2023 Chevrolet Silverado Owner's Manual
Year:
2023
Make:
Chevrolet
Model:
Silverado
Rating:
Table of Contents
Introduction
3
Canadian Vehicle Owners
3
Using this Manual
3
Danger, Warning, and Caution
3
Symbols
4
Keys (Key Access)
9
Keys (Keyless Access)
11
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
12
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Key Access)
12
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Keyless Access)
15
Remote Vehicle Start
22
Door Locks
23
Power Door Locks
24
Delayed Locking
24
Automatic Door Locks
25
Lockout Protection
25
Tailgate
26
Transporting Items That Can Catch Fire
33
Vehicle Alarm System
34
Steering Column Lock
35
Immobilizer
35
Convex Mirrors
36
Manual Mirrors
37
Trailer-Tow Mirrors
37
Power Mirrors
38
Folding Mirrors
39
Heated Mirrors
40
Automatic Dimming Mirror
40
Blind Spot Mirrors
40
Interior Rearview Mirrors
41
Manual Rearview Mirror
41
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
41
Rear Camera Mirror
41
Manual Windows
44
Power Windows
45
Rear Windows
46
Seat Adjustment
50
Center Seat
51
Power Seat Adjustment
51
Reclining Seatbacks
52
Lumbar Adjustment
53
Memory Seats
53
How to Wear Seat Belts Properly
59
Lap-Shoulder Belt
61
Seat Belt Use During Pregnancy
64
Seat Belt Extender
64
Safety System Check
64
Seat Belt Care
64
Where Are the Airbags?
66
When Should an Airbag Inflate?
68
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?
68
How Does an Airbag Restrain?
69
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?
69
Passenger Sensing System
70
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
73
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
74
Airbag System Check
75
Older Children
75
Infants and Young Children
77
Child Restraint Systems
79
Where to Put the Restraint
80
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)
82
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash
92
Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat Belt in the Rear Seat)
92
Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat Belt in the Front Passenger Seat)
96
Glove Box
99
Cupholders
99
Underseat Storage
100
Rear Storage
100
Center Console Storage
100
Steering Wheel Adjustment
104
Heated Steering Wheel
104
Horn
105
Windshield Wiper/Washer
105
Compass
106
Clock
106
Power Outlets
106
Instrument Cluster
110
Speedometer
114
Odometer
114
Trip Odometer
114
Tachometer
114
Fuel Gauge
114
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge
115
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
116
Voltmeter Gauge
116
Seat Belt Reminders
117
Airbag Readiness Light
117
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
118
Charging System Light
119
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light)
119
Brake System Warning Light
120
Electric Parking Brake Light
121
Service Electric Parking Brake Light
121
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
121
Four-Wheel-Drive Light
122
Hill Descent Control Light
122
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Light
122
Vehicle Ahead Indicator
122
Traction Off Light
123
Traction Control System (TCS)/Electronic Stability Control Light
123
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Off Light
123
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
124
Driver Mode Control Light
124
Tire Pressure Light
124
Engine Oil Pressure Light (Uplevel Cluster)
125
Low Fuel Warning Light
125
Security Light
126
High-Beam On Light
126
Front Fog Lamp Light
126
Lamps On Reminder
126
Cruise Control Light
127
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base Level)
127
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Midlevel and Uplevel)
128
Engine Power Messages
134
Universal Remote System Programming
134
Exterior Lamp Controls
137
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder
139
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
139
Flash-to-Pass
139
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
139
Automatic Headlamp System
139
Hazard Warning Flashers
140
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
141
Fog Lamps
141
Task Lighting
142
Auxiliary Roof-Mounted Lamp
142
Instrument Panel Illumination Control
143
Dome Lamps
143
Entry Lighting
144
Exit Lighting
144
Battery Load Management
145
Battery Power Protection
145
Overview
147
Steering Wheel Controls
149
Using the System
150
AM-FM Radio
152
HD Radio Technology
154
Radio Data System (RDS)
155
Satellite Radio
155
Radio Reception
155
Fixed Mast Antenna
156
Avoiding Untrusted Media Devices
156
USB Port
156
Auxiliary Jack
157
Using the Navigation System
158
Maps
161
Navigation Symbols
161
Destination
162
Global Positioning System (GPS)
168
Vehicle Positioning
168
Problems with Route Guidance
168
If the System Needs Service
169
Map Data Updates
169
Database Coverage Explanations
169
Bluetooth (Overview)
174
Bluetooth (Pairing and Using a Phone)
175
Teen Driver
184
Dual Automatic Climate Control System
195
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
199
Driving for Better Fuel Economy
202
Distracted Driving
202
Defensive Driving
203
Impaired Driving
203
Control of a Vehicle
203
Braking
203
Steering
204
Off-Road Recovery
205
Loss of Control
205
Off-Road Driving
206
Driving on Wet Roads
209
Hill and Mountain Roads
210
Winter Driving
210
If the Vehicle Is Stuck
211
Vehicle Load Limits
212
New Vehicle Break-In
219
Ignition Positions (Key Access)
219
Ignition Positions (Keyless Access)
221
Starting the Engine
223
Engine Heater
223
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
225
Shifting Into Park
225
Shifting out of Park
226
Parking over Things That Burn
227
Manual Mode
230
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
236
Electric Parking Brake
237
Brake Assist
238
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control
239
Hill Descent Control (HDC)
240
Driver Mode Control
241
Locking Rear Axle
242
Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing
245
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
246
Surround Vision System
246
Park Assist
254
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) System
255
Assistance Systems for Driving
255
