Trailering App Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Trailer Light App.
If equipped, the Trailer Lights App is on the Home Page of the infotainment display.
Touch Start to cycle the trailer lamps on and off to determine if they are working. The test follows this sequence:
1. The running lights turn on first and remain on throughout the sequence.
2. The brake lights turn on for about two seconds.
3. The left turn signal light flashes three times.
4. The right turn signal light flashes three times.
5. The reverse lights turn on for about two seconds.
6. Steps 2–5 repeat for approximately one minute and 45 seconds, or until the test deactivates.
Touch Stop to stop the test. The test will automatically end after one minute and 45 seconds.
The sequence also deactivates when any of the following occur:
• The ignition is turned off.
• The transmission is shifted out of P (Park).
• The brake pedal is pressed.
• The turn signal is activated.
• The hazard warning lights are activated.
Trailering App.
If equipped, the Trailering App is on the Home Page of the infotainment display.
If equipped this feature allows profiles for connected trailers to be created to view status, to store and track trailer usage information, and to set up towing assistance features.
The Trailering App Preview will appear when the Trailering App is opened for the first time from the Home Page. Touch GET STARTED in the Trailering App to go into the app.
When a trailer is electrically connected, there will be an option to create a profile, use a guest profile, or cancel. After Cancel is selected a third time, Don’t Remind Me will display and touching that will turn off the trailer detection pop-up. To turn the Trailer Detection Alert on, select ON in the Settings tab.
When a trailer is electrically connected and after a Trailer Profile has been created, the trailer detection pop-up will appear with a list of all of the custom Trailer Profiles made on the vehicle. To load an existing Trailer Profile, select one of the Trailer Profiles listed, or load the Guest Trailer Profile by selecting GUEST TRAILER. Touching Cancel, Accessory/No trailer, or shifting the vehicle from P (Park), will select Accessory/No trailer as the active Trailer Profile and will dismiss the pop- up.
Create a Trailer Profile.
1. Touch Create Profile on the pop-up or touch + Add Trailer in the Trailering App.
2. Create a name for the trailer.
3. Select the hitch type.
A checklist profile will be created based on the type selected.
4. Select the trailer type.
A pop-up will indicate the setup is complete. Touch DONE to complete the process or touch TRAILER FEATURE SETUP to set up the Tow/Haul Mode reminder, Trailer Tire Pressure Monitoring System, if equipped, maintenance reminders, or towing assistance, if equipped.
Import a Trailer Profile.
A trailer profile saved to an OnStar account can be imported to the vehicle.
1. Touch Import Profile on the pop-up.
2. Select a trailer profile from the list.
3. Touch IMPORT.
A pop-up will indicate the import was successful. Touch OK to return to the trailer list and select the trailer profile. The Tow/Haul Mode reminder, Brake Gain Setting and Trailer Tire Pressure sensor learning, if equipped, do not import.
Trailer Feature Setup.
Tow/Haul Mode Reminder.
To turn the Tow/Haul Mode Reminder setting on, touch Yes. To turn it off, touch No.
Trailer Tire Pressure Setup.
If the Trailer Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TTPMS) is detected, touch the Tire Pressure Monitoring icon to set up tire pressure monitoring.Touch Yes to set up the sensors or touch No to return to the previous screen.
A trailer must be electrically connected to the vehicle before starting the sensor-to-vehicle learn process.
After selecting Start from the Learn Sensors screen, use the Tool Method or the Manual Method (described below) to learn each tire sensor, during which the current tire number will be highlighted.
Each sensor has a minimum of two minutes to learn, shown by a timer. After a sensor is learned, a checkmark appears next to the tire, the vehicle horn will sound, the vehicle’s brake lamps will flash, and all working trailer lamps will flash.
It then moves to the next sensor.
To cancel the process touch Stop.
The recommended tire pressure must be entered for the trailer tires.
This allows the vehicle to alert when the tire pressure is high or low.
TTPMS must learn the location of the installed tire sensors to show correct air pressure and temperature for each tire. To set up, use one of the following options or see [linkin] a tire or trailer dealer for service. The learning process must be repeated when the trailer tires are rotated or replaced. See [linkin] “Editing a Trailer Profile” later in this section for tire pressure sensor relearn information.
