Chevrolet 1998 Express Van Owner's Manual page 127

Brake System Warning Light
This iiiht should come on briefly when you turn the
When the ignition
is
on, the brake system warning light fixed
so it will
be ready
to warn you
if a problem.
will come on when you set your parking brake. The light
will stay on if your parking brake doesn't release fully. If the light comes on while you are driving, pull off the
If it stays on after your parking brake is fully released, it road and stop Carefully.
YOU
may notice that the Pedal is
ignition key to
RUN. If
it doesn't come on then, have it
means you have a brake problem.
Your vehicle's hydraulic brake system is divided into
two parts.
If one
part isn't working, the other part can
still work and stop you. For good braking, though, you
need both parts working well.
If
the warning light comes on, there could be a brake
problem. Have your brake system inspected right away.
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harder to push. Or, the pedal may go closer to the floor.
It may take longer to stop. If the light is still on, have the
vehicle towed for service. (See "Towing Your Vehicle"
in the Index.)
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Your brake system may not be working properly
if the brake system warning light is on. Driving
with the brake system warning light on can lead
to an accident. If the light is still on after you've
pulled off the road and stopped carefully, have
the vehicle towed for service.
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