Get Instruments and Controls -> Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators Guide for Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Light Truck 2023

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comes on and stays on while driving,

or when one of the gauges shows there

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Instrument Cluster (Base Level)

English Base Level Shown, Metric Similar

1. Tachometer 0 111

7. Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base

Level) 0 127 or

2. Engine Oil Pressure Gauge 0 112

3. Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge

0 113

Driver Information Center (DIC)

(Uplevel) 0 128

4. Fuel Gauge 0 111

5. Voltmeter Gauge 0 114

6. Speedometer 0 111

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Reconfigurable Instrument Cluster

Instrument Cluster (Uplevel)

The instrument cluster layout can be

changed. There are four display

configurations to choose from: Classic,

Progressive, Digital, and Clean. The Classic,

Progressive, and Digital, layouts may also be

configured with one, two, or four gauges.

See “Lower Gauges” under “Options.” The

Clean layout will only display the fuel

gauge. Use the steering wheel control to

move between the different display zones

and scroll through the different displays. See

“Display Layout” under “Options.”

.

Classic configuration displays a larger

speedometer and tachometer on the far

left and right sides of the display. There

are info display areas inside of the

speedometer and tachometer. The DIC

area is located in the center of the

display.

English Classic Display Shown, Others and Metric Similar

.

Progressive configuration displays a

smaller speedometer and tachometer on

the far left and right sides of the display.

There are info display areas inside of the

speedometer and tachometer. The DIC

area is larger and located in the center of

the display.

1. Speedometer 0 111

2. Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base

Level) 0 127 or

Driver Information Center (DIC)

(Uplevel) 0 128

3. Tachometer 0 111

5. Voltmeter Gauge 0 114

Transmission Temperature Gauge

(Uplevel only) 0 114

6. Fuel Gauge 0 111

7. Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge

0 113

4. Engine Oil Pressure Gauge 0 112

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Digital configuration displays the info

display areas on the far left and right

sides of the display. The DIC area is larger

and located in the center of the display.

Clean configuration is a simplified display

that has a digital speed in the center. The

DIC area is located on the far right of the

display.

pounds per square inch (psi). If the pressure

is low, the value for that tire is shown in

amber.

Press o or p to access the instrument

cluster applications. Use the thumbwheel to

scroll through the list of available

applications. Press the thumbwheel to select.

Not all applications or features are available

on all vehicles.

Average Fuel Economy : Displays the

approximate average liters per

100 kilometers (L/100 km), kilometers per

liter (km/L), or miles per gallon (mpg). This

number is calculated based on the value

recorded since the last time this menu item

was reset in the Fuel Economy info page.

This number reflects only the approximate

average fuel economy that the vehicle has

at that moment, and changes as driving

conditions change.

.

Info App. This is where the selected Driver

Information Center (DIC) displays can be

viewed. See Driver Information Center

(DIC) (Base Level) 0 127 or Driver

Cluster Menu

There are interactive display areas in the

instrument cluster. Locations vary by the

selected display layout.

Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel) 0 128.

.

Audio

Navigation

Phone

Transmission Fluid Temperature : Shows the

temperature of the automatic transmission

fluid in either degrees Celsius (°C) or degrees

Fahrenheit (°F).

Options

Left/Right Side Info

Information displayed here can be

customized from the Options menu. See

“Options” below.

Drive Mode Enhanced : Displays the state of

the drive mode, ride height, and transfer

case. This info is only available as a right

side option and is the default selection for

the right side.

Compass : If equipped, shows the direction

the vehicle is heading. This info is the

default option for the left side.

None : Displays the info area as empty.

Time & Outside Temperature : Displays the

current time and outside air temperature.

Use the right steering wheel control to open

and scroll through the different items and

displays.

Tire Pressure : Shows the approximate

pressures of all four tires. Tire pressure is

displayed in either kilopascal (kPa) or in

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Audio

Lower Gauges : Choose one of three gauge

configurations by pressing the thumbwheel

while the desired item is highlighted. The

selected configuration will be displayed at

the bottom of the display.

Once the speed is set, this feature can be

turned off by pressing the thumbwheel

while viewing this page. If the selected

speed limit is exceeded, a pop-up warning is

displayed with a chime.

