Remote Keyless Entry Systems: Description

NOTE: This article applies to "new style" "C" & "K" Series vehicles equipped with 4.3L, 4.8L, 5.3L and 6.0L engines. For "old style" "C" & "K" Series vehicles, see REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEMS -- CAB & CHASSIS, ESCALADE, PICKUP, TAHOE & YUKON DENALI article.

WARNING: Vehicles are equipped with air bag supplemental restraint system. Before attempting ANY repairs involving steering column, instrument panel or related components, see SERVICE PRECAUTIONS and DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM in appropriate AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article.

Remote keyless entry system allows driver to operate vehicle door lock and unlock functions from outside vehicle using a remote transmitter. Content theft deterrent system may also be armed and disarmed using remote transmitter. Transmitter must be within 33 feet (10 meters) of vehicle for receiver to detect coded signal. System uses uplevel door lock system components with a Remote Control Door Lock Receiver (RCDLR).