Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation: Notes
2001 Chevrolet Suburban C1500SECTION Notes
The indicator description and operation uses generic indicator names. Refer to the table for the indicators that are available on this vehicle:
IPC Indicators
| Vehicle Indicator Name | Indicator Description Title |
|---|---|
| ABS symbol | ABS Indicator |
| 4WD symbol | Driveline Indicators |
| Air Bag symbol (Canada) | Air Bag Indicator |
| AIR BAG (U.S.) | Air Bag Indicator |
| BRAKE symbol | Brake System Indicator |
| Check Engine symbol (Canada) | Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) |
| CRUISE | Cruise Control Indicator |
| Engine Coolant Temperature Warning symbol | Engine Coolant Indicators |
| Fasten Safety Belt symbol | Fasten Safety Belt Indicator |
| Fog Lamp symbol | Lighting System Indicators |
| High Beam symbol | Lighting System Indicators |
| Lights On Reminder symbol (Canada) | Lighting System Indicators |
| LIGHTS ON (U.S.) | Lighting System Indicators |
| Oil Pressure symbol | Engine Oil Indicators |
| SERVICE ENGINE SOON (U.S.) | Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) |
| UPSHIFT indicator | Transmission Indicators |
| TOW/HAUL | Transmission indicators |
| Turn Signal symbols | Lighting System Indicators |
| WAIT TO START (diesel) | Wait to Start Indicator |
Message Center Indicators
| Vehicle Indicator Name | Indicator Description Title |
|---|---|
| Battery symbol | Charging System Indicator |
| CARGO DOOR AJAR | Cargo Door Ajar Indicator |
| CARGO LAMP ON | Lighting System Indicators |
| CHANGE ENGINE OIL | Engine Oil Indicators |
| CHECK COOLANT TEMPERATURE | Engine Coolant Indicators |
| CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL | Engine Oil Indicators |
| CHECK ENGINE OIL PRESSURE | Engine Oil Indicators |
| ENGINE OVERHEATED | Engine Coolant Indicators |
| LOW COOLANT | Engine Coolant Indicators |
| LOW FUEL | Fuel System Indicators |
| LOW WASHER FLUID | Washer Fluid Indicator |
| OVER SPEED | Vehicle Over Speed Indicator |
| REDUCED ENGINE POWER | Engine Coolant Indicators |
| SECURITY | Theft System Indicator |
| SERVICE 4WD | Drive Line Indicators |
| SERVICE 4WHEEL STEER | Steering System Indicators |
| SERVICE RIDE CONTROL | Real Time Damping Indicator |
| SERVICE STABILITY SYSTEM | Stability System Indicators |
| SERVICE THROTTLE SOON (diesel) | Throttle System Indicators |
| STABILITY SYSTEM ACTIVE | Stability System Indicators |
| STABILITY SYSTEM DISABLED | Stability System Indicators |
| STABILITY SYSTEM LIMITED | Stability System Indicators |
| TRANS FLUID HOT | Transmission Indicators |
| TRANS HOT...IDLE ENG | Transmission Indicators |
| WATER IN FUEL (diesel) | Fuel System Indicators |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.