General Motors StabiliTrak Problems Far From Stabilized
The PA Lemon Law is meant to help consumers with a wide range of issues they experience with manufacturer vehicles including those of the “Big 3”.
While General Motors has been making phenomenal strides with many of its vehicles, we consistently see one problem plaguing the GM line, affecting several models, such as the Chevrolet Silverado, Chevrolet Equinox, GMC Acadia, GMC Sierra, GMC Savannah, GMC Canyon, Buck Enclave, Cadillac Escalade, and Cadillac SRX. The StabiliTrack problem stems from the StabiliTrak electronic stability control system.
We know several instances of distressed drivers who have their TRAC, STAB, ABS light, and engine lights either going on one at a time or simultaneously. If these lights appear, these important safety features are being disabled.
This issue can happen at any time with any of the GM vehicles. We are 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. At first, the dealer said they could not duplicate the StabiliTrak problems, but after much persistence, they agreed the steering angle sensor was defective and replaced. Unfortunately, the vehicle is still having problems.
Throughout the years, we have successfully resolved numerous claims involving the StabiliTrak system, where clients have received repurchases, new vehicles, or significant monetary compensation. If your StabiliTrak light comes on, you must return your vehicle to a General Motors authorized dealer as soon as possible. Even if they claim they cannot duplicate the problem, you want to ensure you receive a repair invoice confirming the appointment.
See the light? You need to fight for your rights. If your StabiliTrak problems result in repetitive trips to the shop, you must speak to a Lemon Law Attorney who can steer you toward recovery. You may be entitled to significant compensation under State Lemon Laws and/or Federal Warranty Statutes.
Residents of New Jersey and New York can learn about their state’s respective lemon laws on our NJ lemon law and NY lemon law pages.
December 6th, 2012 at 7:09 am
I own 2007 Pontiac I been having same problem for couple weeks. I bought it used only had car a year with 75000 miles.
January 3rd, 2013 at 12:01 pm
I had an issue where the service Stablitrak, and service traction control messages kept coming up along with a reduced engine power message. This was on a 2011 Silverado with 46000+ miles on it. So far they have replaced the throttle position sensor under the powertrain warranty. Hopefully this remedies my problem.
January 7th, 2013 at 7:51 am
I have a 2011 Silverado and this is plaguing me as well. However i just got the truck back from the shop from it getting a New camshaft installed as mine original had a chip in one of the lobes and a crack!!! Two weeks after that my battery died. Not covered under warrenty i had to buy a new one. Then litterally 2 weeks later… Stability control failure causing instant lose of power on the freeway. Which was not a fun moment as i almost got nailed 3 times getting to the side of the road. Mind you this is a 1 year old truck!
January 31st, 2013 at 9:21 pm
I owned a 2011 Silverado that had this problem starting around 10 months after owning it. After several trips to the dealer a steering wheel sensor was replaced and that took care of the problem. I now own a 2013 Silverado that I’ve had for less than a month and am having the same problem. It’s unfortunate to say the least. Even though I like the truck it’s disappointing this issue is happening again. After researching online I see several complaints with several possible causes all requiring multiple trips to the dealer to find out. I purchased a 90k mile warranty with this truck so I know it will be fixed but the inconvenience of having to deal with it convinces me to never purchase another Chevy.
February 1st, 2013 at 3:29 pm
@Vince: If you were in three or more times, I would certainly look at your lemon law rights even if your car is now fixed. To find a lemon law attorney in your state, click here: https://www.lemonlaw.com/lemon-law-firm.html
February 21st, 2013 at 1:26 am
We owned a 2011 gmc Terrain with same issues. Was at dealer 3 times in a month. We got talked on to trading it in for a used Chevy equuinox that was certified- well the minute we drove it home engine light came on. Was back at dealer for 2 days then my husband drives it back on and light is on again and vehicle is shaking. At this point I want nothing to do with either car but would rather just have Terrain back since I have already paid so much into it.
March 11th, 2013 at 1:09 pm
I have a 2008 Equinox with 64000 on it and the light came on. At the dealer now
March 26th, 2013 at 3:46 pm
I just purchased a 2013 Chevy Express conversion van, it was done by Explorer Vans, well at 347 miles the service stabilitrak came on display and yellow light came on, when I took it too dealer 10 pages of error codes showed up on computer, It had said 6 previous instances the stabilitrak had errors. so I guess based on what im seeing on reviews im in for a long haul, the yaw readings on the diagnostic were -115 degrees, and the tech told me no code like that showed up in the book and he would have too call GM. I worried actually.
April 8th, 2013 at 11:43 am
My 2008 Equinox with 40,000 miles had the service traction control/service stabilitrak light come on yesterday. So many different issues it could be – some say a fuse, others an erg part, and many complaints of being “up-sold/scammed” by dealer. Not sure what to do. Curious what happened with Nick’s vehicle. Guess a trip to the dealer is necessary.
June 7th, 2013 at 5:02 pm
I had a 2011 GMC Sierra that experienced, and was back at the dealership, 6 times unfortuately over a year after i bought it. The dealership said that they even had a GMC rep in to check the vehicle, but could not duplicate the problem. The last time the servicerep said sort of “that’s it”, I was foolish enough to waste the depreciation on this and another truck to get a new vehicle. TWO DAYS AFTER DRIVING THE NEW VEHICLE THE SAME PROBLEM AT THE SAME PLACE DRIVING HOME! Needless to say, I called the service and sales managers to see what they can do for me. Last time they did zero – soooo for about $10,000 in depreciated trade-in value, I have the same problem – just a BRAND NEW vehicle!
June 17th, 2013 at 4:59 pm
@William: I think I can help. Please submit your information to https://www.lemonlaw.com/rid.html for review.
June 19th, 2013 at 1:09 pm
I own a 2009 and 2001 silverado crew cab. 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. I’ve heard the sensors may be dirty or loose. Still not resolved.
June 28th, 2013 at 10:20 am
My new car which I only had for 3-days was at the dealership for 2-weeks. I had the same problem with a previous vehicle. With GMC corporate involvement, the official position is that the “SERVICE STABILITRAK” warning is within “normal operational” parameters since GMC cannot duplicate the occurrence. I suggest that all involved make constant comments on GMC’s Sierra Facebook, as I have been, to draw attention to the issue pending resolution in a more responsible way. The GMC “executive center” rep said that I should merely log the occurrences. I intend to take the vehicle in for warranty service every time that the warning flashes. Does it take someone to be killed in a mishap where the system is truly non-functional to get attention?
August 19th, 2013 at 7:07 pm
I have recently purchased a used 2005 Chevy Suburban with Autoride. While driving on the expressway at a speed of 66mph, the vehicle decided it was going to stop. The front left brake came on then the right brake came on. This alternated back and forth until I was able to get pulled off onto the shoulder. The tires as the brakes were deploying were screaching. A warning came on saying that I needed my Stability Serviced. This just cannot continue to happen. How is this system considered a safety feature when it could have gotten me killed? Anybody else have this happen and if so, what did you andnGM do to fix it?
August 27th, 2013 at 4:37 am
We just purchased an 09 Cadillac SRX 2 1/2 months ago. About a week ago it started shaking and acted like it was stalling at about 40-50 mph. I called the dealer and just so convenient for the factory warranty to have just ran out. We took it to our trusted mechanic and had the fuel filter changed and he ran a check and it said problems with stabilitrak. Great!!!!! Im scared to put our young children in the car.
September 16th, 2013 at 10:56 am
I bought a 2013 Silverado Z71 2 weeks ago. This light came on at 500 miles and went out. I didn’t think anything of it then , now i have 1000 miles in truck, the dash lit up with stability service and service traction control displays on screen. There are also two lights that stay on(wavy skid mark and another). Gm quality has gone down hill in my eyes. This is the third time at dealer as I just left service bay on Friday Sep 13 2013. Truck had 172 miles on it when i bought it and door lock switch did not work.I had to wait until i got back from a 600 mile trip to take it in.Dealer tech fumbled around dropped clip in door panel, had to remove door panel and once returned tech didn’t notice that he failed to actually get panel back on?? Walked service rep out to vent about their poor service and let them finish yhe work they started. Sounds like my 330 apt today will be just as enjoyable as Friday’s visit.
September 16th, 2013 at 4:19 pm
Dealership said they had a bulletin out about loose wires, but to address tgey woukd have to basically pull dash..ssid they found nothing wrong but asked if I drive with both feet??? Said it could be loose wire but tgere check was fine, said they could put a brake positiining sensor on it if I wanted, but if it comes on again they would have to tear into dash. Not what I want to hear on a week and a half old truck.
September 23rd, 2013 at 9:56 pm
well, im back, My van has been in the shop 5 times for the same thing, 1st time service stabilitrak came on I was driving at 45 mph, it engaged my left front brake and moved me into oncoming traffic,,I wrote GM,,gave me a case worker,,was in shop for over a week, gave me a rental,,they did some tweeking, drove it home, and the light came back on. I took it back,,they replaced the steering wheel angle sensor and some wire harness adapter. Well last thursday and friday it was in the shop, they were getting same codes from the 1st instance, and tried to fix it and couldnt,,they had the GM Tech support involved, and said they did everything they told them too do, now the want it again tomorrow and want to re run wires , so im alittle scared,,this is a pimped out explorer conversion van,,brand new,,I just hit 7600 miles,,ugh
September 24th, 2013 at 11:27 am
@Bill: It’s time to look into your Lemon Law rights. Fill out our Get Rid of Your Lemon form at https://www.lemonlaw.com/rid.html and we will be glad to connect you to someone who should be able to help.
September 24th, 2013 at 12:56 pm
Back again.I had truck in to address service lights for stabolitrac where i bought it on 9/13. They said they fixed it.Relearned computer but could not replicate. Drove it Monday and it came back on. Called another dealer in town for earliest appt 9/20/2013. Said prev. Dealer missed a bulletin to fix brake position sensor. Truck had 1953 miles.9/21 lights popped up 1987 miles and went out and i was able to snag a video(will upload) as it stayed on for awhile. Had to wait until 8am to call dealer on 9/23 (video to be uploaded)while driving to work with cruise on, cruise shut off and lights kicked on, and reset and it came on again and shut cruise off. I now have another appt 9/25 .Truck has 2000 miles or so. Will be contacting you 9/25.
September 24th, 2013 at 1:38 pm
@Bill L: Sorry to see you going through all this. Give us a call at 1 800 LEMON LAW after the next appointment.
September 25th, 2013 at 4:23 pm
At dealer now , they say now its the brake positioning sensor that’s bad. While I’m talking to service rep desk clerk another buyer has same issue. After 45 min visit, now told I need to come back as they had to order parts. Left work early 5 Times now over a brand new 2013 Z71. Next will be 6 visits .2280 miles now.
September 26th, 2013 at 5:26 pm
I have a 2008 Buick Lucerne and the Stabilitrak light has come on 8 times so far. It comes on when the outside temperature is 95+ degrees. I can be driving down a level road with the cruise control on and going 70mph and for some reason the stabilitrak light comes on and then the cruise control goes off. I have been to the dealer 3 times for this problem. They repositioned some of the wires in the steering wheel sensor but that did not fix the problem. I can reset the cruise control and the problem might occur 1 hour later.
October 1st, 2013 at 11:40 am
@Bill: You have been tremendously patient! I think it’s time to speak with a lemon law lawyer. You can find one by visiting https://www.lemonlaw.com/lemon-law-firm.html
October 1st, 2013 at 4:08 pm
heading to dealership now for my 6th visit with a truck with 2594 miles.I called them yesterday as i had never recieved a follow up from last Wed. That part was in.I’m now at the dealership for my 6 visit with two separate issues and I don’t have much confidence that replacing the brake positioning sensor will fix the Stabilitrak issue.I called the Illinois state’s attorney yesterday who recommended that I call GM directly to see if they can resolve the issue. If not call yhem back ??I have a case number and all the sudden initial dealership called to see how their service was. They are placing a new bps and well see what happens. On 9/30 cruise would not work as stabilitrak came on 9 times in a 35 mile span to work.
October 1st, 2013 at 4:39 pm
With two techs driving truck with code reader plugged in while driving and lights came on right after replacing bps brake positioning sensor. As stated earlier. Not much confidence.
October 28th, 2013 at 4:13 pm
My 2009 Chevy Avalanche began having the same Stabilitrak issues 3 weeks ago. It has happened ~ 20 times. Local GM dealership in Regina couldn’t find anything wrong or any codes as I had to take off battery cable to be able to get vehicle there. GM dealership in Red Deer found a code despite battery cable removed which should have made the code disappear. They cleaned throttle body which allowed me to make 700 miles before happening again. This morning the vehicle had the same issue 5 times in 150 miles. Mentioned to person at GM 1-800 service hotline that this issue has been going on for what appears to be 8 years according to the internet and GM hasn’t found the fix yet!!?? She responded that anyone can place stuff on the internet that may not be true….really!! I am here to tell you it freakin is. Will take Avalanche back again to GM dealership in Regina again tomorrow to see if they can either find it and/or maybe fix it. Unit has less than 80,000 kms and has been good until now. Still way less issues than my 2007 Cadillac STS. Have bought GM’s all my life but this is soon to change!!
November 16th, 2013 at 5:42 am
My 2011 Sierra stabilitrak light came on today (1st time), i put 13000 miles on it since i bought it, now at 69000miles. the truck started shuddering all the way to work and wouldnt let me go over 40mph all the way to work. the “engine power decreased” light is on along with the stabilitrak service light. my previous truck was a 2002 silverado and that drove just fine without the traction control. guess im gonna have to sell my new truck and get either a different brand or an older model.
it is baffling that GM still hasnt found a fix for this problem after all these years.
November 18th, 2013 at 10:55 pm
Well I have alittle over 5,000 miles with my first oil change on my 2013 Silverado ,, after all the issues (posted above) the lights never have come back on since last dealer visit. That was about 2000 mles or more ago,, Now I’m waiting t hear back from GM on my “pain and suffering” compensation.
November 20th, 2013 at 4:14 pm
@Bill–Be VERY CAREFUL about accepting any offers from GM without a lawyer. They will low ball you and have you sign a release which would literally obliterate your rights. Contact a lawyer before doing anything. Visit https://www.lemonlaw.com/lemon-law-firm.html to find a lawyer in your state who could help.
November 21st, 2013 at 6:29 pm
GM replaced throttle body under warranty. Fingers crossed. Has made 500 miles w/o problems. We will see.
December 3rd, 2013 at 9:02 am
My son has a 2008 GMC Sierra. All the above you describe have been happening lately to him and they can not find the problem. The computer resets after sitting off for a hour and it runs great for about 4 days. No one can find the problem.
HAs anyone else found what can fix this ?
December 6th, 2013 at 4:34 pm
2013 with 8854 miles, lights just came on and now I’m reading these issues. Not a happy camper as I see my future sitting at a dealership!!!!!
December 6th, 2013 at 10:56 pm
Around 6500 miles now with no repeated issues arising. It could be a multitude of things,, Does he use his phone thru the radio as I’m thinking may have been what was causing mine. I replaced the cable and it stopped after hearing scratchy sounds in the speakers as cable went bad? Its hard to say,, but they wont be much help in trying to identify it-
December 9th, 2013 at 3:08 pm
I have a 2010 Chevy equinox with 50,000 miles. The Stabilitrack light comes one, I loose engine power (it even states on my system that power reduction) if I stop it will shake. If I turn it off and back on the light will go away and just randomly while driving come back on. Stopped by the shop as my engine light is on, they pulled the code and say it is the throttle body.
December 16th, 2013 at 1:49 pm
I have a 2011 Chevy Equinox with 83K miles on it. Low nad behold, over the warranty and just purchased it less than a year ago. My Stabilitrak light comes on, along with the malfunction light and I get power rudction also. I’m due to take it in to the dealer today. Funny thing is, my husband bought a 2011 Silverado 1500 and in 2 months his did exactly the same thing (a year ago). His was covered under warranty and the dealership stated it was a CO2 sensor. The engine power reduction is so dangerous when your driving down the interstate. Liability for GMAC waiting to happen. Sounds like several different things can cause this same reaction out of the vehicle.
