What does it mean when your car says not ready for StabiliTrak?
This is normal and does not mean there is a problem with your vehicle. If driving conditions delay system initialization, the STABILITRAK NOT READY message may be displayed. If this is the case, your vehicle does not need servicing. For more information on the stability messages.
How do you turn off the Stabilitrak system?
For vehicles without a DIC, the StabiliTrak® indicator light will come on. Momentarily pressing the StabiliTrak® button again will return the system to the STABILITRAK ON mode. STABILITRAK OFF—The driver can turn off StabiliTrak® by pressing the StabiliTrak® button for more than five seconds.
What are the modes of operation of StabiliTrak?
The StabiliTrak® system has three modes of operation: STABILITRAK ON, TRACTION CONTROL OFF, and STABILITRAK OFF. STABILITRAK ON — The vehicle will default to STABILITRAK ON every time the driver starts the vehicle. The StabiliTrak® light will be off and no DIC messages will be displayed.
When does the StabiliTrak light blink, is it normal?
When the StabiliTrak® system is both on and actively controlling the stability of the vehicle, the StabiliTrak® light will blink for the duration of the event. You may also feel or hear the system working. This is normal.
How does the Service StabiliTrak work on a car?
Service StabiliTrak Light StabiliTrak is an electronic stability control system that uses a steering wheel position sensor to compare the position of the wheel to the vehicle’s actual steering response. In the event that something is off, StabiliTrack will make small adjustments to the brake or engine torque to help a driver maintain control.
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.
Is there an engine power reduced stabilitrack and traction control fault?
We haven’t had an issue at all until last month when it threw an engine power reduced and stabilitrack and traction off fault (P1516, P2135, and P0121). After researching these forums, I decided to clean the throttle body.
Why does my GMC Canyon have a StabiliTrak light?
If these lights appear, it generally means these important safety features are being disabled. This issue can happen at any time with any of the GM vehicles. We are currently working on a claim involving a 2012 GMC Canyon where the StabiliTrak light has come on five times within the first 5,000 mile period.