Brake Warning Indicator
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 GMC Sierra, 2008 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2008 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The instrument panel cluster (IPC) illuminates the brake warning indicator when the following occurs.
- The body control module (BCM) detects that the park brake is engaged. The IPC receives a serial data message from the BCM requesting illumination. The brake warning indicator flashes at a rate of approximately twice per second when the park brake is engaged.
- The electronic brake control module (EBCM) detects a low brake fluid condition or a base brake pressure differential and sends a serial data message to the IPC requesting illumination.
- The IPC performs the bulb check.
- The EBCM detects an ABS-disabling malfunction which also disables electronic brake distribution (EBD) and sends a serial data message to the IPC requesting illumination.