December 21st, 2013 at 6:18 pm
Bought a new ’12 terrain in June – 7k miles- had it towed Thursday – still in shop as of sat waiting now for a throttle body part they “think” is the problem – stabilitrac light-engine light and reduced power warning all came on. beyond angry that I have a brand new car that I should be able to depend on and already in shop.
December 22nd, 2013 at 11:37 am
I own a 2007 Pontiac Torrent which I purchased new, the stabilitrac light would come on and go off at random since the first week of ownership. There wasn’t any affect on performance and the vehicle handled well. The dealerships service dept. told me it was common and it would simply reset itself, they gave me a photocopy of a page from the owners manual and said don’t worry. December 2013, after six years of ownership and less than 42000 miles as I was merging into moving traffic, the Torrent sounded three dings, “traction control off”, only this time “ENGINE POWER REDUCED”, I could NOT accelerate, I thought my family and I were going to be killed! The vehicle is going back to the dealership. I have read many comments from people who have spent large amounts of money to resolve this problem to no avail. Frustrated!
December 23rd, 2013 at 3:05 pm
I have a 2009 GMC Acadia with 106k miles. Many times randomly on the highway and local driving the stabilitrack light comes one, I loose engine power (warning message and beeps) rough idle. Very dangerous when on the highway with kids in the back. I have to pull over, stop the suv, I have about 45 seconds to do this. If I turn it off and back on the suv the light will go away temporarily before coming back on randomly . I also stopped by the shop as my engine light is on. They took codes and replaced the throttle body, over $400 dollars to fix, been 3 days and no sign of this safety hazard issue so far. Very dangerous….
December 31st, 2013 at 10:56 pm
I am having the same issue with my 2008 Buick Enclave. 151,000 miles so I’m pretty much screwed. I have all the service invoices. This morning I was going about 60mph and seconds to get to the shoulder when the engine powered down. Ridiculous! Can someone get me in touch with an attorney? I am so done with this car!
January 7th, 2014 at 4:14 pm
I have a 2010 GMC Canyon SLT, 4 Wheel Drive, Quad Cab with 37,000 miles. I bought it 1.5 years ago and in April 2013 my ABS Light and a Traction Control service message came up on the display. It was litterally 2 months outside of the 3 year / 36K mile bumper to bumper warranty. YAW Sensor and EBCM module had to be replaced. After complaining to GMC Headquarters in Detroit, MI they worked with the dealership to where I was only charged $100.00 versus the full $700.00 for parts and repair costs. Guess what, the ABS Light and Traction Control service message came on again last week. 8 months / 4,000 miles later. Truck is at the GMC Dealership now and they confirmed it’s the YAW sensor again. I like the look of the truck but come on… Let me know if I have any recourse, outside of just trading it in for a Tacoma.
January 7th, 2014 at 7:54 pm
# 39 Bruce Update:
After replacing the throttle body on my 2009 GMC Acadia the issue was solved. No more stabilitrak warning messages, No more engine reducing power at highway speed messages, No more pulling over at high speeds to shut the suv off and restart to temporarily reset the issue. Very dangerous as I stated. Its been 18 days now. Looks like one can purchase the part for $200. Looks simple enough to replace yourself. I had GMC replace it for $400+.
January 8th, 2014 at 8:11 am
I am having this same issue. I have a 2010 LTZ 2500 Silverado with 116,000k miles on it. I drive this truck every day for work but went on vacation over the holiday and when I got back the problem started. The temps have been very low here in VA and I started it up in the driveway to let it warm up while I was in the house for the first time since I returned from vacation to find the service Stabilitrak/traction control/reduced message on. The check engine light was also on and the engine was running rough. I shut the engine off and pulled the manual out which told me to wait 15 seconds and restart the vehicle, which I did. Everything seemed fine for a day or so. The problem occured again and is very random. It happened to me 8 times in a span of 15 miles this morning on my way to work. I thought I would do some searching first before I take it to a dealership.
Form the sensus above, it seems that the throttle body is the most common fix for this problem??
I am in the truck now as I am typing this and have shut the traction control off and have been idling with no issues for an hour now but I am sure it will happen again.
If you all could tell me what the common fix has been on this issue would greatly be appreciated before I spend a boat load of money with no fix. Thank you in advance.
January 9th, 2014 at 9:21 pm
Doug , im also in VA and I’m having the identical issue with my 2011 Sierra. I cannot let the truck idle for more than a few minutes before the stabilitrak error/engine power reduced. It also happen while driving, usually during coasting situations while going down hills. Why the loss of power??? THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS!!! especially in DC traffic.
January 11th, 2014 at 9:49 am
I bought a brand new 2012 Colorado 4×4 in October of 2012. Had around 14000 miles on the truck when the service stab system light came on. The message came on that morning andwent off that evening. Didn’t think much of it and continued to drive the truck. At around 14500 miles the light came on, on the way to work, but this time it had a reduced power message along with it. This put my truck in what they call limp mode which is very violent when this happens. I had to disconnect the battery cables to clear the fault so I could get it to the dealership. Take in mind this is a new vehicle and I am now having to take off work to take it to the dealership. Got it to the dealership and they could not find anything wrong with it? They sent me home in a truck that was obviously going to break down? I was not happy but I had to get to work. That same evening the message came back along with the reduced engine power message. The truck again went into limp mode and started violently shaking and running rough. Took it to the dealership and they said it was a bare wire that had faulted? Take in mind this is now my second time to the dealership and I am taking more time off work for a new vehicle? The truck now has 17000 miles on and the service stab system light is back on. The light came on, on the way to work and went off on the way home. The truck is currently at the dealership and I am waiting on what they are going to blame it on now? This is the third time it has been to the dealership and the third time i have had to take time off work for a new truck? The dealership acts as if though they have never heard of this problem and it is normal that a brand new truck should be in the shop?
January 11th, 2014 at 1:22 pm
I had the same issue with my 2010 Impala last year around March ’13. I took it to the dealership, they couldn’t repeat the problem at first so they said they were going to keep the vehicle over the weekend to reproduce the problem. Even though it was not under warranty, they still gave me a car to drive. They really took care of me. They replaces something having to do with the Throttle Body. It was all good until last night when the samething happened again. I really think this is a problem that GM needs to focus on. The dealership told me to keep my paperwork on the repair just incase of a recall and I can get reimburst. I almost went to another make of vehicle for this problem but I a very loyal to GM but if this is not resolved soon I might not be anymore.
January 13th, 2014 at 11:45 am
They replaced the YAW Sensor and EBCM again. I was not charged, which I’m happy about. They did disconnect my Remote Starter and told me where it was connnected was wrong. Hopefully, I never see the ABS Light and Traction Control message ever again. If I do, I will post it on this message board.
January 14th, 2014 at 9:47 pm
Same thimg here with my 2009 sierra ssr, had a problem at 90,000mi took it it they said the slipyok was bad,regreased it. Now that ive hit 102,000mi my engine is running very rough with the servive stabilitrak,service traction control lights coming on…anyone have any advice on what i should do about this?
January 15th, 2014 at 3:55 pm
I have a 2013 Chevy Silverado Z71 that the stabili trak and brake light come on everytime i drive the truck and it is below 55 degrees. I have asked the dealer about service bulletins and they said none exist and Chevy has never heard of this problem. The dealer I bought the truck from just shrugs me off so I have an appointment this Friday at another dealer in town. I have over 15 videos of this happening and numerous picturs where they can see the outside temp, miles on the truck and that the truck is running and moving. The truck just tripped 10,000 miles this morning and this has been going on for over 4 months and about 6000 miles. I love the truck but not very happy with Chevys service. Not what you would expect when you purchase a $50,000 truck or truck of any price for that matter. If the other dealer gets the problem resolved I will let everyone know what they found.
January 21st, 2014 at 1:20 pm
2011 Chevy Equiox same problem “service stabilitrak” “engine power is reduced” check engine light on, hard idol. Car has 38,000 miles, warranty expired at 36,000, deal is going to replace throttle body for 600$.
January 21st, 2014 at 5:00 pm
I have a 2011 gmc Sierra recently i had a headlight burn out, so i replaced it, after i replaced the bulb both blinkers started to blink fast as if i need to change bulbs. Ive checked, all lights are functioning. Then today im at lunch sitting in park listening to the radio and all of a sudden my truck starts vibrating and shaking like im driving a tractor or something. Turn off the truck and turn it back on it stop until i get to another parking spot at my office and it starts again. I has been off for about 3 hours now, going to leave work soon to see if it will start. This really pisses me off. I think i am done with GM! And i just went out of warranty how damn wonderful!
January 22nd, 2014 at 10:47 am
My 2009 Sierra, 4.8, has 64000 km on it and stablink light came on yesterday on the way to work. Temp was -21C so I figured it was just a cold weather thing. Stopped for 30 min for coffee, and started it up, no lights, no problem. Drove home from work, no problems -15C. Same thing happened today -21C again. Have not noticed any engine reduction as I am only doing city driving.
I traded a 2009 Silverado with 4.3 for this truck 18 months ago. Never had a problem with the Silverado, just needed more cabin space, and a bit more power. I may regret that choice.
January 22nd, 2014 at 11:45 am
I had this issues 2 times occur in one year. The dealer claims it’s caused by my aftermarket equipment which is their way of saying they will not pay for it. It’s an issue with their equipment!
January 22nd, 2014 at 12:39 pm
@Darrell: Visit https://www.lemonlaw.com/state-lemon-laws/ to read about your state’s lemon law.
January 22nd, 2014 at 12:42 pm
@Jarod: Visit https://www.lemonlaw.com/state-lemon-laws/ to read about your State’s Lemon Law.
January 24th, 2014 at 6:36 pm
I have a 2011 equinox it has 61000 miles and I get the service stablitrak reducing engine power it actually happened as I was taking car to dealer for the issue they tried saying it was the gas it was watered down and suggested using heet and premium gas well it didn’t work now we have to take back to shop. It seems to do it more when it’s extremely cold or if you do a lot of driving
January 25th, 2014 at 10:03 am
Wow I can’t believe all the stabilitrak issues. It just started happening to me in the last month or so on a 2011 chev express cargo van. I also thought was just a cold weather problem as that is when it always seemed to happen. can anyone tell me about lemon laws in Canada.
January 25th, 2014 at 4:21 pm
Needs to be a recall
January 27th, 2014 at 9:28 am
UPDATE TO ALL:
Just this past Friday after having this issue happen multiple times I limped the truck to an advanced auto to find out what the check engine light codes would read back. It came back as a TPS (throttle body Positioning sensor issue code: P2135 and read 3 times). To make a long story a little shorter, I am some what a little mechanically inclined and know how a throttle body works. Knowing that a throttle body has a butterfly valve in it that opens wider and wider the more you press the gas, I decided to rev the engine up quit a few times to work the butterfly open and closes thinking maybe it was sticking which would trigger the TPS to trip. Don’t worry about doing engine damage because these cars/trucks have rev limiters in them that will not allow the engine to go beyond the “red line”. I did not just hold the gas pedal down but instead just revved the engine up roughly about 10 times. Do not do this until the engine is warmed up and has sufficient oil in the top of the engine as it could cause engine damage!!
I have not had an issue since with my truck. Although it has only been a few days that I have been driving it and it was in the 30’s today, it seems to be fixed.
I am assuming that the cold weather causes the butterfly to get stuck and trips the TPS which puts the truck/car into “limp” mode to protect the engine. Maybe it’s just because moisture gets into the mounting points on both sides of the butterfly and causes it to stick!?
Please let me know if this works for you as I really would like to keep track of this not only to save people money but to keep them safe.
Doug
January 27th, 2014 at 9:54 am
Just to add to my last post:
One these newer vehicles, the gas pedal is linked to the throttle body by wire, not by a cable like older vehicles. (Boy I miss the simple old cars) When you press the gas pedal and the butterfly in the throttle body is not opening to the position it is programmed to open to, it trips the TPS. This is designed to happen to protect your engine from whatever?. Even if it sticks just a little, and then goes to the position it’s supposed to, it causes a problem. All the posts that I have read about this problem has been posted during winter months. Which leads me to beleive that the butterfly is freezing and causes it to stick. While reading these posts I was trying to come up with a common denominator and that was one of the things I found. The other thing was that it was random and once reset by shutting off the car for a couple minutes it cleared up. So I figured that it must not be a permanent problem and the TPS would work again fine after the reset.
I’m not saying that this is the fix for everyone’s issue, I’m just saying that this has seemed to have worked for me.
Would not surprise me if the dealerships know this but don’t want to suggest it as they would rather have everyone with this issue come into their service center and throw money and parts/labor at it and never have a solid solution. Toyota may seem to have a lot of recalls but at least they back their product up and take car of their customers. I love my country but it Seems you can’t always say this about American manufacturers.
P.S. even my check engine light went off this morning by itself. Just disappeared.
Doug
January 27th, 2014 at 10:40 am
Just back from dealer they replaced the throttle positioning sensor free of charge on 152000 km van . they say Gm knows that this a problem so they are covering the cost on many vehicles. This is at a canadian dealership but I hope it helps all.
January 27th, 2014 at 10:17 pm
I have 2010 avalanche with 15000 mile on it and its giving me trouble with stablink light was at the dealer twice no idea so I am going to replace throttle body my self and send bill to GM from attorney thans
January 28th, 2014 at 7:30 pm
Chris Major.
My 09 Sierra has done it six times in the past week. It has been -20C here for awhile now. I think it is a cold weather problem.
On your statement, does it give a refrence to a Special inspection, or maintenanvce order?
I will need to have it done, but don’t want to pay for a known problem. I only have 65,000 KM, has only happened since it got cold out.
January 28th, 2014 at 8:33 pm
GREAT NEWS!!! This is a GM Recall , TSB # 11273A, dated 20 sept 2012.
It is an extended warranty, free repair up to 10 years from date vehicle entered service, regardless of ownership. You are supposed to get a letter in the mail, but just take this info in, and get it done!
January 29th, 2014 at 11:12 am
@JohnDay: Thanks for sharing.
February 6th, 2014 at 9:33 am
Just to let everyone know there is a problem on several of the GMC cars including the 2010-2013 Terrain and Equinox. The PVC system does not like cold weather (0F or -18C). The PVC system freezes and the rear oil seal will blow. I blew the engine on my two year old 2011 Terrain and 5 days the rear oil seal. We have pictures of the papers he showed us documenting the problem. Thank goodness it is under warranty but have been told when the warranty is up, we will have to pay if the problem arises again, which they can NOT guarantee it won’t. We were told to get rid of the car, before the warranty is up and that the PVC system is a terrible design. There are NO recalls as of yet.
February 10th, 2014 at 8:11 pm
I have a 2011 GMC Sierra just started to experience these same issues. But I have also noticed that after driving awhile I get steam rolling out from the grille as if overheating. Anyone experience this? And is this also tied to the throttle body sensor issue?
February 14th, 2014 at 5:50 pm
I am a not so proud owner of a 2010 GMC Acadia and had the service stabilitrak/ service traction control error. This would be the second time for me. 90000 miles w/2 more years to pay off. I am going to take this to a independent mechanic to get a second opinion.
February 15th, 2014 at 2:06 am
I have issues with my new 2013 silverado 2500hd. i have 18k on the truck, so far i had “fix stabilytrack”, 2 times and my engine when on cruise control is losing power. When on any wet or snow covered surface truck is just digging in and moving sideways. dealersip told me that ” front end was just dry and not lubed properly’ and that they could not duplica the issue.
February 19th, 2014 at 6:38 pm
I have 2008 Acadia, service stabilitrak light has been coming in the engine is cutting out. We have 120k on the vehicle so no warranty. Anyway we went to an independent mechanic and they thought we should change the spark plugs and we had a coil out. They replaced all of this today. Light still coming on and the car is running like junk. I just paid it off and was hoping to drive it a while! From what I’m reading does everyone think that the trottle sensor is a good bet? The mechanic recommended we get rid of the car!
