What does Service StabiliTrak do on a Hummer H3?

What does Service StabiliTrak do on a Hummer H3?

If you have a service StabiliTrak warning, your H3 will no longer be assisted when a loss in lateral traction is detected. StabiliTrak is a GM specific vehicle stability system. It works by using a complex system of sensors to detect whether or not the vehicle is properly responding to your input in emergency situations.

Why is traction control not working on Hummer H3?

Traction Control Not Working – Your H3’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 causes yaw sensor replacement on Hummer H3?

YAW sensor replacement after C0186 or C0196 fault code (Lateral Accelerometer/Yaw Rate Circuit) for Hummer H3. This was caused by blocked sunroof drain tubes causing water to leak into the car and affecting the YAW sensor.

What does the Service StabiliTrak warning light mean?

Service StabiliTrak Warning – The number one indication that something is wrong is your H3’s “Service StabiliTrak” warning light itself. Cruise Control – Without the StabiliTrak system functioning properly, your H3 may disable the cruise control.

If you have a service StabiliTrak warning, your H3 will no longer be assisted when a loss in lateral traction is detected. StabiliTrak is a GM specific vehicle stability system. It works by using a complex system of sensors to detect whether or not the vehicle is properly responding to your input in emergency situations.

Traction Control Not Working – Your H3’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.

YAW sensor replacement after C0186 or C0196 fault code (Lateral Accelerometer/Yaw Rate Circuit) for Hummer H3. This was caused by blocked sunroof drain tubes causing water to leak into the car and affecting the YAW sensor.

What should I do if my Hummer H3 won’t reboot?

Gm recommends that you power down the vehicle for 15 seconds to give the StabiliTrak time to reboot. If it works after firing your H3 back up, great! If not, it may be time to have it serviced.

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