2006 Chevy Equinox LT ABS and Traction Control Light Problems
March 20th, 2012, 8:34 PM
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So, I finally figured out what the hell that noise was...
It was the damn hub assembly I installed last this last fall. This time I put in a timken and all those noises went away.
NOw to await my next problem with this vehicle
thanks for your guys' help
good luck
we'll see how long this one lasts
It was the damn hub assembly I installed last this last fall. This time I put in a timken and all those noises went away.
NOw to await my next problem with this vehicle
thanks for your guys' help
good luck
we'll see how long this one lasts
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March 25th, 2012, 11:17 PM
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I have a 2006 Equinox, my Christmas Gift for 2011 was my ABS, TC and engine light coming on and my breaks acting like I was driving on Ice and not being about to stop. (interesting fact - no ice) Coder reader said I need the Bearing Hub replaced. I did the replacement, problem went away for about 500 miles - 1 day, Christmas Vacation. I pulled up to a stop sign and didn't stop. I started pumping the breaks and I eventually stopped. ABS, TC and Engine Lights were on. Since then the problem has worsened.
I took the Equinox to the Dealer we rode around and the breaks acted up a little and the lights were on. My appointment was set for 2 days later. At that time the lights were not on and the code reader saw NOTHING. I drove away from the Dealer, drove 2 blocks, lights came on!! ABS system jerked a little. the next morning the ABS system FAILED taking me past a stop sign and onto a major highway. Very Lucky for me no one was coming. Dealer Code Readers find nothing... there is something wrong. Does it take drivers ht-boning with a family on board to do something. I really can't afford abandoning my Equinox to get something else. I want my vehicle to run.. and stop would be even better. Dealer Mechanics can't find anything unless it is in the code readers PLEASE HELP THEM. Please help so many of us get this fixed. You can use my vehicle as a text. come and see it
I took the Equinox to the Dealer we rode around and the breaks acted up a little and the lights were on. My appointment was set for 2 days later. At that time the lights were not on and the code reader saw NOTHING. I drove away from the Dealer, drove 2 blocks, lights came on!! ABS system jerked a little. the next morning the ABS system FAILED taking me past a stop sign and onto a major highway. Very Lucky for me no one was coming. Dealer Code Readers find nothing... there is something wrong. Does it take drivers ht-boning with a family on board to do something. I really can't afford abandoning my Equinox to get something else. I want my vehicle to run.. and stop would be even better. Dealer Mechanics can't find anything unless it is in the code readers PLEASE HELP THEM. Please help so many of us get this fixed. You can use my vehicle as a text. come and see it
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March 26th, 2012, 2:17 PM
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Does the red brake light come on too? I'm confused as to why no codes were read if the check engine light was on, something should have come up.
Is this an intermittent issue or does it happen every time you are in the vehicle?
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Is this an intermittent issue or does it happen every time you are in the vehicle?
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March 26th, 2012, 10:20 PM
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I have a 2006 Equinox, my Christmas Gift for 2011 was my ABS, TC and engine light coming on and my breaks acting like I was driving on Ice and not being about to stop. (interesting fact - no ice) Coder reader said I need the Bearing Hub replaced. I did the replacement, problem went away for about 500 miles - 1 day, Christmas Vacation. I pulled up to a stop sign and didn't stop. I started pumping the breaks and I eventually stopped. ABS, TC and Engine Lights were on. Since then the problem has worsened.
I took the Equinox to the Dealer we rode around and the breaks acted up a little and the lights were on. My appointment was set for 2 days later. At that time the lights were not on and the code reader saw NOTHING. I drove away from the Dealer, drove 2 blocks, lights came on!! ABS system jerked a little. the next morning the ABS system FAILED taking me past a stop sign and onto a major highway. Very Lucky for me no one was coming. Dealer Code Readers find nothing... there is something wrong. Does it take drivers ht-boning with a family on board to do something. I really can't afford abandoning my Equinox to get something else. I want my vehicle to run.. and stop would be even better. Dealer Mechanics can't find anything unless it is in the code readers PLEASE HELP THEM. Please help so many of us get this fixed. You can use my vehicle as a text. come and see it
I took the Equinox to the Dealer we rode around and the breaks acted up a little and the lights were on. My appointment was set for 2 days later. At that time the lights were not on and the code reader saw NOTHING. I drove away from the Dealer, drove 2 blocks, lights came on!! ABS system jerked a little. the next morning the ABS system FAILED taking me past a stop sign and onto a major highway. Very Lucky for me no one was coming. Dealer Code Readers find nothing... there is something wrong. Does it take drivers ht-boning with a family on board to do something. I really can't afford abandoning my Equinox to get something else. I want my vehicle to run.. and stop would be even better. Dealer Mechanics can't find anything unless it is in the code readers PLEASE HELP THEM. Please help so many of us get this fixed. You can use my vehicle as a text. come and see it
How many miles are on the vehicle?
