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:
If the vehicle has the Duramax diesel engine, see the Duramax diesel supplement.
All Engines Except 6.6L V8 Engine (L8T)
The vehicle has electric cooling fan(s). The fans may be heard spinning at low
speed during most everyday driving. The fans may turn off if no cooling is required...
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...
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Warning
Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially
with the windows closed in warm or hot weather. They can be overcome by the extreme
heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke.

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