Chevrolet Silverado: Keys and Locks / 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. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System.

The key that is part of the RKE transmitter can be used for all locks.

Remove the key by pressing the button on the side of the RKE transmitter near the bottom and pull the key out. Never pull the key out without pressing the button.

See your dealer if a new transmitter is needed.

: Press and release , then immediately press and hold until the turn signal lamps flash or for at least four seconds. The engine may be started from outside the vehicle using the RKE transmitter. See Remote Vehicle Start.

: Press to lock all doors and the tailgate, if equipped.

If enabled, the turn signal lamps flash and/or the horn may sound on the second press to indicate locking has occurred. If enabled, the horn chirps when  is pressed again within three seconds. See Vehicle Personalization.

If the driver door is open when is pressed, all doors will lock and then the driver door will immediately unlock, if enabled. See Vehicle Personalization.

If the passenger door is open when is pressed, all doors lock.

Pressing arms the alarm system. See Vehicle Alarm System.

If equipped with remote mirror folding, pressing and holding for one second will fold the mirrors, if enabled. See Vehicle Personalization.

: Press once to unlock only the driver door. If is pressed again within three seconds, all remaining doors and the tailgate unlock. The interior lamps may come on and stay on for 20 seconds or until the ignition is turned on.

If enabled, the turn signal lamps flash twice to indicate unlocking has occurred. If enabled, the exterior lamps may turn on. See Vehicle Personalization.

Pressing on the RKE transmitter disarms the alarm system. See Vehicle Alarm System.

If equipped with remote mirror folding, pressing and holding for one second will unfold the mirrors, if enabled. See Vehicle Personalization.

Press and hold until the windows fully open, if remote window operation is enabled. See Vehicle Personalization.

: Press twice quickly to release the tailgate, if equipped.

: Press and release to initiate vehicle locator. The turn signal lamps flash and the horn sounds three times.

Press and hold for more than three seconds to activate the panic alarm. The turn signal lamps flash and the horn sounds repeatedly for 30 seconds. The alarm turns off when the ignition is turned on or  is pressed again. The ignition must be off for the panic alarm to work.

• Keyless Access Operation
• Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle
• Battery Replacement