Chevrolet Silverado: Driving and Operating / Trailer Towing

Chevrolet Silverado 2019-2026 Owners Manual / Driving and Operating / Trailer Towing

General Towing Information

Only use towing equipment that has been designed for the vehicle. Contact your dealer or trailering dealer for assistance with preparing the vehicle to tow a trailer. Read the entire section before towing a trailer.

To tow a disabled vehicle, see Towing the Vehicle. To tow the vehicle behind another vehicle such as a motor home, see Recreational Vehicle Towing.

Filling a Portable Fuel Container

Warning Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in the vehicle. Static electricity discharge from the container can ignite the fuel vapor. You or others could be badly burned and the vehicle could be damaged...

Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips

Warning You can lose control when towing a trailer if the correct equipment is not used or the vehicle is not driven properly. For example, if the trailer is too heavy or the trailer brakes are inadequate for the load, the vehicle may not stop as expected...

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Chevrolet Silverado 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Safety Locks

The rear door safety locks prevent passengers from opening the rear doors from inside the vehicle. The safety lock is on the inside edge of the rear doors. To use the safety lock: Move the lever down to the lock position. Close the door. Do the same for the other rear door...

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

The RKE transmitter functions may work up to 60m (197 ft) away from the vehicle. Other conditions can affect the performance of the transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System. : Press and release , then immediately press and hold until the turn signal lamps flash or for at least four seconds...