Have you ever had a warning light appear on your dash and wondered what it means? Chevy dashboard lights can indicate everything from low oil levels to issues with the engine and everything in between. We take you through the most common warning lights and what they mean, so you’ll know whether to take immediate action and visit your local Chevy dealer to let the experts take a look.
Oil Level Warning
A picture of an oil can always comes on briefly when you start your vehicle. However, if it appears and stays illuminated, your car is in need of lubrication. Whether you identify the icon as an oil can or a genie’s lamp, when it remains on, you should head to a service center for an oil change and/or top-up.
Low Fuel Indicator
The gas pump symbol is one of the most common warning signals to light up dashboards across the country, as it appears when the fuel gauge indicator is almost empty. Don’t wait until your Chevy is running on fumes. When you first see the gas pump icon, fill up at the next gas station and avoid the risk of being stranded with no fuel miles away from anywhere.
High Engine Temperature
You’ll see the engine coolant temperature warning when the engine has overheated. Symbolized by a thermometer gauge coming out of two wavy lines, this light means the engine is struggling to cool itself, and you need to pull over to the side of the road as soon as is safely possible and switch off the car.
Engine Malfunction
One warning light that should never be ignored is the outline of an old-fashioned engine. Its appearance signifies that a serious problem with the engine has been detected and which needs to be addressed as soon as possible. Even if you haven’t noticed any difference in your Chevy’s performance, don’t hesitate. Visit your local service center immediately.
Tire Pressure Issue
What looks like an exclamation mark inside a fishbowl is telling you one or more of your tires is underinflated. As soon as possible, check the pressure in each tire, ensuring they are all at the necessary pressure and inflating any that aren’t. The light should go out once all your tires are at the correct pressure.
From alerting you to low oil or fuel levels to indicating a problem with the battery, these lights are key to keeping your car in top condition. Whatever light you’re getting on your dash, head to Mike Kelly Chevrolet and let our skilled technicians get your Chevy back up and running in perfect condition.
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