2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Keys and Locks
Keys and Locks
Keys
Warning
Leaving children in a vehicle with a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is dangerous and children or others could be seriously injured or killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or make the vehicle move. The windows will function 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 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 450.
If locked out of the vehicle, see Roadside Assistance Program 442.
If equipped with memory seats, RKE transmitters 1 and 2 are linked to seating positions of memory 1 or 2. See Memory Seats 46.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
See Radio Frequency Statement 447.
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.
- Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal.
- Check the transmitter’s battery. See “Battery Replacement” later in this section.
- If the transmitter is still not working correctly, see your dealer or a qualified technician for service.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
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 60 m (197 ft) away from the vehicle. Other conditions can affect the performance of the transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System 0 11. 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 17.
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 132.
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 Personalization132.
If the passenger door is open when is pressed, all doors lock.
Pressing arms the alarm system. See Vehicle Alarm System 0 28. If equipped with remote mirror folding,
pressing and holding for one second will fold the mirrors, if enabled. See Vehicle Personalization 132.
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 132.
Pressing on the RKE transmitter disarms the alarm system. See Vehicle Alarm System 28.
If equipped with remote mirror folding, pressing and holding for one second will unfold the mirrors, if enabled. See Vehicle Personalization 132.
Press and hold until the windows fully open, if remote window operation is enabled. See Vehicle Personalization 0 132. 
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
The Keyless Access system allows for doors and the tailgate to be accessed without pressing the RKE transmitter button. The RKE transmitter must be within 1 m (3 ft) of the tailgate or door being opened. If the vehicle
has this feature, there will be a button on the outside door handles.
Keyless Access can be programmed to unlock all doors on the first lock/unlock press from the driver’s door. Keyless Unlocking can also be turned off. See Vehicle Personalization 32.
If equipped with memory seats, RKE transmitters 1 and 2 are linked to seating positions of memory 1 or 2. See Memory Seats 46.
Keyless Unlocking/Locking from the Driver Door
When the doors are locked and the RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) of the door handle, pressing the lock/unlock button on the driver door handle will unlock the driver door. If the lock/unlock button is pressed again within five seconds, all passenger doors and the tailgate will unlock.
Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side Similar
Pressing the lock/unlock button will cause all doors to lock if any of the following occur:
- It has been more than five seconds since the first lock/unlock button press.
- Two lock/unlock button presses were used to unlock all doors.
- Any vehicle door has been opened and all doors are now closed.
Keyless Unlocking/Locking from the Passenger Doors
When the doors are locked and the RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) of the door handle, pressing the lock/unlock button on a passenger door handle, if equipped, will unlock all doors. Pressing the lock/unlock
button will cause all doors to lock if any of the following occur:
- The lock/unlock button was used to unlock all doors.
- Any vehicle door has been opened and all doors are now closed.
Disable/Enable Keyless Unlocking of Exterior Door Handles and Tailgate
If equipped, keyless unlocking of the exterior door handles and tailgate can be disabled and enabled.
Disabling Keyless Unlocking
With the vehicle off, press and hold and on the RKE transmitter at the same time for approximately three seconds. The turn signal lamps will flash four times quickly to indicate access is disabled. Using any exterior handle to unlock the doors or open the tailgate will cause the turn signal lamps to flash four times quickly, indicating access is disabled. If disabled, disarm the alarm system before starting the vehicle.
Enabling Keyless Unlocking
With the vehicle off, press and hold and on the RKE transmitter at the same time for approximately three seconds. The turn signal lamps will flash twice quickly to indicate access is enabled.
Passive Locking
This feature will lock the vehicle several seconds after all doors are closed, if the vehicle is off and at least one RKE transmitter has been removed from the interior, or none remain in the interior.
If other electronic devices interfere with the RKE transmitter signal, the vehicle may not detect the RKE transmitter inside the vehicle. If passive locking is enabled, the doors may lock with the RKE transmitter inside the vehicle. Do not leave the RKE transmitter in an unattended vehicle. To customize the doors to automatically lock when exiting the vehicle, see “Remote Lock, Unlock, Start” under Vehicle Personalization 132.
Temporary Disable of Passive Locking
Temporarily disable passive locking by pressing and holding K on the interior door switch with a door open for at least four seconds, or until three chimes are heard. Passive locking will then remain disabled until on the interior door is pressed, or until the vehicle is turned on.
