Introduction
The names, logos, emblems, slogans, vehicle model names, and vehicle body designs appearing in this manual including, but not limited to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, and COLORADO are trademarks and/or service marks of General Motors LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates,
or licensors.
For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name“General Motors of Canada Company” for Chevrolet Motor Division wherever it appears in this manual.
Litho in U.S.A.
This manual describes features that may or may not be on the vehicle because of optional equipment that was not purchased on the vehicle, model variants, country specifications, features/applications that may not be available in your region, or changes subsequent to the printing of this owner’s manual.
If this vehicle has the Duramax diesel engine, see the Duramax diesel supplement for additional and specific information on this engine.
Refer to the purchase documentation relating to your specific vehicle to confirm the features.
Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference.
A French language manual can be obtained from your dealer, at www.helminc.com, or from:
On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français auprès du concessionnaire ou à l'adresse suivante:
Helm, Incorporated Attention: Customer Service 47911 Halyard Drive
Plymouth, MI 48170 USA
To quickly locate information about the vehicle, use the Index in the back of the manual. It is an alphabetical list of what is in the manual and the page number where it can be found.
Warning messages found on vehicle labels and in this manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid or reduce them.
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A circle with a slash through it is a safety symbol which means“Do not,”“Do not do this,” or“Do not let this happen.”
The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to a specific component, control, message, gauge, or indicator.
M : Shown when the owner’s manual has additional instructions or information.
* : Shown when the service manual has additional instructions or information.
0 : Shown when there is more information on another page —“see page.”
Vehicle Symbol Chart
Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean. See the features in this manual for information.
u : Air Conditioning System
G : Air Conditioning Refrigerant Oil
9 : Airbag Readiness Light
! : Antilock Brake System (ABS)
$ : Brake System Warning Light
9 : Dispose of Used Components Properly
P : Do Not Apply High Pressure Water
B : Engine Coolant Temperature
g : First Responder
_ : Flame/Fire Prohibited
H : Flammable
[ : Forward Collision Alert
R : Fuse Block Cover Lock Location
+ : Fuses
_ : High Voltage
j : ISOFIX/LATCH System Child Restraints
Q : Keep Fuse Block Covers Properly Installed
| : Lane Change Alert @ : Lane Departure Warning A : Lane Keep Assist
* : Malfunction Indicator Lamp
: : Oil Pressure
X : Park Assist
~ : Pedestrian Ahead Indicator
O : Power
7 : Rear Cross Traffic Alert
I : Registered Technician
/ : Remote Vehicle Start
> : Seat Belt Reminders
I : Side Blind Zone Alert
7 : Tire Pressure Monitor
d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak/ Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
a : Under Pressure
V : Vehicle Ahead Indicator
0 127.
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base Level) Controls (If Equipped). See Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base Level) 0 114 or
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel) 0 116.
Instrument Cluster (Uplevel)
0 99.
Vehicle Alarm System Indicator (If Equipped). See Vehicle Alarm System 0 19.
(If Equipped).
Automatic Climate Control System 0 135 (If Equipped).
USB Port. See the infotainment manual.
0 127.
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control 0 182.
Exterior Cargo Lamps 0 128.
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) 0 197 (If Equipped).
Hill Descent Control (HDC)
0 185 (If Equipped).
Tow/Haul Mode 0 173 (If Equipped).
Locking Front Axle 0 187 (If Equipped).
Locking Rear Axle 0 186 (If Equipped).
(If Equipped).
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel) Controls (If Equipped). See Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base Level) 0 114 or
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel) 0 116.
0 91 (Out of View).
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System 0 195 (If Equipped).
Driver Mode Control 0 185 (If Equipped).
0 225.
Fog Lamps 0 128 (If Equipped).
Keys, Doors, and Windows
Keys 9
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System 12
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation 12
Remote Vehicle Start 15
Door Locks 16
Power Door Locks 17
Delayed Locking 17
Automatic Door Locks 17
Lockout Protection 18
Safety Locks 18
Tailgate 18
Vehicle Security 19
Vehicle Alarm System 19
Immobilizer 20
Immobilizer Operation 20
Convex Mirrors 21
Manual Mirrors 21
Power Mirrors 21
Folding Mirrors 22
Heated Mirrors 22
Blind Spot Mirrors 22
Interior Rearview Mirrors 23
Manual Rearview Mirror 23
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror 24
Windows 24
Power Windows 24
Rear Windows 26
Sun Visors 26