Chevrolet Spark EV Warning Lights: What They Mean

Other warnings and indicators

Brake System Warning Light

There is a brake problem; if it stays on, there is a base brake problem. Should light briefly at start.
What to do: Have the brake system inspected right away. If still on after stopping safely, have the vehicle towed. PDF page 102

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 101

Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light

If it stays on or comes on while driving, the antilock brakes will not work, though regular brakes may still work.
What to do: Stop as soon as possible, turn ignition off, restart to reset. If still on, see your dealer. PDF page 103

Service Vehicle Soon Light

A condition exists that may require the vehicle to be taken in for service.
What to do: Take the vehicle to your dealer for service as soon as possible. PDF page 102

Electric Parking Brake Light

Comes on when the parking brake is applied. Flashing after release or while driving means a problem with the system.
What to do: If it does not come on or keeps flashing, see your dealer. PDF page 102

Service Electric Parking Brake Light

If it stays on, a vehicle system problem is making the parking brake work at a reduced level.
What to do: The vehicle can be driven but should go to a dealer as soon as possible. PDF page 103

Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light

On steady: TCS and possibly StabiliTrak are disabled. Flashing: the system is actively working.
What to do: Check DIC messages to see which feature is not working and whether service is needed. PDF page 104

StabiliTrak® OFF Light

StabiliTrak is turned off, which also turns off TCS, so the system does not assist in controlling the vehicle.
What to do: Turn on TCS and StabiliTrak and the light turns off. PDF page 104

Traction Off Light

TCS has been turned off, so wheel spin is not limited.
What to do: Adjust driving accordingly. PDF page 104

Passenger Airbag Status Indicator

ON means the passenger frontal and knee airbags can inflate; OFF means they are turned 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 101

Sport Mode Light

Comes on when Sport Mode is selected. PDF page 103

Summarized in our own words from the 2016 Chevrolet Spark 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.