Remote Left in Vehicle Alert
When the vehicle is turned off and an RKE transmitter is left in the vehicle, the horn will chirp three times after all doors are closed. To turn on or off see Vehicle Personalization 132.
Remote No Longer in Vehicle Alert
If the vehicle is on with a door open and then all doors are closed, the vehicle will check for RKE transmitters inside. If an RKE transmitter is not detected, the Driver Information Center (DIC) will display NO REMOTE DETECTED and the horn will chirp three times. This occurs only once each time the vehicle is driven. To turn on or off see Vehicle Personalization 132.
Key Access
To access a vehicle with a dead transmitter battery, see Door Locks 18.
Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle
Only RKE transmitters programmed to the vehicle will work. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased and programmed through your dealer. The vehicle can be reprogrammed so that lost or stolen transmitters no longer work. Each vehicle can have up to eight transmitters matched to it.
Starting the Vehicle with a Low Transmitter Battery
If the transmitter battery is weak or if there is interference with the signal, the DIC may display NO REMOTE DETECTED or NO REMOTE KEY WAS DETECTED PLACE KEY IN TRANSMITTER POCKET THEN START YOUR VEHICLE when starting the vehicle.
To start the vehicle
- Place the transmitter in the transmitter pocket/insert.
- With the vehicle in P (Park) or N (Neutral) press the brake pedal and ENGINE START/STOP.
Replace the transmitter battery as soon as possible.
Battery Replacement
Warning
Never allow children to play with the RKE transmitter. The transmitter contains a small battery, which can be a choking hazard. If swallowed, internal burns can occur, resulting in severe injury or death. Seek medical attention immediately if a battery is swallowed.
To avoid personal injury, do not touch metal surfaces on the RKE transmitter when it has been exposed to extreme heat. These surfaces can be hot to the touch at temperatures above 59 °C (138 °F).
Caution
- When replacing the battery, do not touch any of the circuitry on the transmitter. Static from your body could damage the transmitter.
- Always replace the battery with the correct type. Replacing the battery with an incorrect type could potentially create a risk of battery explosion. Dispose of used batteries according to instructions and local laws. Do not attempt to burn, crush, or cut the used battery, and avoid exposing the battery to environments with extremely low air pressures or high temperatures.
- If the RKE transmitter is not reassembled properly, liquids could enter the housing and damage the circuitry, resulting in an RKE transmitter malfunction and/or failure. To prevent damage, always follow the steps for RKE transmitter reassembly in this manual to ensure the transmitter is sealed properly whenever the RKE transmitter is opened.
Replace the battery in the transmitter soon if the DIC displays REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY.
To replace the battery:
- Press the button on the RKE transmitter to remove the key. Never pull the key out without pressing the button.
- Insert a flat, thin object in the center of the transmitter to separate and remove the back cover.
- Lift the battery with a flat object.
- Remove the battery.
- Insert the new battery, positive side toward the back cover. Replace with a CR2032 or equivalent battery.
- Ensure that the silicone mat is correctly positioned with no gaps or wrinkles.
- Set transmitter button side down on a hard surface and press the other half straight down to force the halves together.
- Insert the key back into the RKE transmitter.
Remote Vehicle Start
If equipped with the remote start feature, the climate control system will come on when the vehicle is started remotely, depending on the outside temperature. The rear window defog and heated and ventilated seats, if equipped, may also come on. See Heated and Ventilated Front Seats 48 and Vehicle Personalization 132. If equipped, the automatic heated steering wheel may also come on. See Heated Steering Wheel 97.
Laws in some communities may restrict the use of remote starters. Check local regulations for any requirements on remote starting of vehicles.
Do not use remote start if the vehicle is low on fuel. The vehicle may run out of fuel.
The vehicle cannot be remote started if:
- The RKE transmitter is inside the vehicle or if the key is in the ignition.
- The hood is not closed.
- There is an emission control system malfunction and the lamp is on.
- The ignition is in any mode other than off.
- The hazard warning flashers are on.
- The 30 minutes of engine run time have been used.
- The vehicle is not in P (Park).
- The engine will turn off during a remote vehicle start if:
- The coolant temperature gets too high.
- The oil pressure gets low.
The RKE transmitter range may be reduced while the vehicle is running. Other conditions can affect the performance of the transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System 11.
