Chevrolet Bolt EV Warning Lights: What They Mean

Red: stop or act now

Brake System Warning Light

Stays on means a brake problem; may come on if brake fluid is low. Brake pedal may be harder or go closer to the floor.
What to do: Have brakes inspected right away. If on while driving, pull off and stop carefully; if still on, have the vehicle towed. PDF page 86

Amber: check soon

Lane Keep Assist (LKA) Light

Flashing amber is a lane departure warning that the lane marking was unintentionally crossed. Green means ready to assist; white means not ready. PDF page 87

Pedestrian Ahead Indicator

A nearby pedestrian is detected in front of the vehicle. PDF page 88

Vehicle Ahead Indicator

Amber means you are following a vehicle ahead much too closely; green means a vehicle is detected ahead. PDF page 88

Other warnings and indicators

Airbag Readiness Light

If it comes on and stays on, something may be wrong with the airbag system.
What to do: Have the vehicle serviced right away. PDF page 85

Charging System Light (12-Volt Battery)

If it stays on or comes on while driving, there may be a problem with the electrical charging system; the 12-volt 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 85

Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light

Staying on or coming on while driving means service is needed. If alone, regular brakes work but ABS does not.
What to do: See your dealer. If the brake system light is also on, regular brakes have a problem too. PDF page 87

Electric Parking Brake Light

Comes on when the parking brake is applied. Continued flashing after release or while driving indicates an Electric Parking Brake problem.
What to do: If it does not come on or keeps flashing, see your dealer. PDF page 86

Service Vehicle Soon Light

A condition exists that may require the vehicle to be serviced.
What to do: Take the vehicle to your dealer for service as soon as possible. PDF page 86

Passenger Airbag Status Indicator

ON means passenger frontal and knee airbags may inflate; OFF means the sensing system turned them off. Both lit or none lit suggests a problem.
What to do: If both or no lights remain on after several seconds, see your dealer for service. PDF page 85

StabiliTrak OFF Light

StabiliTrak/ESC is turned off, which also turns off traction control, so the systems do not assist in controlling the vehicle.
What to do: Adjust driving accordingly. PDF page 88

Traction Off Light

Traction Control System is turned off. Wheel slip during acceleration is not limited unless needed to protect the driveline.
What to do: Adjust driving accordingly. PDF page 88

Sport Mode Light

Sport Mode has been selected. PDF page 87

Green: system on

ACC Indicator

Adaptive Cruise Control is active; it is white when ACC is on but not active. PDF page 176

Summarized in our own words from the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV 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.