cross Traffic Alert
I:Registered Technician
/:Remote Vehicle Start
h:Risk of Electrical Fire
>:Seat Belt Reminders
Z: Service Vehicle Soon
I:Side Blind Zone Alert
7:Tire Pressure Monitor
d:Traction Control/StabiliTrak/Electronic
Stability Control (ESC)
a: Under Pressure
k: Vehicle Ahead Indicator
]:Vehicle Ready
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start based on cold ambient conditions. The
rear defog indicator light will not come on
during a remote start.
Laws in some local communities may restrict
the use of remote starters. For example,
some laws require a person using remote
start to have the vehicle in view. Check local
regulations for any requirements.
The vehicle cannot be remote started if:
.The remote key is in the vehicle.
.The hood is open.
.60 minutes of remote start time has
been used.
.The hazard flashers are on.
.The vehicle is not in P (Park).
.The vehicle is already turned on.
If the battery level is low, do not use the
remote start feature. The battery may fully
deplete.
The remote key range may be less while the
vehicle is running.
Other conditions may affect the range and
performance of the remote key. See Remote
Key 09.
Starting the Vehicle Using Remote Start
PressStwice on the remote key. The turn
signal lamps will flash to confirm the
remote start request was received. During
the remote start, the parking lamps will
remain on as long as the vehicle is on.
The vehicle will turn off after 60 minutes,
unless you stop the remote start before
remote start cycle has completed or the
vehicle is turned on.
Press the brake pedal or close the door to
drive the vehicle. See Power Modes0197.
Extending Remote Start Time
Remote start can be used for up to
60 minutes of total remote start time.
After a remote start of 60 minutes,
or multiple shorter time starts totaling
60 minutes have been used, the vehicle
must be started and then turned off before
the remote start can be used again.
Canceling a Remote Start
To cancel a remote start, do one of the
following:
.Press/. The parking lamps will turn off.
.Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
.Turn the vehicle on and then off.
Door Locks
{Warning
Unlocked doors can be dangerous.
.Passengers, especially children, can
easily open the doors and fall out of a
moving vehicle. The doors can be
unlocked and opened while the vehicle
is moving. The chance of being thrown
out of the vehicle in a crash is
increased if the doors are not locked.
So, all passengers should wear seat
belts properly and the doors should be
locked whenever the vehicle is driven.
.Young children who get into unlocked
vehicles may be unable to get out.
A child can be overcome by extreme
heat and can suffer permanent injuries
or even death from heat stroke.
Always lock the vehicle whenever
leaving it.
.Outsiders can easily enter through an
unlocked door when you slow down
or stop the vehicle. Locking the doors
can help prevent this from happening.
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If the hood is not closed, the electronic drive
unit lockout prevents the vehicle from
shifting out of P (Park). Close the hood to
shift out of P (Park). Confirm the hood is
closed by checking that the hood is flush
with the surrounding components.
If the hood is closed but the ajar message is
present, the electronic drive unit lockout can
be overridden. Hold the brake for
20 seconds and then shift into D (Drive). The
vehicle will not exceed 42 km/h (26 mph).
See your dealer for service.
Hood Latch Release Button
1. To open the hood, pressdon the
instrument panel to the left of the
steering wheel. 2. From the front of the vehicle, lift the
hood slightly until the gas strut system
automatically raises and holds it in the
fully open position.
3. The hood light and Open Hood message will display in the Driver Information
Center (DIC) when the hood is open.
Using the Remote Key 1. To open the hood with the remote key, press
dtwice.
2. From the front of the vehicle, lift the hood slightly until the gas strut system
automatically raises and holds it in the
fully open position.
Closing the Hood 1. Make sure all cargo is properly stowed and does not go above or across the
storage bin seal.
2. Pull the hood down until the self-closing latch engages.
3. Check to make sure the hood is latched completely. Push down on the hood to
latch if it does not latch completely.
Repeat this step with additional force if
necessary.
Power Hood Operation
Ensure the hood is clear of any objects
before opening.
