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HELP - Service Stabilitrak & Service Traction Control
#471
Thank you! Just called the dealer again and they seem to agree that it could be the wheel speed sensor. Last time it was in, they couldn't duplicate and said it wasn't throwing codes. The light goes on for about a minute and goes back off. I have another appointment on Monday to take it in. Definitely feels like the left front wheel. They suggested a wheel bearing, but I've had enough wheel bearings replaced to know what that sounds like, and I don't hear it. The brakes feel fine and no ABS codes. I'll update after next Monday. I just want it fixed before we have ice and snow here in Michigan. Jerking like that could be really dangerous on a slick road.
#472
I have a possible fix!!
Every time I start my '07 Burban (even sitting at idle) the bell starts chiming and the triangle sign and the warning reads "service stabilitrak" then "traction control (off)" activates within a few seconds. This keeps going on and off as I am driving and when its in the off position the trans shifts gears very hard. Looking trough the "www.chevroletforum.com" site, I can see that this had been a problem in the past with 2003 and up, and there are many people talking about this issue with their trucks, but I have not come across anyone who can give the answer on how to resolve this problem. HELP!!!
Thank you!
Thank you!
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#473
I have an appointment today at 1:00 pm to take it to the dealer for a diagnostic test. My regular mechanic does have a scanner, but last time I took it he said it didn't throw any codes and he thought it was a wiring issue. I'm hoping to get answer today anyway. The jerking is not at all cool!
#474
OK -- update: The dealer says that I need a module for the rear differential, which will cost $1167. They also say that I need to replace two front stabilizer links. I called my regular mechanic and he's going to look at the diagnostic sheet. Total cost over $1,500. So even if the dealer is correct it's a lot of money for a car that's been nickel and diming me and I still don't have any guarantee that this will turn off the darn lights. I think I'll also run the above wire harness info by him and see what he thinks.
#476
Sometimes
Sometimes having several codes like that is just a chain effect from one issue at hand- and repairing that one thing? Then resetting it? Can very much possibly repair the extra chain reacted events— I had several codes such as that- for example- if you needed a o2 sensor- it will also trigger that your Catalytic converter is messed up- (which is very pricy) repair the o2sensor and BOOM!! The catalytic converters is fine after a reset
#477
Can you update what happened? I just did the same thing and have the same issue in my 2013 Tahoe. Hit a curb, blew a tire...replaced tire but the ABS, TPMS, Stabilitrack and Traction Control lights are all on. How did you fix?
#478
Hello all,
I have just joined the " newest victims club" of the GM stabiltrak issue.
My 2010 Tahoe has exhibited the exact same symptoms as listed in this thread. I have spoken with a few owners of GM/Chevy vehicles that have also had the same issues. ( some since 2003!)..This my friends is totally unacceptable, this issue causes a severe safety hazard. For those of you that have experienced a similar problem you know that when it occurs your vehicle becomes a skipping, slow, hazard on the road. I have had to pull off on my local interstate to " reset" the Tahoe. ( turning off the ignition, waiting and turning it back on). I will be contacting my local dealer tomorrow to discuss this issue. If I do not receive a satisfactory answer to this ongoing service issue I will then proceed to contact all necessary federal agencies to determine why this issue has not become a nationwide recall. At some point someone will die on a roadside while attempting to get their vehicle operational again when this KNOWN PROBLEM occurs. It is my hope that the dealer will acknowledge the issue and come clean on the problem and quickly resolve it. I will continue to post my findings and hopefully my resolution so the rest of you will also be able to take to the road safely. Believe this, you have not heard the last word from me, I will get an answer and get it posted.. Have a wonderful evening...Don
I have just joined the " newest victims club" of the GM stabiltrak issue.
