So, I have a 2011 LTZ, and this was my first time driving it in snow. I was trying to get up a hill, and it wasn't going well. Saw the traction control light flash as I began to spin. I stopped, and tried to move again, but just spun my wheels. So I backed up, got onto a dry patch, and moved forward again. I used my momentum to pull ahead into my neighbor's drive and then walked up to my place.

When I went back out to start it, I got a "Service Stabilitrak" message in the dash...and the Equinox won't start. It clicks, it has power, but won't turn over. I assume something went down when I was spinning my wheels before, but not sure what's up.

Any ideas how I can get her running again to get to a dealer? I have OnStar, if that helps. I tried looking at the diagnostics online, but it says all is well. My assumption there is it only runs diagnostics once a month, and is looking at old data. Not sure if there is a way to force it to run diagnostics, or how helpful that would even be.

Any help would be appreciated.

- j.

 

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I’m sorry you are experiencing this issue with your vehicle. This may be due to low transmission line pressure. This is just a suggestion and is not meant as a diagnosis. I recommend consulting with a certified technician for an official diagnosis.

Have you had OnStar run On-Demand Diagnostics?

Louis
GM Customer Service