February 20th, 2014 at 6:35 pm
I have a 2010 1500 silverado with 86 000km.
I met yesterday the same problem with “check stabilitrak” message and the engine in “safe mode” or limp mode as we called….
Also with this, my engine has some shake like a tractor motor !
I just saw there is a recall on what it sounds to be my problem.
I’m not in the US… I live in New Caledonia (small island close to Australia), the chevy was bought in a local GM dealer, will the recall work in my country or its only for trucks located in the US ?
February 26th, 2014 at 3:48 pm
To update my stabilitrac message. I took my 2010 GMC Acadia to a dealer and they replaced a High pressure fuel pump and some other gizmos for 1350.00. Dealer gave me a new Acadia to use for the week. Car does run fine but power stearing sounds funny.
I was told that things start to go wrong at 100K and just need to be fixed. Oh well!
February 28th, 2014 at 2:12 am
@ChrisMayor Which dealer did you go to? I’m in Quebec and over the phone all dealers are expecting the $75 diagnostic price and a possible part replace all on my tab. I don’t wanna bring my car anywhere near them unless I’m assured it won’t cost me anything. It’s so dumb that I’m expected to pay for something that is a known issue. One dealer even said “yea, it’s probably the throttle body. That’ll be $400 please.” I have a 2009 Pontiac Torrent by the way, still under the powertrain warranty until June.
March 23rd, 2014 at 3:14 pm
I have a 2010 SRX which only has 17,000 miles. I do not drive it a lot however yesterday I drove my SRX instead of my other car and when I got to the stop light I felt a vibration like the entire truck was shaking and the StabiliTrak light came on so I turned around and headed back home. This has never happen before.
I immediately contacted by service manager at the car dealer where I purchased and explained what had just happened. He asked me did my engine light come on as well but I told him I was not sure because I was a little nervous of this happending.
I have an appointment tomorrow morning at 7:30 to bring it in but I am afraid to drive it.
Does anyone know whether or not there have been any recalls from GM regarding this StabiliTrak error? I have search the website and there are all kinds of complaints regarding this but I do not see any recalls from GM regarding the StabiliTrak.
Help! I am in no way paying for whatever is going on.
Theresa
March 27th, 2014 at 10:45 am
I have a 2007 Cadillac Escalade EXT and the ABS and Stabilitrak lights are on with everything on the truck having been replaced or reset. There are no other codes associated with the ABS or Stabilitrak system yet they are on constantly. GM needs to fix this, who knows what’s not really working on the truck???
March 29th, 2014 at 8:52 am
I have a 2007 chevorlet equinox with 118,000 miles in it and for the last 2,000 miles its been in and out of a repair shop due to the service traction control/stabilitrack we have spent over 2500.00+ trying to diagnose and fix the porblems. I’ve have to replace head gaskets due to oil and coolant mixing and blowing a head gasket. I’ve replaced the ERG its had tune ups and now 2 days after getting it back from the dealership this last time I had the service traction control/ stabilitrack light come on with reduced power and brakes.
April 1st, 2014 at 8:39 am
I have a 2008 Chevrolet Equinox. During our heavy snowseason when driving through heavy snow my Stabilitrak lights were on. Also, yesterday i drove 400 miles and was driving through road with alot of hills. Again, my stabilitrak light came on?? What is going on?? GM needs to take care of this.
April 2nd, 2014 at 6:36 pm
I forced them to change my brake pedal switch after having this crap all winter. No problems in past week so far.
April 15th, 2014 at 10:40 pm
i bought a 2011 chevy equinox with 67k miles on it, my tire sensor light is currently on( all tire pressure is fine) my service stabilitrak sensor says its needs to be serviced and my check engine light is on. bought the truck in december of 2013 its now april 2014. i have no warranty any advice? I thought i had one because they told me my payment was 350 went to sign the papers and it was 411 and he mumbled something about the warranty
May 4th, 2014 at 8:01 am
I have a 2014 Chevy Equinox that had power loss and stabilitrack light engine come on at 245 miles. Being a recent widow and living in a very rural area I wanted a new dependable car. The car was in two dealerships for three weeks. Mechanics said they could find nothing wrong. Now have the car back and yesterday, light came on again at less than 500 miles, in 70 degree weather. Now, I don’t have a dependable car. Wish I had my old one back. Too bad the dealerships cant just acknowledge the problem and tell you about it instead of dancing around the problem. Shame on them.
May 5th, 2014 at 4:03 pm
@Cindy: First and foremost, I am sorry for your loss. I would certainly take the time to speak to a Lemon Law firm in your area. You can find one by clicking here: https://www.lemonlaw.com/lemon-law-firm.html
May 16th, 2014 at 7:15 am
I just purchased a 2013 Chevy cruze a few weeks ago and have had the Service Stabilitrak and Service traction Control errors popping up. It feels like the entire car goes without power, including the power steering, for a few seconds then resumes. Needless to say, the car has been back at the dealership for 3 days and they can’t get it to act up on them. This was happening several times in a 15 mile trip to and from work.
I am concerned with this being an ongoing problem. Fortunately, the car is under warranty, but after reading all the above comments, it sounds like GM needs to make some changes. I have had a 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix, which is 12-13 years old now and had issues.
If the dealership can’t fix the issue, what is my next step? I don’t have the money to get another vehicle, but I need something dependable.
May 16th, 2014 at 3:50 pm
@Vicki: The next step would be to examine your lemon law rights. Please go to https://www.lemonlaw.com/lemon-law-firm.html to find a firm that can help.
May 18th, 2014 at 12:46 am
I just bought a 2007 GMC Yukon Xl and my stablitrac light and engine light will come off and on and sometimes it will stay sometimes it will go away and drive perfect. I don’t understand. It has 156,000 miles on it I just made my first payment, it has no warranty and we just cleaned the throttle body, new plugs, new wires, new air filter It will sometime blow out a huge cloud of white smoke and the shop wants to charge me to find out what is wrong with it. What can I do. It’s not fair I need a dependable vehicle I have 4 kids that I need to get around. How much money needs to be put out before it can be considered a lemon law?? Please help
May 20th, 2014 at 6:34 pm
My husband and I bought a used 2008 Chevrolet Equinox from a small local dealer in our town. It has about 80,000 miles. The first couple of days everything ran smooth. After about a week we started noticing the car would jerk back and forth when driving 10-15 miles per hour and it jerked really bad going up the ramp on the highway. We brought this issue to the owners of the dealership and they asked us to take it to their mechanic so he can work on it. The mechanic said he replaced a spark plug and is ready for pickup. For about 2 days it was all good then our frustration is worse. One of the back doors doesn’t lock, the air condition comes and goes, the headlights aren’t working, and now the Stabiltrak and ABS lights are on. Someone please help. I dont know what to do anymore?
May 22nd, 2014 at 11:36 am
@Moni: Sadly, unless you bought the car at a GM dealer or it has the remainder of the GM powertrain warranty and you are going back to the GM shop for repairs, this is out of our realm. You should contact your state attorney general’s office and look into used car consumer statutes.
May 23rd, 2014 at 7:10 am
FRUSTRATED…i own a 2011 GMC Sierra payed 55.000 dollars canadian.
it started at 24000K stabilizer came on enigine felt like it was going to blow,called GMC dealer 1 of 4 dealers,first thing they told me was they needed to do a diagnosis on it to see what is causing this..after i called On Star to see what code they got i was surprised,long and short it ended up being spark plug 7 it was crack.about 34000k same thing again took it to another dealer,same thing they told me they had to do a diagnosis,now im getting frustrated with these dealers,it was spark plug 6,now im at about 45000 same thing it was spark plug 7.so i called GMC spoke to a embassador from GMC they couldnt do anything for me but offer me a free oil change and tire rotation…was told that they are sorry for this inconvenients…now the final my truck started acting up took it to another dealer explained the issue ive been having the service tech asked if a oil consumption everybeen done i said no,so the dealer did one and determind that they had to rebuilt the motor,now im happy cause i found a dealer that listened to my concerns and fixed the problem….here i thought well guess what its acting up again…upset,frustrated angry…can anyone help me out
May 27th, 2014 at 8:25 pm
I have an 09 Avalanche and on my way home today the stabilization control, traction control and reduce engine speed light all came on. Just about got me into a car crash when the engine reduced speed. I limped home and luckily I had a service appointment scheduled for Thurs. I will ask about the TSB#11273A recall and the Throttle Body Sensor and see what they say. This is the first time it has happened. Not cold out as in some of the other posts so not sure what happened. Hopefully GM will kindly help me. I will let you know what they say once I get it in and have them check it.
May 27th, 2014 at 9:36 pm
I called GM customer assistance and asked about any recalls due to the trifecta we are all experiencing (stabilizer light, traction light and engine light). I provided my VIN and they advised that there were no recalls on my vehicle. It wasn’t until after I asked about the TSB#11273A special condition that the customer assistant was like oh yes I can see there is a special condition on there. They advised me that there are perimeters on the special condition 193, 350km or 10/28/19 whichever comes first. Luckily I am still within the parameter, I will let my service advisor know on Thurs. However, the caveat is that they diagnose this as the problem. I will let you all know after Thurs. I kept the chat since it appears there are others have reoccurring issues, I will document my attempts at resolving the issue right from the get go. Thanks to those that have posted previously, it was helpful!
May 29th, 2014 at 9:40 pm
We purchased a 2008 Buick Enclave brand new. We have had nothing but problems with it – one thing after the next. After less than 60,000 miles our entire family was stranded in Pittsburgh for over a week on a trip home from Buffalo to Charlotte, NC because the transmission gave out on the highway. We lost complete power and we were lucky that our family was not killed on the highway had my husband not reacted so well. The car had to stay in PA for over a month while they supposedly replaced the transmission. 50,000 miles later the transmission completely went out again and our local dealer, Randy Marion GMC said they would not fix it because the work that was done in PA was a “repair” and that I only had one year or 10,000 miles on it! I was outraged and told them for a $50,000 car I should get more than 110,000 miles without having to go through two transmissions not to mention all the other issues I have had! It took me over a month but they agreed to fix it. Now, six months later, I am having yet more problems….ABS light, stabilitrak lights are on and the car is bucking and losing power when idling. I have had it with car!!!! I only have $4000 left to pay on it and it has been NOTHING BUT TROUBLE! I am going to be left with a $50,000 piece of junk in the end! Advice PLEASE!
May 29th, 2014 at 11:32 pm
So my GM service centre diagnosed my problem as the Throttle Body Sensor and it was covered under the special condition – extended warranty provided under TSB#11273A. I am hoping that this fixes my problem permanently and that my posts help the next person, I know your posts helped me.
May 30th, 2014 at 8:26 pm
So I picked up my truck at 1pm all fixed and drove it to work not 5km away. When I started it up after work…bam! The Stabilization Control, traction control and engine light came on again. Back to GM and waiting for their new diagnosis…visit #2. I have a feeling this is going to be a never ending problem 🙁
May 31st, 2014 at 7:59 pm
So they replaced the acceleration sensor this time and so far so good, no lights. They gave me a small break and had me only pay a $100 good will deductible, not sure why I am paying them good will it is their system that is faulty but I was happy to not be paying the $450 it would have cost. People know that GM knows this is a problem there are service bulletins out regarding these problems, those of you that have paid to have the throttle body sensor replaced – call GM and have your money refunded it is on an extended warranty. I plan on calling them each time this problem occurs and I encourage all of you to as well. Thanks to John and Dave my problem is fixed for now. Good luck to all of you.
June 12th, 2014 at 12:01 pm
We own a 2011 Acadia
It is the biggest pile of junk we have ever owned, with less than 38000 miles the stabillitrack light randomly comes on, the plastic on the seats is falling apart, the AC system has a leak somewhere and needed to be recharged, doors lock randomly. The dealer tried twice fix the stabillitrack but all we get is lip service and a warning light that still comes on.
GM never again
June 22nd, 2014 at 9:59 am
I own 2007 Chevy Avalanche LTZ. My stabilitrack light has been coming on randomly while idling at a light or while driving at traffic speeds 5-10mph. When it occurs the vehicles shifts hard and the light goes off once i pick up speed. Ill take it to dealership Friday to see what bs they try to tell me. Clearly theres an issue with all their vehicles that they have no fix for or doing nothing about it to try and address.
June 29th, 2014 at 8:12 pm
I have a 2007 cadillac escalade esv and i am getting all the same lights.i have been getting them off and on for about 3 months. i go to the dealer and they cant find anything. i am so tired of this truck it makes me sick. It is very dangerous to drive being that it just stalls out in traffic. so much for a family vehicle. i have took this vehicle to the shop numerous times and spent at least 2000 dollars and still no justice. please pray for me. if anyone knows a true fix for this please let me know. thanks
July 6th, 2014 at 11:18 am
My 2010 Chevy Equinox with 134,000 miles started showing the Stabili Trak message yesterday. No Anti lock, ABS on, All wheel drive not working. Car is a LEMON. HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
July 8th, 2014 at 8:36 pm
I purchased a 2014 Chevy Cruze in December. 9000 miles later my radio started turning off and on by itself, then 3 days after that The stabilitrak error showed up along with the entire dash (all icons ABS, etc) radio all flashing on and off. After reading the previous comments I sincerely hope this does not become a long term headache. Appointment is scheduled.
July 10th, 2014 at 8:05 pm
I have a 2013 Silverado 1500 Z71 with 20,000 miles. I have recently had the same issue with stabilitrack/traction control and engine light. The vehicle never felt different when these lights came on. The dealer called today and stated that the motor was getting too much oil and they were replacing the pistons because of it. This is the second issue I have had with it as they already replaced a throttle sensor around 10,000 miles. I am fortunate to still have a warranty and now I know why GM now offers a 7 year extended warranty plan at the time of purchase. I was smart enough to buy the 7 year 100,000 mile powertrain coverage.
July 16th, 2014 at 8:15 am
I have a 2012 Chev Captiva. I brought my vehicle in over a year ago, when it was still on warranty, because the service stabilitrak, service traction control lights come on intermittently and because the car would sometimes not move when I stepped on the gas and then would jump forward. They said they couldn’t recreate the stabilitrak issue and the jumping forward was due to different drivers, my husband and I driving the car differently.
Now the car has 48,000 miles, not on warranty, and the lights keep coming on and then my cruise control won’t work. I brought it in and they said it is the brake switch – I have no problem with the brakes. I don’t know if I should let them fix this or not. It is going to cost $128.
July 26th, 2014 at 11:54 am
Yesterday, July 25,2014, the stabili trak light came on with a picture of a wrench and a car skidding. I have 25,000 miles on a 2011 Terrain. Took it in to the dealer this morning. I was told that the ignition coil needed replacing. This is to solve the problem. Prayerfully so ! After reading all these problems, I am almost afraid to drive my car.
July 28th, 2014 at 11:25 pm
My 2009 Chevy traverse has the service stabilitrak light comes on and the brake lights come in as we’ll and won’t go off. Very dangerous since no one can tell when I am slowing down.
August 6th, 2014 at 12:34 pm
I have a 2007 Pontiac torrent, and the same issue( service stabilitrack, Enigne power reduced etc) came on about 3 months ago Took it to the dealer I purchased he car from ( no longer a pontiac, but now a Cadillac Dealer) they changed the body Throttle and the sensors, To make a story short, i have had to take the car back to the dealer 6 times!! because the service stabilitrak light keeps lighting. It seems that whatever they do to the car only last a 2 or 3 weeks, whan the light comes on again.
I ma tired to taking this car back to the dealer! what should I do? I have all the receipts and works orders they have done on my hand. just today the light came on again and engine power in reduced, called the dealer to take it in (AGAIN) and they told me I have to wait!!! because they are full!!!! I just want the damm thing fixed once and for all! Do i qualify for lemon law?
