2004 Chevrolet Silverado Owners Manual

Maintenance Footnotes .................................. 6-8
Maintenance Record .................................... 6-18
Maintenance Requirements ............................. 6-2
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ......... 6-16
Owner Checks and Services ........................... 6-9
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ............. 6-13
Scheduled Maintenance ................................. 6-4
Using Your ................................................... 6-3
Your Vehicle and the Environment ................... 6-2
Maintenance When Trailer Towing ..................... 4-93
Making Turns ................................................. 4-91

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Malfunction Indicator Light ................................ 3-49
Manual Seats ................................................... 1-3
Manual Selectable Ride ................................... 4-11
Manual Transfer Case ..................................... 2-34
Manual Transmission ....................................... 2-22
Fluid .......................................................... 5-30
Operation ................................................... 2-29
Manual Windows ............................................ 2-15
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle ............... 2-6
Memory Seat ................................................. 2-67
Message

DIC Warnings and Messages ........................ 3-65

Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/ Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands) – Customer Assistance ....................... 7-5

Mirrors

Automatic Dimming Rearview with Compass

and Temperature Display ........................... 2-56

Automatic Dimming Rearview with OnStar®,

Compass and Temperature Display ............. 2-53
Manual Rearview Mirror ................................ 2-53
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror ................. 2-62
Outside Camper-Type Mirrors ........................ 2-59
Outside Convex Mirror ................................. 2-62
Outside Curb View Assist Mirrors ................... 2-62
Outside Heated Mirrors ................................ 2-62
Outside Manual Mirrors ................................ 2-59
Outside Power Camper-Type ......................... 2-61

Mirrors (cont.)

Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors .................... 2-61
Outside Power Mirrors .................................. 2-60
Outside West Coast-Type Mirrors ................... 2-60
Model Reference ................................................ vi MyGMLink.com ................................................ 7-3

New Vehicle Break-In ...................................... 2-20
Noise Control System, Tampering ...................... 5-61
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ............ 6-16

Odometer ...................................................... 3-35
Off-Road Driving ............................................. 4-20
Off-Road Recovery .......................................... 4-17
Oil

Engine ....................................................... 5-17
Pressure Gage ............................................ 3-51
OIL LIFE RESET ............................................ 3-68
OIL PRESSURE LOW ..................................... 3-68
Older Children, Restraints ................................ 1-31
Online Owner Center ........................................ 7-3
OnStar® Personal Calling ................................. 2-64

OnStar® Services ............................................ 2-63
OnStar® Steering Wheel Controls ...................... 2-64
OnStar® System ............................................. 2-63
OnStar® Virtual Advisor .................................... 2-64
Other Warning Devices ...................................... 3-6
Outlet Adjustment ................................... 3-24, 3-32
Outside

Automatic Dimming Mirror ............................. 2-62
Camper-Type Mirrors .................................... 2-59
Convex Mirror ............................................. 2-62
Curb View Assist Mirrors .............................. 2-62
Heated Mirrors ............................................ 2-62
Manual Mirrors ............................................ 2-59
Power Foldaway Mirrors ............................... 2-61
Power Mirrors ............................................. 2-60
West Coast-Type Mirrors .............................. 2-60
Outside Power Camper-Type Mirror ................... 2-61
Overdrive Disable ........................................... 3-53
Overdrive Disable

(Allison Transmission®) ................................. 2-28

Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode

(V8 Engines Only) ....................................... 5-35
Overseas – Customer Assistance ........................ 7-4
Owner Checks and Services .............................. 6-9
Owners, Canadian ............................................... ii Owner’s Information ........................................ 7-12

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P

Park (P)

Parking

Shifting Into ................................................ 2-46
Shifting Out of ............................................ 2-49

Brake ........................................................ 2-44
Over Things That Burn ................................. 2-50
Parking on Hills .............................................. 4-92
Parking Your Vehicle ....................................... 2-49
Passenger Air Bag Indicator ..................... 2-56, 2-58
Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator ................... 3-40
PASSENGER DOOR AJAR .............................. 3-68
Passenger Sensing System .............................. 1-80
Passing ................................................. 4-17, 4-91
Passlock® ...................................................... 2-19
Payload ......................................................... 4-62
Personalization Button ..................................... 3-58
Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab .................... 4-70
Plan Ahead When Possible ................................ 7-7
Playing a Cassette Tape .................................. 3-96
Playing a CD ............................... 3-85, 3-98, 3-109
Playing a Specific Loaded CD ......................... 3-110
Playing the Radio ................. 3-74, 3-77, 3-88, 3-102
Power

Accessory Outlets ........................................ 3-19
Door Locks .................................................. 2-8
Electrical System ....................................... 5-122
Lumbar Controls ........................................... 1-4
Seat ............................................................ 1-4

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Power (cont.)

