This type of anti theft system is designed to prevent the vehicle from starting unless the correct ignition key is used.
Theft system light on while driving.
This will continue for several minutes unless you deactivate the alarm.
Your vehicle will not be protected by passlock and you should see your dealer.
So long as it stays on the car will start.
The light on is just an annoyance.
Have also had issues with the truck consistently starting and the steering wheel whipped out of my hands twice while driving in reverse.
That means the system experienced a fault after starting and it recognizes it as a false positive.
After about 2 or 3 minutes it will restart.
The immobiliser light blinked when it did.
I m waiting to hear back from a chevy technician i contacted my dealership in their chat.
This is the position that activates the accessories such as your lights and radio.
05 colorado 5 cyl.
If it is then put the key in the ignition and turn it to the on position.
I was driving and the theft deterrent light came on.
I pull over put in park and try to restart.
The horn will sound while the headlights flash on and off.
Leave the key in this position for at least 10 minutes.
Check the anti theft light again.
After doing this you have to wait ten to fifteen minutes.
The way you do this is first to look at the dash to see if the anti theft light is on.
Apparently that s the car s anti theft system.
Current automobiles use a theft deterrent alarm system to prevent break ins.
These systems used a dash mounted security or theft light which can be yellow or red in color.
Insert the key into the ignition and turn it on to the position where the accessories are activated but not the engine.
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.
If the light comes on continuously while driving and stays on there may be a problem with the passlock system.
When it blinked on the car lost traction in gear.
Depending on the current status of the system the warning light will be off on steady or flashing.
Eng dies while driving check eng light comes on.
I ve had the truck shut off flashes multiple codes.
No reaction from starter but gauges come on.
Service stabilitrac service theft deterrent system roll window down and back up trailer brake system etc my truck in particular is a wreck.
I was able to re start the car but within a few minutes the immobiliser light would blink on again and then off.