August 7th, 2014 at 5:31 pm
2012 gmc stabilitrak light keeps coming on been to dealer 5 times started around 30000 real pain in the a** last they put steering wheel sensor in came on the next day what can a person do?
August 15th, 2014 at 5:34 am
I just bought my 2014 Chevy LTZ two days ago and on the way to work yesterday my TCS button lit up and an engine power reducing warning came up on my dash. My truck ended up dying and wouldn’t crank back. Tow truck hauled it to closest dealer while I went on to work. Hopefully they will figure out what’s wrong with it and it will never happen again. Just sucks to by a brand new truck and it tear up two days later. Thinking they need to give me another one just like it.
August 18th, 2014 at 7:01 pm
8-18-20124 2011 Silverado 5.3, Crew Cab. 72k miles. Shut the engine off this morning with all normal. Cranked the engine up in the afternoon, Stabilitrak light came on. Check engine light also. Service Traction Control displayed on Driver Information System. Power remained normal. Drove home 38 miles. No problems. Turned the engine off and went inside. Went back out 25 minutes later and cranked the engine. No errors or issues.
Why? Who knows. Hope it doesn’t come back but given all of the posts, it can’t be good. Chevy man all my life. Owned 5 Silverados in the past 12 years. Hope I don’t get talked into a Ford EcoBoost like my boss owns.
August 21st, 2014 at 1:49 pm
@Tony: It’s time to look into your rights. Visit https://www.lemonlaw.com/lemon-law-firm.html to find a firm in your state to help you.
August 29th, 2014 at 8:55 pm
2008 4wd trailblazer. Initially brought into dealer in Feb 2014 stabilitrak and loud front end noise. 90000 miles. Extended warranty. Needed new left wheel bearing. Didn’t drive much due to illness. Stabilitrak came back on of course, we all know the story. Dropped off at GM dealer June 26… We have in total now you need all four tires replaced… Ok fine.. light comes back on… Back to shop… New wheel bearing again… Throttle cleaned, break booster, sensors, steering column, I can keep going. Black box put in the check the codes.. we can’t duplicate but when I drop it off the light is on… Had to drive with them twice because it must be operator error, but told well I would drive a lot faster than you down these hills and push the breaks harder ? Tech comes out and runs diagnostics. States well we cAn’t find anything wrong, change the break pads and rotors and it may fix the problem, if not it may be just an occurance curance with the vehicle. Really. So now it’s August 28, yes June 26 to August 28. They have put over a thousand miles on my truck, now over 100k out of warranty, and the dealership said well there is nothing we can do the highest up said so.. and went on to say you didn’t even buy it at this dealership anyway, we have been nice enough to try by getting the GM tech to come out. Doesn’t make me want to by anything GM again.
August 30th, 2014 at 8:58 pm
I own a 2011 cadilac sex on August 30,2014 at 9:30pm just about to put it in drive to go to work and it slow up then the lights came on for the stabilitrack came on the dash board to service. Now I’m late for work and it’s Saturday night I’m without a vehicle till Tuesday morning till I can get it to the shop! But two or three days ago I tried to put in drive and the light that show up on the D for drive did not light up, I had to put it back into park and try it again, this is the most inconvenient thing that could happen right before my son birthday that I planed to through a party for tomorrow! I want to scream! !!!!
August 31st, 2014 at 10:29 pm
I own a Pontiac torrent 2007 I having problems with the stabilitrak traction control reducing power and truck will not move and after cool off after a couple of hours I able to to drive my truck but does it again so they can’t fine the problem GM needs do there job and take of this problem. A recall should in the process.
September 8th, 2014 at 12:08 am
I bought my 2010 Cadillac SRX end of Aug 2013. I had always heard “get a Cadillac, as they are dependable and hardly anything ever needs repairs.” My dream car, which I hoped would last me through retirement, has been nothing but trouble. I put approx 20K miles on it, at 58K presently. Within the 1st week I had it, the right front light had to be replaced. This was done under warranty. At about 49K, the left light went out, but I was sure I was informed the warranty ran thru 75K, so took it in when it just rolled over 50K. I was informed this was not under warranty and it would cost me over $1,700 to replace it. I about fainted. The dealership kindly negotiated with Cadillac and my responsibility was reduced to just under $600, still a lot for a light replacement. I kept the car in good repair with required maintenance and upkeep at my usually trustworthy mechanic shop I have been utilizing for 40 years; but more recently had it serviced at the dealership in preparation for a take a long trip…that routine service cost me nearly $800. Among the items serviced wad the throttle, which I had never had serviced on any of my cars previously. Within a few weeks of that service the Stabilitrak service light came on. I immediately called the dealership, who informed me I of course needed to come in. But the light went off and didn’t come back on for about another month, but it wouldn’t stay on. Then one evening, I had to go out, and the car wouldn’t start. I called my road service, but when they arrived, I got the car to start, so nothing was done. The car drove fine for about a week, and the Stabilitrak light problem surfaced again, and went off again. The car wouldn’t start once more, but I finally got it started in my driveway, so I let it run to build up the battery, and again, it was running fine. But I took it to my repair shop for the Stabilitrak light checkup. I was told the computers needed to be reflashed to the tune of nearly $300, which I agreed to. The light problem was not resolved however, as it continued to come on inconsistently, then went off. I thought it was fixed, but evidently not. A few days after, I took it to a local wash, and when I tried to start it, it was dead as a doornail. I had it towed to my repair shop instead of the dealership, as my road service didn’t cover the long miles to the dealership (immediately bought better road service). My shop said the computers needed to be checked again. They then told me I needed a new battery and altenator, another nearly $900. I had this done, and when I picked it up the next morning, when I drove it, the Stabilitrak light came back on again. I drove it (it was driving fine) to the dealership, who had to keep the car to diagnose the problem, which would take some time. The dealership couldn’t loan me a car, so I said I would drive it home and come back in the morning. When I drove it off the lot, it started pouring rain. The windshield wipers wouldn’t work! So, I turned around and went back to the dealership, and rented a rental car (2 days, another $98). When the dealership called me to tell me their diagnosis- – needed new computer, $999), I told them to hold off the repair, as I was so frustrated, I would try to trade it in and get another car. I asked how much it would cost to just “put all the parts back together for me to trade it in.” Another $200! They held off until I bought another car, using the VIN number of the Cadillac. I went and got it, brought it to the Nissan dealer (new car Nissan product). They took it in trade, knowing the problems I had experienced. So much for my dream car…I was not unhappy to see it go. I would just like some of the money I spent on it in the 368 short days I owned it, or that IT OWNED ME! I lost a great deal on that car.
September 10th, 2014 at 1:54 pm
I have 2 2013 2500 Express vans with stabilitrac problems. front right wheel locks up going into a right turn at slow speeds. Dealers cant resolve and haven’t gave me any papers. Told me in was in their computer. I have 5 GM vehicles, getting ready to change. My service guys don’t even want to drive the new vans, they would rather drive the older ones.
September 15th, 2014 at 3:23 pm
2007 Silverado crew cab 5.3 L motor. Stabilitrak came on 2 months out of warranty, but still in mileage warranty. Problem was #3 lifter. Replaced all lifters (set) for $4400.00. 2000 miles later same error, this time lifter again, replaced entire lifter set for $200.00 customer good will. Now 10 months later still inside the 12 mos, 12,000 mile warranty, changed oil at 103,000 miles with Mobil One as always, there was metal filings on oil plug magnetic tip. Two days later stabilitrak light comes back on. Im assuming it is an internal engine problem again. $115.00 for diagnostic to see if they might cover it. I bought this truck new, have had it to the dealer 20 times for drivetrain and transmission issues. Not my first Chevy, but definitely the one that has given me the most headaches. My prior 2001 Silverado with the 4.8 L motor, 150,000 miles, only regular belts hoses maintenance. No other issues.
September 22nd, 2014 at 7:08 pm
I have a 2009 chevy equinox LT AWD – started having issues originally just stabilitrak off, service stabilitrak. Once got both stabilitrak and traction control error message. Repair shop/dealership has replaced three major parts and I am still getting the stabilitrak off/service stabilitrak error messages. It is not a consistent problem. If I drive the vehicle ten times I will get the error 5 out of 10 times…. I have had this vehicle at the repair shop about 8 times in the last two months. Very frustrated!
September 24th, 2014 at 12:59 pm
My wife and I have a 2009 buick enclave. Bought it used in 2012. Have had numerous problems. I can’t even keep count. Now that our warranty has expired earlier this year we have been having more problems. Motor mounts, fuel injection issues, fuel pump went out, and today 9/23/14 right as my wife was getting to work the engine light comes on and 3 messages flash, stabilitrak, loss of engine power. Car barely makes turn into the parking lot. What do I need to do. This is just ridiculous. Been back and for to the dealer to many times before the warranty expired. At least 6 to 8 times.
September 27th, 2014 at 8:06 pm
I leased a 2014 Buick Enclave with all the bells and whistles in Oct if 2013. Almost 2 months after getting the car my mom was driving it with my 2 youngest and while at a stoplight, when the light turned green she went to accelerate and the car lost power. Then a few months later while driving I could feel the car getting stuck in gear and then when it would finally shift the whole car would jerk. Then a few months later I was in idle at a friend’s house. When I attempted to shift the car in to drive the vehicle lost power and would not start up again. Athe first the dealership took apart the transmission thinking that was the problem. It turned out that some cap that should’ve been there to keep some kind of fluid from leaking wasn’t there. Not noebeoken. Just totally not there. very strange. The cap was replaced and I thought the problem was solved. Nope. The Wednesday, while sitting in idle in the same spot for 20min, I went to shift in to drive, again the car lost power and everything went black. After about 5 tries I was able to restart the car. It’s back at the dealership being looked at and they say they ran all kinds of tests and haven’t come up with anything. Does this qualify for the Lemon.Law in Hawai’i?
September 30th, 2014 at 8:23 pm
Bought a brand new 2012 chevy cargo van 1500, notice it was leaking oil, dealership resolved problem, when it rained passenger side floor would have a puddle of water, I resolved the problem by using silicone on top of the windshield kinda near window and rubber coating , dealership couldn’t figure it out, now the stability track , traction control & abs lights keep coming on. 29000 miles. Looks like it’s wearing my tire uneven. Took to dealer said cannot duplicate customers request. Also battery leaking acid. Being a service vehicle we need our trucks all the time I will not be returning back to the dealership I’m just gonna have to live at the problem GM is a bunch of crooks. Somebody told me one time if you’re going to buy a truck by a Ford and that’s what I’m gonna do
October 1st, 2014 at 1:33 pm
@Noelani: It very well may. We don’t have an office in Hawaii (I wish we did). Contact the HI attorney general’s office for more information about your rights.
October 1st, 2014 at 1:41 pm
Just had to pay 600 bucks at a auto shop (warranty expired) to replace the throttle body. This is all within a 2 year period. (See comments above)
October 17th, 2014 at 6:58 pm
I have a 2010 Chevy Equinox with 102k on it. After a few weeks of buying it started making loud noise when turned on. I had previously took to dealership foe oil change BC it had been over 4000 miles which they refused BC they said the oil life was not low enough. After the noise started it then started loosing power and stalling. I took it in and they said it was almost out of oil and they replaced a gasket. A couple months later it started doing it again and was no longer under warranty, I also got a flat tire that I had to change. After that it also showed the stability track needs serviced, ABS off and all wheel drive off lights. Took it in to Chevy dealer who said it was a sensor. They also told me alot of other little things were wrong and wanted to charge me a ton of money and I refused knowing that some of the things were fine. Took it to a small local repair shop where he changed the wheel bearing and said it was an exhaust leak. Had it fixed for 150.00. Now less then year later loud noise again and battery dead. Bought new battery took to dealer and my manifold was completely spilt in two. And again got flat tire and same three lights are now on. It also has been burning oil like crazy having to add oil about every 3-4 weeks if not more often. I recently received a letter from GM stating that the 2010 models have been burning oil to where it is empty at 2000 miles. Don’t know but sick of it. And thinking the lights have to do with the different size tires when had to use spire tire.
October 17th, 2014 at 6:59 pm
Also forgot that when lights are on whenever I brake the car starts shaking really hard
October 30th, 2014 at 10:28 am
I have a 2011 GMC Terrain with 85K miles on it. On Oct. 14th the service stabilitrak, check engine light, and engine power reduce light came on. The vehicle shut down and I had to have it towed to a mechanic. The mechanic got this code P228C and told me that it was a computer glitch and it was nothing that he could do. He felt that I should not spend a lot of money trying to fix this car because it is a computer glitch. It was running good at the time so I drove the car and on Oct. 24th the same thing happened again. I called GMC corporate office and they had it towed to one of their dealership for their mechanic to look at. On Oct. 29th they called and told me that my car was ready and that they changed the fuel pump. I picked my car up around 5 pm on yesterday. This morning my car is back at the dealership because the check engine light is back on.
November 10th, 2014 at 9:14 pm
My truck started doing this constantly … since it got cold … need to have system working … scary if something was to lock up when driving …
November 17th, 2014 at 12:51 pm
I bought a 2013 Chevy Cruze recently with 50k miles right now. 3 weeks ago, I started to get a weird message from the message board stating “Service Stabilitrak” and the radio tuned off and on or I would say start “blinking”. while driving for awhile. I also noticed that the power steering shuts off for couple of second while driving. After driving for awhile, when I turned off the ignition, I can’t even take the key out because the power of the car is off. I have to wait about 3-4 min to turn the power on. I took it to the Chevy dealer and couldn’t figure it out what’s wrong with it. They said they have to spend more time and I have to leave the car for couple of days.
November 25th, 2014 at 12:42 pm
On July 15 2014 I bought a Silverado 1500WT 4WD..4.8..4L60E with 65,000 from a Chevy dealer near here. The tow haul hasn’t worked once since purchasing it. It has been to the dealer four times and am told it works as intended by GM for that truck that year. They furnished me printed test results indicating that it works. But it does nothing when driving down the road with my small RV hooked behind. The service manager and his ace mechanic both drove it and said it doesn’t operate as he expected. But even after contacting GM Tech people they simply refer me back to the dealer who keeps saying it works just fine. His last explanation was that the “gears and tires are too tall” They are both OEM. I have tried about every resource I can think of to get this dealer to correct this. I am told that this can be programed to work. But the dealer won’t do it. I think he is afraid of GM.
Now that the weather has turned cold, I have a new problem and that is the constant flashing of cluster warnings about the Traction Control and StabiliTrak need service. But the truck continues to operate OK. Shut off the truck and the problem is gone but reappears again and again. I will not take it back to the purchasing dealer but to another. I need to have both problems corrected. I like all the others didn’t get what I paid for. Go to YouTube and type in MY GM DONT WORK Thanks
November 28th, 2014 at 9:55 am
I bought a 2012 chevy cruise and the service stabilitrak is on the led screen and its over 50000 miles so bumper to bumper is over and dealer says this is not part of the drive train(which is bull) so i may have to pay for it. This lemon law may or may not be the right road for me but i don’t know what else to do.
November 29th, 2014 at 4:52 pm
My fiance and I bought a 2014 chevy cruze from a dealership in may. Lately we have been experiencing flashing radio, stabili track, abs and power steering. The first time we told the dealerahip, he brushed it off and said if it happens again call us. Well it happened again. Our apt is thursday so hoping for good results. I want my other car back 🙁
December 2nd, 2014 at 9:43 pm
i have a 2009 chevy express 298172 miles and the problem never solve. can I do something?