{Warning
You or others could be injured if caught
in the path of the power hood. Make
sure there is no one in the way of the
hood as it is opening and closing.
The vehicle must be in P (Park), doors
unlocked, or the remote key in range of the
vehicle to operate the power hood.
To open or close the power hood, do one of
the following:
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3. Check to make sure the hood is latchedcompletely. Push down on the hood to
latch if it does not latch completely.
Repeat this step with additional force if
necessary.
When the hood is not latched, a message
will display on the Driver Information Center
(DIC) and the vehicle will not be able to
shift out of P (Park). To override this
function, press and hold the shift button
and brake pedal until the DIC message
shifter unlock complete is displayed. The
vehicle’s speed will be limited to 42 km/h
(26 mph) when the hood is not completely
closed.
If the vehicle has lost power, and the hood
is open when the power is restored, the
power hood and power closing latch will not
operate. To allow powered hood operation
again, the hood must be manually closed
and fully latched.
{Warning
Do not drive the vehicle if the hood is
not latched completely. The hood could
open fully, block your vision, and cause a (Continued)
Warning (Continued)
crash. You or others could be injured.
Always close the hood completely before
driving.
Emergency Hood Release Button
The underhood compartment is equipped
with a glow-in-the-dark emergency hood
release button. This button will glow
following exposure to light. Press the button
to open the hood from inside the underhood
compartment.
{Warning
The emergency hood release button
inside the underhood compartment will
not function when the battery is
disconnected or depleted. To avoid
personal injury or death, always keep the
hood fully closed and latched when
storing the vehicle. If the hood is not
latched, a person could climb into the
underhood compartment and
inadvertently close the hood. People
should never climb inside the underhood
compartment. Never shut the hood when
a person is inside.
Midgate
Midgate Operation
This vehicle may be equipped with a
midgate and a removable rear glass panel.
The midgate allows you to extend the
length of the vehicle cargo area.
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The following are the main components of
the Midgate system:
A. Glass Latch Levers
B. Glass Grab Handles
C. Glass-Catch Release Button
D. Glass Stow Retainer
E. Glass Retaining Tabs
F. Switch Buttons
G. Glass Alignment Arrows
Water may flow between the doors and
around the base of the midgate while being
directed into a gutter system. There are
water symbols located on the midgate
switch buttons (F) to indicate that the
midgate surface may be wet. Waterdrippings may be visible inside the vehicle
when the full midgate or passthrough doors
are opened.
Rear Glass Removal and Storage
{Warning
If the removable rear glass is not stored
properly, it could be thrown about the
vehicle in a crash or sudden maneuver.
People in the vehicle could be injured.
Whenever you store the rear glass in the
vehicle, always be sure that it is stored
securely in the Midgate
®storage pocket.
Do not remove the rear glass when the rear
defroster is on. If you do, you may see a
discharge spark coming from the glass
latch area.
To remove the rear glass do the following: 1. Make sure that the midgate defroster is turned off.
2. Fold the rear seats. See Rear Seats049.
The front seats may have to be moved
forward slightly to allow the rear seats
to fold completely. Although the rear glass can be removed
without folding the rear seats, you will
not be able to access the rear glass
storage pocket. Be sure to fold the seats
before removing the rear glass.
3. Squeeze and pull down the glass latch
levers (A), located near the upper corners
of the rear glass, to unlatch. Once
unlatched, the glass-catch release
button (C) will catch the rear glass and
prevent it from falling forward.
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seats feature will not activate that seat. To
enable or disable auto heated or ventilated
seats, select Settings > Vehicle > Climate
and Air Quality > Auto Cooled or Auto
Heated Seats > ON or OFF.
Remote Start Heated and Ventilated Seats
During a remote start, the heated or
ventilated seats, if equipped, can be turned
on automatically. When it is cold outside,
the heated seats turn on, and when it is hot
outside the ventilated seats turn on. If the
auto heated or ventilated seats feature is
not on when then vehicle is turned on, the
heated or ventilated seats may be canceled.
