- Symptoms - Instrument Panel, Gages and Console

Symptoms - Instrument Panel, Gages and Console

IMPORTANT: The following steps must be completed before using the symptom diagnostic tables.

1. Before using the symptom diagnostic tables, perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in order to verify the following conditions:
- There are not any DTCs set.
- The control modules can communicate via the serial data link. Testing and Inspection
2. Review the system operation in order to understand the system functions. Refer to the following description and operations:
- Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Description and Operation
- Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation
- Audible Warnings Description and Operation

Visual/Physical Inspection
- Inspect for aftermarket devices which can affect the operation of the instrument panel cluster or the audible warnings system.
- Inspect the accessible system components or the visible system components for obvious damage or for obvious conditions which can cause the symptom.
- Inspect for the proper fluid levels.

Intermittent
Faulty electrical connections or wiring may be the cause of intermittent conditions. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections.

Symptom List
Refer to a symptom diagnostic procedure from the following list in order to diagnose the symptom:

Gages and Odometer
- Fuel Gage Inaccurate or Inoperative (Single Tank) Fuel Gage Inaccurate or Inoperative (Dual Tank) Fuel Gage Inaccurate or Inoperative (Single Tank) Fuel Gage Inaccurate or Inoperative (Dual Tanks)
- Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Gages Inoperative Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Gages Inoperative

Indicators
- ABS Indicator Always On ABS Indicator Always On
- ABS Indicator Inoperative ABS Indicator Inoperative
- Air Bag Indicator Circuit Malfunction Air Bag Indicator Circuit Malfunction
- Brake Warning Indicator Always On Brake Warning Indicator Always On
- Brake Warning Indicator Inoperative Brake Warning Indicator Inoperative
- Change Engine Oil Indicator Always On Change Engine Oil Indicator Always On
- Change Engine Oil Indicator Inoperative Change Engine Oil Indicator Inoperative
- Charge Indicator Always On Charge Indicator Always On
- Charge Indicator Inoperative Charge Indicator Inoperative
- High Beam Indicator Inoperative High Beam Indicator Inoperative
- Low Engine Oil Level Indicator Always On Low Engine Oil Level Indicator Always On
- Low Fuel Indicator Inoperative Low Fuel Indicator Inoperative
- Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Inoperative for the 4.3L engine Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Inoperative
- Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Always On for the 4.3L engine Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Always ON
- Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Always On for the 4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L engine Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Always ON
- Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Inoperative for the 4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L engine Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Inoperative
- Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Diagnosis for the 6.6L (LLY) engine Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Always ON
- Seat Belt Indicator Circuit Malfunction - Driver
- Seat Belt Indicator Circuit Malfunction - Passenger Seat Belt Indicator Circuit Malfunction - Passenger
- Security Indicator Always On or Flashing Security Indicator Always On or Flashing
- Security Indicator Inoperative Security Indicator Inoperative
- Tow/Haul Switch/Indicator Always On or Inoperative for the 4L60-E transmission Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures
- Tow/Haul Switch/Indicator Always On or Inoperative for the 4L80-E transmission Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures
- Turn Signal Lamps and/or Indicators Always On or Flashing Turn Signal Lamps and/or Indicators Always on or Flashing
- Turn Signal Lamps and/or Indicators Inoperative Turn Signal Lamps and/or Indicators Inoperative

Audible Warnings
- Chime Always On Chime Always On
- Chime Inoperative Chime Inoperative