When was the last time the brakes were checked and/or replaced?
When was the electrical system last checked?
Has the battery ever been replaced?
When was the last engine tune up?
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March 29th, 2012, 7:56 PM
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Does the red brake light come on too? I'm confused as to why no codes were read if the check engine light was on, something should have come up.
Is this an intermittent issue or does it happen every time you are in the vehicle?
Louis
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Is this an intermittent issue or does it happen every time you are in the vehicle?
Louis
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Thank you and good luck to others,
Andrew
March 30th, 2012, 2:59 PM
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I have researched the 2006 Equinox vehicle, but am unable to find any known ABS, TC or brake issues within my resources. Ruley 73, brings up some interesting questions to take into consideration.
It can be very difficult to diagnose a problem if it cannot be duplicated and/or codes are not produced. You may want to try a different dealer, possibly have them drive the vehicle, so the issue can be duplicated.
Louis
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It can be very difficult to diagnose a problem if it cannot be duplicated and/or codes are not produced. You may want to try a different dealer, possibly have them drive the vehicle, so the issue can be duplicated.
Louis
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April 1st, 2012, 7:54 AM
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I have researched the 2006 Equinox vehicle, but am unable to find any known ABS, TC or brake issues within my resources. Ruley 73, brings up some interesting questions to take into consideration.
It can be very difficult to diagnose a problem if it cannot be duplicated and/or codes are not produced. You may want to try a different dealer, possibly have them drive the vehicle, so the issue can be duplicated.
Louis
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It can be very difficult to diagnose a problem if it cannot be duplicated and/or codes are not produced. You may want to try a different dealer, possibly have them drive the vehicle, so the issue can be duplicated.
Louis
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It's very obvious that the ABS sensors are seeing a "locked wheel" situation. In my case, it was a bad hub assembly. It's a simple fix if you know what hub and the sensor comes with it. I got lucky on mine and guessed (looked rusty compared to others) it on the first try.
I don't know if you can go into the ecu to see a history of the vehicle's sensor. If you could, you should be able see what hub.
April 1st, 2012, 9:18 PM
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I have a 2005 Chevy Equinox with the ABS acting up when coming to a stop. There are no warning lights (ABS or traction control) on the dash when this happens. Below 5 mph, the ABS activates when the brakes are applied, as if a wheel is locking up.
After researching this problem, it may be a bad ABS sensor harness, possibly part number 22715444, which can be ordered online from gmpartsdirect.com for $35.61.
I have not determined if this is definitely the problem with my Equinox, but figured I'd post the info I have discovered so far, so that hopefully we can resolve this issue faster. I have also not determined if this harness is the same for the left and right sides, or even front to rear, so do your research before you order anything. I have not even been under my vehicle yet to physically check the harnesses, so my research is preliminary.
Of course, there are other causes to ABS problems. I am not suggesting this harness will fix anyone else's problem. I'm just throwing it out there as a possibility.
After researching this problem, it may be a bad ABS sensor harness, possibly part number 22715444, which can be ordered online from gmpartsdirect.com for $35.61.
I have not determined if this is definitely the problem with my Equinox, but figured I'd post the info I have discovered so far, so that hopefully we can resolve this issue faster. I have also not determined if this harness is the same for the left and right sides, or even front to rear, so do your research before you order anything. I have not even been under my vehicle yet to physically check the harnesses, so my research is preliminary.
Of course, there are other causes to ABS problems. I am not suggesting this harness will fix anyone else's problem. I'm just throwing it out there as a possibility.
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Chevy Customer Service and Ruley79, My ABS breaks are not failing in the way of not working, they are Failing in the way. THEY ARE WORKING WHEN THERE IS NO NEED FOR THEM. I only started pumping my breaks in hopes of getting some other response from the breaks that the unnecessary ABS. The engine does not fail and all lights do not come on when I press the breaks.
I have 90,000 miles, regular check ups and oil change, ABS and TC and check engine lights are not on constantly only once in a while and sometimes they are not on when I have the ABS problems. Me breaks were replaces last summer and had worked fine. They are still in fine shape. The drives side hub was replaced in December. This is not a unique problem as I am reading.. Put it all together and figure this out. You are welcome to my car for your testing
I have 90,000 miles, regular check ups and oil change, ABS and TC and check engine lights are not on constantly only once in a while and sometimes they are not on when I have the ABS problems. Me breaks were replaces last summer and had worked fine. They are still in fine shape. The drives side hub was replaced in December. This is not a unique problem as I am reading.. Put it all together and figure this out. You are welcome to my car for your testing
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April 2nd, 2012, 12:25 AM
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Avtj03, my problem can and has been duplicated and it still says left side hub.. I have agreed to let the dealer replace the hub (for the second time). Not at my expense... Unless the problem is fixed. I have no faith in the "fix" and as I haul my children to school every day I pray the breaks work and the ABS keeps giving me something.. Hopefully you will soon think this is the problem it really is