What Does the Tow Haul Button Do on My Chevy Truck?

The Tow/Haul button on a Chevy truck is a feature that helps make towing easier and safer. It adjusts the transmission shifting pattern to reduce the number of shifts required when towing, which helps reduce wear and tear on the engine and transmission.

It also helps keep the truck in the correct gear while climbing hills, which can be beneficial for fuel economy.

When the Tow/Haul button is engaged, it changes how the transmission shifts gears. When accelerating, it will hold onto a lower gear for longer, allowing for more power and torque when needed.

When decelerating, it will shift down into a lower gear earlier so that engine braking can be used instead of relying on the brakes alone.

The Tow/Haul button is especially useful when towing heavy loads or in hilly terrain. The additional power and torque provided by holding onto a lower gear can be very beneficial in these situations. It can also help keep your vehicle from shifting too often when driving on flat roads, which can help improve fuel economy.

How To Use The Tow Haul Button On Your Chevy Truck:

  • Start your vehicle and make sure it’s in drive.
  • Locate the Tow/Haul button (usually located near the shifter).
  • Press and hold down the button until you hear two beeps.
  • Release the button once you hear two beeps.





(Note: If you don’t hear any beeps after pressing and holding down the button for several seconds, then it means that your truck isn’t equipped with this feature. )



  1. You will now see an indicator light illuminated near where you pressed the Tow/Haul button.

    This indicates that it has been successfully activated.

When done towing or hauling heavy loads, press and hold down the Tow/Haul button again until you hear two beeps. This will deactivate it.

Conclusion


In summary, activating your Chevy truck’s Tow Haul Button will adjust how your transmission shifts gears so that you get more power when accelerating or towing heavy loads as well as improved fuel economy when driving on flat roads. Activating this feature requires pressing and holding down the Tow/Haul button until you hear two beeps, after which an indicator light should illuminate near where you pressed it.

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Susan Delgado