Chevrolet Dashboard Symbols and Warning Lights

Chevrolet Dashboard 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 ordered primarily by color and roughly by importance. First up are red, followed by  yellow/amber/orange symbols (depending on how you see the color!), then blue and green symbols and finally white and gray scale symbols.. There are nearly 100 of them so search carefully!

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Red 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
EV battery fault -- click for more
Charging indicator -- click for more
Pedestrian warning indicators -- click for more
Seat belt reminder -- click for more
Rear seat belt warning indicator -- click for more
Door ajar indicator -- click for more
Yellow/amber/orange 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
Power limitation indicators -- click for more
Charge status indicator -- click for more
EV service necessary -- click for more
EV mode indicator -- click for more
Service reminder indicator -- 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
Adaptive cruise control indicators -- click for more
All wheel steering indicators -- click for more
4-wheel drive trouble indicator -- click for more
Tow mode indicator -- click for more
Headlamp out indicator -- click for more
Snow mode indicator -- click for more
Sport mode indicator -- click for more
Suspension settings and fault indicators -- click for more
More suspension settings and fault indicators -- click for more
Use brake pedal indicator -- click for more
Low fuel indicator -- click for more
Low washer fluid indicator -- click for more
Green and blue indicators
Forward alert indicator -- click for more
Adaptive cruise control indicators -- click for more
Cruise control indicator -- click for more
Up shift indicator -- click for more
Auto start stop indicator -- click for more
Hybrid and EV ready indicators -- click for more
More hybrid and EV ready indicators -- click for more
Shift mode indicator -- click for more
Hill descent and terrain mode indicators -- click for more
4-wheel drive indicators (5) -- click for more
All wheel drive status indicators -- 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
White and gray scale indicators
Super cruise status indicators -- click for more
EV mode indicators -- click for more
Regenerative mode indicator -- click for more
One pedal driving indicator -- click for more
Lane keeping indicator -- click for more
Adaptive cruise control indicator -- click for more
Speed limiter indicator -- click for more
Tow mode and control indicators -- click for more
Sport mode indicators -- click for more
Drive mode indicators -- click for more
Track and tour mode indicators -- click for more
Off road and weather mode indicators -- 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.

Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true.

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