Chevrolet Silverado: Doors / Power Assist Steps
Warning
To avoid personal injury or property damage, before entering or exiting
the vehicle, be sure the power assist step is fully extended. Do not step on the
power assist step while it is moving. Never place hands or other body parts between
the extended power assist step and the vehicle.
If equipped, the power assist steps, when enabled, will extend when the door
is opened. They will retract three seconds after the door is closed or immediately
if the vehicle starts moving.
Keep hands, children, pets, objects, and clothing clear of the power assist steps
when in motion.
The steps will reverse direction if there is an obstruction. If possible, carefully
remove the obstruction, then open and close the door on the same side to complete
the motion. If the obstruction is not cleared, the assist steps remain extended.
Slight movement of the steps while extended is normal.
Kick Switch

- Place the vehicle in P (Park) and unlock the doors.
- Kick the switch to extend the power assist step to the tire. A Driver Information
Center (DIC) message displays.
- Kick the switch again to return to normal operation.
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...
The power assist steps can be extended to the tire by pressing
.
When extending the steps with , the
kick switch is disabled. The vehicle must be in P (Park) or N (Neutral)...
Other information:
Warning
If the vehicle has LT275/65R18, 275/60R20, LT275/65R20, or 275/50R22 size
tires, do not use tire chains. If the vehicle is a 1500 Series with LT265/70R17
size tires, do not use tire chains. They can damage the vehicle because there is
not enough clearance...
The cargo lamps provide more light in the cargo area or on the sides of the vehicle,
if needed. The lamps inside the pickup box, in the tailgate handle, for the hitch,
and/or the cargo mirror lamps also turn on, if equipped.
If the vehicle is in P (Park), R (Reverse), or N (Neutral) the Cargo Lamp Switch
causes the lights to cycle through the following states for each button press:
- Initial Press:
- CHMSL/Cargo Bed Lights - On
- Cargo Mirror Lights - On
- Cargo Switch Indicator (if equipped) - On
- Next Press: (if with in 5 seconds of the previous button press):
- CHMSL/Cargo Bed Lights - On
- Cargo Mirror Lights - Off
- Cargo Switch Indicator (if equipped) - On
- Next Press:
- CHMSL/Cargo Bed Lights - Off
- Cargo Mirror Lights - Off
- Cargo Switch Indicator (if equipped) - Off
Become familiar with and follow all state and local laws that apply to cargo
lamp operation...