Steering Fluid ............................................. 5-44
Windows .................................................... 2-16
Power Steering ............................................... 4-12
Power Winches .............................................. 4-99
Programmable Automatic Door Locks ................. 2-10

QUADRASTEER™ .......................................... 4-14
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ......... 1-14

Radio Data System (RDS) .............. 3-77, 3-88, 3-101
Radio Messages ............................. 3-76, 3-82, 3-93
Radios .......................................................... 3-72
AM-FM Radio ............................................. 3-74
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player ............... 3-128
Care of Your CD and DVD Player ................ 3-130
Care of Your CDs and DVDs ....................... 3-129
Radio with Cassette and CD ......................... 3-87
Radio with CD ............................................ 3-76
Radio with Six-Disc CD .............................. 3-101
Rear Seat Audio ........................................ 3-125
Setting the Time for Radios with Radio

Data Systems (RDS) ................................ 3-73

Setting the Time for Radios without

Radio Data Systems (RDS) ....................... 3-73

Radios (cont.)

Theft-Deterrent .......................................... 3-126
Understanding Reception ............................ 3-128

RANGE SHIFT INHIBITED (Allison

Transmission® Only) ..................................... 3-68
RDS Messages ............................. 3-81, 3-92, 3-106
Rear Axle ...................................................... 5-58
Locking ...................................................... 4-12
Rear Door Security Locks ................................ 2-12
Rear Doors .................................................... 2-13
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides ...................... 1-29
Rear Seat Audio Controls ............................... 3-125
Rear Seat Audio (RSA) .................................. 3-125
Rear Seat Entertainment System ..................... 3-114
Rear Seat Operation ................................... 1-8, 1-9
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions

(Extended Cab and Crew Cab) ...................... 1-26
Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts .................. 1-26
Rear Seat Top Strap Anchors (Extended

Cab Models) ............................................... 1-45

Rear Seat Top Strap Anchors

(Crew Cab Models) ...................................... 1-46
Rear Window Defogger ............................ 3-24, 3-31
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with

Compass and Temperature Display ................ 2-56

Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with

OnStar®, Compass and Temperature Display ... 2-53
Rearview Mirrors ............................................. 2-53
Reclining Seatbacks .......................................... 1-6
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ................. 6-13

Recreational Vehicle Towing ............................. 4-53
REDUCED ENGINE POWER ........................... 3-69
Regular Cab and Extended Cab Models ............. 1-75
Remote Alarm .................................................. 2-5
Remote Control ............................................. 3-118
Remote Keyless Entry System ............................ 2-4
Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation ............ 2-5
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the

Spare Tire .................................................. 5-97
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ................... 5-93
Replacement Bulbs ......................................... 5-71
Replacing Brake System Parts .......................... 5-50
Replacing Restraint System Parts

After a Crash .............................................. 1-86

Reporting Safety Defects

Canadian Government .................................. 7-11
General Motors ........................................... 7-11
United States Government ............................ 7-10

Restraint System Check

Checking Your Restraint Systems ................... 1-85
Replacing Restraint System Parts

After a Crash .......................................... 1-86

Restraint Systems

Checking .................................................... 1-85
Replacing Parts ........................................... 1-86
Resynchronization ............................................. 2-7
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...................... 2-22
Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts ...... 1-24
Right Front Passenger Position Top Strap Anchor

(Regular and Extended Models) ..................... 1-44

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RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR (Crew Cab) ............. 3-69
Roadside

Assistance Program ....................................... 7-6
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out ................... 4-51
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked ....... 2-52

Safety Belt

Safety Belts

Reminder Light ............................................ 3-36

Care of .................................................... 5-115
Center Passenger Position ............................ 1-24
Driver Position ............................................ 1-16
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ................ 1-15
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ..... 1-14
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for

Children and Small Adults ......................... 1-29
Rear Seat Passengers ................................. 1-26
Right Front Passenger Position ...................... 1-24
Safety Belt Extender .................................... 1-31
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ................. 1-23
Safety Belts Are for Everyone ....................... 1-10
Safety Chains ................................................. 4-89
Safety Warnings and Symbols .............................. iii Scanning the Terrain ....................................... 4-25
Scheduled Maintenance ..................................... 6-4
Seatback Latches ............................................. 1-8

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Seats

Head Restraints ............................................ 1-7
Heated Seats ............................................... 1-5
Manual ........................................................ 1-3
Memory ..................................................... 2-67
Power Lumbar .............................................. 1-4
Power Seats ................................................. 1-4
Rear Seat Operation ............................... 1-8, 1-9
Reclining Seatbacks ...................................... 1-6
Seatback Latches .......................................... 1-8
Secondary Latch System ................................ 5-108
Securing a Child Restraint

