nonetheless, i had 4 separate spontaneous stability control activations. i got the vehicle back yesterday, and they said it was fixed, but i had another service stability message before i got home. i called them back and their response was "huh".

any good ideas or should i trade it? tired of multiple trips to service. has never been right for more than one day.

 

In your case on the older 2004 model when they experience the problem that you describe it is usually the steering wheel sensor.

Other things that can cause a malfunction are:

Improperly inflated tires (go by a known good gauge).

Mismatched tires (all 4 tires must be the exact same brand/model and size).

Tire(s) that are worn either more or less then others (all tires should have similar wear).

Make sure that the computer has the latest software calibration installed.

If after these things are checked and/or replaced the problem reoccurs; I would get with GM about a possible a replacement via their arbitration program,

 

thank you. that is what i'm doing. they are meeting with district manager and are to call me back on monday. just a little trade bonus and i will be really happy. i've already negotiated a trade deal if gm will come through.[/align][/align]all of the above things have been checked. thanks for your help.[/align][/align]any key words i need to say to help the process along. i've tried to avoid saying "lawyer" or "lemon law". hopefully this can be resolved without that.[/align]

 

It sounds like you're social skills are well advanced, you'll be dealing with people and the first (and best) policy is always to get them to help you because they want to.

If that doesn't work and (I can't imagine it not in this case) then you can step it up to the next level and raise bloody hell but due to the fact that your problem appears to be well documented and poses a substantial safety hazard I think you'll be moved right on thru the program post-haste.

 

thank you. i have been very courteous, but my case worker said that nothing could be done, as my vehicle was not yet fixed. i didn't understand that and requested that the problem and potential solutions go to upper management. my local dealer is understanding and willing to make it right. (it's a small town here, and they are good people). thanks again.

 

I'm having the same problem with my 2007 Tahoe LTat about 9,000 miles. Has anyone ever got this problem resolved?

Most of the posts are from early in'07, so I'm hoping there is a fix. I'm in the shop for the fourth time in three weeks andit's getting old.

 

Ask your dealer what DTC are being set in the computer and I will try and help if they don't get it fixed.

We are seeing a few vehicles that are having chronic "Service Stabilitrak" messages that are caused by the front-end being out of alignment or the steering-wheel being installed incorrectly.

 

Not really following this message, because my issue got fixed. It started intermittent, but got worse and wheels locked up while turning a couple of times. Dealer didn't listen to what GM said and trouble shot the problem back to the yaw sensor (under the drivers seat I believe). That fixed the problem and haven't had an issue since. Hope this helps.

 

OK I have had the same problem with my 2009 Suburban...It aggrevated me to the point of wanting to drive the darn thing over a cliff. I drive it a lot for business and am on the phone much and never without fail the alarm would go off mid conversation. This went on for about a week before I took to dealer, they threw a few fancy pants and high dollar fixes at me, so of course I bit the hook. After having a few sensors replaced the problem came back, they put could not figure it out.
Two weeks later I was so irritated by this that I disconnected the battery and let the truck sit for 4 days dead, thinking that Ill try to drain every ounce of memory in the computer. Well this seemed to work for a day or two then back on it came. So now incredibly desparate I went in search of the sensor and wiring myself to just disconnect it and take my chances. I happened to notice that one sensor associated with the system is on the master cylinder plastic tank. Then it dawned on me that my fluid was a little lower than normal but NOT below the low point, however I also noticed that the sensor is set less than 1/8" below the LOW point....hmmmmm ok so my reasoning skills went in to motion. Brake fluid is rather "lean" by comparison to most other fluids (other than antifreeze) in a vehicle, could it be possible that while driving the fluid is moving and shifting in the tank to a point that might drop below the sensor? ANSWER: Yes. Amazing. So if youre having this problem add some brake fluid first. Max the tank out. Your fluid will drop over time just because of displacement. Pads wear down and youll have the need to replace that space within the lines. A brake change may also be in order depending on your miles driven. Added the fluid 3 weeks ago and havent had the problem since.

GM realy needs to drop that sensor down about 3/4 of an inch. If your hiring a common since Engineer give me a call. LOL
317-721-6333

 

OK I have had the same problem with my 2009 Suburban...It aggrevated me to the point of wanting to drive the darn thing over a cliff. I drive it a lot for business and am on the phone much and never without fail the alarm would go off mid conversation. This went on for about a week before I took to dealer, they threw a few fancy pants and high dollar fixes at me, so of course I bit the hook. After having a few sensors replaced the problem came back, they put could not figure it out.
Two weeks later I was so irritated by this that I disconnected the battery and let the truck sit for 4 days dead, thinking that Ill try to drain every ounce of memory in the computer. Well this seemed to work for a day or two then back on it came. So now incredibly desparate I went in search of the sensor and wiring myself to just disconnect it and take my chances. I happened to notice that one sensor associated with the system is on the master cylinder plastic tank. Then it dawned on me that my fluid was a little lower than normal but NOT below the low point, however I also noticed that the sensor is set less than 1/8" below the LOW point....hmmmmm ok so my reasoning skills went in to motion. Brake fluid is rather "lean" by comparison to most other fluids (other than antifreeze) in a vehicle, could it be possible that while driving the fluid is moving and shifting in the tank to a point that might drop below the sensor? ANSWER: Yes. Amazing. So if youre having this problem add some brake fluid first. Max the tank out. Your fluid will drop over time just because of displacement. Pads wear down and youll have the need to replace that space within the lines. A brake change may also be in order depending on your miles driven. Added the fluid 3 weeks ago and havent had the problem since.

GM realy needs to drop that sensor down about 3/4 of an inch. If your hiring a common since Engineer give me a call. LOL
317-721-6333