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How do you reset the Stabilitrak on a GMC Sierra?

How do you reset the Stabilitrak on a GMC Sierra?

Step to Reset Service Stabilitrak Light

  1. Step 1: Turn the handwheel clockwise. (If it shuts off, the vehicle does not need service, otherwise, follow the other steps.)
  2. Step 2: Turn off the vehicle.
  3. Step 3: Wait 15 seconds.
  4. Step 4: Turn the vehicle on.

How to reset the traction control light you Automotive News?

After changing the battery, you may get the stability light warning on. That is just a self check of your car system. It is a normal situation so do not panic. You just need to drive the car for a few minutes, do some left turns and right turns. Having done with checking, the system will reset the stability light automatically.

What happens when you turn off traction control?

Disabling the system lets your wheels move enough to get forward traction. If you get stuck in deep mud or snow, you’ll want to turn off the system in order to let the wheels spin and generate some grip. This will allow you to rock the car back and forth by shifting between drive and reverse repeatedly.

What makes a car have good traction control?

The steering rack is attached to your steering wheel and is an important part of the power steering system. It receives the high-pressure hydraulic fluid that is necessary for making it easy to turn the steering wheel. Part of having good traction is having smooth steering that is easy to control.

How to reset the traction control light [ video ]?

Having done with checking, the system will reset the stability light automatically. There is always an ESC button to turn the stability control on and off. The traction control light also stays on when your stability control system is deactivated. So if your light is on, you may have accidentally pressed an ESC button.

How do I turn off traction control on my car?

If the StabiliTrak system warning light comes on and stays on for an extended period of time when the system is turned on, your vehicle needs service. The traction control part of StabiliTrak can be turned off by pressing and releasing the StabiliTrak button if both systems (traction control and StabiliTrak) were previously on.

What causes the traction control to go offline?

The traction control computer in your vehicle is the “brain” that controls the entire system. A defect, corroded contacts or water damage in this computer can result in the entire system going offline, which will turn on the TCS warning light. As the TCS and ABS often share a computer, this may affect your ABS system and turn on that light, too.

Is it safe to drive with traction control light on?

Just keep in mind that it is totally fine to drive with the traction control light on. The traction control light is on to tell you if it is safe to drive or not. When your car is in a difficult terrain and the traction control light is on, it means that the stability system works and it is safe to drive.

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