Chevrolet Dashboard Symbols and Warning Lights

Chevrolet Symbols

So, what is that light on your dashboard? What follows is easily the most complete list available of symbols and warnings that may appear in and on your car’s dashboard or instrument cluster.

The following are warning lights and indicators found in vehicles built by Chevrolet. Click the link to the right of each one to learn more.

How They Are Presented

They are roughly ordered by importance, which tends to be by color (red, amber, yellow, orange, green, blue, gray). There are nearly 100 of them so search carefully!

Serious trouble or fault indicators
	Charge system trouble indicator -- click for more
	Brake trouble indicators -- click for more
	Oil warning light -- click for more
	Engine temperature indicator -- click for more
	Air bag warning indicator -- click for more
	Security indicator -- click for more
	Electronic power steering trouble indicator -- click for more
	Electric park brake and trouble indicators -- click for more
	More electric park brake and trouble indicators -- click for more
Common and routine indicators
	Seat belt reminder -- click for more
	Rear seat belt warning indicator -- click for more
	Door ajar indicator -- click for more
	Use brake pedal indicator -- click for more
	Low fuel indicator -- click for more
	Low washer fluid indicator -- click for more
	Service reminder indicator -- click for more
	Up shift indicator -- click for more
Trouble or fault indicators
	Check owner's manual indicator -- click for more
	Check engine light -- click for more
	Reduced engine power indicator -- click for more
	Electronic power control trouble indicator -- click for more
	Stability control indicator -- click for more
	Stability control off indicator -- click for more
	Traction control indicator -- click for more
	Tire pressure monitor indicator -- click for more
	Anti-lock brake system fault indicator -- click for more
Electric and hybrid vehicle indicators
	Hybrid and EV ready indicators -- click for more
	More hybrid and EV ready indicators -- click for more
	EV battery fault -- click for more
	Power limitation indicators -- click for more
	Charging indicator -- click for more
	Charge status indicator -- click for more
	EV service necessary -- click for more
	EV mode indicators -- click for more
	Regenerative mode indicator -- click for more
	One pedal driving indicator -- click for more
Driver assist system indicators
	Super cruise status indicators -- click for more
	Front lift system indicator -- click for more
	Collision alert indicator -- click for more
	Forward alert indicator -- click for more
	Lane keeping indicators -- click for more
	Attention assist indicator -- click for more
	Park assist indicator -- click for more
	Pedestrian warning indicators -- click for more
	Adaptive cruise control indicators -- click for more
	More adaptive cruise control indicators -- click for more
Accessory and special feature indicators
	Cruise control indicator -- click for more
	Speed limiter indicator -- click for more
	Auto start stop indicator -- click for more
	All wheel steering indicators -- click for more
	Tow mode and control indicators -- click for more
	Snow mode indicator -- click for more
	Sport mode indicators -- click for more
	More drive mode indicators -- click for more
	Track and tour mode indicators -- click for more
	Off road and weather mode indicators -- click for more
	Shift mode indicator -- click for more
	Hill descent and terrain mode indicators -- click for more
	Suspension settings and fault indicators -- click for more
	More suspension settings and fault indicators -- click for more
	4-wheel drive indicators (5) -- click for more
	All wheel drive status indicators -- click for more
Lighting indicators
	Headlamp out indicator -- click for more
	Automatic high beam indicator -- click for more
	Park lamps on indicator -- click for more
	Fog lamp on indicator -- click for more
	Turn signal indicator -- click for more
	High beam indicator -- click for more

Models examined include Blazer, Bolt, Bolt EUV, Camaro, Colorado, Corvette, Cruze, Equinox, Impala, Malibu, Silverado 1500, Sonic, Spark, Suburban, Tahoe, Trailblazer, Traverse, Trax, and Volt.

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Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the  use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety.

These posts are for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer.

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