Why is my StabiliTrak not working on my Chevy Equinox?

There are many things that can cause the StabiliTrak system to lose its ability to function. It is a complex system. Wheel Speed Sensor – If one of the wheel speed sensors is out, your Equinox will no longer be able to tell if all of the wheels are turning at the same speed.

What does the Service StabiliTrak warning light mean?

Service StabiliTrak Warning – The number one indication that something is wrong is your Equinox’s “Service StabiliTrak” warning light itself. Cruise Control – Without the StabiliTrak system functioning properly, your Equinox may disable the cruise control.

Why is my equinox AWD V6 not moving?

I have read many owners of having similar problems with these codes, and I’m hoping that my resolved issues will help others as well. For some time now I have been having one of these codes (Stabilitrak control) pop up and causing my 2015 Equinox AWD V6 to barely move after stopping at the traffic light.

Why is my StabiliTrak not working on my Buick Enclave?

There are many other issues that can cause the StabiliTrak system to stop working. It’s a good idea to test and see if you have any trouble codes. They may provide you clues that’ll help you fix it. Gm recommends that you power down the vehicle for 15 seconds to give the StabiliTrak time to reboot.

What does StabiliTrak do on a Chevy Equinox?

StabiliTrak is designed to help prevent accidents by giving you better control of your Equinox. If you have a service StabiliTrak warning, your Equinox will no longer be assisted when a loss in lateral traction is detected. StabiliTrak is a GM specific vehicle stability system.

Why is my traction control not working on my equinox?

Traction Control Not Working – Your Equinox’s traction control system mostly uses the same sensors to determine if a wheel has broken traction. Unlike StabiliTrak, which controls lateral issues (sliding), traction control keeps the wheels from unnecessary spinning.

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.

What causes the StabiliTrak warning light to turn on?

It is common for the Stabilitrak dash warning light to turn on, and this can happen either by a software or computer glitch, by actually pressing the Stabilitrak button and disengaging the system, or because there is something actually wrong with the system…

Can a Chevy Equinox drive without traction control?

While you can operate your Chevy Equinox with no traction control or ABS, you should really get it to a mechanic as soon as you can. Traction control and ABS save lives. They could save yours. Vehicle stability systems have been around for so long now that many people have never driven without them.

What are the ABS lights on a 2011 Chevy Equinox?

2011 chevy equinox service stabilitrak system and ABS lig… 2011 chevy equinox service stabilitrak system and ABS light came on at the same time. Vehicle seems to be running fine. Are those lights an indication of another problem or there is something wrong with those two systems? My car has 60000 miles. My car has an automatic transmission.

What causes a bad traction control light on a Chevy Equinox?

EGR Valve- A bad EGR valve can cause a failure in the traction control system. This is the most common point of failure for the Equinox, other than the wheel speed sensors. This Youtube video describes everything about what you’d need to do to diagnose and fix a traction control light on an Equinox.

What kind of system does the Chevy Equinox have?

2011 chevy equinox service stabilitrak system and ABS lig… 2011 chevy equinox service stabilitrak system and ABS light came on at the same time. Vehicle seems to be running fine.