December 16th, 2014 at 10:42 am
I purchased a 2012 chevy cruze brand new and since I bought it a month later while I was driving my radio would go blank and start flashing I took it in to dealer and they looked at it and then told me that it didn’t do that while they tested it. wel now I am 23 payments into the car and today 12/16/2014 @ 7:45 am while taking my son to school I was stopped waiting to turn into the school and all of a sudden my radio started doing the same thing again but this time the stable tac light came on and all my other lights where flashing as well for ex the brake light a light that looks like 2 swerving lines,,the battery light all the lights on my dash where flashing on and off I don’t know what to do also before this incident like a month ago while on the freeway the stabletrac light came on also.. should I just trade in my car at a different dealer and not for a chevy or gmc? help im lost
December 17th, 2014 at 1:16 pm
@Cindy: If you trade it, you will lose money. If the stabilitrak problem is continuing, you may be entitled to recourse under State or Federal laws. Keep track of your repair invoices and when you are in repeated times for the issue, it is time to consult a lawyer. You can find one in your state by clicking here: https://www.lemonlaw.com/lemon-law-firm.html
December 19th, 2014 at 9:49 am
I have a 2009 chevy silverado today the roads are wet & I noticed my traction control service light came on. so therefore my traction control isn’t coming on. anyone know the problem?
December 28th, 2014 at 11:48 pm
2010 gmc terrain slt 3.0v6
Love my terrain had many km of flawless driving
Im at 99000km and my service stabilitrak abs and awd off lights are on happend while I was driving.
December 29th, 2014 at 11:19 am
I have a 2012 Chevy Cruze LT where the engine and traction control light came on resulting in the car going into limp mode. Re-starting the car temporarily resolved the problem. At the dealer they said the throttle body needed to be replaced but was not covered under the power train warranty. I have to say that I am very disappointed in GM. I suspect the throttle body damage/contamination was related to the valve cover that recently needed to be replaced.
January 1st, 2015 at 10:56 pm
I purchased a brand new 2013 chevy malibu in May of 2014 and it is now January 1st and my car of 5200 miles left me stranded for about 10 mins on the side of the road. The check engine light and service stabilitrak notice came and the car was not accelerating. It stopped, but the engine was still running. I then turned the car off for a few and tried to start driving in 10 mins and was able to do so, but the light and notice still came and the car was sputtering down the road. I am taking it to the dealership tomorrow due to me working night shift. This is a brand new car and I do not see why this is happening. I will keep track of everything that happens and the invoices when I take the car in.
January 3rd, 2015 at 9:53 am
I have a 2012 Chevy Cruz. I got the stability track engine power reduced warning last winter while sitting in the car with the heater turned on and the car idling for a long time. I had to turn the engine off wait for a bit and then turn it back on to get it to work. It happens at least five more times during the winter but never had a problem since.
When this winter rolled around it started doing it again. For the past month I have not been able to drive my car without it happening at least once or twice. It happens as soon as I take off I assume it has to do with the car being cold or something. But it also happens or if I am running it’s heater.
January 4th, 2015 at 4:42 pm
I have a 2007 chevy Silverado 1500 4×4 and im having issues with my stabilitrak and my traction control and brake light and abs lights coming on and they have been on for a while now and I bought it at a used car lot. What can I do?
January 6th, 2015 at 3:16 pm
Just purchased a used 2011 GMC Acadia SLT…drove it home from dealership the next morning would not start. It had plenty of power but would not start. Had it towed back…was told they replaced several wires? Picked it up and drove home and it died 6miles in…traction control off, service stabilitrac and reduced engine power warnings then immediately lost power…I was driving 55mph! Scary!! Needless to say it was towed back…they couldn’t reproduce it but said they found more wires that needed replacement?? Picked it up a week later…. Again I was only 6 or 7 miles down the road and again!! Same issue….it was towed back to GM….they said they couldn’t reproduce it…they replaced something..oh and he told me that this was not the car’s original engine!!! It had previously been replaced!!! ….it has been almost a month….and guess what happens today! Yup you guessed it! My husband has just been deployed again overseas….we need a safe and reliable vehicle!! I’m scared to drive this car! What if I’m driving and it shuts off again? It’s winter now!! I have kids in my car all the time!! The car cannot be controlled safely with no power if the roads are slippery or if I’m on the highway. Not to mention we are in a deep freeze this week….if it shuts off and I’m on a remote road we are going to freeze! Below zero with wind chills at -30°…..GM needs to fix this friggin issue….before someone gets killed!!
January 7th, 2015 at 2:38 pm
Have a 2010 Cadillac SRX that I bought used in October 2014. Have had no problems until now. Throttle body/sensor error that everyone has been speaking of. The GM recall 11273 does not apply to my VIN. How incredibly stupid is this. I have the exact same issues as what the recall is for, but the GM 800/458-8006 number tells me that based on my VIN, even though I am having the exact same issues, it isn’t covered!
On TWO different days, today and on Saturday, I’m driving along, 65-70mph and all of a sudden the vehicle cuts out on me, seems to have lost all lower, Stabilitrak error message, Engine power reduced message, traction icon yellow vehicle with squiggly tracks, and check engine light!!!! I am lucky to be alive because I was in front of an 18-wheeler when it happened this morning on my way to work!!! Call dealership, try say I can drive it if I drive under 20mph. Takes me 2hrs to get to the dealership at that speed. Took back roads. Had to pull over about 10 times as the error message kept coming on again, stabilitrak, reduced engine speed, check engine light. Now, the dealership is charging me $800!!!!
When GM finally has enough people killed from this stupid half-assed recall, then they will try to do some mass recall. It’s a real sickening shame to have to pay to fix something that they know is a manufacturer issue!
I will post this on EVERY Social media means possible and hope that it goes viral and maybe then, when other 2010 Cadillac SRX owners start complaining, maybe they will do something to correct this sketchy recall to include ALL GM vehicles that have this problem.
January 9th, 2015 at 12:38 pm
I purchase a 2010 Cadillac CTS Luxury in August 2013 it ran nicely until the past two weeks when the Stabilitrak off light came on as well as the Service Traction and Brake system. I just took it to the dealer yesterday morning and am waiting for news on what that caused the lights to come on. Before I left my vehicle I asked for the Service Manager’s name. I was asked if there was anything wrong and I responded, no but just in case there is I want to know who I should contact. I received a call yesterday late afternoon from the Technician advising me that they still have not figured out what’s actually wrong. They’re not sure if it’s sensors or wiring problems. The Tech told me that it’s like looking for a needle in a haystack. Hmmm! I think that GM needs to have a recall for this issue, don’t you? I’ve always purchased Ford and never had any issues of this kind.
January 11th, 2015 at 2:34 pm
2010 Chevy Traverse. While driving last night the Stabilitrak light,check engine light, and warnings for reduced engine power. it almost did not make it over the bridge I was on. Got to the bottom of the bridge and turned it off then back on and it would drive. All the lights and warnings still on. It did it again after dinner (Car sat for 2 hours) it happened again after 15 miles or so of driving. That is also about how many miles we had driven before dinner. Going to the dealer tomorrow.
January 12th, 2015 at 2:57 pm
I have a 2011 GMC Terrain. This past weekend I ran into a problem in which the engine light suddenly went on with the message “! engine power is reduced” and right after that another msg showed up Stabilitrak and the car roughly came to a stall. After it stopped I turned the engine off and let it off for about 5 minutes I started it back on and it let me drive again.
The dealer where I bought the car scheduled for me to come in tomorrow to take a look at it.
Is it a common problem with GM cars?
And is my powertrain warranty covered it?
Thanks in Advance for your help.
Bryant
January 12th, 2015 at 3:59 pm
@Bryant: This is a common problem and you need to contact your dealer to arrange a service visit. Depending on the repair, there is a good chance the matter will be covered under your powertrain warranty.
January 12th, 2015 at 10:51 pm
@BRYANT: It will be the tps. Throttle position sensor. It’s covered. I hope all these people above know there’s a special extended warranty gm is giving to 120k miles or ten years for this issue. (Reduced engine power) I feel bad for all who paid that money. Hope you recover it. I’m working on 2 years of this stabiltrack service 4wdetc issue. I’m frustrated!! I have had two things replaced, way too many trips over the past two years and this is third attempt. I took pictures and video 60 percent of the time so It is documented when it would happen. So over my chevy! It’s a shame bc I’ve had a suburban every three to four years for the past 15 years. I’m reconsidering buying a chevy again. Too bad
January 13th, 2015 at 11:01 pm
The engine and stability trak lights both came on. Cars is driving rough. Took it to the dealer, car has some extended warranty on these parts. I was told that my car has non-factory spark plugs in it and that is causing a miss fire. Therefore it is not covered. I KNOW for a fact that my care has the same spark plugs in it because they are 100 mile plugs and my car doesn’t have 70,000 miles on it yet. I got it new at rick Hendricks. I have only had oil changes done at other places, no other work done on my care by anyone other than the two rick dendricks dealerships I have been using since I got the car. Now they say they won’t cover the repair because of the spark plugs and are trying to charge me over 200 bucks for something I know is a lie. How do I get them to honor the warranty? This is a common problem in these cars and I feel like they were just trying to play me for more money. Any advise or suggestions would be helpful. Thank you. Carmela
January 19th, 2015 at 9:17 pm
I own a 2010 Buick LaCrosse, my car has been at a local mechanic for over a week now. I am 19 so I must admit, I have no idea what is going on with my car. However, for the longest time, everyday the StabaliTrak would show up on the screen in my car. I had it checked out, and nothing came up on their computer, they said everything was okay. It repeatedly came on everyday, along with the ABS light, I honestly stopped paying attention to it. But about two weeks ago now, I had just started driving down the road from my house and the StabaliTrak light came on, then the ABS, then the check engine light, then the “Engine Power Reduced” popped up,all at once. My car then proceded to slow down tremendously and started kind of grumbling, I had to call TripleA. The mechanic I go to is a family friend and he experienced it himself while driving my car, but nothing is coming up on those computers they use. I was just wondering if anyone else had had a similar experience as me and if they figured out what the issue was. I’m in college and bought this car on my own, it was supposed to be a more reliable car for me… I have horrible luck with cars. It is only 5 years old too, so it’s like what could be the issue?!?!
January 19th, 2015 at 11:28 pm
i bought a 2010 Cadillac srx july 2014 took a trip to wisconsin in September was slowing down to turn and it just lost power it did restart but freaked me out and in Dec 2014 i took another trip and was in stalled traffic with semi trucks all around me and as traffic started to move my care lost total power again but even tho i had my foot mashed on the brake it rolled back wards i about flip out thought i was gonna be hit thank God i wasnt when i got home i took it to the dealer they did dianostics on it 100 dollars later they found nothing didnt throw no codes . so im gettig rid of it if i can afford more car payments till this one sells
January 22nd, 2015 at 8:31 pm
having same problem on our 2011 srx. To all And LEMON LAW,we previously sued and won on a 1998 chevy under Implied Consent, we would not agree to an additional 30 days for a fix but would agree for a 6th fix under the lemon law judgement that we got.It was take all or nothing. Back to dealership Monday
January 26th, 2015 at 10:50 pm
2007 Chevy Silverado. The good old stabilitrack warning/ shake rattle and roll to the shoulder. Yes its happened to be multiple times over the years. Originally dealer unable to diagnosis till I drove it there while it was flashing the warning…We ended up changing speed control sensor in the accelerator foot pedal. Fixed it for awhile. But in the last 6 months its back.!!!!! I’ve seen it so much I know how to react to it now. It will happen in extreme heat 90 plus or 30 and lower. Eventually someone is going to be seriously hurt by this.!!!! Chevy should recall all these rigs and repair. I will say a quick fix is just disconnect the negative cable for 5 minutes then connect again it seems to clear it up short term. I will say I have had this vehicle from mile #1 and except for this issue been solid. Its a mystery.????????
February 6th, 2015 at 3:24 pm
2011 Silverado purchased new July 2011.
In July 2014, dealer installed 4 new tires and performed 4-wheel alignment, then Stabilitrak messages began next day.
Dealer was and has been unresponsive to follow up calls for repair, and non-explanatory to risk, although they did make 1 unsuccessful attempt to fix when I drove there without shceduled appointment.
My own online research turned up all these stories of power loss and such, so I have had no idea of the risk (mechanical or safety) of continued use, therefore the truck has sat in my driveway essentially unused since I ironically bought new tires. I submitted an inquiry via corporate gm.com who opened a case and prompted the dealer to follow up.
After playing phone tag with dealer for another month, Service Manager asked me to recount the story, which I did in detail per his request.
We agreed to appt day/time, then once he thought he hung up but before my cell disconnected, he started commenting “WHOOO, the dude kept talking and wouldn’t shut up, do you want me to fix it or not?”.
I then heard laughter from several people in the background, it was only then that I concluded I had been on a speaker phone to an audience.
When I responded and he realized I was still on the line he said “oops” and hung-up immediately.
He called back in a minute or two and said “did you hear all that?”.
I said yes and the appt should be cancelled because I won’t deal with them any longer.
This problem is apparently something GM and it’s dealers are content to laugh off, so now I remain stuck making payments on something I cannot use in good faith.
And although the dealer said they are very familiar with the problem, and “do you want me to fix it or not?”, arbitrary fix attempts have clearly failed for myself and others and there appears to be no conclusive cause/effect/fix…to me THAT’S A LEMON!…and VERY DISRESPECTFUL DEALER!
February 10th, 2015 at 5:29 pm
Hi i got a 2008 buick enclave I’m having a problem with the stability track light it’s been a nightmare I have 3 children and I take them to school and to do grocery shopping and I’m in the road and the stability turns on I have to find a parking lot or a drive way or some times on the side of the road because of this the dealership it’s not doing anything and we spend all of our saving on this car we don’t have money to get it repair please help as.
February 10th, 2015 at 5:51 pm
I have this exact situation with a 2011 Buick Enclave. Dealer is charging me 585.00 to replace the throttle body (Dan Tobin in Columbus Ohio). The rep says it is not part of the power train warranty, said they have no choice but to charge me for it. How is it that some dealers will cover it under the power train, and others like Dan Tobin won’t?
February 11th, 2015 at 12:41 pm
I having same problem on my 2010SRX.StabaliTrak would show up on the screen in my car. I had it checked out with cadillac service center, and nothing came up on their computer, they said everything was okay. It repeatedly came on everyday, along with the ABS light and reduced engine warning light.
February 16th, 2015 at 2:01 pm
seems 2008 is the magic number. I have a 2008 enclave that I bought new….have had stablelink fixed twice…now it is in the shop for all 3 lights….reduced power….stable link….service engine…..saying it needs new battery due to the cold temps….we will see….just put a new battery in it a year ago. That reduced power issue is scary
February 19th, 2015 at 8:57 am
2011 suburban 60kmiles, stabilitrack, engine light, reduced power. vehicle is regularly maintained. Occurs in my situation when idling for 10+ minutes, either in cold weather or summer when idling for 20 min with a/c on. There’s a post on this thread about the butterfly valve that allows oil level to rise, that it might stick and monkey with the oil pressure and trip the TPS. will take it in to gm under the 120k extended For throttle body adjustment, has anyone experienced a perm FIX for this yet? or a helpful tip to get it under control, ie, revving engine?
February 19th, 2015 at 9:34 am
update: look up GM service bulletin 11273. covers this TPS issue on an extended warranty at no cost to customer up to 120k miles or 10 years regardless of ownership (whether new or used).
might fix it, might come back. a potential common solution after the TPS is to have the original iridium spark plugs checked and the wiring harness that connects to them. commonly at 40,000 miles they have burned out and been associated with this issue.
February 25th, 2015 at 11:01 am
Just had this happen to my 2011 GMC Sierra with 37,000 miles. The truck reduces speed, rides rough, tries to accelerate when braking, accelerated on its own when placed in drive/reverse. Engine speed reduces to 35mph. Says to service Stabalitrack, traction control, reduced engine speed.
Had to take it to the nearest, trusted mechanic. Had 7 yessir old IN CAR!!!! $700 to replace the Throttle Body. He says its happening to many cars during this cold weather. I’m furious. How can I get it to the nearest gmc dealer when it drives this way, and is over 20 miles away. Big loophole for GMC. I’ll never own one again. Junk. Sheet metals junk too.
