Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD/3500 HD Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.
S./Canada/Mexico-14632154) - 2021 - CRC - 11/20/20
Keys, Doors, and Windows
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assistance is required. If equipped with
Keyless Access, a locked tailgate can be
opened if the RKE transmitter is within
1 m (3 ft).
To close the tailgate, firmly push it upward
until it latches. Pull it back to be sure it is
latched securely.
Power Tailgate
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Warning
Make sure there is no one in the way of
the power tailgate as it is opening and
closing, and keep hands away from the
tailgate hinges when in use. You or
others could be injured if caught in the
path of the power tailgate or tailgate
hinges.
Caution
To avoid damage to the tailgate, make
sure the area behind the tailgate is clear
before opening it.
If equipped with a power open/close
tailgate, the tailgate can be opened or
closed in several ways. To open the tailgate,
do one of the following:
.
Press
x
twice quickly on the RKE
transmitter until the tailgate moves. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation (Key Access)
or
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation (Keyless Access)
If equipped with Keyless Access, a locked
tailgate can be opened if the RKE
transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft).
.
Press
5
on the center stack.
.
Press the touch pad on the tailgate
handle after unlocking all doors.
To close the tailgate, do one of the
following:
.
Press
x
on the RKE transmitter once,
then quickly press and hold
x
until the
tailgate completely closes. If
x
is
released prior to it being fully closed, the
tailgate will reopen.
.
Press and hold
5
on the center stack
until the tailgate is fully closed. If
5
is released prior to the tailgate being
fully closed, it will reopen. A chime will
sound when the tailgate is fully closed.