What does Service StabiliTrak do on a Chevy Silverado?

StabiliTrak is designed to help prevent accidents by giving you better control of your Silverado. If you have a service StabiliTrak warning, your Silverado will no longer be assisted when a loss in lateral traction is detected.

Why is my traction control not working on my Chevy Silverado?

Traction Control Not Working – Your Silverado’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.

When does traction control turn off Service StabiliTrak?

The “Service Stabilitrak” light will usually appear first and then the car will turn traction control off. Once traction control is turned off, the transmission beings to shift very hard and rough.

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 is the Service StabiliTrak light on on a Chevy Silverado?

The service stability track and traction control message plus traction control off warning light. It would reset its self overnight and turn back on after driving a few miles. Took to dealer service and codes said bad steering position sensor. $277.00 part and labor.

What do I need to know about service stability traction?

The full message may read: Service Traction/Stability, ABS indicator or Service All wheel Drive. When scanned, the computer may show any of the following trouble codes: U0125 00 U0074 00U0073 and or wheel speed sensor C0045 C0050 symptom 06 DTCs.

What kind of traction control does a Chevy Silverado have?

The Stabilitrak and Traction Control lights both came on and the vehicle had the following Chevy Silverado: I got a 2012 Chevy Silverado. The Stabletrak… at a stop the vehicle started to act like it was going to die, but did not. The traction sensor light went on saying the traction control went off. … read more 2010 chevy Silverado 4.8 4wd.

What kind of ABS does a Chevy Silverado have?

I have 2008 Chevrolet silverado 1500 extended cab-the Traction control and Stabilitrak , [ABS]. It will come on and off. I change the brake light … read more

What kind of engine does a Chevy Silverado have?

2010 chevy Silverado 4.8 4wd. Engine codes p0300, p2119, p2135. ABS codes c0242, c0900, c0561 Airbag codes b0014, b0021, b0085 … read more

What kind of car is 2012 Chevy Silverado?

The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that while driving 2 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning and another vehicle crashed into the passenger’s side of the contact’s vehicle. The vehicle was destroyed and the contact sustained whiplash.

2010 chevy Silverado 4.8 4wd. Engine codes p0300, p2119, p2135. ABS codes c0242, c0900, c0561 Airbag codes b0014, b0021, b0085 … read more

Is there a problem with my 2012 Chevy Silverado?

The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that while stopped at a traffic light, the vehicle idled irregularly. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that piston number 7 would need to be replaced.

When do Service StabiliTrak warning lights come on?

For most truck owners, the warning lights occur frequently when the truck is idling and then disappears and reappears while driving. The “Service Stabilitrak” light will usually appear first and then the car will turn traction control off. Once traction control is turned off, the transmission beings to shift very hard and rough.

What kind of power does a Chevy Silverado have?

Vocational, Technical or Tra… My Chevy Silverado 2005 occasionally looses power and smokes after coming off highway. Usually goes away in less than a minute. A few … read more

I have 2008 Chevrolet silverado 1500 extended cab-the Traction control and Stabilitrak , [ABS]. It will come on and off. I change the brake light … read more

Vocational, Technical or Tra… My Chevy Silverado 2005 occasionally looses power and smokes after coming off highway. Usually goes away in less than a minute. A few … read more

When does service Traction Control / Service StabiliTrak?

When I start my 2011 Sierra I get a service stabilitrak/service traction control message on the DIC and the orange traction light in on. It happens as soon as the truck starts and before the truck moves or steering wheel moves. It throws a code U0124-00 lost communication with yaw sensor.

What kind of traction control does a Silverado LT have?

HISTORY: This past weekend I went down to the family farm to cut firewood. 20K miles on a 2016 Silverado LT 5.3 6 speed, all stock, used 4H on snow and ice, and 4L on 1/4 mile dirt… Over the last week or so, my “service stabilitrak” turned on along with the red “brake” light on the dash.

When does the Service StabiliTrak light come on?

Took to dealer service and codes said bad steering position sensor. $277.00 part and labor. when truck sets overnight all is good. when it sets for 10 hours at work the message for traction control and stabilizer and ABS warning light comes on. getting the “service stabilitrak” message, while driving on the freeway.

What kind of traction control does a Silverado have?

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Questions – 2009 silverado traction control and stabilitrak light keep coming on. – CarGurus 2009 silverado traction control and stabilitrak light keep coming on.

How does traction control work with Service StabiliTrak?

The ABS system works hand in hand with the traction control and it may have more to do with the ABS system then the traction control. Due to the lights flashing on and off, you may simply have a loose connection or wire. The service tire monitor is realistically the most important warning.

What does StabiliTrak off and traction control off mean?

While sitting in a drive thru, stabilitrak off came on a few minutes later traction control off came on. When I pulled out it said stabilitrak off/traction control off, service stabilitrak, service traction control. Both kept flashing on and off.

How does traction control work on a Chevy?

Traction control will limit power to various wheels to help your Chevy go from stop to start when there is low traction on the road. Stabilitrak helps your car go in a straight line once it is already moving.

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

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Questions – Stabilitrak and traction control light going off with blinking check e… – CarGurus This is rediculous.

Why is the stabilizer light off on my Chevy Silverado 1500?

Let it set about 3-5 min with jumper cables it started immediately and stabilizer light was off but check engine light still on. I thought it was due to a mis fire code and had to be cleared.but I had my battery tested it was shot. Got a new battery put it in and low and behold check engine light off.

When to use StabiliTrak on a slippery road?

If you are on a slippery road and begin to fishtail, Stabilitrak will kick-in to help correct your path. If your car is fish tailing to the right, but you have your tires and steering wheel pointed towards the left, Stabilitrak will apply the brake on the outside front tire to straighten the car out.

What happens when StabiliTrak and traction control go off?

Both times the initial indication of “Stabiltrak disabled” came on, followed by “Service Stabilitrak” followed by “Service Traction Control” lastly followed by “Reduce Engine Power” and eventually the engine stalled out leaving…

What kind of traction control does a Silverado 1500 have?

Service Stabilitrak, Service Traction Control, and… Driving to work this morning my 09 silverado 1500 stalled out twice.

Are there any issues with the Silverado StabiliTrak?

For the front end, the rack and pinion, tie rod ends, control arm bushings, and sway bar bushings were replaced and that seems to have addressed those issues. They also replaced the steering wheel sensor which was supposedly an issue on these trucks. My problem is that it did not fix the light.

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 do I get a Service StabiliTrak message?

As per a recent GM TSB (Technical Service Bulletin), the “Service StabiliTrak” message may illuminate and a C0710 and/or C0455 trouble code. “This condition may be caused by an increase in resistance in the circuits connecting the steering position sensor and the EBCM due to fretting corrosion on the connector terminals.

Why is my StabiliTrak not working on my Buick Enclave?

There are many other issues that can cause the StabiliTrak system to stop working. It’s a good idea to test and see if you have any trouble codes. They may provide you clues that’ll help you fix it. Gm recommends that you power down the vehicle for 15 seconds to give the StabiliTrak time to reboot.

Why do you need Service StabiliTrak on a Lucerne?

Unlike StabiliTrak, which controls lateral issues (sliding), traction control keeps the wheels from unnecessary spinning. This helps avoid lateral acceleration altogether. Although it may be tempting to ignore the service StabiliTrak warning, it can really be dangerous not having it when you need it.

What causes Service StabiliTrak to come up on my dash?

The common issues with these systems are a reading from an input sensor, a faulty controller, or a bad connection. All are relatively easy to repair, but may take some time to diagnose.

What does Service StabiliTrak do on a Chevy Silverado?