2006 Chevy Equinox LT ABS and Traction Control Light Problems
April 22nd, 2013, 8:35 AM
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Family Vehicle
Guess I need to expain a little better. I WILL own a chevy again BUT not as a FAMILY VEHICLE! I've been a chevy fan since I was young. Worked on chevys with my grandad and dad. When comes to muscle cars, I wont change on that. Still have my dads 69 nova. Runs like a timex watch. All stock. 
Still cant stand ford muscle cars. Hope this better explains.
Still cant stand ford muscle cars. Hope this better explains.
April 22nd, 2013, 9:34 AM
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Guess I need to expain a little better. I WILL own a chevy again BUT not as a FAMILY VEHICLE! I've been a chevy fan since I was young. Worked on chevys with my grandad and dad. When comes to muscle cars, I wont change on that. Still have my dads 69 nova. Runs like a timex watch. All stock. Still cant stand ford muscle cars. Hope this better explains.
Still cant stand ford muscle cars. Hope this better explains.
April 22nd, 2013, 3:56 PM
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I did get a response from Chevy and after being passed through about 4 different agents I was told that the problem was not currently covered by any current GM recalls. After I expressed my complete dissatisfaction and asked if someone would have to die in an accident caused by the problem before they would recall it, I was offered a $600 rebate towards a new GM vehicle. I laughed, said thanks but no thanks... As soon as we are financially ready to buy a new vehicle we will.. And trust me it will not be a GM product. This car is a lemon, complete safety hazard and not even GM's certified mechanics can fix the problem.
I did get a response from Chevy and after being passed through about 4 different agents I was told that the problem was not currently covered by any current GM recalls. After I expressed my complete dissatisfaction and asked if someone would have to die in an accident caused by the problem before they would recall it, I was offered a $600 rebate towards a new GM vehicle. I laughed, said thanks but no thanks... As soon as we are financially ready to buy a new vehicle we will.. And trust me it will not be a GM product. This car is a lemon, complete safety hazard and not even GM's certified mechanics can fix the problem.
June 9th, 2013, 3:18 PM
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As like the other people I am having the same problem ABS and trac light comes on and I am getting a grinding noise took it to shop they checked front and rear brakes both are good really hoping this forum someone will have solved their problem and will help me solve mine other wise might have to look into a trade in
June 10th, 2013, 7:51 AM
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Wiring/Connector
I too have been having an issue with the ABS/Traction lights coming on. As well as many of you I have the code C0036 (Left Front Speed Sensor). I first replace just the sensor with no positive result, then I replaced the complete bearing assembly with a new sensor, this fix the problem for 1 week. I then replaced the complete bearing assembly again, this time the problem was fixed for 2 weeks until the problem came back. What I then found was that if I giggled the wires at the connector at the sensor (without disconnecting) the problem went away for a week or so, leaving me to believe that the problem is either in the connector or the wiring on the computer side. Hope this helps anyone with this issue.
June 15th, 2013, 4:16 PM
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Just worked on my buddy's 2008 Impala, had the same lights on and codes for LF & RF wheel speed sensor.
It turned out that one wire was broken on the left and both wires were broken on the right, I spliced the wires, (soldiered and heat shrink sealed), not perfect but good for now. Note they are a "twisted pairs" wires for a reason.
This was after a few "general mechanics" worked on this problem, one replaced the right front bearing, for nothing.
If you are able to do this kind of things, you can do it yourself, need a wiring for your vehicle, need to check the sensors, need to check wiring for continuity, all could be done with an ohm-meter, otherwise go to the dealer or somebody who know what is he doing.
Ziggie
It turned out that one wire was broken on the left and both wires were broken on the right, I spliced the wires, (soldiered and heat shrink sealed), not perfect but good for now. Note they are a "twisted pairs" wires for a reason.
This was after a few "general mechanics" worked on this problem, one replaced the right front bearing, for nothing.
If you are able to do this kind of things, you can do it yourself, need a wiring for your vehicle, need to check the sensors, need to check wiring for continuity, all could be done with an ohm-meter, otherwise go to the dealer or somebody who know what is he doing.
Ziggie
June 24th, 2013, 12:13 AM
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I have had the same problem. I took it to my general mechanic first after reading about the many failed attempts to repair the issue. As stated by a lot of people my mechanic didn't find anything wrong. The lights went away and everything was fine for about a week. Then the lights came back on intermittently and it progressed until the lights stay on most of the time. When I brake on bumpy surfaces or brake while turning there is a rattling noise sometimes and it is hard to brake. It feels as if there are some sort of heavy spring mechanisms causing the brakes pulling the brakes tought. And when its bad and you push through this it will make this strange grinding sound. I have my car at dealership now. Crossing my fingers because they told me have to charge me 2 diagnostic charges. One for the ABS light and one for the TC light. To me this is cause and effect. $200 just to diagnose it! 
June 25th, 2013, 12:10 PM
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If you are still having this concern and would like to have the dealership look into this for you, we can certainly assist you through the process. Please private message me your name, VIN, mileage, address, and the name of the GM dealership you are working with.Look forward to hearing from you.
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