March 3rd, 2015 at 3:04 pm
I have a 2010 Chevy Equinox. Service Stabiltrak light and Engine Power Reduced light came on. Took it to Chevy only after they agreed to cover the cost of the diagnostic test. Already spent $700 to replace camshaft sensors at a mechanic. Mechanic told me timing chain and throttle body was bad. Chevy said exact same thing. They issued a recall on a 3.6V engine, but not the 3.0V engine which is what I had. Of course it wasn’t covered under warranty, but after threatening to call an attorney, they agreed to replace timing chain, throttle body and charge $600. Picked it up, 4 days later, same thing! Driving it Service Stabiltrak, Traction Control and Check Engine light all came on, car shaking excessively! Car only has 60k miles on it.
March 3rd, 2015 at 5:30 pm
Just hung up w/ GM Cust Srvc concerning Stabili/Trak Diminished Engine Power Issue (Chevy Dealership Columbus OH) will keep posting if the domino effect starts happening (spark plugs, CO2 sensor, head gaskets, speed control sensor) & eventually the Steering System which is covered up to 150,000 or 10yrs whichever comes 1st
March 3rd, 2015 at 5:55 pm
Does anyone know or asked if the recalled vehicles listed on CSC 10047220 3332, those parts were used to create the Equinox’s? If these parts are all interchangeable does it not stand to reason that those issues would be across the board? Just a thought.
March 4th, 2015 at 11:22 pm
2011 GMC Sierra, 100,000 mi
Engine power loss, limp mode, etc.
Code said throttle pedal position sensor.
Replaced it, 2 days later happened again,
Now replacing throttle body sensor.
Will see if that fixes it. Very dangerous.
Was sitting at stop light when suddenly
Surged forward even with brake applied
And nearly hit vehicle in front of me.
March 6th, 2015 at 9:28 am
I found the problem with my wife 07 GMC acadia stabilitrak warning system. At first the problem presented itself while coming off highway ramps where the Gs would cause the lights and alarms to sound. Then it started to go off just stopping and my wife would say the breaks would act odd. So I figured the brake system was suspect and added brake fluid yes just brake fluid. I felt it was worth $5 which was better than what the dealership would charge me. Some how the systems works with the braking systems other functions.
So upon filling the brake system back to normal levels. The problem was corrected. This was 2 months ago and all is good.
March 6th, 2015 at 11:49 am
this just hapened to me. We’ll see what the dealer comes up with???
March 7th, 2015 at 7:36 am
I have 2011 chev silverado. Problem with ignition interlock, lights for abs and stabiltrack disabled come on periodically.
My solution was simply. I changed brake pedal switch and all good. Very simple and cheap. Part was under $30 from gm dealer.
i though it be more serious. Maybe this will help
March 7th, 2015 at 7:37 am
Also it fix problem of cruise control not working.
March 8th, 2015 at 6:03 pm
Just traded in our 2004 Chevy Silverado which I never had any problem and it had 80,000 miles for a 2015 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD after a 100 miles the stabilitrak light turn on it is going to service this week to get check. Unbelievable after 100 miles. Will repost after it is check I now regret getting rid of my 2004.
March 10th, 2015 at 3:58 pm
My 2011 Acadia SLT AWD started the traction control/service stabilitrak/reduced engine power issue about a month ago. Before that, it was acting sluggish; hesitating, then jerking at take-off and RPMs fluctuating wildly while holding steady pressure on the gas pedal. Dealer couldn’t re-create or find any error messages at initial visit. After almost being killed twice (with my kids in the car), AND getting the error messages, the dealer found the trouble. After $550, I have a new throttle body assembly. This BETTER work. This car is as close to garbage as you can get. Has already blown an engine (at 37K miles) and blown a fuel injector (at 38K miles); both of which left me stranded on highways 50+ miles from home. I’ll post back if any additional issues.
March 12th, 2015 at 3:26 pm
I have a 2011 Chevy Traverse. I really like the car. It has 48000 miles, purchase new. The last couple of months been experiencing a problem with the Stabilitrak. Light comes on and off sporadically. My wife first notice it on her way to work, driving about 60 on the pkwy. All of a sudden the light comes on, says engine speed will be diminished..She goes for 60 to 25 just like that!! Cars, slamming on their brakes, beeping. etc. I thought maybe she just hit the traction control button by mistake. She came home after work, no problems. A few days later it happened again. Very dangerous to drive like this. Took it to dealer. of course not covered under warranty..$600 to replace throttle valve. Is GM waiting for some serious problems before they take care of this problem? There is also a voluntary recall for a power steering problem…I told them when I had the car in that the steering was a little hard to turn. Of course the problem they found was I was leaking steering fluid, which of course..you guess it, was not part of this recall for the steering…another $1200, which I did not have done. I’m gonna pursue this with Chevy & the BBB.. These are not problems we have created due to lack of maintenance, driving, etc.
March 13th, 2015 at 12:09 am
On my 2007 Yukon Denali XL with 91k miles I had a check engine light come on and was told by local NAPA service center it was a throttle position sensor. I Replaced the gas pedal and all was well for 3k miles and then the stabilitrak light and check engine light came on and my mechanic tells me the connector on right rear auto ride is corroded. you have to replace the whole wire harness for a bad connector at a price of $2000. I asked them to bypass the connector and splice the harness together. Should get the truck back soon to see if that will take care of the issue.
March 26th, 2015 at 11:39 am
I have a 2014 Chevy Cruze and have had it less than 2 months. My car has less than 4,000 miles and is in the shop, for the second time, with the StabilTrak issue. The first time they replaced the negative battery cable and now they are saying the speed sensor needs to be replaced. The first time it took a week to get the part and this time it will take about 4 days. So, my car will have been in their shop 4 times to address this issue. Reading some forums online, I’m not feeling very warm and fuzzy that the speed sensor will fix the issue. According to my Sate’s, (Washington), lemon law, they have 4 chances to get it right, 2 if it’s considered a safety hazard. However, they don’t define what constitutes a “safety hazard”.
March 29th, 2015 at 10:21 am
DIC lighting up with StabiliTrak / Traction Control / Reduced engine power seems to be a common problem. I have a 2011 Silverado LTZ
35K with the same issues. The loss of power is scary, i’m afraid to
drive with my Wife and Grandkids. I have had other issues with this
truck and am very disappointed with GM and their Dealers, will never buy a GM again.
April 8th, 2015 at 10:45 pm
I got a 2011 chevy impala I took it once to the chevy dealer with this issue is stabilack track reduce power this is a throttle issue 1 time already a second time is enough to put these impalas as lemon want to know if I can replace my car or get money back
April 20th, 2015 at 9:39 am
2011 traverse 75000 miles. We had the same stabilitrak lights and power reduction warning. Dealer replaced throttle body ($600) and catalytic Converter (Warranty) on March 6, 2015. Same alarm occurred on April 18th 2015. Dealer says now computer indicates that throttle pedal is bad and wants ($300) to repair. In Denver Colorado.
April 22nd, 2015 at 8:49 am
Own a 2011 Sierra GMC Z71- 100,000 + miles.Traction control and service stabilitrac light comes on constantly since the 70,000 mile range and getting more frequent. sometimes just moving the steering wheel when I go to move the vehicle from a parked position. lots of times while driving down the road. am convinced it has something to do with a sensor in the front?? several times the reduced power light came on about 8 times in a 30 mile drive. had to keep pulling over and shut off the engine for several minutes to get it to re-set. I see by the number of entries this is a common problem with GM. why has there not been a recall?? sounds like the people that have brought this problem in to the dealerships are not getting this resolved
May 7th, 2015 at 12:17 pm
I have a 2011 chevy impala went to chevy dealership almost 2 yrs ago at 60,000 miles with this issue is stabilack track reduce power this is a throttle issue paid almost $200 for repairs. Now just yesterday a second time milage 90,000 same issue. Why does this keep having to be replaced and I have to pay? What can I do to get my money back? Especially since the dealership already did repairs and stated I shouldn’t have anymore problems.
May 15th, 2015 at 9:09 pm
i just bought a 2007 Pontiac torrent two months ago. I had to replace my battery last week, and now my stabilitrak light and service traction control light is on. I am terrified from the Internet research I have been doing that people are losing power steering and it slows down on them on the interstate. I will be taking it in to get checked, but if I have to spend multiple visits and a bunch of money, and it doesn’t get fixed, does a lemon law apply with a used vehicle as is? I can’t afford a new car. Paid cash for it.
May 17th, 2015 at 2:02 pm
I just recently bought an 08 Trailblazer LT with 82k miles the very next morning the check engine light came on when I was on my way to work. Called the dealership and told them I was bringing it over after work. When I started the vehicle after work the check engine light was still on then about 30 seconds later the Traction Control Light and the Reduced Engine Light came on and started running really rough while it was idling in park. Shut it off and restated it and it was fine.(Check engine light still on.) Dealership just cleared the code and said if it comes on again to let them know. Of course it did the next morning. So far it has done it four times in the last four days. Taking it in tomorrow to see what’s up. I will update this as soon as I find out anything.
May 18th, 2015 at 6:08 pm
I have a 2010 chevrolet travser i brought from a car lot at 40 sunion ave.the name of the place is mballah auto sale and ser. I,ve had the car for less then three month,s . i put new brake shoes all away round ,motor mounts, oil change, and a new tire ,front passengerside need tuneup ,and wheel aliament etc. i gave up a 2004 chysler pacifica ,only had a 10000 miles ,and a chev exuinox 13600 miles ,plus 72000.00 green backs. trying to move up just a few yrs.only got payed for one car . signed my titles over ,should layed dwn.tosleep before i did anything .really gave up alot for nothing.and this stabilack track is a bummer and don,t no what to do.need some word,s on what i can do ……………….
May 21st, 2015 at 3:13 pm
I have a 2008 acadia I bought used in 2010, I have had the stabilitytrack fixed 3 or 4 times now, and it just went off again yesterday. This car has had everything it seems fixed with it, Timing chain, which was a recall in 07 and 09. but not mine.. water pump. Tired of hearing the lemon law only is good for the first year after purchase 🙁
May 22nd, 2015 at 11:32 am
@Chris: The problem is that the statute of limitations prohibits consumers from filing a claim after a certain number of years. Had you filed within the statute of limitations, you would have most likely received thousands back under breach of warranty.
June 23rd, 2015 at 1:28 pm
Own a 2008 Buick Enclave AWD, and recently the Stabilitrak Warning Lights and Brake Lights have randomly started coming on. But the next time we drive it, they don’t. Then they reappear again. Not sure what to do or where to go, as dealerships seem to be clueless in regards to finding solutions, and we are not made of money. We would like to fix this, but after reading all of these reports, it is a bit disconcerting. Were there any Recalls Coverings this for our vehicle? We have owned since new.
June 24th, 2015 at 9:29 pm
The stabilitrack service traction control and abc lights come on and car wants to go dead it’s a 2008 Chevy Equinox LS it has 142000 miles. There has been no problems until now. I bought the car new. I need to take to dealer if so what is the approximate cost to have this fixed?
July 3rd, 2015 at 9:06 am
@Ren: Visit the recall database at https://www.safercar.gov for that information.
July 10th, 2015 at 5:06 pm
Well, I have a 2014 Silverado 1500. Engine light flashing and stabilitrack light on. Truck shook while driving. Took it home, parked it and called Chevy. Monday appointment and was told it was ok to drive. I think not. It has 24,000 road miles on it and been in for regular service as required. On board dash computer has had some issues. Hoping for a better outcome than most of the posts here. Owned Chevy truck all my life. My 2009 was a true lemon, but all others were great.
July 23rd, 2015 at 1:10 pm
We have a 2010 Enclave stability traction and service lights came on in and out of the shop then one day my wife was driving and she lost steering almost hit a guy we bought it used so they say no lemon law for it in Nh we traded and bought it back with a warranty under them promising that it will have no issues the warranty company is fighting paying for all the work being done in and out of the shop we have financed in it close to 30k and they offered a US a 12k trade in. My wife refuses to ever drive it again…. We were screwed by the dealer bad now have written on our windows to stay clear of the dealer when asked why we tell our story have stopped alot of sales from the dealer and they r a GMC Buick dealer. I will stay with my dodge thank you but stuck with a Buick as a door yard ornament car still has issues but we went there last time and the manager screamed at my wife she fell to her knees bawling would love to post there name but wont
August 21st, 2015 at 3:54 am
I have a 2011 chevy equinox and bought it used in January with 59k miles on it. A couple of days ago my service stabilitrak light came on along with my check engine light. My RPM gauge also stopped working. Since the stabiltrak light came on my vehicle has a real hard time starting and when it does start it idles rough. Also, I’ve had a problem with the vehicle jerking when changing gears up and down (this started about a week after I bought the vehicle ;( ). Taking it to the stealer tuesday. but i will say that this is by far the worst vehicle I have owned and the worst investment i have ever made, and thats saying alot.
August 26th, 2015 at 3:48 pm
Stabilitrak issues warning lights message sytem power is reduced to nil. Dealers have given no answers.
September 16th, 2015 at 3:36 pm
July 2015, my 2011 Impala LTZ with 46K miles, started with the Stabilitrak and losing engine power lights. Took to the dealer and $700 later picked it up, running just fine. Early Sept. 2015 – same error codes, took back to dealer, they said they replaced the throttle body. 3 days later, same error lights and codes. Dealer says “They don’t know what’s wrong.” I checked the recalls – nothing there about this problem, yet as I research, I find 1000’s of Chevy owners, with all types of vehicles are having the problem. What’s the status of the Class Action ???
September 18th, 2015 at 9:59 am
@Mark: We are handling these claims on an individual basis using Federal and State Laws.
October 6th, 2015 at 8:21 am
I have a 2010 GMC Acadia. I have had so many problems with this vehicle and it’s costing me thousands of dollars in repairs. Please forgive me if I am using incorrect terminology when describing these problems. To begin with, the steering rack went out at about 60,000 miles. Then something happened with an engine coil, and there is a strut leaking. Yesterday, I spent $800 to have the catalytic converter replaced. Driving into work this morning the service stabilizer/traction control light is on now. I am sick of this vehicle. Taking the vehicle back to the dealer in the morning.
October 8th, 2015 at 8:40 am
Update on stabiltrak/traction control service light. The dealer said that it didn’t have anything to do with the work they did with installing a new cat converter. They said it was a break pedal switch. Oh, and to add to the list of repairs…I forgot that my a/c went out this summer. More $$$ spent. I will post an update on the stabiltrak/traction control service light if it comes on again.
October 8th, 2015 at 11:41 am
I just dropped my 2015 Chevy Suburban LTZ off at the dealership this morning. I have 11,000 miles on it and twice in the past couple of weeks, we have pulled into a parking spot and have had the stabilitrac warning come on, all of the dash lights and radio go black, and the steering wheel jolted out of our hands into the straight position. One of those times, having the steering wheel ripped from my hands almost caused me to hit a dumpster that was next to the parking spot I was trying to pull into. Most recently, two nights ago, I was driving on the interstate at 80 mph and noticed that all of the interior lighting started mildly pulsating. A few minutes later, ALL of the lighting including the interior and headlights shut down. At the same instant, the steering wheel jolted into the straight postition. I instinctively tapped my brake pedal to see if I even had brakes, and the lighting all came back on, with the exception of the headlights. They flashed like a strobe pattern for a few seconds, then stayed on. Needless to say, I’m scared to drive it until I know its been fixed. Anyone else had this happen to them?
October 12th, 2015 at 11:29 pm
I purchased a 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe LT on June 2014. The Tahoe had 29,000 miles on it at time of purchase. In May of this year, while my wife was driving she got the usual messages of “Stabilitrak Off” “Traction Control Off” and “Reduced Engine Power.” The check engine light came on, and she momentarily lost power steering. We took the vehicle in for repair, where a the diagnostic revealed a bad throttle body. The throttle body was repaired under warranty and returned to us “fixed.” A few weeks ago, the same issues reared their ugly head again. My wife turned the Tahoe off/on, and it appeared as if the Tahoe was running better. This weekend, the truck had immediate engine power loss while exiting the freeway. We took it into service today, where at the end of the day the service advisor told us we had the “mystery car” and they have not been able to diagnose the problem. My wife was told they would try a “PIN test” tomorrow to see if that would aid in finding the cause of the issue. Any suggestions on what to do? I’m lost. I have a family of 6, and I can’t have these issues happen on a car I thought would be reliable.