Browse music, select from the favorites,

or change the audio source. Use the

thumbwheel to change the station or go to

the next or previous track.

Maximum displays fuel level, coolant

temperature, engine oil pressure, and

battery voltage. Transmission fluid

temperature displays instead of battery

voltage while in Tow Haul mode.

Speed Sign Display : Shows sign

information, which comes from a roadway

database in the onboard navigation system,

if equipped. The sign will show “− −” when

offline maps are unavailable. See Maps

0 160.

Navigation

If there is an active route, the Turn-by-Turn

directions will appear on the Navigation

Page, if there is no active route a compass

will be displayed.

Medium displays fuel level, and coolant

temperature.

Phone

Head-up Display (HUD) : If equipped, this

feature allows for adjusting the angle of the

HUD image and changing or turning off the

Speed Limit Sign.

If there is no active phone call, view recent

calls, or scroll through contacts.

Minimum displays only the fuel level.

Info Page Options : Press the thumbwheel

to select the items to be displayed in the

Info app. See Driver Information Center (DIC)

(Base Level) 0 127 or Driver Information

Center (DIC) (Uplevel) 0 128.

Options

HUD Rotation: Press the thumbwheel while

Adjust Rotation is highlighted to enter

Adjust Mode. Scroll to adjust the angle of

the HUD display. Press the thumbwheel to

confirm and save the setting. This feature

may only be available in P (Park).

Use the thumbwheel to scroll through items

in the Options menu.

Display Layout : Choose Classic, Progressive,

Digital, and Clean layout by pressing the

thumbwheel while the desired item is

highlighted. Exit the Layout menu by

Units : Choose US or metric units by

pressing the thumbwheel while the desired

item is highlighted.

Speed Limit Style: Press the thumbwheel

while Speed Limit Style is highlighted to

change the speed sign style or to turn it off.

pressing o.

Speed Warning : Allows the driver to set a

speed that they do not want to exceed. To

set the Speed Warning press the

thumbwheel when Speed Warning is

displayed. Use the thumbwheel to adjust

the value and press to set the speed.

Left/Right Side Info : Press the thumbwheel

to select the items to be displayed in the

display areas. See "Left/Right Side Info"

previously in this section.

Software Information : Displays open source

software information.

Reset To Defaults : Allows the driver to

reset to default settings.

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vehicle is on and can move. The engine

could auto start at any time. When the

indicator points to OFF, the vehicle is off.

Speedometer

The speedometer shows the vehicle speed in

either kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles

per hour (mph).

When the engine is on, the tachometer will

indicate the rpm. The tachometer may vary

by several hundred rpm, during Auto Stop

mode, when the engine is shutting off and

restarting.

Odometer

The odometer shows how far the vehicle has

been driven, in either kilometers or miles.

Fuel Gauge

Trip Odometer

The trip odometer shows how far the

vehicle has been driven since the trip

odometer was last reset.

English Base Level

Metric Uplevel

English Uplevel

The trip odometer is accessed and reset

through the Driver Information Center (DIC).

See Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base

Level) 0 127 or Driver Information Center

(DIC) (Uplevel) 0 128.

Tachometer

The tachometer displays the engine speed in

revolutions per minute (rpm).

Metric Base Level

For vehicles with the Stop/Start system,

when the ignition is on, the tachometer

indicates the vehicle status. When pointing

to AUTO STOP, the engine is off but the

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When the ignition is on, the fuel gauge

indicates the approximate amount of fuel

left in the tank.

displayed with the approximate distance the

vehicle can be driven without refueling. The

fuel range estimate is based on an average

of the vehicle’s fuel economy over recent

driving history and the amount of fuel

remaining in the fuel tank.

There is an arrow near the fuel gauge

pointing to the side of the vehicle the fuel

door is on.

When the estimated fuel range is low, the

range shows LOW and a message may also

display in the Driver Information

Center (DIC).

When the indicator nears empty, the low

fuel light comes on. There still is a little fuel

left, but the vehicle should be refueled soon.

The fuel gauge may:

Engine Oil Pressure Gauge

.

