Chevrolet Silverado: Vehicle Checks / Four-Wheel Drive
Transfer Case
When to Check Lubricant
Refer to Maintenance Schedule to determine when to check the lubricant.

- Fill Plug
- Drain Plug
To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface.
If the level is below the bottom of the fill plug (1) hole, located on the transfer
case, some lubricant will need to be added. Add enough lubricant to raise the level
to the bottom of the fill plug (1) hole. Use care not to overtighten the plug.
When to Change Lubricant
Refer to Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to change the lubricant.
What to Use
Refer to Recommended Fluids and Lubricants to determine what kind of lubricant
to use.
The original equipment battery is maintenance free. Do not remove the cap and
do not add fluid.
Refer to the replacement number shown on the original battery label when a new
battery is needed...
Front Axle
When to Check Lubricant
It is not necessary to regularly check the front axle fluid unless a leak is
suspected or an unusual noise is heard...
Other information:
The driver frontal airbag is in the center of the steering wheel.
The front outboard passenger frontal airbag is in the passenger side instrument
panel.
Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side Similar
The driver and front outboard passenger seat-mounted side impact airbags are
in the side of the seatbacks closest to the door...
See Radio Frequency Statement.
Immobilizer Operation
This vehicle has a passive theft-deterrent system.
The system does not have to be manually armed or disarmed.
The vehicle is automatically immobilized when the vehicle is turned off.
The system is automatically disarmed when the ignition is turned from off to
on...
Categories
The vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the front outboard passenger position.
The passenger airbag status indicator will light on the overhead console when the
vehicle is started.

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