Why would the emergency brake light come on?
This light is the parking brake warning light. It illuminates to show that the parking brake or emergency brake is engaged and must be released before driving. If it remains lit after the parking brake is released or if it turns on and off intermittently while you’re driving, it means you need to add brake fluid.
What are the warning lights on my GMC?
What follows is easily the most complete list available of symbols and warnings that may appear in and on your car’s dashboard or instrument cluster. The following are warning lights and indicators found in vehicles built by GMC.
Why is the brake light flashing on my GMC Truck?
My brake light flashing was an electrical connection issue at the parking brake. Fixed it and now the light is off. All is good. Did you find the recommended reading relevant to this discussion?
Why is the warning light on my Chevy c2500 not working?
The most obvious culprit is the switch located immediately under the parking brake pedal. If this malfunctions, the warning light may glow even if the brake has been released. Check this first and rule it out as a possible cause. This is a known issue on Chevy C1500 pickup trucks equipped with rear-wheel anti-lock (RWAL) brake systems.
Why does the emergency brake light stay on in my Chevy C1500 pickup?
Why Does the Emergency Brake Light Stay on in My Chevy C1500 Pickup? Vincent Ciulla is a certified master automotive technician who has diagnosed and repaired light trucks, domestic and foreign cars, and diesel engines, for more than three decades.
What follows is easily the most complete list available of symbols and warnings that may appear in and on your car’s dashboard or instrument cluster. The following are warning lights and indicators found in vehicles built by GMC.
My brake light flashing was an electrical connection issue at the parking brake. Fixed it and now the light is off. All is good. Did you find the recommended reading relevant to this discussion?
Is the emergency brake light always on on a Chevy truck?
There are three brightness levels of the dash brake indicator light on RWAL equipped trucks. Watch the light very closely and apply the parking brake. Did the light get brighter?
The most obvious culprit is the switch located immediately under the parking brake pedal. If this malfunctions, the warning light may glow even if the brake has been released. Check this first and rule it out as a possible cause. This is a known issue on Chevy C1500 pickup trucks equipped with rear-wheel anti-lock (RWAL) brake systems.