Take a little more, or less fuel to fill up

than it indicates. For example, the gauge

may have indicated the tank is half full,

but it actually takes a little more, or less

than half the tank's capacity to fill

the tank.

Moves a little while turning a corner,

speeding up, or braking.

Takes a few seconds to stabilize after the

ignition is turned on and goes back to

empty when the ignition is turned off.

English Base Level

Metric Uplevel

English Uplevel

.

These are normal conditions, none of which

indicate a problem with the fuel gauge.

Metric Base Level

Fuel Range

The uplevel instrument cluster has a

estimated fuel range located in the bottom

center of the display. The fuel range is

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The engine oil pressure gauge shows the

engine oil pressure in kPa (kilopascals)

or psi (pounds per square inch) when the

engine is running.

Engine Coolant Temperature

Gauge

Caution

Lack of proper engine oil maintenance

can damage the engine. Driving with the

engine oil low can also damage the

engine. The repairs would not be covered

by the vehicle warranty. Check the oil

level as soon as possible. Add oil if

required, but if the oil level is within the

operating range and the oil pressure is

still low, have the vehicle serviced.

Always follow the maintenance schedule

for changing engine oil.

Oil pressure can vary with engine speed,

outside temperature, coolant temperature,

and oil viscosity.

On some models, the oil pump will vary

engine oil pressure according to engine

needs. Oil pressure may change quickly as

the engine speed or load varies. This is

normal. If the oil pressure warning light or

Driver Information Center (DIC) message

indicates oil pressure outside the normal

operating range, check the engine oil as

soon as possible.

If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the

Duramax diesel supplement.

Metric Base Level

Uplevel

See Engine Oil 0 339.

This gauge displays while the lower gauges

are configured to display four gauges. To

change gauge configurations, see “Options”

under Instrument Cluster (Base Level) 0 107

or Instrument Cluster (Uplevel) 0 108.

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message appears in the Driver Information

Center (DIC), the vehicle must be stopped

and the cause checked. One possible cause is

a low fluid level in the transmission.

Transmission Temperature Gauge

(Uplevel only)

Caution

Do not drive the vehicle while the

transmission fluid is overheating, or the

transmission can be damaged. This could

lead to costly repairs that would not be

covered by the warranty.

Metric Uplevel

Voltmeter Gauge

English Uplevel

This gauge measures the temperature of the

vehicle's engine coolant.

English Uplevel

While driving under normal operating

conditions, if the needle moves into the red

warning area, the engine is too hot. Pull off

the road, stop the vehicle, and turn off the

engine as soon as possible.

This gauge displays while the vehicle is in

the Tow/Haul driver mode, and the lower

gauges are configured to display four

gauges. The transmission fluid temperature

is also selectable as Left/Right side info. To

change gauge configurations, see “Options”

under Instrument Cluster (Base Level) 0 107

or Instrument Cluster (Uplevel) 0 108.

Base Level

The transmission temperature gauge shows

the transmission fluid temperature. If the

gauge is reading in the red area and/or a

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correct itself as higher engine speeds allow

the charging system to create maximum

power.

The vehicle can only be driven for a short

time with the readings outside the normal

operating range. If the vehicle must be

driven, turn off all accessories, such as the

radio and air conditioner.

Uplevel

When the vehicle is started, this light

flashes and a chime may come on to remind

the driver to fasten their seat belt.

When the ignition is on, this gauge indicates

the battery voltage.

Readings outside the normal operating

range indicate a possible problem in the

electrical system. Have the vehicle serviced

as soon as possible.

Then the light stays on solid until the belt is

buckled. This cycle may continue several

times if the driver remains or becomes

unbuckled while the vehicle is moving.

When the engine is running, this gauge

shows the condition of the charging system.

The gauge can transition from a higher to

lower or a lower to higher reading. This is

normal. If the vehicle is operating outside

the normal operating range, the charging

system light comes on. See Charging System

Light 0 117. The voltmeter gauge may also

read lower when in fuel economy mode.

This is normal.

Uplevel

If the driver seat belt is buckled, neither the

light nor the chime comes on.

