Car Symptoms Guide

The check engine light (CEL) or malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminates on your dashboard.

Your engine shakes, vibrates, or runs unevenly when the vehicle is stopped.

Your vehicle is using more fuel than normal for the same driving conditions.

The engine stumbles, hesitates, or jerks during acceleration.

The engine cranks but won't turn over, or nothing happens when you turn the key.

The temperature gauge reads high, steam from the hood, or an overheating warning light appears.

Unusual odors coming from the exhaust, such as rotten eggs, sweet smell, or burning oil.

The transmission hesitates, slips between gears, or shifts unexpectedly.

The vehicle feels sluggish, has reduced acceleration, or lacks its normal power.

You can smell gasoline inside the vehicle or near the exterior.

High-pitched squealing, grinding, or scraping sounds when applying the brakes.

The steering wheel shakes or vibrates at certain speeds or when braking.

The oil pressure warning light illuminates on the dashboard.

The battery or charging system warning light appears on the dashboard.

Thick white smoke or steam coming from the exhaust pipe.