Chevrolet Silverado: Vehicle Checks / Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check

Chevrolet Silverado 2019-2026 Owners Manual / Vehicle Care / Vehicle Checks / Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check

Warning

When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured.

Before starting this check, be sure there is enough room around the vehicle. It should be parked on a level surface.
Apply the parking brake. Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if the vehicle begins to move.
With the engine off, turn the ignition on, but do not start the engine. Without applying the regular brake, try to move the shift lever out of P (Park) with normal effort. If the shift lever moves out of P (Park), contact your dealer for service.

Starter Switch Check

Warning When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured. Before starting this check, be sure there is enough room around the vehicle...

Ignition Transmission Lock Check

If equipped with Key Access ignition, while parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition off in each shift lever position. The ignition should turn to off only when the shift lever is in P (Park)...

Other information:

Chevrolet Silverado 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Driving on Wet Roads

Rain and wet roads can reduce vehicle traction and affect your ability to stop and accelerate. Always drive slower in these types of driving conditions and avoid driving through large puddles and deep-standing or flowing water. Warning Wet brakes can cause crashes...

Chevrolet Silverado 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Power Outlets

Accessory power outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone or MP3 player. Rear of Front Center Console The vehicle has one accessory power outlet under the climate control system and one accessory power outlet on the rear of the center console, if equipped, or on the rear of the bench seat, if equipped...