This gauge displays while the lower gauges

are configured to display four gauges. When

the vehicle is in the Tow/Haul driver mode

this gauge is replaced by the transmission

temperature gauge. To change gauge

configurations, see “Options” under

Front Passenger Seat Belt Reminder

Light

The vehicle may have a front passenger seat

belt reminder light near the passenger

airbag status indicator. See Passenger

Sensing System 0 64.

Instrument Cluster (Base Level) 0 107 or

Instrument Cluster (Uplevel) 0 108.

Readings outside the normal operating

range can also occur when a large number

of electrical accessories are operating in the

vehicle and the engine is left idling for an

extended period. This condition is normal

since the charging system is not able to

provide full power at engine idle. As engine

speeds are increased, this condition should

Seat Belt Reminders

Driver Seat Belt Reminder Light

There is a driver seat belt reminder light on

the instrument cluster.

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When the vehicle is started, this light

flashes and a chime may come on to remind

passengers to fasten their seat belt.

Passenger Airbag Status Indicator

The vehicle has a passenger sensing system.

See Passenger Sensing System 0 64 for

important safety information. The overhead

console has a passenger airbag status

indicator.

Then the light stays on solid until the belt is

buckled. This cycle continues several times if

the front passenger remains or becomes

unbuckled while the vehicle is moving.

The airbag readiness light comes on for

several seconds when the vehicle is started.

If the light does not come on then, have it

fixed immediately.

If the front passenger seat belt is buckled,

neither the chime nor the light comes on.

The front passenger seat belt reminder light

and chime may come on if an object is put

on the seat such as a briefcase, handbag,

grocery bag, laptop, or other electronic

device. To turn off the reminder light and/or

chime, remove the object from the seat or

buckle the seat belt.

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If the airbag readiness light stays on

after the vehicle is started or comes on

while driving, it means the airbag system

might not be working properly. The

airbags in the vehicle might not inflate in

a crash, or they could even inflate

United States

Airbag Readiness Light

without a crash. To help avoid injury,

have the vehicle serviced right away.

This light shows if there is an electrical

problem with the airbag system. It is

located in the instrument cluster. The

system check includes the airbag sensor(s),

the passenger sensing system, the

pretensioners, the airbag modules, the

wiring, and the crash sensing and diagnostic

module. For more information on the airbag

system, see Airbag System 0 59.

Canada

If there is a problem with the airbag

system, a Driver Information Center (DIC)

message may also come on.

When the vehicle is started, the passenger

airbag status indicator will light ON and OFF,

or the symbols for on and off, for several

seconds as a system check. Then, after

several more seconds, the status indicator

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will light either ON or OFF, or either the on

or off symbol, to let you know the status of

the front outboard passenger frontal airbag.

If a short distance must be driven with the

light on, be sure to turn off all accessories,

such as the radio and air conditioner. Find a

safe place to stop the vehicle.

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away. See Airbag Readiness Light 0 116

for more information, including important

safety information.

If the word ON, or the on symbol, is lit on

the passenger airbag status indicator, it

means that the front outboard passenger

frontal airbag is allowed to inflate.

Malfunction Indicator Lamp

(Check Engine Light)

Charging System Light

This light is part of the vehicle’s emission

control on-board diagnostic system. If this

light is on while the engine is running, a

malfunction has been detected and the

vehicle may require service. The light should

come on to show that it is working when

the ignition is on and the engine is not

running. See Ignition Positions 0 211.

If the word OFF, or the off symbol, is lit on

the passenger airbag status indicator, it

means that the passenger sensing system

has turned off the front outboard passenger

frontal airbag.

If, after several seconds, both status

indicator lights remain on, or if there are no

lights at all, or if the airbag readiness light

is on, there may be a problem with the

lights or the passenger sensing system. See

your dealer for service right away.

The charging system light comes on briefly

when the ignition is turned on, but the

engine is not running, as a check to show

the light is working. It should go out when

the engine is started.

If the light stays on, or comes on while

driving, there may be a problem with the

electrical charging system. Have it checked

by your dealer. Driving while this light is on

could drain the battery.

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If the airbag readiness light ever comes

on and stays on, it means that

something may be wrong with the airbag

system. To help avoid injury to yourself

or others, have the vehicle serviced right

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Malfunctions are often indicated by the

system before any problem is noticeable.