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
255
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
257
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)
258
Lane Change Alert (LCA)
258
Top Tier Fuel
261
Recommended Fuel
261
Prohibited Fuels
262
Fuels in Foreign Countries
262
Fuel Additives
262
E85 or FlexFuel
262
Filling the Tank (Pickup Models)
263
Filling the Tank (Chassis Cab and Box Delete Models)
264
General Towing Information
266
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips
266
Trailer Towing
270
Towing Equipment
273
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)
283
Add-On Electrical Equipment
295
Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment
296
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
300
Doing Your Own Service Work
301
Hood
301
Engine Compartment Overview
303
Engine Oil
304
Engine Oil Life System
306
Automatic Transmission Fluid
307
Engine Air Filter Life System
307
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
308
Cooling System
309
Engine Overheating
311
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
313
Engine Fan
313
Power Steering Fluid
313
Washer Fluid
314
Brakes
315
Brake Pad Life System
315
Brake Fluid
316
Battery - North America
317
Four-Wheel Drive
319
Front Axle
319
Rear Axle
319
Noise Control System
319
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check
320
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check
321
Wiper Blade Replacement
321
Glass Replacement
321
Windshield Replacement
322
Halogen Bulbs
323
LED Lighting
323
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps
323
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps
324
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) and Cargo Lamp
325
Electrical System Overload
326
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
328
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
328
Instrument Panel Fuse Block (Left)
332
Tires
336
All-Season Tires
337
Winter Tires
337
All-Terrain Tires
337
Tire Sidewall Labeling
337
Tire Designations
338
Tire Terminology and Definitions
339
Tire Pressure
341
Tire Pressure Monitor System
342
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
343
Tire Inspection
347
Tire Rotation
348
When It Is Time for New Tires
350
Buying New Tires
350
Different Size Tires and Wheels
352
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
352
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
353
Wheel Replacement
353
Tire Chains
354
If a Tire Goes Flat
355
Tire Changing
356
Transporting a Disabled Vehicle
369
Exterior Care
373
Interior Care
378
General Information
383
Maintenance Schedule
384
Multi-Point Vehicle Inspection (MPVI)
386
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
388
Maintenance Replacement Parts
389
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
391
Capacities and Specifications
392
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
395
Customer Assistance Offices
397
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
397
Online Account
397
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
398
Roadside Assistance Program
398
Scheduling Service Appointments
399
Courtesy Transportation Program
400
Collision Damage Repair
401
Publication Ordering Information
402
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
403
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
403
Cybersecurity
404
Event Data Recorders
405
OnStar
405
Emergency
407
Security
407
Navigation
411
Connections
411
Index_A
414
Index_B
415
Index_C
415
Index_D
416
Index_E
417
Index_F
418
Index_G
418
Index_H
419
Index_I
419
Index_J
419
Index_K
419
Index_L
419
Index_M
420
Index_N
421
Index_O
421
Index_P
421
Index_R
422
Index_S
423
Index_T
424
Index_U
425
Index_V
425
Index_W
425
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2023 Chevrolet Silverado Overview
Introduction
The 2023 Chevrolet Silverado is redefined for truck enthusiasts and everyday drivers alike, combining rugged durability with sophistication and advanced technology. Known as a longstanding titan in the pickup segment, this model builds on its legacy by integrating performance, comfort, and smart features tailored to meet the demands of both work and play. From busy city streets to expansive open highways, the Silverado emerges as the quintessential companion for life’s adventures.
Powertrains
The 2023 Silverado offers a diverse range of powertrains designed to cater to various driving needs. Buyers can choose from a robust 2.7-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, delivering an impressive balance of power and efficiency. Alternatively, the Silverado can be equipped with a 5.3-liter V8 or an even more powerful 6.2-liter V8, both providing exceptional hauling capabilities and brisk acceleration. Additionally, an innovative diesel option adds efficiency to the mix with its 3.0-liter inline-six engine, promising torque and fuel economy that doesn’t sacrifice performance.
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Features
The 2023 Silverado is equipped with futuristic technology and convenience features, including a user-friendly infotainment system featuring a large touchscreen, smartphone integration via Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and advanced driver-assistance systems. Premium features like heated and ventilated seats, a premium sound system, and customizable ambient lighting create a welcoming environment, making every journey enjoyable.
Owner’s Manual
The comprehensive owner’s manual for the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado serves as an essential resource, offering detailed information on vehicle operation, maintenance schedules, and troubleshooting guidance. This invaluable tool ensures owners can maximize their vehicle's potential while keeping it in optimal condition throughout its lifespan.
User manual download
The Chevrolet Silverado owner manual for the 2023 model year is to be found in PDF downloadable format on this page. The owner manual for the model year 2023 is free and in English, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
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