Center Front Seat Position ............................ 1-58
Center Rear Seat Position ............................ 1-56
Designed for the LATCH System ........... 1-49, 1-50
Rear Outside Seat Position ........................... 1-54
Security While You Travel .................................. 7-6
Select Button ................................................. 3-65
Service ........................................................... 5-3

Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your

Vehicle ..................................................... 5-4
Doing Your Own Work ................................... 5-3
Engine Soon Light ....................................... 3-49
Publications Ordering Information ................... 7-11
SERVICE 4 WHEEL STEER ............................. 3-70
SERVICE 4WD ............................................... 3-70
SERVICE AIRBAG .......................................... 3-69

SERVICE BRAKE BOOSTER ........................... 3-70
SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM ............................. 3-69
Service Bulletins ............................................. 7-12
Service Manuals ............................................. 7-11
SERVICE RIDE CONTROL .............................. 3-71
Setting Preset PTYs (RDS Only) ..... 3-81, 3-92, 3-105
Setting Preset Stations .......... 3-75, 3-78, 3-89, 3-103
Setting the Time

Radios with Radio Data

Systems (RDS) ........................................ 3-73

Radios without Radio Data

Systems (RDS) ........................................ 3-73

Setting the Tone

(Bass/Treble) .................... 3-75, 3-79, 3-90, 3-103
Sheet Metal Damage ..................................... 5-118
Shift Speeds .................................................. 2-32
Shifting Into Park (P) ....................................... 2-46
Shifting Out of Park (P) ................................... 2-49
Single Stage Air Bags ..................................... 1-73
Single Stage vs. Dual Stage Air Bags ................ 1-72
Six-Speed (VORTEC™ 8100 V8 and

DURAMAX™ 6600 V8 Engines) ................... 2-31
Skidding ........................................................ 4-19
Snow Plow .................................................... 4-64
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips ....................... 4-40
Spare Tire .................................................... 5-112
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems .................... 5-114
Specifications, Capacities ............................... 5-130
Speedometer .................................................. 3-35
Stalling on an Incline ....................................... 4-33

Starting Your Engine ....................................... 2-22
Starting Your V8 Engine .................................. 2-23
Steering ........................................................ 4-12
Steering in Emergencies .................................. 4-13
Steering Tips .................................................. 4-12
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio ....................... 3-127
Step-Bumper Pad .......................................... 4-102
Stereo RCA Jacks ......................................... 3-121
Storage Areas ................................................ 2-64
Center Console Storage Area ........................ 2-65
Cupholder(s) ............................................... 2-65
Front Storage Area ...................................... 2-65
Glove Box .................................................. 2-65
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire, Jack and Tools ..... 5-105
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow ...................... 4-50
Sun Visors ..................................................... 2-17
Swing-Out Windows ........................................ 2-17

Tachometer .................................................... 3-35
Tailgate ......................................................... 2-13
Tailgate Removal ............................................ 2-14
Taillamps ....................................................... 5-69
Taillamps (Chassis Cab Models) ........................ 5-71
Temperature and Compass Display .................... 2-54
Temperature Display ........................................ 2-57
Testing the Alarm ............................................ 2-19
Theft-Deterrent, Radio .................................... 3-126

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Theft-Deterrent Systems ................................... 2-18
Content Theft-Deterrent ................................ 2-18
Passlock® ................................................... 2-19
TIGHTEN FUEL CAP ...................................... 3-71
Tilt Wheel ........................................................ 3-7
Tire Sidewall Labeling ...................................... 5-73
Tire Size ....................................................... 5-77
Tire Terminology and Definitions ........................ 5-78
Tires ............................................................. 5-73
Buying New Tires ........................................ 5-86
Chains ....................................................... 5-90
Changing a Flat Tire .................................... 5-92
Dual Tire Operation ..................................... 5-82
If a Tire Goes Flat ....................................... 5-91
Inflation - Tire Pressure ................................ 5-81
Inspection and Rotation ................................ 5-83
Spare Tire ................................................ 5-112
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ......................... 5-87
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ................. 5-88
Wheel Replacement ..................................... 5-88
When It Is Time for New Tires ...................... 5-85
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater .................... 2-24
Tonneau Cover ............................................... 2-65
Top Strap ...................................................... 1-42
Top Strap Anchor Location ............................... 1-44
Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission) ............... 2-48
Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires .................. 4-87
Tow/Haul Mode Light ....................................... 3-53
Tow/Haul Mode, Overdrive Disable .................... 3-53