Being aware of the light and seeking service

promptly when it comes on may prevent

damage.

When this light comes on, or is flashing, the

Driver Information Center (DIC) also displays

a message.

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Caution

.

Poor fuel quality can cause inefficient

engine operation and poor driveability,

which may go away once the engine is

warmed up. If this occurs, change the fuel

brand. It may require at least one full

tank of the proper fuel to turn the light

off. See Recommended Fuel (6.2L

To help prevent damage, reduce vehicle

speed and avoid hard accelerations and

uphill grades. If towing a trailer, reduce the

amount of cargo being hauled as soon as

possible.

If the vehicle is driven continually with

this light on, the emission control system

may not work as well, the fuel economy

may be lower, and the vehicle may not

run smoothly. This could lead to costly

repairs that might not be covered by the

vehicle warranty.

If the light continues to flash, find a safe

place to park. Turn the vehicle off and wait

at least 10 seconds before restarting the

engine. If the light is still flashing, follow

the previous guidelines and see your dealer

for service as soon as possible.

V8 Engine) 0 295 or Recommended Fuel

(2.7L L4 and 5.3L V8 Engines) 0 294.

If the light remains on, see your dealer.

Caution

Emissions Inspection and Maintenance

Programs

If the light is on steady : A malfunction has

been detected. Diagnosis and service may be

required.

Modifications to the engine, transmission,

exhaust, intake, or fuel system, or the

use of replacement tires that do not

meet the original tire specifications, can

cause this light to come on. This could

lead to costly repairs not covered by the

vehicle warranty. This could also affect

the vehicle’s ability to pass an Emissions

Inspection/Maintenance test. See

If the vehicle requires an Emissions

Inspection/Maintenance test, the test

equipment will likely connect to the

vehicle's Data Link Connector (DLC).

Check the following:

.

If fuel has been added to the vehicle

using the capless funnel adapter, make

sure that it has been removed. See

“Filling the Tank with a Portable Gas Can”

under Filling the Tank (Pickup Model)

0 295 or Filling the Tank (Chassis Cab

Model) 0 297. The diagnostic system can

detect if the adapter has been left

installed in the vehicle, allowing fuel to

evaporate into the atmosphere. A few

driving trips with the adapter removed

may turn off the light.

Accessories and Modifications 0 333.

If the light is flashing : A malfunction has

been detected that could damage the

emission control system and increase vehicle

emissions. Diagnosis and service may be

required.

The DLC is under the instrument panel to

the left of the steering wheel. Connecting

devices that are not used to perform an

Emissions Inspection/Maintenance test or to

service the vehicle may affect vehicle

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operation. See Add-On Electrical Equipment

0 328. See your dealer if assistance is

needed.

This light comes on briefly when the vehicle

is turned on to show that the light is

working. If it does not come on then, have

it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if

there is a problem.

been pulled off the road and carefully

stopped, have the vehicle towed for

service.

The vehicle may not pass inspection if:

.

The light is on when the engine is

running.

The light does not come on when the

ignition is on while the engine is off.

Critical emission control systems have not

been completely diagnosed. If this

If the light comes on and stays on, there is

a brake problem. Have the brake system

inspected right away. This light may come

on if the brake fluid is low. See Brake Fluid

0 351.

Electric Parking Brake Light

If the light comes on while driving, pull off

the road and stop carefully. If equipped with

electric brake boost, vehicle speed may be

limited when the brake system warning

light comes on. The brake pedal might be

harder to push, or the brake pedal may go

closer to the floor. It could take longer to

stop. If the light is still on, have the vehicle

towed for service. See Transporting a

Disabled Vehicle 0 402.

happens, the vehicle would not be ready

for inspection and might require

several days of routine driving before the

system is ready for inspection. This can

happen if the 12-volt battery has recently

been replaced or run down, or if the

vehicle has been recently serviced.

Metric

English

This light comes on when the parking brake

is applied. If the light continues flashing

after the parking brake is released, or while

driving, there is a problem with the Electric

Parking Brake system. A message may also

display in the Driver Information

See your dealer if the vehicle will not pass

or cannot be made ready for the test.