Tool Method: A TTPMS activation tool can be purchased separately to learn the sensor locations.
Manual Method: Without the tool, the air pressure can be increased or decreased in each tire for 10 seconds. Do not exceed the maximum inflation pressure found on the tire sidewalls. Make sure to re-adjust tire pressure to the recommended level when the process is complete.
Sensor Learning Steps.
To complete the sensor-to-vehicle learn process:
1. Touch Start on the Learn Sensors screen. The horn chirps twice and the Learning Active screen appears on the infotainment display.
2. Start with the driver side front trailer tire.
3. Activate the tool near the valve stem or adjust the air pressure of this tire until the horn chirps and all working vehicle and trailer lights flash.
The process stops without saving the sensor locations if this step takes more than two minutes.
4. Move to the next tire and repeat Step 3 for each sensor.
The horn chirps twice when all sensors are completed.
5. Return to the vehicle to complete the setup.
Maintenance Reminders.
To set up maintenance reminders, touch the Trailer Maintenance icon.
Select Yes to set up the maintenance reminders for the Trailer Profile. Follow the on-screen prompts. The maximum number of reminders is 50. Select No to return to the previous screen.
Towing Assistance.
If the Transparent Trailer feature is available, touch the Towing Assistance icon to set up transparent trailer.
Touch Yes to begin set up or touch No to return to the previous screen.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
A rear trailer camera must be mounted on the trailer and electrically connected to the vehicle before transparent trailer feature can be used. See [linkin] Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing 0 253.
Trailer dimensions must be in range and transparent trailer must be calibrated prior to use.
Transparent Trailer Setup.
To complete setup for transparent trailer:
1. Select the number of axles on the trailer.
2. Enter trailer dimensions . Trailer Length: 300 cm (118.1 in) – 970 cm (381.8 in). Measure from center of coupler to furthest rear point on the trailer.
• Trailer Width: 120 cm (47.2 in) – 260 cm (102.3 in). Measure from left edge to right edge.
• Trailer Height: 1 cm (0.39 in) – 450 cm (177.1 in). Measure from ground to tallest point.
• Hitching Point Length:
180 cm (70.8 in) – 970 cm (381.8 in). Measure from center of coupler to middle of tires.
• Trailer Tongue Length:
50 cm (119.6 in) – 220 cm (86.6 in). Measure from center of coupler to trailer front wall.
• Vehicle Hitch Height: 10 cm (3.9 in) – 100 cm (39.3 in).
Measure from ground to top of coupler.
• Vehicle Hitch Length: 10 cm (3.9 in) – 100 cm (39.3 in).
Measure from hitch receiver to center of ball.
3. If trailer dimensions are out of range, this feature will be unavailable. Select OK to return.
4. Ensure rear trailer camera is connected.
5. Follow instructions to drive forward to complete calibration.
6. Return to the vehicle to complete the setup.
Status View.
The Status view shows:
• Truck . Connections . Trailer . Maintenance . Cameras Upon entry, the most recent items will be shown. Select MORE to view all options.
Truck.
1. Transmission Fluid Temperature 2. Average Fuel Economy with Trailer Profile.
Average Fuel Economy.
Touch to view the average fuel economy of the vehicle while the Trailer Profile is active.
Transmission Temperature.
View the temperature of the transmission fluid by looking at the graphic. The graphic will indicate a dangerous level if the temperature is at 130 °C–150 °C (270 °F–300 °F).
Connections.
1. Light Test Start Button
2. Trailer Electrical Diagnostics.
Connections OK.
If all of the trailer connections are detected (Running Lights, Left Turn Signal Light, Right Turn Signal Light, Reverse Lights, and Electric Brakes, if equipped), the view will display OK.
Connection Problem.
If any of the trailer connections are not detected, a message about the connection issue will appear on the Driver Information Center (DIC). The infotainment display will also show the connection issue in the Connection Status view.
Diagnose View.
Touch Diagnose to see [linkin] more information about the connection problem.
This view will display the names of the trailer connector pins, a graphic of the trailer connector, and a graphic of the back of the trailer.
Any connector pin that failed will be amber color, and the location of the corresponding connection will be highlighted on the graphic of the back of the trailer.
