How often does traction control off, Service StabiliTrak turn on?
The car currently has ~95K miles. The Traction Control Off, Service Stabilitrak, Reduced Engine Power and flashing Service Engine Light turns on and this issue has occurred intermittently. It has happened as much as 2-3 times per month and then the car will go for a couple months without any problems only for it to rear its ugly head again.
Why does my StabiliTrak come on at random?
The stabilitrak and traction control lights come on and service lights for both come on at random. The usually common before I reach 20 mph, and is random. Some days it won’t some days it will. I have stopped turned the ignition off for a few minutes, and restarted and it goes away. Days later its back. I’ve heard the sensors may be dirty or loose.
What does the Service StabiliTrak warning light mean?
There’s an issue in many GM vehicles where the Service StabiliTrak warning light will turn on and off. Not only does this mean the stability control system isn’t working, but some owners say it comes along with reduced engine power and a jerky transmission. Dece
How does Service StabiliTrak work on GMC Terrain?
If you have a service StabiliTrak warning, your Terrain will no longer be assisted when a loss in lateral traction is detected. StabiliTrak is a GM specific vehicle stability system. It works by using a complex system of sensors to detect whether or not the vehicle is properly responding to your input in emergency situations.
What does Service StabiliTrak / service traction control mean?
Replaced the negative battery cable with the alternative part number mentioned in the TSB. Fixed my issue right away. Earlier this afternoon, I received a “Service StabiliTrak” and “Service Traction Control” message on the information display. The traction control and ABS warning lights also lit up.
The stabilitrak and traction control lights come on and service lights for both come on at random. The usually common before I reach 20 mph, and is random. Some days it won’t some days it will. I have stopped turned the ignition off for a few minutes, and restarted and it goes away. Days later its back. I’ve heard the sensors may be dirty or loose.
What are the warning lights on a StabiliTrak?
The light might also be accompanied by TRAC (traction control), STAB (another light for stabilitrak), or ABS (anti-lcok braking system) warnings lights. If those lights are on, the systems are off so drive accordingly. Or use the opportunity to do some wicked donuts in the parking lot. Your call.
What is the code for service traction message?
GM has issued a service bulletin #PIC5428G to address a Service Traction Message or Service Stabilitrak Message along with these possible trouble codes: C0035, C0040, C0045, U0415, C0050. The bulletin applies to the vehicles listed below but does not apply to newer style wheel bearings that are capped.