Chevrolet Bolt EUV Warning Lights: What They Mean

14 warning and indicator lights from the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV owner's manual, with what to do and the manual page for each.

Red: stop or act now

Brake System Warning Light
Stays on means a brake problem; it may also come on when brake fluid is low. Pedal may be harder or sink lower.
What to do: Pull off the road and stop carefully. If the light stays on, have the vehicle towed for service. PDF page 90

Amber: check soon

Lane Keep Assist (LKA) Light
Flashing amber is a lane departure warning that a lane marking was unintentionally crossed. Green means ready to assist; white means not ready. PDF page 91
Vehicle Ahead Indicator
Green when a vehicle is detected ahead; amber when you are following a vehicle much too closely. PDF page 92
Pedestrian Ahead Indicator
A nearby pedestrian is detected in front of the vehicle. PDF page 92

Other warnings and indicators

Airbag Readiness Light
If it comes on and stays on, something may be wrong with the airbag system.
What to do: Have the vehicle serviced right away. PDF page 89
Charging System Light (12-Volt Battery)
If it stays on or comes on while driving, there could be a problem with the electrical charging system; the 12-volt battery could drain.
What to do: Have it checked by your dealer. If driving a short distance, turn off accessories and find a safe place to stop. PDF page 89
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
Staying on or coming on while driving means the vehicle needs service. Alone, regular brakes work but ABS does not.
What to do: See your dealer for service. PDF page 91
Electric Parking Brake Light
Comes on when the parking brake is applied. Continued flashing after release, or while driving, means an Electric Parking Brake problem.
What to do: If it does not come on or keeps flashing, see your dealer. PDF page 90
Service Vehicle Soon Light
A condition exists that may require the vehicle to be taken in for service.
What to do: Take the vehicle to your dealer for service as soon as possible. PDF page 90
Traction Off Light
Traction Control System has been turned off, so wheel slip during acceleration is not limited unless needed to protect the driveline.
What to do: Adjust driving accordingly. PDF page 92
StabiliTrak OFF Light
StabiliTrak/ESC is turned off, and traction control is off too, so the systems do not assist in controlling the vehicle.
What to do: Adjust driving accordingly. PDF page 92
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
ON means the passenger frontal and knee airbags may inflate; OFF means they are turned off. Both lit or none lit suggests a problem.
What to do: If both or neither stay lit, see your dealer for service. PDF page 89
Sport Mode Light
Sport Mode is selected. PDF page 91

Green: system on

Cruise Control Indicator
Green when adaptive or regular cruise control is engaged; ACC indicator is white when on but not engaged.
What to do: Check the indicator to know which cruise mode is active before using it. PDF page 191

Summarized in our own words from the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV owner's manual (AI-assisted; every light name was matched against its cited page 2026-10-18). Your vehicle may not have every light, and other years can differ. A red warning that stays on usually means stop safely and check: your manual has the final word.

Confirm with your own manual, dipstick or door-jamb label.
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