The Running Lights connection may not detect partial outages. Activate the light test to check all trailer lamps. See [linkin] “Light Test” following.
If the trailer is not equipped with reverse lights or electric brakes and you are receiving failure messages in the DIC or on this view, turn off the Reverse Lights Alert or the Electric Brakes Alert setting in the trailer’s profile page.
Light Test.
Touch Start Light Test to cycle the trailer lights on and off to determine if they are working. The test follows this sequence:
1. The running lights turn on first and remain on throughout the sequence.
2. The brake lights turn on for about two seconds.
3. The left turn signal light flashes three times.
4. The right turn signal light flashes three times.
5. The reverse lights turn on for about two seconds.
6. Steps 2–5 repeat for approximately one minute and 45 seconds, or until the test deactivates.
Touch Stop to stop the test. The test will automatically end after one minute and 45 seconds.
The sequence also deactivates when any of the following occur:
• The ignition is turned off.
• The transmission is shifted out of P (Park).
• The brake pedal is pressed.
• The turn signal is activated.
• The hazard warning lights are activated.
Trailer.
1. Trailer Tire Pressure/ Temperature.
2. Mileage of Trailer.
Mileage.
The mileage accumulated while this Trailer Profile is active will display.
Touch mileage to edit.
Tire Pressure and Temperature.
If the TTPMS sensor-to-vehicle learn process was completed, the status view will display the current tire pressure and temperature of the trailer tires related to the active Trailer Profile. If a tire’s pressure is low or high, the color of the pressure value will be amber. If a sensor malfunctions, the values are dashed lines. If the screen displays “Service Tire Pressure Monitoring System”, the vehicle needs to be taken to a dealer for service.
Maintenance.
1. List of Maintenance Reminders.
2. Add a New Maintenance Reminder.
The Maintenance Status view displays reminders. Touch a reminder to edit.
Touch + New Maintenance Reminder to go to the Select New Reminder view.
The progress bar turns yellow when the maintenance item reaches 90% complete.
The progress bar turns red when the maintenance item reaches 100% complete.
Maintenance Notifications.
• Touch Service Complete to reset the maintenance reminder.
• Touch Remind Me Later to delay the reminder.
• Touch X next to Upcoming Alerts (90%) to dismiss the alert. It will not appear again.
• Touch X next to Maintenance Due (100%) to delay the alert to the next ignition cycle.
Always follow all of the maintenance instructions that came with your trailer.
Cameras.
1. Rear Trailer Not Connected/ Preview, if equipped.
2. Interior Trailer Not Connected/Preview, if equipped.
3. Transparent Trailer Not Set Up/Preview, if equipped.
The Cameras Status view displays status of trailer cameras.
Touch a connected camera to preview the camera image.
Touch the Transparent Trailer option to enter Transparent Trailer Setup if setup is not complete.
Guest Trailer Status View.
Touch the Guest Trailer Profile for the status views.
The Guest Trailer Profile Status view shows:
• Truck.
• Trailer.
• Connections.
• Cameras, if equipped.
The Trailer Status view displays mileage information. Touch to edit, and follow the on-screen prompts.
Mileage and fuel economy will reset after the trailer disconnects. The Cameras Status view displays status of trailer cameras. Touch a connected camera to preview the camera image.
Checklist View.
This view shows the recommended steps to take before towing a trailer.
Touch the box next to each item if that step has been completed.
Touchp to access a detailed view of each step. Within each detailed view, touch Next and Previous to navigate between steps.
Touch Clear All to clear the completed statuses from all items in the current checklist.
The checklist is unique to the Trailer Profile based on hitch type; for example, the steps involve different details between conventional, gooseneck, and fifth-wheel hitch types.
Custom Checklist Items.
For each of the Trailer Profile checklists, there is an option to create custom items to view in the checklist. The custom item will appear at the bottom of the checklist.
Guest Trailer and No Trailer Connected.
If Guest Trailer Profile is active or if no trailer is connected, the checklist will show all of the checklists associated with Custom Trailer Profiles in addition to default checklists.
Trailers View.
Touch the Trailers tab to view, activate, create, edit, or delete Trailer Profiles.
If a trailer is connected, touch the Trailer Profile name to activate a Trailer Profile.
