Chevrolet Silverado: Keys and Locks / Keys (Keyless Access)

Chevrolet Silverado 2019-2025 Owners Manual / Keys, Doors, and Windows / Keys and Locks / Keys (Keyless Access)

Warning

Leaving children in a vehicle with an ignition key or Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is dangerous and children or others could be seriously injured or killed. They could operate the power window or other controls or make the vehicle move. The windows will function with the key in the ignition or with the RKE transmitter in the vehicle, and children or others could be caught in the path of a closing window. Do not leave children in a vehicle with the ignition key or an RKE transmitter.

If the vehicle has the Keyless Access system, the transmitter has a button on the side of the transmitter used to remove the key.

This key is used for the driver door and glove box.

Press the button to remove the key. Never pull the key out without pressing the button.

See your dealer if a replacement key or additional key is needed.

If it becomes difficult to turn a key, inspect the key blade for debris. Periodically clean with a brush or pick.

With an active OnStar or connected service plan, an OnStar Advisor may remotely unlock the vehicle. See OnStar Overview.

If locked out of the vehicle, see Roadside Assistance Program.

If equipped with memory seats, RKE transmitters 1 and 2 are linked to seating positions of memory 1 or 2. See Memory Seats.

Programming Keys

Follow these procedures to program up to eight keys to the vehicle. Programming with Two Recognized Keys To program a new key: Insert the original, already programmed key in the ignition and turn the ignition on...

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System

See Radio Frequency Statement. If there is a decrease in the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) operating range: Check the distance. The transmitter may be too far from the vehicle...

Other information:

Chevrolet Silverado 2019-2025 Owners Manual: Exterior Cargo Lamps

The cargo lamps provide more light in the cargo area or on the sides of the vehicle, if needed. The lamps inside the pickup box, in the tailgate handle, for the hitch, and/or the cargo mirror lamps also turn on, if equipped. If the vehicle is in P (Park), R (Reverse), or N (Neutral) the Cargo Lamp Switch causes the lights to cycle through the following states for each button press: - Initial Press: - CHMSL/Cargo Bed Lights - On - Cargo Mirror Lights - On - Cargo Switch Indicator (if equipped) - On - Next Press: (if with in 5 seconds of the previous button press): - CHMSL/Cargo Bed Lights - On - Cargo Mirror Lights - Off - Cargo Switch Indicator (if equipped) - On - Next Press: - CHMSL/Cargo Bed Lights - Off - Cargo Mirror Lights - Off - Cargo Switch Indicator (if equipped) - Off Become familiar with and follow all state and local laws that apply to cargo lamp operation...

Chevrolet Silverado 2019-2025 Owners Manual: Additional Required Services

Footnotes — Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - Normal (1) Or every two years, whichever comes first. More frequent replacement may be needed if the vehicle is driven in areas with heavy traffic, poor air quality, areas with high dust levels or are sensitive to environmental allergens...