How to Jump Start a Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTD

1. Check that the other vehicle has a 12-volt battery with a negative ground system, then park the vehicles close but not touching.
2. Set the parking brake on both vehicles, put automatic transmissions in P (Park), and turn both ignitions off with accessories off.
3. Connect one end of the red positive (+) cable to the discharged battery positive (+) terminal.
4. Connect the other end of the positive (+) cable to the good battery positive (+) terminal, or remote positive terminal, without touching metal.
5. Connect one end of the black negative (−) cable to the good battery negative (−) terminal or remote negative terminal.
6. Connect the other end of the negative (−) cable to the discharged battery negative (−) grounding point.
7. Start the vehicle with the good battery and run it for a while, then try starting the dead vehicle.

• Do not connect the negative (−) cable to the dead battery's negative (−) terminal because this can cause sparks.
• Remove the cables by reversing the connection sequence exactly, then let the started vehicle idle for several minutes.
• If the vehicle will not start after a few tries, it probably needs service.

Source: 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTD owner's manual, PDF pages 406, 407. Steps are summarized in our own words (AI-assisted, checked against the cited pages 2026-10-18). Other model years can differ; your manual has the final word.