Starting the Engine Using Remote Start
Press twice on the remote key. The turn signal lamps will flash. The lamps flash to confirm the request to remote start the vehicle has been received. During the remote start the parking lamps will remain on as long as the engine is running. The engine will shut off after 15 minutes or after the remainder of the 30 minute total running time is used, unless you stop the remote start before engine running has completed or the vehicle is turned on. Press the brake pedal and turn the ignition on to drive the vehicle.
Total Engine Run Time
Remote start can be used for up to 30 minutes of total engine run time. After two remote starts of 15 minutes, or multiple shorter time starts totaling 30 minutes have been used, the vehicle must be started and then turned off before the remote start can be used again.
Canceling a Remote Start
To cancel a remote start, do one of the following:
- Press The parking lamps will turn off.
- Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
- Turn the ignition on and then off.
Door Locks
Warning
Unlocked doors can be dangerous.
- Passengers, especially children, can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. The doors can be unlocked and opened while the vehicle is moving. The chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash is increased if the doors are not locked. So, all passengers should wear seat belts properly and the doors should be locked whenever the vehicle is driven.
- Young children who get into unlocked vehicles may be unable to get out.
A child can be overcome by extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Always lock the vehicle whenever leaving it. - Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop the vehicle. Locking the doors can help prevent this from happening.
There are several ways to lock and unlock the vehicle.
From outside:
- Use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
- Use Keyless Access, if equipped.
- Use the key in the driver door or the passenger door, if equipped.
From inside, pull the door handle once to unlock the door. Pull the handle again to open the door.
See Vehicle Alarm System 28.
Keyless Access
If equipped, the remote key must be within 1 m (3 ft) of the tailgate or door being opened or locked. Press the button on the door handle to open. See “Keyless Access Operation” in Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 11.
Free-Turning Locks
The door key lock cylinder turns freely when either the wrong key is used, or the correct key is not fully inserted. The free-turning door lock feature prevents the lock from being forced open. To reset the lock, turn it to the vertical position with the correct key fully inserted. Remove the key and insert it again. If this does not reset the lock, turn the key halfway around in the cylinder and repeat the reset procedure.
Power Door Locks
Delayed Locking
This feature delays the locking of the doors until five seconds after all doors are closed.
When is pressed on the power door lock switch while the door is open, a chime will sound three times indicating delayed locking is active. The doors will lock automatically five seconds after all doors are closed. If a door is reopened before that time, the five-second timer will reset when all doors are closed again. Press on the door lock switch again or press on the RKE transmitter to lock the doors immediately. This feature can be programmed. See Vehicle Personalization 132.
Automatic Door Locks
The doors will lock automatically when all doors are closed, the ignition is on, and the vehicle is shifted out of P (Park). If a vehicle door is unlocked, and then opened and closed, the doors will lock either when your foot is removed from the brake or the vehicle speed becomes faster than 13 km/h (8 mph).
To unlock the doors:
- Press on the power door lock switch.
- Shift the transmission into P (Park).
Automatic door locking cannot be disabled. Automatic door unlocking can be programmed. See Vehicle Personalization 132.
Lockout Protection
If the ignition is on or in ACC/ACCESSORY and the power door lock switch is pressed with the driver door open, all the doors will lock and only the driver door will unlock. If the vehicle is off and locking is requested while a door is open, when all doors are closed the vehicle will check to the Keyless Access function (if equipped). If an RKE transmitter is detected and the number of RKE transmitters inside has not reduced, the driver door will unlock and the horn will chirp three times. Lockout Protection can be manually overridden with the driver door open by pressing and holding on the power door lock switch.
Safety Locks
The rear door safety locks prevent passengers from opening the rear doors from inside the vehicle.
The safety lock is on the inside edge of the rear doors. To use the safety lock:
- Move the lever down to the lock position.
- Close the door.
- Do the same for the other rear door.
To open a rear door when the safety lock is on:
- Unlock the door by activating the inside handle, by pressing the power door unlock switch, or by using the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
- Open the door from the outside.
When the safety lock is enabled, adults and older children will not be able to open the rear door from the inside. Cancel the safety locks to enable the doors to open from the inside.
To cancel the safety lock:
- Unlock the door and open it from the outside.
- Move the lever up to unlock. Do the same for the other door.