What does TC light on dash mean?
traction control warning light
When the traction control warning light stays on, that means you aren’t getting any help from the system to control traction and the system needs to be checked. Some systems are so sensitive that at the first sign of wheel slip, they immediately reduce power or apply the brakes so much that you go nowhere.
How do I reset my TC light?
Turn your vehicle off, then restart it. If the traction control warning light stays off, there was a momentary glitch in the system, and you should be fine to continue. But if the light comes back on and stays on, you should call your mechanic right away and schedule a service appointment.
How do I fix my traction control system?
If the traction control light comes on while you’re driving, but no other warning lights are illuminated, don’t panic. Find a safe place to pull over, turn off your vehicle, and then restart it. If a fluke in the TCS system triggered the warning light, it should turn stay off when you restart the engine.
When do traction control lights appear on a Chevy truck?
Early to mid 2000’s Chevy trucks and suburbans have a common problem with the stabilitrak and traction control service lights appearing on the dash. For most truck owners, the warning lights occur frequently when the truck is idling and then disappears and reappears while driving.
When does the TCS warning light come on?
The TCS warning light will pop on when the system detects a loss of traction, like in snowy or rainy weather. Typically the light is seen when the system intervenes to maintain traction. It may light up for a brief period and then go off, or it may flash while it is operating.
What to do if your automatic shifter light is not working?
Let’s go step by step…by the way this fix is for the shift selector next to your automatic shifter. If yours lights up when the headlights are on, you are good. If it does not, you have a burnt bulb (they all should light, no matter the truck’s options.) This first step is to take the shifter knob off. Simply unscrew it.
When do Service StabiliTrak warning lights come on?
For most truck owners, the warning lights occur frequently when the truck is idling and then disappears and reappears while driving. The “Service Stabilitrak” light will usually appear first and then the car will turn traction control off. Once traction control is turned off, the transmission beings to shift very hard and rough.