Chevrolet Cruze Warning Lights: What They Mean

Red: stop or act now

Brake System Warning Light

Indicates a brake problem. It also comes on when the parking brake is set or does not fully release.
What to do: Have the brake system inspected right away. If it stays on after pulling off the road and stopping, have the vehicle towed. PDF page 127

Other warnings and indicators

Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light

Comes on and stays on while driving when there is an ABS problem. The vehicle still has regular brakes but not antilock brakes.
What to do: Stop as soon as possible, turn ignition off, restart to reset. If still on after driving above 13 mph, see your dealer. PDF page 127

Charging System Light

Comes on briefly with ignition on as a check. If it does not turn off after the engine starts, the charging system may have a problem.
What to do: If it does not turn off after starting the engine, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. PDF page 124

Low Tire Pressure Warning Light

One or more tires are significantly under-inflated. Flashing then staying on indicates a TPMS malfunction.
What to do: Stop as soon as possible and inflate tires to the pressure on the Tire and Loading Information label. PDF page 281

Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak Light

On and not flashing means TCS and possibly StabiliTrak/ESC have been disabled.
What to do: If it does not come on briefly at engine start, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. PDF page 129

StabiliTrak OFF Light

StabiliTrak/ESC is turned off, which also turns off TCS, so the system does not assist in controlling the vehicle.
What to do: Turn TCS and StabiliTrak/ESC back on to turn the light off. PDF page 129

Traction Off Light

Traction Control System has been turned off. Wheel speed will be limited when necessary to protect the driveline.
What to do: Adjust driving accordingly. PDF page 129

Passenger Airbag Status Indicator

Shows ON or OFF for whether the front passenger frontal and knee airbags are allowed to inflate. Both lit or none lit suggests a problem.
What to do: If both lights stay on or neither lights after several seconds, see your dealer for service. PDF page 124

Summarized in our own words from the 2019 Chevrolet Cruze 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.