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Old Sep 13, 2017 | 10:49 AM
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Dear Vette Colleagues,

I have a 2015 Z51. It has 3K miles.

The words "check brake fluid level" came on this morning. Also, two icons came on. The "Brake" and "Traction" lights came on. Then, my OnStar sent me a message to get my Vette in for service.

What is this? Any advise?

With time, please respond.

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Old Sep 13, 2017 | 11:09 AM
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Restart car. Does it still have the same problem.

Disconnect neg bat cable and reconnect after 5 min. Does it still have the same problem.

Check battery voltage. You may have a bad battery. Do a load test if possible. You may need a new battery.


If these fail to help, trip to dealer should get it fixed.

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Old Sep 13, 2017 | 12:20 PM
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Did you check the brake fluid level?
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Old Sep 13, 2017 | 02:16 PM
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Originally Posted by stab1991
Did you check the brake fluid level?
Too damn funny, but could be true with what I've seen on these forums!
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Old Sep 13, 2017 | 02:37 PM
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Originally Posted by stab1991
Did you check the brake fluid level?
First thing was to check fluid!
Good suggestion.
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Old Sep 13, 2017 | 02:44 PM
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Time for a trip to Chevrolet service!
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Old Sep 13, 2017 | 03:52 PM
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Have heard a lot of rebooting going on for some cars with the dash going dark while driving. Does it still happen after you turn the car off and back on? If it doesn't, the reboot since these are as much computer as they are car is the probable explanation.
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Old Sep 14, 2017 | 08:30 AM
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Happened to mine in late 2015, interior lights worked no dash lighting and wouldn't start or (crank)

did the remove battery cables.....no problem since.
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