Towing 2016 Silverado 4x4 question
In towing my 2016 Silverado behind the motorhome, I have been leaving the tranny in D after disconnecting the battery. The owner's manual is a little unclear on whether to leave it in Park or Drive. J...
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The procedure to tow the Chevrolet and GM trucks really hasn't changed over the years. On my 2012 Silverado you did the same thing as they're asking you to do with the 2016, with the exception that the 2012 didn't require that the battery be disconnected. The disconnecting of the battery, at least for new Canyon and Colorado's, is to protect the power steering.
The 2016 towing procedure above is very wordy and convoluted. I reduced that procedure to several steps, printed them on a card and laminated them to keep in the truck. There is no difference between towing my 2012 Silverado and my 2016 GMC Canyon, other than disconnecting the battery.
Here is a look at the steps I print out and use in the truck.
1. Start engine and shift transmission to Neutral "N"
2. Shift Transfer case to Neutral "N" (Hold at least 10 seconds).
3. Shift transmission to Drive "D" and insure transfer case is in "Neutral", then turn key to "ACCESSORY".
4. Shift transmission to Park "P" and turn key "OFF".
5. Wait 30 seconds and restart.
6. Shift transmission to Drive "D", turn key to "ACCESSORY".
7. Disconnect battery.
8. Shift transmission tp Park "P" (Leave key in "ACCESSORY).
I do believe that they added step #5 and #6 in the "TO TOW" procedure because they want you to double check that it's in Neutral. I also disconnect the positive side of my battery with an electric disconnect solenoid kit sold by Roadmaster.
The 2016 towing procedure above is very wordy and convoluted. I reduced that procedure to several steps, printed them on a card and laminated them to keep in the truck. There is no difference between towing my 2012 Silverado and my 2016 GMC Canyon, other than disconnecting the battery.
Here is a look at the steps I print out and use in the truck.
1. Start engine and shift transmission to Neutral "N"
2. Shift Transfer case to Neutral "N" (Hold at least 10 seconds).
3. Shift transmission to Drive "D" and insure transfer case is in "Neutral", then turn key to "ACCESSORY".
4. Shift transmission to Park "P" and turn key "OFF".
5. Wait 30 seconds and restart.
6. Shift transmission to Drive "D", turn key to "ACCESSORY".
7. Disconnect battery.
8. Shift transmission tp Park "P" (Leave key in "ACCESSORY).
I do believe that they added step #5 and #6 in the "TO TOW" procedure because they want you to double check that it's in Neutral. I also disconnect the positive side of my battery with an electric disconnect solenoid kit sold by Roadmaster.
