These systems used a dash mounted security or theft light which can be yellow or red in color.
Theft system light on while driving.
When the theft light comes on while driving you re home free.
That means the system experienced a fault after starting and it recognizes it as a false positive.
This will continue for several minutes unless you deactivate the alarm.
Depending on the current status of the system the warning light will be off on steady or flashing.
The display of the car behind the steering will light up and will show the anti theft light blinking or constantly lit.
I m really hoping that this will resolve itself as i can t afford any expensive repairs nor can i afford to trade in my car for another i owe way to much on the one i currently have.
No reaction from starter but gauges come on.
I was driving and the theft deterrent light came on.
After deactivating it you can reset the alarm to ensure that your gm vehicle security system is set correctly.
Apparently that s the car s anti theft system.
Current automobiles use a theft deterrent alarm system to prevent break ins.
I m waiting to hear back from a chevy technician i contacted my dealership in their chat.
Service stabilitrac service theft deterrent system roll window down and back up trailer brake system etc my truck in particular is a wreck.
05 colorado 5 cyl.
The immobiliser light blinked when it did.
The light on is just an annoyance.
Eng dies while driving check eng light comes on.
Leave the key in this position for at least 10 minutes.
After doing this you have to wait ten to fifteen minutes.
I was able to re start the car but within a few minutes the immobiliser light would blink on again and then off.
I ve had the truck shut off flashes multiple codes.
Have also had issues with the truck consistently starting and the steering wheel whipped out of my hands twice while driving in reverse.
Insert the key into the ignition and turn it on to the position where the accessories are activated but not the engine.
This is the position that activates the accessories such as your lights and radio.
I pull over put in park and try to restart.
The horn will sound while the headlights flash on and off.
After about 2 or 3 minutes it will restart.
If it is then put the key in the ignition and turn it to the on position.
The way you do this is first to look at the dash to see if the anti theft light is on.
When it blinked on the car lost traction in gear.
So long as it stays on the car will start.
Check the anti theft light again.
