Why does my Chevy Cruze says service StabiliTrak?

If you have a service StabiliTrak warning, your Cruze will no longer be assisted when a loss in lateral traction is detected. StabiliTrak is a GM specific vehicle stability system. They can mean the system is malfunctioning, the system has been turned off, or the system is receiving a bad signal.

What is the StabiliTrak warning on a Chevy Cruze?

One of the most common issues with the Chevy Cruze, or any newer GM vehicle is the “Service StabiliTrak” warning. StabiliTrak is one of the most innovative and important safety features on a GM vehicle. StabiliTrak is designed to help prevent accidents by giving you better control of your Cruze.

Why is my traction control not working on my Cruze?

Traction Control Not Working – Your Cruze’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. This helps avoid lateral acceleration altogether.

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.

Why does my Chevy Cruz have reduced power?

It sounds like these things are all related. When the a computer sees a problem in the Electronic throttle system, it will dissable traction control, and give the reduced engine power alert because the powertrain computer does not know the value of throttle postion. Codes will need to be scanned in the computersto begin diagnosis.

Is there a problem with my Chevy Cruze LS?

Since other posts about the topic have mentioned weather, it was about 40 degrees. Aside from the messages/lights, the car drives fine and no other symptoms/noises have appeared. I have a 2011 Cruze LS, purchased CPO in 2013.