Brake System Warning Light

Center (DIC).

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If the light does not come on, or remains

flashing, see your dealer.

The brake system might not be working

properly if the brake system warning

light is on. Driving with the brake system

warning light on can lead to a crash.

If the light is still on after the vehicle has

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Metric

English

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If both the ABS warning light and the brake

system warning light are on, ABS is not

functioning and there is a problem with the

regular brakes. See your dealer for service.

Service Electric Parking Brake

Light

Antilock Brake System (ABS)

Warning Light

See Brake System Warning Light 0 119.

Four-Wheel-Drive Light

This light may come on briefly when the

vehicle is turned on. If it does not come on,

have it fixed so it will be ready to warn if

there is a problem.

This light comes on briefly when the vehicle

is turned on to show that the light is

working. If it does not come on then, have

it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if

there is a problem.

Auto Mode Shown, Other Modes Similar

If this light stays on or comes on while

driving, there is a problem with the Electric

Parking Brake (EPB). Take the vehicle to a

dealer as soon as possible. In addition to the

parking brake, other safety functions that

utilize the EPB may also be degraded.

A message may also display in the Driver

Information Center (DIC). See Electric Parking

Brake 0 236.

Engagement of the 4WD front axle lock will

disable ABS and illuminate the ABS warning

light. The ABS warning light will turn off

when the front axle lock is disengaged.

If equipped, the four-wheel-drive light

displays what mode the vehicle is in. The

light will show each mode: 2WD, 4HI, AUTO

(all transfer cases); 4LOW and N (two-speed

transfer case only).

If the ABS warning light stays on, or comes

on again while driving, the vehicle needs

service. A chime may also sound when the

light stays on.

The light will flash when a shift is in

progress. Once the shift is complete the

light will be steady.

If the ABS warning light is the only light on,

the vehicle has regular brakes, but ABS is

not functioning.

If the light turns amber, there may be a

malfunction with the four-wheel-drive

system. See your dealer.

See Four-Wheel Drive 0 230.

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LKA will not assist or alert if the turn signal

is active in the direction of lane departure,

or if LKA detects that you are accelerating,

braking, or actively steering. See Lane Keep

Assist (LKA) 0 292.

Tow/Haul Mode Light

Lane Keep Assist (LKA) Light

Automatic Emergency Braking

(AEB) Disabled Light

Base Level

Uplevel

For vehicles with the Tow/Haul Mode

feature, this light comes on when the Tow/

Haul Mode has been activated.

If equipped, the Lane Keep Assist Light may

display the following colors:

See Tow/Haul Mode 0 230.

.

Blank: LKA is disabled.

.

White: Appears when the vehicle starts.

A steady white light indicates that LKA is

not ready to assist.

Hill Descent Control Light

This indicator displays when you turn off

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) or Front

Pedestrian Braking (FPB).

.

Green: Appears when LKA is turned on

and ready to assist. LKA will gently turn

the steering wheel if the vehicle

This indicator will also display if AEB or FPB

is unavailable due to malfunction, weather

conditions, or if the windshield is not clean.

approaches a detected lane marking.

Amber: Appears when LKA is active. The

light flashes amber as a Lane Departure

Warning (LDW) alert to indicate that the

lane marking has been unintentionally

crossed. If the system detects you are

steering intentionally (to pass or change

lanes), the LDW alert may not display.

If equipped, the Hill Descent Control light

comes on when the system is ready for use.

When the light flashes, the system is active.

See Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)

0 286.

See Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB) System

0 288.

See Hill Descent Control (HDC) 0 240.

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Vehicle Ahead Indicator

Traction Off Light

StabiliTrak OFF Light

If equipped, this indicator will display green

when a vehicle is detected ahead and amber

when you are following a vehicle ahead

much too closely.

This light comes on briefly when the vehicle

is turned on to show that the light is

working. If it does not come on then, have

it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if

there is a problem.

This light comes on briefly when the vehicle

is turned on to show that the light is

working. If it does not come on then, have

it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if

there is a problem.

See Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System

0 284.

