How does traction control work on GM cars?
Traction control comes standard on all GM vehicles. The system is a device that keeps your vehicle wheels from losing contact with the pavement when the vehicle accelerates. Traction control connects to your vehicle accelerator, brakes, wheels and to an on-board computer.
When does service traction control and stability control come on?
At the dealership I work at we just intalled a Skyjacker 6or7″ lift on a 2011 1500, and the service traction control and stability control messages also come on when you start the truck. We narrowed it down to a front ABS wheel speed sensor that was damaged during instal.
What should camber be for service traction control?
The camber should be set positive by .30 degrees to .50 degrees depending on the width of tire you are running. The stabilitrac system does require the steering wheel to be straight in order for the system to function properly, and the sensors would need to be reset after the alignment is completed. Please let me know if you need anything else.
Where are the sensors on a traction control?
As with antilock systems, the wheel-speed sensors, wires, connectors, control module and other components can occasionally conk out or suffer intermittent problems. The sensors, wires and connectors are located at each wheel and live in a hostile environment of potholes, water, snow, dirt, tar, stones,…
Traction control comes standard on all GM vehicles. The system is a device that keeps your vehicle wheels from losing contact with the pavement when the vehicle accelerates. Traction control connects to your vehicle accelerator, brakes, wheels and to an on-board computer.
What causes a GMC Sierra to lose its Stabilitrak system?
There are many things that can cause the StabiliTrak system to lose its ability to function. It is a complex system. Wheel Speed Sensor – If one of the wheel speed sensors is out, your Sierra will no longer be able to tell if all of the wheels are turning at the same speed.
Why does my traction control light come on when I accelerate?
Below are the top 5 causes of a traction control light coming on when you are accelerating. Wheel speed sensors are connected to your traction control system and engine control unit. These sensors are responsible for detecting the speed in which your wheels are rotating. Each wheel has its own sensor.
What kind of stability control does General Motors use?
General Motors vehicles have shown problems with their StabiliTrak electronic stability control system. Vehicles with the problems include the GMC Acadia,Chevrolet Silverado, Chevrolet Equinox, GMC Savannah, Buick Enclave, Cadillac Escalade, and Cadillac SRX.