There can be up to five Custom Trailer Profiles on the vehicle.
The Custom Trailer Profiles and Guest Trailer are in order of the most frequently used.
All personalization features are based on the settings for each driver in vehicle personalization.
The list of Trailer Profiles is based on vehicle personalization settings.
Guest Trailer.
If the Guest Trailer Profile is the active Trailer Profile, trailer detection, connections status, theft, and the Tow/Haul reminder alerts can be sent. The system will not track total mileage or fuel economy, but the system will track trip mileage and fuel economy if the Guest Trailer Profile is active. The Trailer Tire Pressure Monitoring System or maintenance reminders cannot be set up for a Guest Trailer Profile.
The Guest Trailer Profile cannot be edited.
Touchpto learn more about the Guest Trailer option.
No Trailer Connected.
When there is no trailer connected, Trailer Profiles cannot be activated but most options can be edited.
Trailer Brake Gain Memory.
The system can memorize the brake gain setting of a Trailer Profile or a Guest Trailer Profile. When a Trailer Profile or Guest Trailer Profile is selected, and a brake gain setting is set for that Trailer Profile, a quick notice will appear to indicate that the system has recalled that profile’s brake gain setting.
If a Trailer Profile is already active and the brake gain setting had been set for that Trailer Profile, the quick notice will trigger whenever the ignition is turned on.
If there was an error in setting the brake gain for a Trailer Profile, there will be a notification. This pop-up will not appear if the Guest Trailer Profile is active or if there is no trailer connected.
Trailer brake gain should be set for a specific trailering condition and must be adjusted anytime vehicle loading, trailer loading, or road surface conditions change.
Editing a Trailer Profile.
Trailer Profile View.
Touch to edit any of the following options in the Trailer Profile view:
• Trailer Name.
• Towing Assistance Setup.
• Tire Pressure Setup.
• Trailer Maintenance.
• Mileage.
• Average Fuel Economy.
• Reverse Lights Alert.
• Electric Brakes Alert.
Touch Save to save the new value to the Trailer Profile. Touching Back will still save the previously entered information.
Trailer Name.
Touch to edit the Trailer Profile’s name. Use at least one character and no spaces. Touch Save.
Towing Assistance Setup.
A trailer should be connected to complete this portion of profile setup.
Touch to set up the Transparent Trailer feature for the Trailer Profile.
See [linkin] "Transparent Trailer Setup" under "Towing Assistance" for details on the setup.
Tire Pressure Setup.
Touch to set up the Trailer Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TTPMS) for the Trailer Profile. See “Trailer Tire Pressure Setup” previously in this section for details on the setup. Also, touch Tire Pressure Setup if the trailer tires were rotated or if the tire pressure sensors in the tires were replaced for this Trailer Profile. The vehicle will need to relearn the tire sensors and their locations.
If TTPMS had been set up previously, the Select Number of Sensors screen will appear after touching Tire Pressure Setup. If the number of sensors has changed, select the number and touch Next.
If a new number of sensors is selected, the Relearn Sensors pop-up will appear. Touch Cancel to go back or touch Relearn to overwrite the current sensors and begin the relearning process. See “Trailer Tire Pressure Setup” previously in this section.
If number of sensors has not changed, touch Next and the Learn sensors screen will appear.
On the Learn Sensors screen.
Touch Relearn to overwrite the current sensors and begin the relearning process. See [linkin] “Trailer Tire Pressure Setup” previously in this section.
On the Learn Sensors screen, touch Next to go to the Edit Recommended Tire Pressure screen.
On the Edit Recommended Tire Pressure screen, touch a number on the keypad to change the Recommended Tire Pressure for the trailer’s tires. This will change the number at which the vehicle displays alerts related to trailer tire pressure. Touch Done to return to the Trailer Profile view.
Trailer Maintenance.
Touch to view a list of maintenance reminders for the Trailer Profile.
Touch a reminder to view, reset, delete, or edit it.
Reset Reminder.
Touch Maintenance Complete in the reminder view to reset the reminder.
On the pop-up, touch Reset to reset the time and mileage values for the reminder. Touch Cancel to return to the previous view and nothing will change.
Edit Reminder.
