2019 Chevrolet Silverado Owner's Manual

2019 Chevrolet Silverado owners manual
Year:
2019
Make:
Chevrolet
Model:
Silverado
Rating:
(5)

Online manual

Size:
8.93 MB

Table of Contents

Canadian Vehicle Owners
3
Using this Manual
3
Danger, Warning, and Caution
3
Stop/Start System
9
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
10
Remote Vehicle Start
10
Door Locks
11
Windows
11
Seat Adjustment
12
Memory Features
13
Heated and Ventilated Seats
14
Head Restraint Adjustment
14
Seat Belts
15
Passenger Sensing System
15
Mirror Adjustment
15
Steering Wheel Adjustment
17
Interior Lighting
17
Exterior Lighting
18
Windshield Wiper/Washer
19
Climate Controls
20
Transmission
21
Infotainment System
23
Steering Wheel Controls
23
Cruise Control
23
Driver Information Center (DIC)
23
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
24
Forward Automatic Braking (FAB)
24
Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB) System
24
Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
25
Lane Change Alert (LCA)
25
Surround Vision
25
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
25
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) System
25
Park Assist
25
Power Outlets
26
Universal Remote System
26
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control
27
Tire Pressure Monitor
28
Fuel (Gasoline - Except L87 6.2L Engine)
28
Fuel (Gasoline - L87 6.2L Engine)
29
Fuel (Diesel)
29
E85 or FlexFuel
29
Engine Oil Life System
29
Driving for Better Fuel Economy
30
Keys
31
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
34
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Keyless Access)
34
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Key Access)
42
Remote Vehicle Start
44
Door Locks
45
Power Door Locks
46
Delayed Locking
46
Automatic Door Locks
47
Lockout Protection
47
Tailgate
48
Vehicle Alarm System
53
Immobilizer
54
Convex Mirrors
55
Manual Mirrors
55
Power Mirrors
56
Folding Mirrors
56
Heated Mirrors
57
Automatic Dimming Mirror
57
Blind Spot Mirrors
58
Interior Rearview Mirrors
59
Manual Rearview Mirror
59
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
59
Manual Windows
62
Power Windows
62
Rear Windows
64
Seat Adjustment
69
Center Seat
70
Power Seat Adjustment
70
Lumbar Adjustment
71
Reclining Seatbacks
71
Memory Seats
73
How to Wear Seat Belts Properly
80
Lap-Shoulder Belt
82
Seat Belt Use During Pregnancy
84
Seat Belt Extender
84
Safety System Check
84
Seat Belt Care
85
Where Are the Airbags?
88
When Should an Airbag Inflate?
89
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?
90
How Does an Airbag Restrain?
90
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?
91
Passenger Sensing System
92
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
96
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
97
Airbag System Check
98
Older Children
99
Infants and Young Children
100
Child Restraint Systems
103
Where to Put the Restraint
104
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)
106
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash
117
Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat Belt in the Rear Seat)
117
Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat Belt in the Front Passenger Seat)
120
Glove Box
124
Cupholders
124
Underseat Storage
125
Rear Storage
125
Center Console Storage
125
Steering Wheel Adjustment
129
Steering Wheel Controls
130
Heated Steering Wheel
130
Horn
130
Windshield Wiper/Washer
130
Compass
131
Clock
131
Power Outlets
131
Instrument Cluster
137
Speedometer
141
Odometer
141
Trip Odometer
141
Tachometer
142
Fuel Gauge
142
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge
143
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
144
Voltmeter Gauge
145
Seat Belt Reminders
145
Airbag Readiness Light
146
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
146
Charging System Light
147
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light)
148
Brake System Warning Light
150
Electric Parking Brake Light
151
Service Electric Parking Brake Light
151
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
151
Four-Wheel-Drive Light
152
Tow/Haul Mode Light
152
Hill Descent Control Light
152
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) Light
152
Vehicle Ahead Indicator
153
Pedestrian Ahead Indicator
153
Traction Off Light
153
Traction Control System (TCS)/Electronic Stability Control Light
153
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Off Light
154
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
154
Driver Mode Control Light
155
Tire Pressure Light
155
Engine Oil Pressure Light (Uplevel Cluster)
156
Low Fuel Warning Light
156
Security Light
156
High-Beam On Light
156
Front Fog Lamp Light
157
Lamps On Reminder
157
Cruise Control Light
157
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base Level)
158
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Midlevel and Uplevel)
159
Engine Power Messages
166
Vehicle Speed Messages
166
Universal Remote System Programming
171
Exterior Lamp Controls
175
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder
177
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
177
Flash-to-Pass
178
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
178
Automatic Headlamp System
178
Hazard Warning Flashers
179
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
180
Fog Lamps
180
Task Lighting
181
Instrument Panel Illumination Control
182
Dome Lamps
182
Entry Lighting
183
Exit Lighting
183
Battery Load Management
184
Battery Power Protection
184
Dual Automatic Climate Control System
189
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
193
Distracted Driving
196
Defensive Driving
197
Drunk Driving
197
Control of a Vehicle
197
Braking
197
Steering
198
Off-Road Recovery
198
Loss of Control
199
Off-Road Driving
199
Driving on Wet Roads
204
Hill and Mountain Roads
205
Winter Driving
206
If the Vehicle Is Stuck
207
Vehicle Load Limits
208
New Vehicle Break-In
215
Ignition Positions (Key Access)
216
Ignition Positions (Keyless Access)
218
Starting the Engine
220
Stop/Start System
221
Engine Heater
222
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
224
Shifting Into Park
224
Shifting out of Park
225
Parking over Things That Burn
226
Active Fuel Management
226
Manual Mode
231
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
239
Electric Parking Brake
240
Brake Assist
241
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control
242
Hill Descent Control (HDC)
244
Driver Mode Control
245
Limited-Slip Differential
249
Locking Rear Axle
249
Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing
253
Assistance Systems for Driving
259
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
259
Forward Automatic Braking (FAB)
262
Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB) System
263
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)
266
Lane Change Alert (LCA)
266
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
268
Top Tier Fuel
270
Recommended Fuel (Except 6.2L V8 Engine)
270
Recommended Fuel (6.2L V8 Engine)
270
Prohibited Fuels
271
Fuels in Foreign Countries
271
Fuel Additives
271
E85 or FlexFuel
271
Filling the Tank
272
General Towing Information
275
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips
275
Towing Equipment
285
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)
293
Add-On Electrical Equipment
305
Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment
306
California Proposition 65 Warning
312
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
312
Doing Your Own Service Work
313
Hood
313
Engine Compartment Overview
315
Engine Oil
320
Engine Oil Life System
322
Automatic Transmission Fluid
324
Engine Air Filter Life System
324
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
325
Cooling System
326
Engine Overheating
330
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
332
Engine Fan
332
Washer Fluid
333
Brakes
334
Brake Pad Life System
334
Brake Fluid
335
Battery - North America
336
Four-Wheel Drive
339
Front Axle
339
Rear Axle
340
Noise Control System
341
Starter Switch Check
342
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
342
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check
342
Wiper Blade Replacement
343
Glass Replacement
344
Windshield Replacement
344
Gas Strut(s)
344
Halogen Bulbs
345
LED Lighting
346
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps
346
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps
347
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) and Cargo Lamp
348
Electrical System Overload
349
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
349
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
350
Instrument Panel Fuse Block (Right)
353
Tires
358
All-Season Tires
359
Winter Tires
359
Low-Profile Tires
360
All-Terrain Tires
360
Tire Sidewall Labeling
360
Tire Designations
363
Tire Terminology and Definitions
364
Tire Pressure
367
Tire Pressure for High-Speed Operation
368
Tire Pressure Monitor System
368
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
369
Tire Inspection
375
Tire Rotation
375
When It Is Time for New Tires
376
Buying New Tires
377
Different Size Tires and Wheels
379
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
379
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
381
Wheel Replacement
381
Tire Chains
382
If a Tire Goes Flat
383
Tire Changing
385
Exterior Care
403
Interior Care
408
General Information
413
Maintenance Schedule
415
Special Application Services
421
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
425
Maintenance Replacement Parts
427
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
429
Capacities and Specifications
430
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
433
Customer Assistance Offices
435
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
436
Online Owner Center
436
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
437
Roadside Assistance Program
437
Scheduling Service Appointments
439
Courtesy Transportation Program
439
Collision Damage Repair
440
Publication Ordering Information
442
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
443
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
444
Event Data Recorders
445
OnStar
446
Emergency
448
Security
449
Navigation
455
Connections
456
Index_A
459
Index_B
460
Index_C
460
Index_D
461
Index_E
462
Index_F
463
Index_G
463
Index_H
464
Index_I
464
Index_J
464
Index_K
464
Index_L
464
Index_M
465
Index_N
466
Index_O
466
Index_P
466
Index_R
467
Index_S
468
Index_T
469
Index_U
470
Index_V
470
Index_W
470

