How much does it cost to change traction control on an Impala?

The good ones probably run $180 apiece or so and the cheapies can run as cheap as $25. It takes a little bit of labor but changing them isn’t rocket science if I can do it in my driveway with a wheel hub wrench and ratchet set with the car propped up on a scissors jack.

What happens when you release the brake on an Impala?

When you release the brake, if there’s any play in the ball joints or tie rod ends (or strut mounts) the steering knuckle can move a bit causing the wires to flex slightly. That in turn can cause a bad connection to open and close quickly. The computer senses that and turns the light on.

What causes a bad connection on an Impala?

That in turn can cause a bad connection to open and close quickly. The computer senses that and turns the light on. The bad connection could be a chafed/broken wire in one of the harnesses to each hub, or it could be one of the connectors going bad at the ends of the harnesses.

How much does a torque wrench cost on an Impala?

Torque wrench also highly recommended. Now some will say not to use the cheap wheel hubs but it is what it is. The good ones probably run $180 apiece or so and the cheapies can run as cheap as $25.

How to fix ABS / traction control light on a 04 Impala?

How to Fix the ABS/Traction Control Light on a 04 Impala 1 Things You Will Need. Once again, as with all of my Instructables I give this warning. 2 If you have a scanner it will tell you it is a part of a malfunctioning ABS system or bad ground somewhere…..Mechanics will tell you that it is 3 The Fix. 4 Optional. …

What’s the problem with the traction control light on?

Repair Topics > Brakes > Abs light on, traction… Shops are reporting problems with the abs light on, traction control light on with Impala vehicles. The problem affects 2012 and 2013 vehicles and may also present as a message on the driver information center with a “Service Stability System” message.

How does traction control work on a 2007 Chevy Impala?

At about 10 mph upon accelerating there is a growling noise and the ABS/traction control light comes on. This lasts for only a few seconds, but the car feels like it may not keep going. The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Impala. While driving approximately 45 mph, the engine stalled without warning.

When do traction control lights appear on a Chevy truck?

Early to mid 2000’s Chevy trucks and suburbans have a common problem with the stabilitrak and traction control service lights appearing on the dash. For most truck owners, the warning lights occur frequently when the truck is idling and then disappears and reappears while driving.

What does the StabiliTrak light on a Chevy do?

Stabilitrak is connected to your Chevy’s stability control system, your wheels and steering wheel via sensors, and to your brakes. Because its a connected system, multiple issues can cause the “Service Stabilitrak” light to appear in your Chevy.

What causes service traction control to come on?

While driving, service traction control will come on along with the engine light, and they flicker on and off, and cause the car to jerk, the locks to relock, my fuel guage to go out of place, and sometimes cause the car to turn off.