Touch to edit the mileage or time settings for the reminder. Touch Save to save the new settings to the Trailer Profile.
Delete Reminder.
Touch to delete the maintenance reminder. On the pop-up, touch Delete to delete the reminder or touch Cancel to return to the previous view and nothing will change.
New Maintenance Reminder.
Touch + New Maintenance Reminder to set up a new reminder.
Suggested reminders that were previously set will have checkmarks next to them. Suggested reminders that have not been set will have empty boxes next to them. The maximum number of reminders is 50.
Mileage.
Touch to edit the Trailer Profile’s mileage.
Effect on Maintenance Reminders.
If the mileage is reset or changed, and mileage has already accumulated, any maintenance reminders that have been set up will be adjusted accordingly.
Average Fuel Economy.
Touch to reset the average fuel economy for the Trailer Profile.
Touch Reset to change, or touch Cancel to go back to the previous view.
Reverse Lights Alert.
Turn on to receive failure messages about the reverse lights. Turn off to not receive failure messages about the reverse lights, unless they are later detected. This setting cannot be edited when the Trailer Profile is inactive or when the trailer is disconnected.
Electric Brakes Alert.
Turn on to receive failure messages about the electric trailer brakes.
Turn off to not receive failure messages about the electric trailer brakes, unless they are later detected. This setting cannot be edited when the Trailer Profile is inactive or when the trailer is disconnected.
Delete Trailer.
Touch to delete the Trailer Profile and all of its settings.
On the pop-up, touch Delete to delete the Trailer Profile. Touch Cancel to dismiss the pop-up and return to the previous view.
Settings View.
Within the Trailering App, touch the Settings tab to modify the following settings:
• Trailer Detection Alert.
• Maintenance Alerts.
• Theft Alert.
• Tow/Haul Mode Reminder.
Trailer Detection Alert.
The Trailer Detection Alert setting will be on by default. Turn it off to disable the Trailer Detection pop-up from displaying when a trailer is connected. The Guest Trailer Profile will become the active Trailer Profile, unless another Trailer Profile is selected manually through the Trailering App. If this setting is disabled while a Custom Trailer Profile is active, that Trailer Profile will remain the active profile until the trailer is disconnected.
Maintenance Alerts.
Touch Maintenance Alerts to view the Maintenance Alerts settings page. These alerts are based on the Trailer Profile, so the settings for each Trailer Profile must be turned on or off. Touch a profile to view more information or adjust the setting for that profile.
The setting will be on by default for each profile. All Maintenance Alerts for that active Trailer Profile will be received.
Turn a setting off to not receive any of the Maintenance Alerts when that Trailer Profile is active.
Theft Alert.
A theft alert can be set if a trailer is connected and the alert is enabled.
When the trailer is disconnected and the vehicle is off, an alarm will sound.
Touch Theft Alert in Settings to view the Theft Alert settings page. These alerts are based on the Trailer Profile, so the settings for each Trailer Profile must be turned on or off. Touch a profile to view more information or adjust the setting for that profile.
This setting will be off by default for each Trailer Profile, including the Guest Trailer Profile.
A smartphone will receive a notification that the trailer related to the selected Trailer Profile is disconnected from the vehicle, if the setting is on for the active Trailer Profile, the vehicle has an OnStar or connected service plan and the smartphone number has been added to the account for this notification.
If the setting is turned off for a given Trailer Profile, the smartphone will not receive this security notification even if the Trailer Profile is active.
Tow/Haul Mode Reminder.
This is a reminder to turn on the Tow/Haul Mode when towing a trailer. See [linkin] Tow/Haul Mode 0 223.
Touch Tow/Haul Mode Reminder in Settings to view the Tow/Haul Mode Reminder settings page. These alerts are based on the Trailer Profile, so the settings for each Trailer Profile must be turned on or off. Touch a profile to view more information or to adjust the setting for that profile.
This setting will default to OFF for each Trailer Profile, including the Guest Trailer Profile.
If Tow/Haul Mode is off and this setting is on for a Trailer Profile, each time the ignition is turned on a reminder will appear to turn on Tow/ Haul Mode when the Trailer Profile is active.
If Tow/Haul Mode is on and this setting is on for a Trailer Profile, the reminder will not appear when the Trailer Profile is active.
