Chevrolet Silverado: Vehicle Checks / Starter Switch Check

Chevrolet Silverado 2019-2026 Owners Manual / Vehicle Care / Vehicle Checks / 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.
Apply both the parking brake and the regular brake.
Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts.
Try to start the engine in each gear. The vehicle should start only in P (Park) or N (Neutral). If the vehicle starts in any other position, contact your dealer for service.

Noise Control System

NOISE EMISSIONS WARRANTY General Motors LLC, warrants to the first person who purchases this vehicle for purposes other than resale and to each subsequent purchaser that this vehicle as manufactured by General Motors LLC, was designed, built and equipped to conform at the time it left General Motors LLC’s control with all applicable U...

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...

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Chevrolet Silverado 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Additional Factors Affecting System Operation

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Chevrolet Silverado 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Keyless Access)

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