The traction off light comes on when the

Traction Control System (TCS) has been

turned off. If StabiliTrak/Electronic Stability

Control (ESC) is turned off, TCS is also

turned off. To turn TCS and ESC off and on,

see Traction Control/Electronic Stability

Control 0 237.

This light comes on when the StabiliTrak/

Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system is

turned off. If StabiliTrak/ESC is off, the

Traction Control System (TCS) is also off. To

turn ESC off and on, see Traction Control/

Electronic Stability Control 0 237.

Pedestrian Ahead Indicator

If ESC and TCS are off, the systems do not

assist in controlling the vehicle. Adjust

driving accordingly.

If TCS is off, wheel slip during acceleration is

not limited unless necessary to help protect

the driveline from damage. Adjust driving

accordingly.

If equipped, this indicator will display amber

when a nearby pedestrian is detected in

front of the vehicle.

See Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB) System

0 288.

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Caution

The engine coolant temperature warning

light indicates that the vehicle has

overheated. Driving with this light on can

damage the engine and it may not be

covered by the vehicle warranty. See

Engine Overheating 0 347.

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Trailer Sway Control Light (Uplevel

Cluster)

Traction Control System (TCS)/

StabiliTrak Light

The engine coolant temperature warning

light comes on when the engine has

overheated.

This light will flash when Trailer Sway

Control is active. See Trailer Sway Control

(TSC) 0 317.

This light comes on briefly when the vehicle

is turned on to show that the light is

working. If it does not come on then, have

it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if

there is a problem.

If this happens, pull over and turn off the

engine as soon as possible. See Engine

Overheating 0 347.

Engine Coolant Temperature

Warning Light

If the light is on and not flashing, the TCS

and potentially the StabiliTrak/ESC system

are not fully operational and may not assist

in maintaining control. Adjust driving

accordingly. If the condition persists, see

your dealer as soon as possible. A Driver

Information Center (DIC) message may

display.

Driver Mode Control Light

This light comes on briefly while starting

the vehicle.

The light flashes when the TCS and/or the

StabiliTrak/ESC system is actively working.

This light comes on when Normal Mode is

selected.

If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by

your dealer. If the system is working

normally the indicator light goes off.

See Traction Control/Electronic Stability

Control 0 237.

The light may also flash when ABS is active.

See Antilock Brake System (ABS) 0 235.

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pressure value shown on the Tire and

Loading Information label. See Tire Pressure

0 375.

When the Light Flashes First and Then Is On

Steady

If the light flashes for about a minute and

then stays on, there may be a problem with

the TPMS. If the problem is not corrected,

the light will come on every time the

vehicle is started. See Tire Pressure Monitor

Operation 0 377.

This light comes on when Sport Mode is

selected.

This light comes on when Off-Road Mode is

selected.

Tire Pressure Light

Engine Oil Pressure Light (Uplevel

Cluster)

This light comes on when Snow Mode is

selected.

Caution

Driving the vehicle with low engine oil

pressure can damage the engine and the

repairs would not be covered by the

vehicle warranty.

If equipped with the Tire Pressure Monitor

System (TPMS), this light comes on briefly

when the vehicle is started. It provides

information about tire pressures and

the TPMS.

If the engine oil pressure light comes on

while driving:

When the Light Is On Steady

This indicates that one or more of the tires

are significantly underinflated.

This light comes on when Terrain Mode is

selected.

1. Stop in a safe location and turn off

the engine.

A Driver Information Center (DIC) tire

pressure message may also display. Stop as

soon as possible, and inflate the tires to the

2. Check the oil level. See Engine Oil

0 339.

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If the light stays on and the engine does

Low Fuel Warning Light

Caution (Continued)

3. Add oil if the oil level is below the

normal operating range.

not start, there could be a problem with the

theft-deterrent system. See Immobilizer

Operation 0 31.

4. Restart the vehicle. If the engine oil

pressure light stays on for more

than 10 seconds, turn the vehicle

back off. Do not restart the vehicle.

See your dealer for service.

High-Beam On Light

A Low Fuel Warning Light near the fuel

gauge comes on briefly when the ignition is

turned on as a check to show it is working.