October 13th, 2015 at 6:33 pm
I have a 2008 Silverado 5.3L LTZ Z71 with 60,280 miles on it
This issue has been on and off for over a year now. Driving normally and service engine light comes on immediately followed by “SERVICE STABILITRAK AND SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL” the engine power is reduced to the point where the truck “limps home”
one dealer told me that they could not recreate the symptoms. I took the truck from the dealer and while leaving, the the symptoms started again. I turned around and returned to the dealer. Two days later I was told that the only way to determine what is causing this is to start replacing parts starting with the valve body. The dealer could not tell exactly which parts were causing the issue. At that point I was told that he “RESET ALL THE SETTINGS” ( THEY CAN RESET IT, BUT CAN’T FIX IT????) The truck ran fine for a few months. When it happened again, I searched online and found this IS NOT an isolated incident. I then disconnected the battery, let it sit for 15 minutes (recommend by the dealer) and re connected it. Problem gone, until now. This time the problem did not go away when I disconnected the battery.
Last week I took the truck to another GM dealer dealer to see if maybe i could get lucky and find someone who knows, or at least has heard of this issue, NO LUCK. I find it hard to believe that with the amount of talk about this issue on all the GM forums none of the GM service desks know about it.
This trip to the dealer, I was told that I need to replace the motor at a cost of $7,400.00, or i could spend about $2,000.00 to rip the motor apart and diagnose the problem,Please remember this motor has ONLY 60,000 MILES ON IT.On Saturday, I contacted GM Priority Care and haven’t heard back. Surprise. My truck is sitting in my driveway now. What recourse do I have?
October 18th, 2015 at 7:25 pm
The same thing happened to me, my Suburban has been at the dealership since July 13th waiting on a “buy back”!!
November 3rd, 2015 at 12:54 am
I have a 2008 GMC Acadia with 75k miles. This weekend the stabilitrack light came on out of nowhere while I was stopped at a light.I lost engine power (warning message and beeps) rough idle. Very dangerous situation with cars behind you during rush hour. I have to pull over, stop the suv, I have about 45 seconds to do this. If I turn it off and back on the suv the light will go away temporarily before coming back on randomly . I also stopped by the dealer/ mechanic as my engine light is on. They took codes and replaced the throttle body, over $500 dollars to fix, Knock on wood, issue so far. Very dangerous….
November 12th, 2015 at 11:22 pm
I have a 2007 chev silverado with 160000 k on it, bought used 5 years ago.Same issue stabilatrack light came on and had lost power,I fixed the lost power by fixing the harness on the throttle body but still was getting stabilatrck and hard shifting.I finally broke down and bought a new throttle body thinking this would end my problems, it didn’t still have stabilatrck codes and now I have fuel rail codes and fuel pump codes I’m about ready for a dodge .
November 16th, 2015 at 1:48 pm
Hi I just wondering Wut I should do I have “13” Buick Enclave wit 65k miles on it and my stability traction off came on as well wit my engine power reduce and CE light on three times while driving on Tha expressway making the acceleration go down Wut does this mean I read Tha Manuel and it tells u to shut car off for 60 seconds and and turn back on if shuts off u should be fine it did so but it came back on two more times now it’s kinda scary cuz I have my children wit me when it happened
November 17th, 2015 at 3:15 pm
My light is on in my 2013 Malibu.
November 22nd, 2015 at 12:04 am
I bought a 2010 Cadillac SRX. I bought it in 2013 it only had 38,000 miles on it. I hardly drive it and it is garage kept. It ran wonderfully now 2 years later and now 48,000 miles I get a message to service the stabilitrak system. The yellow light with the car with the curving lines went on. My ABS light went on, My traction control light went on my check engine went on. And believe it or not my power locks went crazy locking and unlocking the doors several times by themselves. Luckily I was waiting for my wife who was in the bank so I was parked with the engine running when all this happened. When she returned I went to run the car and it had no power at all. Got it home and back in the garage. I started the car later that day and everything was back to normal no lights no warning. I came across this web site and I can’t believe how many people are having the same problem. I’ve always wanted a Cadillac now I think I made a mistake buying one. I should have gotten a Mercedes or BMW instead. Now I wonder should I get it repaired or just get rid of it. Doesn’t seem like GM knows whats wrong. I just hate that someone else will buy my car and have the same problem.
December 2nd, 2015 at 1:36 pm
I have 2014 Equinox with 30600 miles.
I have noticed the stabilitrack light came on for a second and went right away around Aug. That happened a few times but both Onstar monthly diagnostic and Chevy Check Up did not find anything wrong, report came out that my car was in good condition.
On 11/23, “Service Power Steering” came up while I was driving and my steering wheel became very heavy for a few seconds. I was driving at 35m/h at that time but I was so afraid because I could not turn all of a sudden and my daughter was in my car and it was a moderately busy street.
On 11/24, “Service Stabilitrak”, “Service Power Steering” and “Engine Check” came on. I stopped the engine for a while and turned the engine back on to see if I still see the light. I could not start the engine at first. After a few tries of turn key process, the engine started. The light went away. Made an appointment for check up at dealer on 11/27.
On 11/25, My car wouldn’t start. “Service Srabilitrak”, “Service Power Steering”, “Engine Check” and non stop alarm of ding ding ding came on. Car smelled like nail polish remover from outside around hood and exhaust. Called Onstar for on demand diagnostic and hoped to get some kind of help. Onstar told me it was some kind of communication failure and transmission problem. I needed a ride to drop off my daughter and she was already late so I asked if Onstar agent can find a phone number for taxi company. She put me on hold about a few min and she came back and told me “I’m sorry I can not give you those information because you have just protection plan and you are not subscribed” I was so disappointed and made me think what if I’m half dead. She wanted to send me road assistance right away, yes that is her job and I understand. But it was already in the evening and next day was thanks giving so no one could take care of my car even at the dealer. So, I asked if my car will be sitting at the dealer until Friday without checking in. She could not answer so I told her I will call back on my appointment day so she can send me an assistance. I mean, what a help.
On 11/27, My car wouldn’t start again and this time my car seemed like lost all power. Warning lights went out. Called Onstar and asked for towing truck. 2 and a half hour later, finally my car was on the towing truck.
Drop off at dealer and they gave me a loaner car to use.
On 11/28, Received my car. The dealer told me it was a bad battery and they replaced it.
I asked service agent if this problem is common. He told me it’s not common but just some electrical issues.
On 11/29, once again “Service Stabilitrack” came on but went away. The steering wheel felt very heavy and stiff. This time I was making left turn and I was about 45 m/h. Very scary moment of my life. I never experienced a single accident so my heart was pounding and I started to sweat. I made an appointment right after for 12/1.
On 11/30, I had to use my car because my other car was in use. “Service Stabilitrak”, “Service Power Steering”, “Engine Check” and “Eco Mode On” came on while I’m driving and those lights came on randomly. Steering wheel once again felt heavy and taco meter and speed meter started swinging when “Eco Mode On” was on. When the meter was down, the engine felt like it’s almost to stop. I dropped it off at the dealer right away before my appointment. My appointment was the next day but I thought my car was/is very dangerous and could be fatal.
On 12/1, my car is still at the dealer. I called Chevy Customer Service to ask if they know about this problem or if there is any hidden recall on this model. And also wanted to know if they have any buy back or replacement program for faulty car.
The Customer Service Agent made me a case file and I was able to speak to Senior Super Visor. She told me there is no recall on my car and she told me to speak to local dealer management about buy back or replacement program. She set up arrangement with dealer and someone from the dealer is supposed to call me in 24 to 48 hours.
On 12/2, my car is still at dealer and still waiting for a phone call from them. No info so far.
I bought this car for my peace of mind. It was used but had only 300 miles on it. Added extended warranty, other protections including Onstar so I can be able to let my children drive without worry. Now I’m afraid to drive myself even if they say it’s fixed because I have already experienced the fear of accident with this car. And also seems like no one knows how to fix this problem. Everybody wondering, trying and testing with life on board.
I can not sell this car right now because my loan amount is more than the actual car value. I can not afford to lose any money for faulty car. And trip to dealer itself is so much time consuming.
I just want a safe and reliable car for my family without loosing any money.
I believe I am a good customer to what ever I own. I follow steps, I spend money when it’s recommended or necessary.
This Equinox is second one, and I have Terrain also. The reason why? because I trusted GM.
If GM knows about this, they should do something about it instead of concealing the problem. They could kill so many people.
December 6th, 2015 at 12:47 pm
I have a 2007 Equinox that has been plagued with problems since I bought it brand new. Most of my problems happened while the car was under warranty and I did file a Lemon Law complaint about a few things a few years ago. Today my Stabilitrak and ABS lights are on. Thank goodness we’re having a warm winter! I’ll be taking it to my mechanic this week. Can’t wait to get this bill right before the holidays… :-/
December 7th, 2015 at 8:13 pm
Please be advised that I also am adding my comments to the
stabilitrack variety of issues affecting our 2011 SRX vehicle
performance. I also experienced the stabilitrack light on and
the message center displaying ” service stabilitrack &engine
power being reduced”. According to the manual the operator
should shut off the engine, wait 15 seconds and restart to
reset. We did this and and apparently the reset was
effective as the stabilitrack symbol was displayed and disappeared
as mentioned. The stabilitrack system functioned for about
2-1/2 weeks and then malfunctioned again at which point I
went to the Cadillac dealer for evaluation at ( $185.00 est.)
and they acknowledged the problem but seemed unable to
come-up with a solution. They kept the car overnight, quoted an estimated
solution starting a ($3300.00) to which I did not accept at this
point. Since they acknowledged that the estimated repair cost
could be the starting point, it raised a question as to the solution
bordering toward being a trial and error solution.
After perusing the previous #202 comments, it certainly addresses
the issues surrounding the stabilitrack issues as being one of
consequence to GM to resolve immediately.
December 14th, 2015 at 12:29 pm
Ongoing Problem with Stabilitrac and ABS Light coming on and affecting the brakes. We have (2) 2011 Expressway Vans. (1) had a problem and they completed a recall on the steering column and the problem has not returned. Second van is an ongoing problem. Wheel sensor has been replaced several times. Problem usually occurs on wet roads; one time they repaired a loose heat shrink, another time they replaced a wire that appeared to have cracked insulation in the wire harness. This affected the longest up time, but, it has failed again.Greatest concern is that it affects the brakes and braking distance. When the warning lights go off and on sporadically, we find that the brakes occasionally go soft without warning; when the lights are on the brakes are stiff like no ABS. This time the warning lights start to flash on and off every few seconds.
Continually sounds like and electrical problem; butnt out sensors and wires. Our local Chevy dealer has been very supportive; however, the lack of confidence in the brakes and the continual downtime of a service vehicle is difficult to deal with.
December 17th, 2015 at 1:12 pm
I have a 2014 chevy silveraldo I bought it new an now I have 37000 miles which my warrenty died at 36000 but I have been to the chevy dealer an they have checked an documented my concerns before warrenty was gone. My stabilitrak keeps telling me it needs serviced but only when I am setting in a parking lot restarting my radio when I turn on key after radio stops it shows service stabilitrak the dealer says they can’t get a code an they have contacted gm an they don’t know either I pay way to much to have a truck they is not full functioning they say they can’t help me till it reads that while I’m driving I have took it there 3 times for this reason I have 2 children in this truck all the time I drive it daily I have read that the stabilitrak is a kind of computer an it controls things like my traction control an other things that’s not good for me considering I live in the mountains an have horrible terrain to driving in during the winter is there a recall coming soon is my question or what is the next thing I should b doing
December 27th, 2015 at 6:52 pm
My mother’s 2011 GMC Sierra, less than 50k miles, is currently in shop. The “Service Trac. Control”, “Service stabilitrak”, and “Low engine power” came up on the reader and the check engine light came on. Going down the street, the truck would surge forward when she’d take her foot off the gas. The mechanic says they know what the problem is and have a fix. I’ll have to speak with them to know what exactly they think is happening. It’ll be interesting to see if their fix does the job.
January 2nd, 2016 at 1:53 pm
I own a 2008 Gmc Seirra 1500 . New purchased
truck did all services though dealerships . Some warranty some didn’t cover .Only have about 86k
miles on it .Now about last 3 years with it “NIGHTMARE” Check light Stabilitrak light loss of power transmission jerks pulling took it in I told service Tec trans fills like it bolts on take off. I’m so discussed with tecs telling me they don’t fill nothing wrong bye test driving around the block.
My thoughts about all this maddest and someone lost there life over GMC BS . I just don’t see
myself getting into this mistake again , All time and money wasted .I ‘ve seen TSB 11273A ext warranty .Looking for answers ………
January 3rd, 2016 at 11:10 am
I have a 2011 Camaro currently having the same issues as everyone else with the Stabili Trak and Reduce Engine Power messages. I am going to take off tomorrow and go to the dealer. Something tells me this will be bad!!!
January 4th, 2016 at 10:02 pm
I am the owner of a 2008 GMC Acadia and is having the same issues. When the Service traction Control and service Stablilatrack
flashes back and forth, combined when engine light flashing ( which usually means the vehicle is misfiring). It last about 10 -15 minutes. I had told GM about my issues when my vehicle was still under warranty. They could never seem to find any problems. It got to the point I would not let my wife drive it. Even to this day I drive it and it happens every morning. It will start normally – give it 2 minutes and the routine begins like clock work. Let it go through its motions for 10 – 12 minutes and it stops but the engine light will stay on. (sometimes). If changing throttle body sensor will alleviate my problem, please pipe in and drop me a line. GM obviously doesn’t give a crap.
January 4th, 2016 at 11:09 pm
I just bought 2007 and at first no service warning lights came on. And bam they came on grrrr I just bought it! I don’t have the money to fix this issue. Why hasn’t GM put a recall on this problem? Also the have a problem with the exhaust manifold bolts breaking off and also flexplate craking. GM really needs to step up and fix these issues.
January 18th, 2016 at 10:42 pm
I have a 2007 Silverado vortec Max 6.0 , owned this truck for 2 years and after one month the service stabilitrak / service traction control came on randomly followed by a Hard shift !! But soon the lights went off and returned to normal but now the lights will not go away and the hard shifts are constant !! Chevrolet needs to do a recall and fix this problem cause no one in my area knows what to do ! I e spent well over $2000 trying to resolve this problem with no prevail !!! It’s all over the Internet with Chevy Silverado owners from 2007-2013 having the same issues ! We need this resolved ! Cause it’s an obvious problem all over the world !!!!
January 21st, 2016 at 11:05 am
My 2008 GMC Acadia started with this issue yesterday. The NorthEast is going through a cold spell and I was surprised to see the “Service Stabilitrack”, “Traction Control Off” and engine light all come on shortly after starting driving (had warmed the car up before setting off).
Took it into a local shop and they believe the issue is a result of “mass airflow sensor” and “O2 sensor”(s) needing to be replaced since they become fouled and cause misfires which then trigger the above warning conditions. Estimate $750 to replace sensors.
Acadia has ~93K miles on it… very disappointed in the Acadia at this point, struggled with sunroof issue; whining power steering; failed liftgate and now this which feels more ominous!
January 21st, 2016 at 9:43 pm
I have a 2011 Chevrolet that has a Stabilitrak Error and #7 plug keeps fouling out, and I was told I need to replace the engine. I never had no problems with my truck until now.
February 1st, 2016 at 11:42 pm
I have 2013 Chevy Traverse with 45000 miles and today the service stabilitrak, service traction, engine power decreased, came up on dash board while I was on freeway taking my kids to school. I am angry that so many people are having these issues and Chevrolet has done nothing to fix the situation. What should I do? I am beyond the 40000 Mile warranty. Please help!