If necessary, press the heated or ventilated
seat button to use the heated or ventilated
seats after the vehicle is started.
The heated or ventilated seat indicator lights
may turn on during a remote start.
The temperature performance of an
unoccupied seat may be reduced. This is
normal.
To enable or disable remote start heated or
ventilated seats, select Settings > Vehicle >
Remote Lock, Unlock, and Start > Remote
Start Auto Heat Seats or Remote Start Auto
Cool Seats > ON or OFF. SeeRemote Vehicle
Start 014.Rear Seats
Rear Seat Reminder
If equipped, the message REAR SEAT
REMINDER LOOK IN REAR SEAT displays
under certain conditions indicating there
may be an item or passenger in the rear
seat. Check before exiting the vehicle.
This feature will activate when a second row
door is opened while the vehicle is on or up
to 10 minutes before the vehicle is turned
on. There will be an alert when the vehicle
is turned off. The alert does not directly
detect objects in the rear seat; instead,
under certain conditions, it detects when a
rear door is opened and closed, indicating
that there may be something in the
rear seat.
The feature is active only once each time
the vehicle is turned on and off, and will
require reactivation by opening and closing
the second row doors. There may be an
alert even when there is nothing in the rear
seat; for example, if a child entered the
vehicle through the rear door and left the
vehicle without the vehicle being shut off. The feature can be turned on or off. Select
Settings > Vehicle > Rear Seat Reminder >
ON or OFF.Folding the Rear Seat Cushion (Uplevel
Models)
Either side of the rear seat cushion can be
folded down for added cargo space.
{Warning
Folding a rear seat with the seat belts
still fastened may cause damage to the
seat or the seat belts. Always unbuckle
the seat belts and return them to their
normal stowed position before folding a
rear seat.
{Warning
Do not operate the vehicle with the rear
seat cushion(s) folded down and the rear
seatbacks in the upright position. The
folded seat cushion is not locked. It can
move when the vehicle is in motion.
People in the vehicle could be injured in a
sudden stop or crash. Be sure to return
the seat cushion to the seating position
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If available, the buttons are on the rear of
the center console. To operate, the vehicle
must be on.
Press
MorLto heat the left or right
outboard seat cushion. An indicator on the
climate control display appears when this
feature is on.
This feature turns on at the highest setting.
With each press of the button, the heated
seat changes to the next lower setting, and
then the off setting. Three lights indicate
the highest setting, and one light indicates
the lowest. If the heated seats are on high,
the level may automatically be lowered
after approximately 30 minutes. Remote Start Heated Seats
If equipped, the heated seats will turn on
automatically during a remote start if it is
cold outside. The heated seat indicators may
come on during this operation. The heated
seats may cancel when the vehicle is turned
on. These features can be manually selected
with the heated seat buttons after the
vehicle is turned on.
The temperature performance of an
unoccupied seat may be reduced. This is
normal.
To enable or disable remote start heated
seats, select Settings > Vehicle > Remote
Lock, Unlock, and Start > Remote Start Auto
Heat Seats > ON or OFF. See
Remote Vehicle
Start 014.
Seat Belts
This section describes how to use seat belts
properly, and some things not to do.
{Warning
Do not let anyone ride where a seat belt
cannot be worn properly. In a crash,
if you or your passenger(s) are not
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wearing seat belts, injuries can be much
worse than if you are wearing seat belts.
You can be seriously injured or killed by
hitting things inside the vehicle harder or
by being ejected from the vehicle. In
addition, anyone who is not buckled up
can strike other passengers in the vehicle.
It is extremely dangerous to ride in a
cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle.
In a collision, passengers riding in these
areas are more likely to be seriously
injured or killed. Do not allow passengers
to ride in any area of the vehicle that is
not equipped with seats and seat belts.
Always wear a seat belt, and check that
all passenger(s) are restrained
properly too.
This vehicle has indicators as a reminder to
buckle the seat belts. See Seat Belt
Reminders 0112.