GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Normal Result(s)

Abnormal Result(s)*

1

  1. Release the park brake.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position, with the engine off.

The BRAKE indicator lights for approximately 3 seconds, then goes out.

The BRAKE indicator remains ON with the ignition switch in RUN and the park brake released. Refer to Brake Warning Indicator Always On .

2

  1. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position.
  2. Apply the park brake.

The BRAKE indicator lights.

The BRAKE indicator does not light with the park brake set. Refer to Brake Warning Indicator Inoperative .

3

Brake fluid level low, or ABS failure.

The BRAKE indicator lights.

    • The BRAKE indicator does not light with a low brake fluid level. Refer to Brake Warning Indicator Inoperative .
    • The BRAKE indicator does not light with Antilock Brake System failure. Refer to Brake Warning Indicator Inoperative .

* Refer to the appropriate symptom diagnostic table for the applicable abnormal result.