Chevrolet Silverado: Vehicle Checks / Ignition Transmission Lock Check

Chevrolet Silverado 2019-2024 Owners Manual / Vehicle Care / Vehicle Checks / Ignition Transmission Lock Check

If equipped with Key Access ignition, while parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition off in each shift lever position. The ignition should turn to off only when the shift lever is in P (Park).

The ignition key should come out only when the ignition is off. Contact your dealer if service is required.

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...

Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check

Warning When you are doing this check, the vehicle could begin to move. You or others could be injured and property could be damaged. Make sure there is room in front of the vehicle in case it begins to roll...

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Chevrolet Silverado 2019-2024 Owners Manual: Fuses and Circuit Breakers

The wiring circuits in the vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses and circuit breakers. This greatly reduces the chance of damage caused by electrical problems. Danger Fuses and circuit breakers are marked with their ampere rating...

Chevrolet Silverado 2019-2024 Owners Manual: Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Keyless Access)

The Keyless Access system allows for vehicle entry when the transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft). See “Keyless Access Operation” later in this section. The RKE transmitter functions may work up to 60m (197 ft) away from the vehicle. Other conditions can affect the performance of the transmitter...