- Symptoms - Instrument Panel, Gages and Console

SYMPTOMS

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

1. Before using the symptom diagnostic tables, perform the Vehicle Diagnostic System Check test Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in order to determine that there are no DTCs set, and that 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
- Driver Information Center (DIC) 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
- Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Gages Inoperative
- Fuel Gage Inaccurate or 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
- Door Ajar Indicator Malfunction Door Ajar Indicator Malfunction
- Engine Coolant Temperature Indicator Always On Engine Coolant Temperature Indicator Always On
- Engine Oil Pressure Indicator Always On (3.8L) Engine Oil Pressure Indicator Always On (5.3L) Engine Oil Pressure Indicator Always On
- Low Washer Fluid Indicator Malfunction Low Washer Fluid Indicator Malfunction
- MPH (Km/h) Indicator Inoperative MPH (Km/h) Indicator Inoperative
- Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Diagnosis for the 3.8L engine Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Always ON
- Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Always On for the 5.3L engine Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Always ON
- Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Inoperative for the 5.3L engine Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Inoperative
- Passenger Presence System Indicator Circuit Malfunction Passenger Presence System Indicator Circuit Malfunction
- Seat Belt Indicator Circuit Malfunction - Driver
- Security Indicator LED Inoperative Security Indicator LED Inoperative
- Stability System Disabled Indicator Always On Stability System Disabled Indicator Always On
- 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
- Traction Off Indicator Always On Traction Off Indicator Inoperative
- Traction Off Indicator Inoperative Traction Off Indicator Inoperative
- Trunk Ajar Indicator Always On Trunk Ajar Indicator Always On
- Trunk Ajar Indicator Inoperative Trunk Ajar Indicator Inoperative

Driver Information Center (DIC)
- Driver Information Center (DIC) Inoperative Driver Information Center (DIC) Inoperative
- Driver Information Center (DIC) Switch(es) Inoperative Driver Information Center (DIC) Switch(es) Inoperative

Head Up Display (HUD)
- Head Up Display (HUD) Inoperative Head Up Display (HUD) Inoperative
- Head Up Display (HUD) Hazard Indicators Inoperative Head Up Display (HUD) Hazard Indicators Inoperative
- Head Up Display (HUD) Image Adjustment Inoperative Head Up Display (HUD) Image Adjustment Inoperative
- Head Up Display (HUD) Intensity Does Not Vary Head Up Display (HUD) Intensity Does Not Vary

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