It means, look at your gauges because there is one of them that has either a high or low reading. Like if water temp is to high or oil pressure is to low or alternetor reading is to high or low.So when light comes on again take a look at all gauges and see which one is incorrect.
check gages
check gages mean your gas low you have to get gas
gage of temperature go to hot position but is not hot the engine check gages light come on
I have an 01 Pontiac sunfire and I have noticed that the check gages light comes on when the gas is low. I have never seen any other indicator come on for low fuel.
the oil presser going up and down is why your check guadges light is coming on.. probly need a ned oil pump but check the sender first, much easer and cheeper to replace..
I have a 1995 Pontiac Sunfire . The "check gages " light comes on when my gas tank is on empty. I dont know if this is a right answer but this is how I know I need to fill up at the gasbar .
There could be a glitch on the computer in the vehicle. There could also be a ground in the wiring harness that goes to the gauge lights.
The instrument cluster is loosing communication with the other computers. There is a dealer service bulliten about replacing one of the plugs on the back of the cluster.
anyone help me understand what does it mean check gages light on dashboard. Answer: It means to look at the guages, something is out of the ordinary range, even the fuel level being low can cause this "Check Gauges" not the Check Engine light to come on\.
check the fusable links that come off the battery and possible off the starter check them with a test light
check fuses... if that is not the problem, more than likely the problem is in the wiring.. best to replace it or have a professional do it for you.
Defective alternator, short in battery, or loose or corroded connections.