What does service StabiliTrak mean on a GMC Sierra?
Service StabiliTrak Chevy This system responds to oversteer or understeer conditions, improving safety for drivers less experienced in driving on slippery surfaces such as snow or ice. Chevy’s StabiliTrak system can detect when the driver needs assistance and then apply the brakes or adjust power for a smoother ride.
What is StabiliTrak on a 2009 GMC Sierra?
StabiliTrak is designed to help prevent accidents by giving you better control of your Sierra. If you have a service StabiliTrak warning, your Sierra will no longer be assisted when a loss in lateral traction is detected. StabiliTrak is a GM specific vehicle stability system.
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.
What does Service StabiliTrak do on a GMC Sierra?
StabiliTrak is designed to help prevent accidents by giving you better control of your Sierra. If you have a service StabiliTrak warning, your Sierra will no longer be assisted when a loss in lateral traction is detected.
When do traction control lights come on on a GMC?
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.
Why is traction control not working on my GMC Sierra?
Traction Control Not Working – Your Sierra’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.
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.
StabiliTrak is designed to help prevent accidents by giving you better control of your Sierra. If you have a service StabiliTrak warning, your Sierra will no longer be assisted when a loss in lateral traction is detected.
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.
Traction Control Not Working – Your Sierra’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.