Chevrolet Silverado: Vehicle Checks / Gas Strut(s)
This vehicle is equipped with gas strut(s) to provide assistance in lifting and
holding open the hood/trunk/liftgate system in full open position.
Warning
If the gas struts that hold open the hood, trunk, and/or liftgate fail,
you or others could be seriously injured. Take the vehicle to your dealer for service
immediately. Visually inspect the gas struts for signs of wear, cracks, or other
damage periodically. Check to make sure the hood/trunk/liftgate is held open with
enough force. If struts are failing to hold the hood/trunk/liftgate, do not operate.
Have the vehicle serviced.
Caution
Do not apply tape or hang any objects from gas struts. Also do not push
down or pull on gas struts. This may cause damage to the vehicle.
See Maintenance Schedule.

Hood

Trunk

Liftgate
If the windshield or front side glass must be replaced, see your dealer to determine
the correct replacement glass.
Windshield Replacement
Driver Assistance Systems
If the windshield needs to be replaced and the vehicle is equipped with a front
camera sensor for the Driver Assistance Systems, a GM replacement windshield is
recommended...
Front Headlamp Aiming
Headlamp aim has been preset and should need no further adjustment.
If the vehicle is damaged in a crash, the headlamp aim may be affected...
Other information:
Owner Checks and Services
At Each Fuel Stop
Check the engine oil level. See Engine Oil.
Once a Month
Check the tire inflation pressures, including the spare. See Tire Pressure.
Inspect the tires for wear. See Tire Inspection.
Check the windshield washer fluid level...
Warning
Make sure there is no one in the way of the power tailgate as it is opening
and closing, and keep hands away from the tailgate hinges when in use. You or others
could be injured if caught in the path of the power tailgate or tailgate hinges...
Categories

The indicator light, on the instrument panel near the windshield, indicates the
status of the system.
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