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.

What makes the Check Engine light come on?

Technically it could be in the filler neck, or the line to the charcoal canister, but the majority of the time it’s simply a leaky gas cap. Either an improperly installed cap or a worn out one. The C1201 code is the one that tells the vehicle to turn on the check engine light and disable the traction and VSC.

How often does the StabiliTrak light come on?

We are currently working on a claim involving a 2012 GMC Canyon where the StabiliTrak light has come on five times within the first 5,000 mile period. At first, the dealer said they could not duplicate the StabiliTrak problems, but after much persistence, they agreed the steering angle sensor was defective and it has been replaced.

Why does my GMC Canyon have a StabiliTrak light?

If these lights appear, it generally means these important safety features are being disabled. This issue can happen at any time with any of the GM vehicles. We are currently working on a claim involving a 2012 GMC Canyon where the StabiliTrak light has come on five times within the first 5,000 mile period.

Why does my car have a stability track light?

Hi There, The Stability Track light relates to the vehicles traction control system. When the computer detects an issue with this system, it will often times put the vehicle into a reduced power phase in an effort to prevent further damage and to keep the passengers safe.

What’s the StabiliTrak and traction control light going off?

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What does Service StabiliTrak mean on a Silverado?

When I got in to drive off, I put it in drive and the engine immediately ran rough and got the message: Stabilitrak off, traction control off, service stabilitrak, service traction control: Reduced engine power. This has never occured before. We purchased this 2010 Silverado new in May 2010 and it has 26,130 miles on it.

Why does my StabiliTrak come on at random?

The stabilitrak and traction control lights come on and service lights for both come on at random. The usually common before I reach 20 mph, and is random. Some days it won’t some days it will. I have stopped turned the ignition off for a few minutes, and restarted and it goes away. Days later its back. I’ve heard the sensors may be dirty or loose.