Chevrolet Impala Limited Warning Lights: What They Mean

Red: stop or act now

Brake System Warning Light

Brake problem, or the parking brake is set or not fully released. Brakes may not work properly and stopping may take longer.
What to do: Pull off the road and stop carefully. If the light stays on, have the vehicle towed for service. PDF page 101

Other warnings and indicators

Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light

The vehicle has overheated. Driving with this light on can damage the vehicle. PDF page 102

Charging System Light

Staying on or coming on while driving suggests a charging system problem, such as a generator drive belt or electrical fault.
What to do: Have it checked right away. PDF page 98

Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light

Antilock brakes have a fault. Regular brakes still work unless the brake system warning light is also on.
What to do: Stop safely, turn ignition off, restart to reset. If light stays on or returns, have the vehicle serviced. PDF page 101

Low Tire Pressure Warning Light

Significant pressure loss in a tire. If it flashes then stays on, the tire pressure monitor system is malfunctioning.
What to do: Stop as soon as possible and inflate tires to the pressure on the Tire and Loading Information label. PDF page 22

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)/Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator/Warning Light

On steady: TCS and possibly StabiliTrak are disabled. Flashing: the systems are actively working.
What to do: Check the DIC messages to see which feature is not working and whether service is needed. PDF page 102

Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Off Light

StabiliTrak is turned off, so traction control is also off and the system does not assist in controlling the vehicle.
What to do: Turn the TCS and StabiliTrak systems back on to turn the light off. PDF page 102

Summarized in our own words from the 2016 Chevrolet Impala Limited 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.