2019 Chevrolet Silverado Overview

Introduction

The 2019 Chevrolet Silverado represents the perfect blend of rugged capability and cutting-edge technology, making it a standout in the full-size pickup truck segment. With its bold design, enhanced performance, and spacious interior, the Silverado caters to both work-oriented users and families seeking adventure. Its robust presence on the road is matched by an impressive array of features designed to enhance both comfort and safety, making it a top choice for truck enthusiasts and everyday drivers alike.

Powertrains

Under the hood, the 2019 Silverado offers a variety of powertrains to fit diverse needs. The base model is equipped with a 4.3-liter V6 engine that produces 285 horsepower and 305 lb-ft of torque. For those seeking more power, an available 5.3-liter V8 engine generates 355 horsepower, offering enhanced towing capacity. Additionally, an advanced 6.2-liter V8 option provides a robust 420 horsepower, perfect for heavy-duty hauling. All engines can be paired with an efficient 8-speed automatic transmission, and 4WD options further enhance performance on rugged terrains.

Trims

The Silverado comes in a range of trims tailored to meet various preferences and budgets. From the work-ready WT (Work Truck) to the more luxurious High Country, buyers can choose from trims such as the LT, LTZ, and RST, each offering unique features and stylistic enhancements. The availability of a Crew Cab or Double Cab allows for flexible configurations ideal for both passengers and cargo.

Features

The interior of the Silverado is designed for comfort and convenience, featuring advanced technology like Chevrolet's Infotainment 3 System with a touchscreen display, smartphone integration through Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and available 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot capabilities. Safety is paramount, with options like Forward Collision Alert, Lane Keep Assist, and a rearview camera ensuring peace of mind on every journey.

Owner's Manual

The 2019 Chevrolet Silverado comes equipped with a comprehensive owner's manual, detailing essential information for operation, maintenance, and safety features. This resource is invaluable for owners, providing insights into the truck's capabilities, troubleshooting tips, as well as guidelines for regular servicing to keep the vehicle running at peak performance. Whether you're a first-time truck owner or a seasoned veteran, the owner's manual serves as a trusted companion in your Silverado journey.

User manual download

The Chevrolet Silverado owner manual for the 2019 model year is to be found in PDF downloadable format on this page. The owner manual for the model year 2019 is free and in English, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.

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