Stability control (ESC) warning
A car with wavy skid lines, steady on rather than flashing.
GET CHECKED SOON
Get it looked at soon · Amber means get it checked
Flashing vs steady
A brief flash means electronic stability control is doing its job in a slippery moment — that is normal. A light that stays on steady means the system has faulted and is likely disabled.
Can I drive?
The car drives normally, but without stability control you have less of a safety margin in rain, snow or hard maneuvers — and around here that matters. Get it checked soon, and drive gently in the meantime.
Common causes
Often shared with ABS — a wheel speed sensor, the steering angle sensor, or low voltage. It frequently appears alongside the ABS light.
Warning-light symbols and meanings vary by vehicle - always check your owner’s manual. This is general guidance based on what the light indicates, not a physical inspection, and a light on its own never names a failed part.
Want to know what is causing the warning?
Auto Star can read the codes, inspect the vehicle, and find the underlying cause before recommending any repairs - you see what we find and approve the work first.