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Chevrolet Dashboard Symbols and Warning Lights

Chevrolet logoChevrolet 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!

Need the symbols for another manufacturer? Click here!

Red indicators
Charging System Trouble Indicator SymbolCharge system trouble indicator -- click for more
Brake Trouble IndicatorBrake trouble indicators -- click for moreBrake Trouble Indicator Canada
Oil Trouble Indicator SymbolOil warning light -- click for more
Temperature Warning Light SymbolEngine temperature indicator -- click for more
SRS Air Bag Indicator SymbolAir bag warning indicator -- click for more
Security Lock IndicatorSecurity indicator -- click for more
Steering Trouble IndicatorElectronic power steering trouble indicator -- click for more
Parking Brake Engaged IndicatorElectric park brake and trouble indicators -- click for morePark brake applied
Service Electric Parking BrakeMore electric park brake and trouble indicators -- click for morePARK symbol
Traction battery warningEV battery fault -- click for more
Charge cord connectedCharging indicator -- click for more
Night Vision Pedestrian WarningPedestrian warning indicators -- click for morePedestrian detected indicator
Seat Belt Reminder SymbolSeat belt reminder -- click for more
Rear seat belts indicatorRear seat belt warning indicator -- click for more
Door Ajar Warning IndicatorDoor ajar indicator -- click for more
Yellow/amber/orange indicators
Owners Manual IndicatorCheck owner's manual indicator -- click for more
Check engine lightCheck engine light -- click for more
Reduced Engine Power LightReduced engine power indicator -- click for more
Electronic Power ControlElectronic power control trouble indicator -- click for more
Stacility controlStability control indicator -- click for more
Slip Control Off IndicatorStability control off indicator -- click for more
Traction Control System Warning LightTraction control indicator -- click for more
Tire Pressure Monitor SymbolTire pressure monitor indicator -- click for more
ABS Trouble Indicator CanadaAnti-lock brake system fault indicator -- click for more
Power Limitation IndicatorPower limitation indicators -- click for morePower limited indicator
EV Battery Charge stateCharge status indicator -- click for more
EV System IndicatorEV service necessary -- click for more
Watts mode indicatorEV mode indicator -- click for more
Service reminder indicatorService reminder indicator -- click for more
Front lift indicatorFront lift system indicator -- click for more
Forward collision warningCollision alert indicator -- click for more
Vehicle detected indicatorForward alert indicator -- click for more
Lane Departure WarningLane keeping indicators -- click for moreLane Departure Indicator
Attention alertAttention assist indicator -- click for more
Park Assist SymbolPark assist indicator -- click for more
Distance setting indicatorAdaptive cruise control indicators -- click for more
P-AWS IndicatorAll wheel steering indicators -- click for moreAll wheel steer off
All Wheel Drive Disabled4-wheel drive trouble indicator -- click for more
Haul (towing) IndicatorTow mode indicator -- click for more
Headlamp outHeadlamp out indicator -- click for more
Frost Warning IndicatorSnow mode indicator -- click for more
Sport mode indicatorSport mode indicator -- click for more
Suspension setting indicatorSuspension settings and fault indicators -- click for moreSuspension mode indicator
Air suspension downMore suspension settings and fault indicators -- click for moreAir suspension upSuspension service mode
Use brake indicatorUse brake pedal indicator -- click for more
Low Fuel IndicatorLow fuel indicator -- click for more
Windshield Washer Fluid Low IndicatorLow washer fluid indicator -- click for more
Green and blue indicators
Forward Alert IndicatorForward alert indicator -- click for more
Active Cruise Control SymbolAdaptive cruise control indicators -- click for moreCurve speed adapt
Cruise Control Indicator SymbolCruise control indicator -- click for more
Up Shift IndicatorUp shift indicator -- click for more
Start stop indicatorAuto start stop indicator -- click for more
Hybrid Ready IndicatorHybrid and EV ready indicators -- click for moreReady Mode Indicator
Ready indicator More hybrid and EV ready indicators -- click for moreReady indicator
Shift mode indicatorShift mode indicator -- click for more
Grade assist 2Hill descent and terrain mode indicators -- click for moreTerrain Selector Symbol
4 wheel drive auto4-wheel drive indicators (5) -- click for more4-wheel drive low
AWD indicatorAll wheel drive status indicators -- click for more2 wheel drive
High beam assistantAutomatic high beam indicator -- click for more
Tail Light Indicator CanadaPark lamps on indicator -- click for more
Fog Lamp Indicator SymbolFog lamp on indicator -- click for more
Turn Signal IndicatorTurn signal indicator -- click for more
High Beam On IndicatorHigh beam indicator -- click for more
White and gray scale indicators
Super cruise indicatorSuper cruise status indicators -- click for moreSuper Cruise indicator
Mountain modeEV mode indicators -- click for moreHold mode
Regeneration iconRegenerative mode indicator -- click for more
One pedal driving indicatorOne pedal driving indicator -- click for more
Lane keeping assistLane keeping indicator -- click for more
Adaptive cruise control indicatorAdaptive cruise control indicator -- click for more
Speed limiter indicaterSpeed limiter indicator -- click for more
Sway control indicatorTow mode and control indicators -- click for moreTow mode indicator
Sport mode lightSport mode indicators -- click for more
My mode lightDrive mode indicators -- click for moreZ mode indicator
Track mode indicatorTrack and tour mode indicators -- click for moreTour mode indicator
Off road indicatorOff road and weather mode indicators -- click for moreWeather mode indicator

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.

Permanent link to this article: https://dashboardsymbols.com/2019/06/warning-lights-and-symbols-seen-in-chevrolet-vehicles/

U.S. Cars Sold Overseas Leave Drivers in the Dark

Drivers in the Dark, Part 1

Over the last several months we have been contacted by two drivers of U.S. cars sold and likely built overseas who could not find a back-up spot to drop the key fob in the event of the fob’s battery dying. Well, a good deal of sleuthing and a hunch resolved one of these cases.

First, we have to acknowledge the diligent work of one of the vehicles owners. He sent pics of all the spots we could think of that might be used as a back up slot and noted which style key was in use. Then after the hunch, he took the time to perform the test we suggested. The other driver essentially gave, up or possibly found an answer elsewhere and didn’t let us know.

Malibu consoleThe car in question was a Chevrolet Malibu. The owner’s manual was available and was dead wrong, which is, of course, the true source of the problem. The year, make and model in the U.S. has a back up slot in the center console.

As you can see from the photo he sent (right), the client’s car does not have this slot.

Cruze slotIt also uses a flip key, which suggested a spot like that is used in the Cruze (right) or first generation Volt. No such plug in spot exists in the Malibu in question.

Part 2

Then, we got hold of a new, 2017 Cruze. And like a handful of other GM models, the back up slot had been moved to one of the cup holders. And, unlike European cars, the spot goes unmarked.

And while the Cruze did not use a flip key, it suggested a possible solution to our overseas client. He removed the battery from the fob and dropped it into the front cup holder, and was able to start the car (the fob will be recognized from the back up slot in GM vehicles, at least temporarily, even with the battery actually missing). He is relieved to have an actual back-up plan.

The moral of the story for drivers of U.S. designed vehicles sold overseas is this (and we include Ford as well just in case, although we have not seen this come up). If the battery in your key fob is dead, there is still a back up plan. However, your owner’s manual may not reflect it. Try each and every one of the dozen or so back up spots found on our pages. We are pretty confident one of them will get you going.

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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.

Permanent link to this article: https://dashboardsymbols.com/2017/05/u-s-cars-sold-overseas-leave-drivers-in-the-dark/