Chevrolet Silverado: Vehicle Checks / Ignition Transmission Lock Check

Chevrolet Silverado 2019-2025 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 2019-2025 Owners Manual: Automatic Transmission

If equipped, there is an electronic shift lever position indicator within the instrument cluster. This display comes on when the ignition is in ACC/ACCESSORY, on or service mode. There are several different positions for the shift lever. See Driver Mode Control and “Range Selection Mode” under Manual Mode...

Chevrolet Silverado 2019-2025 Owners Manual: Vehicle Load Limits

It is very important to know how much weight the vehicle can carry. This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of all occupants, cargo, and all nonfactory-installed options. Two labels on the vehicle may show how much weight it was designed to carry: the Tire and Loading Information label and the Certification/Tire label...