Chevrolet Equinox Warning Lights: What They Mean

Other warnings and indicators

Airbag Readiness Light

If it stays on after start or comes on while driving, the airbag system may not work properly; airbags might not inflate or could inflate without a crash.
What to do: Have the vehicle serviced right away. PDF page 95

Brake System Warning Light

Brake system problem; may come on if brake fluid is low. Speed may be limited, pedal may feel harder or go lower, and stopping may take longer.
What to do: If it stays on, have brakes inspected immediately. If on while driving, stop carefully off the road; if still on, have the vehicle towed. PDF page 98

Service Electric Parking Brake Light

If it stays on or displays while driving, the Electric Parking Brake has a problem; other safety functions using it may also be affected.
What to do: Take the vehicle to a dealer as soon as possible. PDF page 98

Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light

ABS detected a problem and is not functioning as expected, though brakes still work. With the brake warning light, regular brakes are also affected.
What to do: See your dealer for service. PDF page 98

Electric Parking Brake Light

Shows when the Electric Parking Brake is applied. Flashing after release or while driving means a system problem.
What to do: If it does not display or remains flashing, see your dealer. PDF page 98

Low Tire Pressure Warning Light

One or more tires are significantly under-inflated. Flashing about a minute, then staying on, indicates a TPMS malfunction, such as a missing or inoperable sensor.
What to do: Stop as soon as possible and inflate tires to the pressure on the Tire and Loading Information label. PDF page 251

Passenger Airbag Status Indicator

ON means the front passenger airbag may inflate; OFF means the sensing system turned it off. Both lit or none lit may indicate a problem.
What to do: If both or neither are lit, or the airbag readiness light is on, see your dealer right away. PDF page 95

Summarized in our own words from the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox 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.