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What does Service StabiliTrak do on a Chevy Camaro?

What does Service StabiliTrak do on a Chevy Camaro?

Wheel Speed Sensor – If one of the wheel speed sensors is out, your Camaro will no longer be able to tell if all of the wheels are turning at the same speed. Without this data it’ll turn on the service StabiliTrak warning. Brake Pedal Switch – Your brake pedal switch does more than just control whether or not your brake lights are turned on or not.

Why does my check engine light say StabiliTrak?

Today was the first time in awhile it has been nice out, so I go to start it and I have a check engine light and a warning message saying “Service StabiliTrak”. StabiliTrak looked to just be stability control, so I wanted to see if the engine would fire up; it did, but the engine ran pretty rough.

How does the GM StabiliTrak stability system work?

StabiliTrak is a GM specific vehicle stability system. It works by using a complex system of sensors to detect whether or not the vehicle is properly responding to your input in emergency situations.

What’s the Service StabiliTrak code on my car?

Also worth noting is that I live in Upstate New York where it has been between 10 – 30 degrees Fahrenheit for the majority of December. Vehicle has been sitting for about a month. Check engine light (I’m getting a reader tomorrow to get the code). “Service StabiliTrak” message. Low battery voltage (11 volts vs 12.8 – 14.2 volts normally).

What does Service StabiliTrak mean on a Camaro?

Stabilitrak is the name given to the Stability Enhancement system on your vehicle. If you see the “Service Stabilitrak” message come up, it indicates there is a problem with the Stability System and needs to be fixed.

What does StabiliTrak do on a car engine?

StabiliTrak looked to just be stability control, so I wanted to see if the engine would fire up; it did, but the engine ran pretty rough. I let it idle for a few seconds, 15 tops, and turned it off.

What causes the Service StabiliTrak warning light on?

Despite the system being steering, braking, and traction related, a number of engine and other problems can cause this warning light. Overall, we have seen Service Stabilitrak caused by a handful of issues. And the correct fix here seems to vary widely by vehicle.

When does traction control turn off Service StabiliTrak?

The “Service Stabilitrak” light will usually appear first and then the car will turn traction control off. Once traction control is turned off, the transmission beings to shift very hard and rough.

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Ruth Doyle