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Why does my GMC Canyon have an ABS fault light?

Why does my GMC Canyon have an ABS fault light?

Why cant GM get rotors right, they always warp. I expect a abs fault light in my future as my rotors are going out of round bigtime already at 3k miles on my 2007, when they get bad enough it screws up the abs sensor and the light will appear. Why cant GM get rotors right, they always warp.

Why does my ABS fault light keep going on?

2nd time the ABS fault light went on happened this morning. Last time at the dealership they replaced the brake light switch per the recall claiming that was the problem. We’ll see what they claim it is this time.

Why was my right front wheel speed sensor replaced?

Got it back today after having the right front wheel speed sensor replaced. Paper work says the sensor was replaced per bulletin PIT3460J. Truck was throwing code C0040. They also replaced the exciter ring due to finding a low spot. Apparently, the gap between the sensor and the ring was too large causing the reading to be out of limits.

Why cant GM get rotors right, they always warp. I expect a abs fault light in my future as my rotors are going out of round bigtime already at 3k miles on my 2007, when they get bad enough it screws up the abs sensor and the light will appear. Why cant GM get rotors right, they always warp.

2nd time the ABS fault light went on happened this morning. Last time at the dealership they replaced the brake light switch per the recall claiming that was the problem. We’ll see what they claim it is this time.

Got it back today after having the right front wheel speed sensor replaced. Paper work says the sensor was replaced per bulletin PIT3460J. Truck was throwing code C0040. They also replaced the exciter ring due to finding a low spot. Apparently, the gap between the sensor and the ring was too large causing the reading to be out of limits.

What are the codes for GMC check engine lights?

P1245Intake Plenum Switchover Valve P1250Early Fuel Evaporation Heater Circuit P1257Supercharger System Overboost P1258Engine Coolant Overtemperature – Protection Mode Active P1260Last Test Failed SCC Or Theft Detected, Vehicle Immobilized

Where is the trouble code on a GMC?

When retrieving GMC trouble codes with an OBD II scan tool, proceed as follows: 1. Connect scan tool to the 16-pin data link connector (DLC) located underneath the steering column. The connector may have a removable cover. 2. Turn the ignition on.

How to get diagnostic code for Toyota check engine light?

1 Connect scan tool to the 16-pin data link connector (DLC) located underneath the steering column. The connector may have a removable cover. 2 Turn the ignition on. 3 Follow scan tool manufacturer’s operating instructions to access the Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC’s).

P1245Intake Plenum Switchover Valve P1250Early Fuel Evaporation Heater Circuit P1257Supercharger System Overboost P1258Engine Coolant Overtemperature – Protection Mode Active P1260Last Test Failed SCC Or Theft Detected, Vehicle Immobilized

When retrieving GMC trouble codes with an OBD II scan tool, proceed as follows: 1. Connect scan tool to the 16-pin data link connector (DLC) located underneath the steering column. The connector may have a removable cover. 2. Turn the ignition on.

1 Connect scan tool to the 16-pin data link connector (DLC) located underneath the steering column. The connector may have a removable cover. 2 Turn the ignition on. 3 Follow scan tool manufacturer’s operating instructions to access the Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC’s).

When does the ABS warning light come on?

Anytime a problem occurs in the ABS brake system the warning light gets on. In fact, ABS light stays on unless you fix the core issue. Basically, the warning light alerts the driver that the safety system is no longer active.

Is there an ABS light on my Chevy Colorado?

I do know the old chevy abs used to have ground issues but those were on early abs Chevy trucks and haven’t heard of the issue in any 2000+ trucks. I have a solid abs light when I turn my truck on, but when I plugged in the scanner I got no codes. The 3 fuses are good, replaced them to make sure and still lights on with no codes.

Is the ABS fault light a pain to use?

Hay the lights are a bit of a pain but sure better then the cars from the 70’s. I had a 76 Malibu and the only indication I had the brakes had an issues was when the petal just went thump to the floor and I had zero brakes.

When does the ABS fault light go on?

Just note that when the ABS comes on the system sometimes shuts the abs off so you could be running under normal lock your wheels type braking. 2nd time the ABS fault light went on happened this morning.

Are there any problems with my GMC Canyon?

I have a 2005 Canyon 4X4 crew cab with the 5 cylinder. It has been great. Now have 93K miles. No problems at all. It has never been back to a shop except for alignment and normal tire rotation and oil changes. Do my share of 4 wheeling too but no abuse, just back country driving and pulling a small camp trailer.

When did I buy a GMC Canyon truck?

I bought a used 2004 Canyon with 12,400 in April.Only complaint is a lack of a decent coffee cup holder.Before this truck,if anyone told me to buy GM,I would have said I rather chew on glass and wash it down with molten lead! I have a 2006 Colorado that wore out the right front tire after 8,000 miles.

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Ruth Doyle