Chevrolet City Express Warning Lights: What They Mean
9 warning and indicator lights from the 2018 Chevrolet City Express owner's manual, with what to do and the manual page for each.
Other warnings and indicators
- Brake System Warning Light
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Comes on if the parking brake is set or does not fully release; staying on after release, or coming on while driving, means a brake problem.
What to do: If on while driving, pull off the road and stop carefully, check brake fluid level, and have the vehicle towed for service. PDF page 95 - Airbag Readiness Light
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If it stays on, flashes after starting, or comes on while driving, the airbag system may not work properly.
What to do: Have the vehicle serviced right away. PDF page 91 - Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
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The engine has overheated; driving with it on can damage the engine.
What to do: Pull over and turn off the engine as soon as possible. See Engine Overheating. PDF page 97 - Power Steering Warning Light
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With the engine running, power assist for steering is lost; steering is harder, especially in sharp turns and at low speeds.
What to do: Have the power steering system checked by your dealer. PDF page 96 - Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
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If it stays on or returns while driving, the ABS needs service; the regular brakes still work unless the brake warning light is also on.
What to do: Stop safely, turn the ignition off, restart to reset; if the light stays on or returns, have the vehicle serviced. PDF page 95 - Traction Control System (TCS)/Electronic Stability Control Light
- Steady means TCS and possibly ESC are disabled. Flashing means TCS and/or ESC is actively working. PDF page 96
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Off Light
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ESC is turned off, which also turns TCS off, so the system does not assist in controlling the vehicle.
What to do: Turn on the TCS and ESC systems to turn the light off. PDF page 97 - Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
- Lit means the front passenger airbag is off and will not inflate; not lit means it is operational. PDF page 91
- Overdrive Off Light
- Comes on when the overdrive is turned off. PDF page 95
Summarized in our own words from the 2018 Chevrolet City Express 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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