It also comes on when the fuel gauge

indicator nears empty. The light turns off

when fuel is added. If it does not, have the

vehicle serviced.

This light comes on when the high-beam

headlamps are in use. See Headlamp High/

Low-Beam Changer 0 140.

Security Light

IntelliBeam Light

This light should come on briefly when the

engine starts. When the engine is off and

the vehicle is on, the light should remain

illuminated. If it does not come on under

either condition, contact your dealer.

If the light comes on and stays on when the

engine is running, it may not have adequate

oil pressure. The oil level may be low or

there may be some other oil system

problem. Turn the engine off when it is safe

to do so and contact your dealer.

This light comes on when the IntelliBeam

system, if equipped, is enabled. See Exterior

Lamp Controls 0 138.

The security light should come on briefly as

the engine is started. If it does not come on,

have the vehicle serviced by your dealer.

If the system is working normally, the

indicator light turns off.

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Curve Speed Control Light

Front Fog Lamp Light

Cruise Control Light

If equipped, this light may illuminate green

when ACC is actively controlling the vehicle

speed and detects a sharp curve on the road

ahead.

For vehicles with fog lamps, this light comes

on when the fog lamps are turned on.

The cruise control light is white when the

cruise control is on and ready, and turns

green when the cruise control is set and

active.

The light goes out when the fog lamps are

turned off. See Fog Lamps 0 142.

ACC automatically slows the vehicle down

while navigating the curve and may increase

speed out of the curve, but will not exceed

the set speed.

See Cruise Control 0 246.

Lamps On Reminder

Adaptive Cruise Control Light

See Adaptive Cruise Control (Camera) 0 248.

Super Cruise Light

Base Level

Uplevel

This light comes on when the exterior lamps

are in use, except when only the Daytime

Running Lamps (DRL) are active. See Exterior

Lamp Controls 0 138.

This light is white when the Adaptive Cruise

Control (ACC, if equipped) is on and ready,

and turns green when the ACC is set and

active.

This light comes on to show the status of

Super Cruise. See Super Cruise 0 258.

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Fuel Range

DIC Menu Items

Door Ajar Light

This display shows the approximate distance

the vehicle can be driven without refueling.

The fuel range estimate is based on an

average of the vehicle's fuel economy over

recent driving history and the amount of

fuel remaining in the fuel tank. Fuel range

cannot be reset.

Turn the trip odometer reset stem to scroll

through the following menu items:

.

Digital Speedometer

Trip 1/2

Fuel Range

Tire Pressure

Remaining Oil Life

Air Filter Life

Brake Pad Life

Base Level

Uplevel

Tire Pressure

This light comes on when a door is open or

not securely latched. Before driving, check

that all doors are properly closed.

Turn the trip odometer reset stem until a

vehicle with the approximate pressures of all

four tires displays. Tire pressure is displayed

in either kilopascal (kPa) or in pounds per

square inch (psi).

Digital Speedometer

The speedometer shows how fast the

vehicle is moving in either kilometers per

hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph). The

speedometer cannot be reset.

Information Displays

See Tire Pressure Monitor System 0 377 and

Tire Pressure Monitor Operation 0 377.

Driver Information Center (DIC)

(Base Level)

The DIC displays are shown in the center of

the instrument cluster. The displays show

the status of many vehicle systems. The trip

odometer reset stem in the instrument

cluster is used to access the DIC menu

items.

Trip 1 or 2 and Average Fuel Economy

Remaining Oil Life

Turn the trip odometer reset stem until TRIP

1 or TRIP 2 displays. The current distance

traveled, in either kilometers (km) or

miles (mi), since the last reset for the trip

odometer is shown, as well as the average

fuel economy. The trip odometer and the

average fuel economy can be reset by

pressing and holding the trip odometer

reset stem.

Turn the trip odometer reset stem until

REMAINING OIL LIFE displays. An estimate of

the oil's remaining useful life is shown.

REMAINING OIL LIFE 99% means 99% of the

current oil life remains.

When the remaining oil life is low, the

CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message will

appear on the display. The oil should be

changed as soon as possible. See Engine Oil

0 339. In addition to the engine oil life

If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the

Duramax diesel supplement for more

information.

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