My 2010 Tahoe has exhibited the exact same symptoms as listed in this thread. I have spoken with a few owners of GM/Chevy vehicles that have also had the same issues. ( some since 2003!)..This my friends is totally unacceptable, this issue causes a severe safety hazard. For those of you that have experienced a similar problem you know that when it occurs your vehicle becomes a skipping, slow, hazard on the road. I have had to pull off on my local interstate to " reset" the Tahoe. ( turning off the ignition, waiting and turning it back on). I will be contacting my local dealer tomorrow to discuss this issue. If I do not receive a satisfactory answer to this ongoing service issue I will then proceed to contact all necessary federal agencies to determine why this issue has not become a nationwide recall. At some point someone will die on a roadside while attempting to get their vehicle operational again when this KNOWN PROBLEM occurs. It is my hope that the dealer will acknowledge the issue and come clean on the problem and quickly resolve it. I will continue to post my findings and hopefully my resolution so the rest of you will also be able to take to the road safely. Believe this, you have not heard the last word from me, I will get an answer and get it posted.. Have a wonderful evening...Don
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#479
Check list for that ugly pothole or Bump
lastly— my worst possible issue wit Stabilitrak Light and Service this and That light—I got someone who knows what they are doing cause a lot of possible”Oops” can arise from him doing one thing wrong or out of order— that’s issue was SAS- “Steering Angle Sensor”
Our trucks don't recalibrate when turning ignition and turning steering wheel to left and right then center— dealership will tell you that—also— do Not believe when ANYONE tells you that you need to have the dealership have it “Flashed” nope our trucks don’t work that way—. You’ll need to replace that sensor that’s very hard to get to and NOT turn ur steering wheel in the process!! Duct tape it up like 4-5 times to be absolute cause the job can be done? But the problem will STILL be there—and under NO circumstance- do you or the mechanic pull the spiral pin out UNTIL is it securely fastened because this is what keeps these Sensors Calibrated in the 1st place.. The dealership will tell you that it’s a Spun Angle Sensor and it needs replaced and they’ll do it correct- light will go away— but versus paying a minimum of 1195.99? you can find a mechanic that’ll do it a max of 350-400- including $149 part. The dealership updated this sensor and it has 8 Pins that’ll fit snug and update your previous 6 pin without need of an adapter.. Great thing!
#480
I purchased a 2014 GMC Yukon XL SLT.
96k miles on it. A week ago my wife was driving when all of a sudden she had a severe loss of power with the check engine light coming on along along with the stabilitrac light and traction control light. Mechanic said its showing an error code in cylinder 7. We took it to our local mechanic and we/they can not find the problem and I feel like we’re going down a rabbit hole. We have done the following trying to chase the problem:
- new spark plugs and wires
- new fuel injector on #7
- they tested the engine to make sure cylinder is working properly and engine pressure (all is good)
.....they said that the spark plug doesn’t look like it’s getting fuel (but it is sparking). They now feel that the problem leans towards electrical (wiring harness?). The mechanics said they need some time to review electrical diagrams to try and trace it back.
I’ve spent hours reading posts online and it seems like it’s a reoccurring problem.
Some things that have been recommended:
- ground wires (damaged or loose)
- check fuse tied to fuel injector
- air intake crack
- bad wiring harness
- mass air flow sensor
- injector receiving the right power, fuse?
- AFM lifter
- airflow sensor
- reset the PCM
- one of the banks on the air/o2 sensor
any thoughts?
96k miles on it. A week ago my wife was driving when all of a sudden she had a severe loss of power with the check engine light coming on along along with the stabilitrac light and traction control light. Mechanic said its showing an error code in cylinder 7. We took it to our local mechanic and we/they can not find the problem and I feel like we’re going down a rabbit hole. We have done the following trying to chase the problem:
- new spark plugs and wires
- new fuel injector on #7
- they tested the engine to make sure cylinder is working properly and engine pressure (all is good)
.....they said that the spark plug doesn’t look like it’s getting fuel (but it is sparking). They now feel that the problem leans towards electrical (wiring harness?). The mechanics said they need some time to review electrical diagrams to try and trace it back.
I’ve spent hours reading posts online and it seems like it’s a reoccurring problem.
Some things that have been recommended:
- ground wires (damaged or loose)
- check fuse tied to fuel injector
- air intake crack
- bad wiring harness
- mass air flow sensor
- injector receiving the right power, fuse?
- AFM lifter
- airflow sensor
- reset the PCM
- one of the banks on the air/o2 sensor
any thoughts?