Charging System Light; Voltmeter Gage - GMC 2008 Sierra 1500 Pickup Owner's Manual

Charging System Light

It should go out once the engine is running. If it stays
on, or comes on while you are driving, you may have a
problem with the charging system. A charging system
Driver Information Center (DIC) message may also
appear. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-59
for more information. This light could indicate that you
have problems with a generator drive belt, or another
electrical problem. Have it checked right away.
If you must drive a short distance with the light on,
be certain to turn off all your accessories, such as the
radio and air conditioner.
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This light will come on
briefly when you turn on
the ignition, but the engine
is not running, as a
check to show you it is
working.

Voltmeter Gage

When the engine is running, the gage shows the
condition of the charging system. The gage may
transition from a higher to lower or a lower to higher
reading, this is normal. Readings between the low and
high warning zones indicate the normal operating range.
When your engine is not
running, but the ignition is
on, this gage shows
the battery's state of
charge in DC volts.