Chevrolet Malibu Warning Lights: What They Mean

Amber: check soon

Lane Keep Assist (LKA) Light

Flashing amber is a Lane Departure Warning alert that a lane marking was unintentionally crossed. Green means ready; white means not ready. PDF page 95

Vehicle Ahead Indicator

Amber means you are following a vehicle ahead much too closely; green means a vehicle is detected ahead. PDF page 95

Other warnings and indicators

Airbag Readiness Light

If it stays on after starting or comes on while driving, the airbag system may not work properly; airbags might not inflate in a crash.
What to do: Have the vehicle serviced right away. PDF page 91

Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light

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. PDF page 97

Engine Oil Pressure Light

Engine oil pressure may be inadequate; oil level may be low or there may be another oil system problem.
What to do: Stop safely, turn off engine, check oil, add if low. If light stays on over 10 seconds after restart, shut off and see dealer. PDF page 97

Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light

If it stays on or comes on while driving, the vehicle needs service. Regular brakes work but ABS is not functioning.
What to do: If the brake system light is also on, see your dealer for service. PDF page 95

Tire Pressure Light

Steady: one or more tires significantly underinflated. Flashing a minute then steady: TPMS problem.
What to do: Stop as soon as possible and inflate tires to the pressure on the Tire and Loading Information label. PDF page 97

Passenger Airbag Status Indicator

ON means the front passenger airbag and knee airbag can inflate; OFF means the sensing system turned them off.
What to do: If both or neither light stay on after several seconds, see your dealer for service. PDF page 91

Low Fuel Warning Light

The fuel gauge is nearing empty. It turns off when fuel is added.
What to do: If it stays on after adding fuel, have the vehicle serviced. PDF page 98

Security Light

If it stays on and the engine does not start, there could be a problem with the theft-deterrent system.
What to do: Have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. PDF page 98

Summarized in our own words from the 2025 Chevrolet Malibu 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.