Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTD Warning Lights: What They Mean

Amber: check soon

Pedestrian Ahead Indicator

A nearby pedestrian is detected in front of the vehicle. PDF page 125

Vehicle Ahead Indicator

Green when a vehicle is detected ahead; amber when you are following a vehicle ahead much too closely. PDF page 125

Other warnings and indicators

Brake System Warning Light

The brake system might not be working properly; driving with it on can lead to a crash.
What to do: Pull off the road and stop carefully. If the light stays on, have the vehicle towed for service. PDF page 123

Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light

The engine has overheated; driving with it on can damage the engine and may not be covered by warranty.
What to do: Pull over and turn off the engine as soon as possible. See Engine Overheating. PDF page 126

Charging System Light

If it stays on or comes on while driving, there may be a problem with the electrical charging system; the 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 120

Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light

If on while driving, the ABS needs service. Engaging the 4WD front axle lock also disables ABS and lights it.
What to do: Stop safely as soon as possible, turn the vehicle off and on again to reset. If it stays on, service is needed. PDF page 123

Service Electric Parking Brake Light

If on while driving, there is a problem with the Electric Parking Brake; other safety functions using it may be degraded.
What to do: Take the vehicle to a dealer as soon as possible. PDF page 123

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 the light does not come on, or remains flashing, see your dealer. PDF page 123

Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak Light

Steady: TCS and possibly StabiliTrak/ESC are not fully operational. Flashing: the system is actively working, or ABS is active.
What to do: If steady, adjust driving accordingly and see your dealer as soon as possible if it persists. PDF page 126

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: See Immobilizer Operation in the manual. PDF page 128

Traction Off Light

Traction Control System has been turned off, so wheel spin is not limited unless needed to protect the driveline.
What to do: Adjust driving accordingly. PDF page 125

StabiliTrak OFF Light

StabiliTrak/ESC is turned off, and TCS is also off, so the systems do not help control the vehicle.
What to do: Adjust driving accordingly. PDF page 125

Low Fuel Warning Light

Comes on when the fuel gauge indicator nears empty.
What to do: Add fuel; the light turns off. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced. PDF page 128

Passenger Airbag Status Indicator

ON means the front passenger airbag may inflate; OFF means the sensing system turned it off. Both or neither lit suggests a problem.
What to do: If both or no lights stay on after several seconds, see your dealer for service. PDF page 120

Trailer Sway Control Light (Uplevel Cluster)

Flashes when Trailer Sway Control is active. PDF page 126

Driver Mode Control Light

Comes on when Sport Mode is selected. PDF page 126

High-Beam On Light

The high-beam headlamps are in use. PDF page 128

IntelliBeam Light

The IntelliBeam system, if equipped, is enabled. PDF page 128

Front Fog Lamp Light

Fog lamps are turned on. PDF page 128

Summarized in our own words from the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTD 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.