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Tow/Haul Mode

Towing

(Automatic Transmission) .............................. 2-28

Power Take-Off (PTO) .................................. 4-99
Recreational Vehicle ..................................... 4-53
Towing a Trailer .......................................... 4-71
Your Vehicle ............................................... 4-53

Traction

Assist System (TAS) ...................................... 4-8
Manual Selectable Ride ................................ 4-11
Off Light ..................................................... 3-46
TRACTION ACTIVE ........................................ 3-71
Trailer

Recommendations ....................................... 4-70
Trailer Brakes ................................................. 4-89
Trailer Wiring Harness ..................................... 4-94
TRANS HOT IDLE ENGINE (Allison

Transmission® Only) ..................................... 3-72
Transfer Case ........................................ 5-57, 5-59
Transmission

Fluid, Automatic .................................. 5-24, 5-27
Fluid, Manual .............................................. 5-30
Temperature Gage ....................................... 3-47
Up-Shift Light .............................................. 3-43
TRANSMISSION HOT ..................................... 3-71
Transmission Operation, Automatic .................... 2-25
Transmission Operation, Manual ........................ 2-29
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit

Repair Manual ............................................ 7-12
Transportation Options ...................................... 7-8

Traveling to Remote Areas ............................... 4-24
Trip Information Button .................................... 3-55
Trip Odometer ................................................ 3-35
Truck-Camper Loading Information .................... 4-68
Turn and Lane Change Signals .......................... 3-8
TURN SIGNAL ON ......................................... 3-72
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ........................... 3-7
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer .................. 4-91
Two-Tiered Loading ......................................... 4-63

Underhood Fuse Block ................................... 5-125
Understanding Radio Reception ....................... 3-128
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ............................ 5-87
United States – Customer Assistance .................. 7-4
Up-Shift Light ................................................. 3-43
Using Cleaner on Fabric ................................ 5-113
Using Song List Mode ................................... 3-112
Using the Recovery Hooks

(Except SS Model) ...................................... 4-51

Vehicle

Control ........................................................ 4-5
Damage Warnings ........................................... iv Loading ...................................................... 4-57
Parking Your ............................................... 2-49

Vehicle (cont.)

Symbols ......................................................... iv

Vehicle Data Collection and Event

Data Records ............................................... 7-9

Vehicle Identification

Number (VIN) ............................................ 5-121
Service Parts Identification Label .................. 5-121

Vehicle Personalization

Memory Seat .............................................. 2-67
Vehicle Storage .............................................. 5-51
Video Screen ................................................ 3-117
Visors ........................................................... 2-17
Voltmeter Gage .............................................. 3-42

Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ................ 3-33
Warnings

DIC Warnings and Messages ........................ 3-65
Hazard Warning Flashers ............................... 3-6
Other Warning Devices .................................. 3-6
Safety and Symbols ......................................... iii Vehicle Damage .............................................. iv Washing Your Vehicle .................................... 5-116
Weight Distributing Hitches and Weight

Carrying Hitches .......................................... 4-88
Weight of the Trailer ........................................ 4-73
Weight of the Trailer Tongue ............................. 4-86
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use ........................ 5-18

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Windows (cont.)

Power ........................................................ 2-16
Swing-Out Windows ..................................... 2-17
Windshield Washer ......................................... 3-10
Fluid .......................................................... 5-45

Windshield Wiper

Blade Replacement ...................................... 5-72
Fuses ...................................................... 5-122
Windshield Wipers .......................................... 3-10
Winter Driving ................................................ 4-46

XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System .............. 3-130
XM™ Satellite Radio Service

(48 Contiguous US States) .................. 3-77, 3-88, 3-101, 3-128

Your Vehicle and the Environment ....................... 6-2

What to Add .................................................. 5-48
What to Do with Used Oil ................................ 5-21
What to Use .................................. 5-32, 5-45, 5-58
Wheels

Alignment and Tire Balance .......................... 5-88
Replacement ............................................... 5-88
When to Add Engine Oil .................................. 5-18
When to Change Engine Oil

(GM Oil Life System) ................................... 5-20
When to Check ...................................... 5-30, 5-82
When to Check and Change .................... 5-24, 5-27
When to Check and What to Use ..................... 5-31
When to Check Lubricant ................................. 5-58
When to Check Power Steering Fluid ................ 5-44
When to Inspect ............................................. 5-22
When You Are Ready to Leave After

Parking on a Hill ......................................... 4-93
Where to Put the Restraint ............................... 1-41
Why Safety Belts Work .................................... 1-11
Windows ....................................................... 2-15
...................................................... 2-15

Manual

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