Chevrolet Silverado: Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators / Traction Off Light

This light comes on briefly while starting the engine. If it does not, have the
vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the system is working normally, the indicator
light then turns off.
The traction off light comes on when the Traction Control System (TCS) has been
turned off by pressing and releasing the TCS/ESC button.
This light and the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF light come on when
ESC is turned off.
If the TCS is off, wheel spin is not limited. Adjust driving accordingly.
See Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control.
If equipped, this indicator will display amber when a nearby pedestrian is detected
in front of the vehicle.
See Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB) System (1500 Series)...
If equipped, the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) or TCS indicator/warning
light comes on briefly when the engine is started.
If the light does not come on, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer...
Other information:
If the vehicle has the Duramax diesel engine, see the Duramax diesel supplement.
The cooling system allows the engine to maintain the correct working temperature.
2.7L L4 Engine (L3B)
4.3L V6 Engine (LV3)
5.3L V8 Engine (L84) Shown, 5.3L
V8 Engine (L82) and 6...
Skidding
There are three types of skids that correspond to the vehicle's three control
systems:
Braking Skid — wheels are not rolling.
Steering or Cornering Skid — too much speed or steering in a curve causes
tires to slip and lose cornering force...
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The vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the front outboard passenger position.
The passenger airbag status indicator will light on the overhead console when the
vehicle is started.

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