Can a Pontiac Torrent StabiliTrak be left running?

Can a Pontiac Torrent StabiliTrak be left running?

I have an 07 that did the same thing but only after setting at idle for about 15 – 20 minutes at the bank. Took it to the dealer. Shut it off and it started right back up and the dealer said there were not error codes and if it did it again to drive it in and leave it running.

Why does my Pontiac Torrent blow Blue Smoke?

Now under startup our vehicle blows a puff of blue smoke, as if oil is making it’s way pass the cylinder rings and onto the top of the piston. So after taking the car back to Dealership B again, they diagnosed our problem as the Brake Pressure Modulator Valve.

Is the Pontiac Torrent GXP front wheel drive?

I’m having the same issue with our 2008 Pontiac Torrent GXP (front wheel drive). The issue first started with only 30k miles on the odometer. As previously stated, once you turn the car off and start it back up the code would disappear.

What does the c0561 traction control code mean?

This particular code is for GM and relates to the traction control system. The traction control system gets its data from the ABS system. When it detects one wheel spinning faster than the others, or one wheel locking up, it activates the traction control system.

What does C code c0561 stand for?

Code C0561 comes in two forms. C0561-71 System disabled Information stored invalid serial data received. C0561-72 System disabled Information stored alive counter incorrect. C codes are considered “chassis” code. This particular code is for GM and relates to the traction control system.

What does the C code on a GM car mean?

C codes are considered “chassis” code. This particular code is for GM and relates to the traction control system. The traction control system gets its data from the ABS system. When it detects one wheel spinning faster than the others, or one wheel locking up, it activates the traction control system.

What does the Service StabiliTrak warning light mean?

Service StabiliTrak Warning – The number one indication that something is wrong is your Torrent’s “Service StabiliTrak” warning light itself. Cruise Control – Without the StabiliTrak system functioning properly, your Torrent may disable the cruise control.

When does service Traction Control Stabilitrak message appear?

Dealership B is well aware of all previous work performed on our vehicle and decided to do the following: The car was good for one day (approx. 40 miles), then the Service Traction Control Service Stabilitrak message appeared once more on the Driver Information Center (DIC).

Why is my StabiliTrak not working on my Buick Enclave?

There are many other issues that can cause the StabiliTrak system to stop working. It’s a good idea to test and see if you have any trouble codes. They may provide you clues that’ll help you fix it. Gm recommends that you power down the vehicle for 15 seconds to give the StabiliTrak time to reboot.

Can a Pontiac Torrent be serviced without StabiliTrak?

Gm recommends that you power down the vehicle for 15 seconds to give the StabiliTrak time to reboot. If it works after firing your Torrent back up, great! If not, it may be time to have it serviced. While it won’t hurt to drive your Pontiac Torrent without traction control or StabiliTrak, you are operating it without an important safety feature.

Service StabiliTrak Warning – The number one indication that something is wrong is your Torrent’s “Service StabiliTrak” warning light itself. Cruise Control – Without the StabiliTrak system functioning properly, your Torrent may disable the cruise control.

Is the StabiliTrak light on on my torrent?

Torrent drove fine, just had the light on for a few days until it was cleared. Dealership cleared the error, then applied a firmware update to the stabilitack module. They then had to re-calibrate all of my wheel sensors. I had the same happen to a 2007 Torrent, at about 52000 miles.

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.

I have an 07 that did the same thing but only after setting at idle for about 15 – 20 minutes at the bank. Took it to the dealer. Shut it off and it started right back up and the dealer said there were not error codes and if it did it again to drive it in and leave it running.

I’m having the same issue with our 2008 Pontiac Torrent GXP (front wheel drive). The issue first started with only 30k miles on the odometer. As previously stated, once you turn the car off and start it back up the code would disappear.

How much does a torrent traction control light cost?

They then had to re-calibrate all of my wheel sensors. I had the same happen to a 2007 Torrent, at about 52000 miles. The dealer replaced an electronic control module, which part costs $400. I just also changed out my front struts and had the same dealer re-align all four wheels.

Now under startup our vehicle blows a puff of blue smoke, as if oil is making it’s way pass the cylinder rings and onto the top of the piston. So after taking the car back to Dealership B again, they diagnosed our problem as the Brake Pressure Modulator Valve.

Why are my traction control lights not working?

The issue first started with only 30k miles on the odometer. As previously stated, once you turn the car off and start it back up the code would disappear. The code came back on within a few 100 miles, so we decided to take it to the dealer. Five separate trips to the same dealership spanning over a month and the issue is still there.