February 1st, 2016 at 11:49 pm
My 2013 Chevrolet Traverse when I am making a right turn it slips out of gear upon acceleration. Is this normal? All seemed well with this car in the beginning. The brake lights do not work except on top. I spent so much on changing the bulbs and that was not the problem. Service traction…service stabilitrak…power engine decrease…
THIS CAR IS NOT SAFE! I WANT MYOU MONEY BACK!
February 11th, 2016 at 1:06 am
I have a 2009 Pontiac Torrent with about 45,000 miles. You drive 20 feet, the stabilitrak and TSC lights come on and states they are off. The mechanic thought it was a right wheel sensor, and they stay off for a month, then they just stay on now. I have replaced so many different parts in this car, it is not funny. Their electronics is awful, obviously got a lemon.
March 15th, 2016 at 3:14 pm
Stabilitrak shake rattle and roll to the side of the freeway. 2012 Chevy Camero having problems. Car is at the dealer and after 6 hours of having the car they have no ideal as to why this light is on. Hopefully it something minor.
March 21st, 2016 at 2:14 pm
2012 Acadia Denali “Traction Control Off” warning light came on along with check engine light. Significant vibration in engine at coasting speed down hill. Once at bottom of hill, lights all went off, including CEL. No further issues for weeks until last Friday when CEL light and “Engine power down” warnings came on while driving in town. Managed to get the vehicle home and then in to the dealership for inspection this morning. CEL light was illuminated on the drive to the dealership – when restarted by dealer, CEL went out and all appears normal. I will know more tomorrow after diagnostics complete – I have 2 Acadia’s and have had issues with both. Looking for replacement options!
March 29th, 2016 at 5:32 am
2010 Chevy Traverse experiencing the same thing. Last week car had problem accelerating traction abs and engine light flashed on dashboard trouble getting in gear then eventually stalled. Took it to the shop was told my alternator was bad and needed to be replaced. $600 to replace alternator few days later problem happens again. Abs traction and engine lights all back on. Had it towed to the dealer yesterday hoping to hear today what the “possible” issue is. Read on different forums other owners have expirenced shames issues and GM does absolutely nothing about it. Very concerned as I bought this car June 2015 and it less 75k miles I transport my 4 children daily now I feel like I am putting our life’s at risk. What do I do??
April 8th, 2016 at 11:57 am
2007 Tahoe. I have the Stablitrac off, Traction control off lights coming on as well as check engine light . Stablitrac and Traction lights go off after several seconds. Engine light remains on. Have taken it into my dealer, they can only find codes for to lean on 1 bank and to rich on another. Have been unable to diagnose the Stablitrac and Traction control off lights. Currently at the dealer for the past 2 days. GM NEEDS TO STEP UP TO THE PLATE ON THIS ISSUE. Tahoe has 105,000 miles on it. Been dealing with this issue for the past year and a half.
April 11th, 2016 at 9:05 pm
I have a 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 4×4 with 97000 miles, on Saturday while driving from Oklahoma to Md the ABS, Service Stabilation and Traction Control lights came on around Lexington Ky. Near Charolotteville, VA the front end began shaking, thought I had a flat but didn’t. Drove slowly off the next exit and had towed to GMC dealer and rented a car to get home. Now Monday night and dealer has not looked at it yet. After reading this forum, I have no idea what they’ll tell me is wrong, hoping it’s just the front wheel bearing, I’ve had this happen on 2 other Chevy trucks, but the symptoms was different, let you all know soon.
April 14th, 2016 at 10:04 pm
Our 2010 gmc has problem with stabilitrack an abs, check engine light, emergency brake light,sway control, with 120,000 do I need to talk to a lawyer? DOC. thank you if you can help!!!!!
April 28th, 2016 at 1:45 pm
My 2009 Pontiac torrent had the stabilitrak problem in 2013 at about 50,000 miles. I bought the car new and now most recently the stabilitrack and abs check engine light emergency brake light sway control and I am at 70,000. I have taken excellent care of the car and do not travel much.
May 1st, 2016 at 3:40 am
I have a 2013 Chevy Malibu and while driving my radio went out, then the rest of the dash lights went out, the power steering quit working, and a second later everything came back on and got the message service stabilitrak. It has happened several times in the past month then the car is fine. I have read several owners of this car and the Chevy Cruze had similiar problems. Seems like people have narrowed it down to loose or bad battery cables, bad alternators, and faulty body control modules.
May 5th, 2016 at 11:40 am
@Eric: Have you looked into your rights under Federal Warranty Law? If not, I would certainly do so.
June 23rd, 2016 at 7:36 pm
Well…the Stabili trak in my 2010 equinox has gone off so many times I cannot even count. I have multiple videos of the date and time as soon as it occurred and took videos of where I was at. I have had it even kick in 3 times while the cruise was set at 75 and i was in the passing lane. Needless to say, that is by far the most dangerous place for it to occur. The throttle sensor has already been replaced and now they want me to spend another $1100.00 to fix something else…WTH! There are times I have gone to leave the house and it comes on as soon as I turn the key on. I will never buy a chevy again…now I need help in figuring out how to get it fixed properly and Chevy needs to take responsibility for their faulty product!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
July 22nd, 2016 at 8:22 am
We have a 2014, fully loaded, Chevy Silverado that we purchased brand new. Last October we were hit by an idiot teenage girl who ran into front right of truck and with foot on accelerator, ran down the whole side. Her insurance wont pay so its all on us – and we were just driving home from supper! That was $20,000 to fix and rent car for nearly two months! About two months ago the stabilitrak malfunction warning came up on screen while shutting everything down. Got worse! In shop now and waiting for verdict!
July 24th, 2016 at 8:29 am
I have 2010 Terrain and have had that light Stabili Track light come one from day 1. Power went from 20 mph to stalling at first. Then I restarted it and was fine. So I ignored it. Has happened so many times and then less often still ignored it cuz was running fine after all these yrs but every once in while light still comes on but don’t loose any power. Well yesterday sevice Stabili Trac light came on and would go off, still had power. Then came on and now won’t go off at all. Well it might cuz I made it home without any problems. Now if I turn it on again it will stay off I guess. WTH is the problem for real?
July 26th, 2016 at 3:32 pm
Just got my Chevy Silverado home. Could NOT duplicate the issue with stabilitrak – although, it had several ABS low voltage codes. They cleared the codes and test drove – shows normal. Its all bunnies and roses!!! I left them with a letter that states if me or my family are injured or killed due to them NOT being able to diagnose an obvious issue where the engine shuts down, takes the steering wheel out of your hands and locks the doors all at the same time – than my family or I will hold the dealership and General Motors responsible! The dealership also had us be there, per appt. at 7:30 am on a Monday and didn’t even begin checking out truck until Friday morning – after my husband called to check! $350 out of MY pocket for a rental!!
July 27th, 2016 at 8:03 pm
I got a phone call from dealership this evening. I was told by the head of the service dept. that there is a loaner truck waiting for me if I bring my truck back. They are bringing an engineer in from General Motors and crediting back my rental car money! Supposedly, they didn’t know that I had called General Motors yesterday. Sucky thing is that they have to drive and duplicate the problem – I wonder how many miles they will put on MY truck!
August 10th, 2016 at 7:46 am
Brought the truck back home last night. The dealership replaced the ENGINE WIRING HARNESS JUNCTION BLOCK. There was an issue in the building of the vehicle in the factory (and how many others?). They couldn’t duplicate the issues truck was having and went to GM for any bulletins they may have had with this type of problem and there was one. Will see….Oh, and the loaner was a 2016 Chevy truck with 186 miles on it and they did cover the $349 rental I had to pay for! Thank God someone finally listened – of course, with a threat!
August 20th, 2016 at 10:08 pm
I also, have experienced many of the same issue discuss in the many post listed. I had a check engine light message occur after having my vehicle (Malibu 2013) for only a month. I have repeatly complained about this issue but the dealer explained they couldn’t find anything wrong. Recently I received a message twice “service stabili trak”. After receiving this message I had to get a jump for my battery 5 times. I got a diagnostic test on the battery and it reported that it was okay. I will return to the dealership or seek a lemon law attorney, or both.
September 4th, 2016 at 7:24 pm
Just an update – the mechanic at the dealership says that the stabilitrak message will come on when there is low voltage and I’ll be darned! on August 9th we got the truck from the repair shop – yet again and on the 16th, decided to trade it in. Took it the dealership and after the appraisal was done had to wait until finance dept opened again the next day. We stopped for supper on the way home and the battery was dead! Had to be jumped off! Called dealership next morning and was told the battery was good the week before when I took it home. Took it BACK in and ran tests and 3 hours later had a new battery installed because it had a dead cell. Thank goodness THAT was covered under warranty! Now, it’s the dealership’s problem!
September 6th, 2016 at 2:06 pm
Purchased a used 2014 Buick Verano at 30000 miles. I’ve had it for about a year now and it’s now coming up to 35000 and I have made all oil changes on time. I live in CA, it’s been hot and humid all summer. Last night was the first night in a while that it’s been cold. I work extremely early in the am and when I turned on my car, it sounded like it didn’t want to turn on and the lights had issue turning on almost as if the battery was low. After about 6 miles of driving on the streets to work, I stopped at a light and when it turned green I tried to accelerate then I experienced low power from the engine then the chime went off along with the check engine light and the Stabilitrak light. I have called 2 dealerships and still waiting on a call back to schedule an appointment as they were both on lunch when I called.
September 13th, 2016 at 4:41 pm
My 2010 Cadillac SRX Stabilitrak light came on while driving on the interstate in a construction zone. The SUV just slowed down with the acceleration not working. I came to a complete stop on the highway as I was not able to pull over due to the wall barriers. You talk about scared!!! It almost caused a major pile up. My SUV stopped completely. I turned off the engine then back on immediately and it worked when I put it back in gear, all lights went out except engine light. The next day the engine light was off. I took it to the local Cadillac dealership and explained to him what happen and he advised he has never heard of this and with no lights on they would not be able to detect why this happen. He advised just to watch it and see if it happens again. Easy for him to say as he wasn’t the one who almost caused a major pile up on the expressway!
September 21st, 2016 at 6:18 am
After reading all the complaints about the stability trac off light and service traction control,reduce engine power,check engine light,ABS.i know for sure this is a real problem that has to be dealt with,if anyone has a solution to this problem,please let me know Lifelegal1@yahoo.com because I am sick of it hendering me and getting no truthful answers from the dealership,this should be an automatic recall especially with the regards of ones safety. LEMON LAW
September 26th, 2016 at 7:04 am
2007 Chevy Equinox, stabilitrak light is back on. This is the 3rd time over the last few years. I guess its time to fix it again.
October 10th, 2016 at 1:28 pm
I have a 2013 Traverse r in for service now. $500 repair. I’m told it’s the fuse block but the car has shut down on my 5 times while driving. Very dangerous. The dealership isn’t 100% sure this is the fix. I am not happy about paying the $500 and have a complaint in with Chevy but they could care less and are slow to respond.
October 24th, 2016 at 10:30 am
Bought a 2012 Terrain pre-certified in 2015. The stabiltrak light went on yesterday as I started it in the garage, it shook so bad and started smelling like something other than fuel was being burnt. I shut it down and brought it to dealer today(Monday). They were understanding and gave me a loaner after I told them it couldn’t wait til Tuesday like originally asked. After reading these threads I’m waiting for the call where they say sorry the code didn’t save or everything seems fine. If the problem is under the powertrain umbrella than my warranty will cover it, I’m at 70k miles.
October 24th, 2016 at 6:41 pm
Dealer called back, the fuel injectors are clogged, numerous misfires, and the plugs need to be replaced. Nothing is covered in the powertrain warranty that I still have for another 30k miles. They said they’ve seen it a lot where the carbon is caked on the fuel injectors and causing the error code: “This happens from putting low grade fuel in the car and not beating on it to get the rmps high enough to help clean them.” –Really? the car is four years old and this is a typical problem that a four year old car has? And it was pre-certified, that’s not something that would come across a year and a half ago when I purchased it?
October 26th, 2016 at 10:24 am
I bought a 2008 GMC Acadia last October. The first time the stabilitrak, traction control came on they told me it was the brake master cylinder…replaced that to have it back within 2 weeks..this time the transmission control module…2 months later back again..with same warning lights…this time they tell me it’s the throttle body..not to mention the water pump…power steering pump..radiator..fan motor that I have replaced..now the same warnings popped up again..I don’t have the money to keep pouring into this car but I feel like I would lose so much money by trading. can somebody HELP. And the TSM wasn’t covered by special warranty because it was about 7,000 miles past the coverage limit. and there is a warranty on the 07 and 09 for the throttle body but not the 08??? Does the lemon law apply to used vehicles too or just new?
October 27th, 2016 at 2:06 pm
@Judy: Certain states have used car lemon laws. Contact your state attorney general.
October 31st, 2016 at 9:51 am
I have a 2007 chevy avalanche z71 with similar issuse i was told bu one dealer it was the front wheel bearings i change them n the problem remains the same. After moving from a complete stop, The truck makes a very hard shift into 2nd gear whlie the traction light is on. The check engine light stays on and service stability track and traction control, tire monitoring system.. This is a very serious safety problem with GM vehicles and they need to look into in before someone gets hurt.. Please help
November 20th, 2016 at 11:38 am
We have a 2012 SRX this just happen to us also. Will update once we understand the issue.
December 11th, 2016 at 2:30 pm
I have a 2014 chevy equinox with 20,100 miles. My check engine light came on 3 times this week. First time I was told it was an electrrical issue and that a wire was touching a cylinder. Then the next time the light came on, I got a warning that I have low engine pwer and something about stability tracking. I took it back and they told me it was the cam shaft and fuel sensors and system. They replaced it. Within 24 hours the light is back on and I am dropping my car off once again. I have a child that I drive around and I have to drive on the highways. When the light goes on while driving, I immediately stall out or slow to 30 mph. I can;t get it to go any faster than that. I can;t have that happen when I am driving on the turnpike. If my car slows down to 30 when everyone behind me is going 65-75 mph I am dead. I do not feel safe and I do not want this vehicle or another GM vehicle for that matter. What really makes me mad, is that I can’t even get a loaner car without having to pay for it. I am sorry, but if you have my car for 2 days and still can;t get it fixed then I think we have bigger problems here.
December 13th, 2016 at 9:12 am
I purchased a 2007 Chevy Silverado 1500 from an actual local Chevy dealer. 1 month later, stability trac off light and service traction control lights turns on while pulling out of the garage. I let the truck sit for a day as i tried to google the issue. Later that day, the truck was fine after just sitting. 1 week later, the problem resurfaced while on the highway on my wat to work. Called the dealer where i purchased it, NO luck since i purchase a used truck just outside of its warranty. The truck has 129K and was a one owner truck; purchased and serviced at the same dealer since 2007. So, yes, after reading all the complaints about the stability trac and service traction control issues; this is definitely a problem that should be dealt with by GM. It’s VERY DANGEROUS…i almost got into several accidents trying to pull over when this last happened while driving on the highway. Someone is going to get injured or even killed due to this GM malfunction. It’s not a “used truck” thing…this issue is happening to “brand new” trucks with 1000 miles or less as well. Please help…what can I do???
December 14th, 2016 at 3:39 pm
@Danielle: I would certainly look into your rights. Visit https://www.lemonlaw.com/lemon-law-firm.html to find a firm in your state.
December 29th, 2016 at 8:14 pm
I own a 2011 Chevy Traverse. I am also having the Service Stabilitrac, Traction control, ABS light issue. We bought it at 55k miles and it just started happening around 84k. I always do my own oil changes and have to clean the oil out of the “sump” in the intake tube (ridiculous). I have sprayed CARB cleaner into the throttle body and the intake (with the engine off). I have cleaned some grime off of all the wheel speed sensors. The issue,as all others has mentioned, comes and goes. I don’t want my wife or kids to get hurt from an issue that it appears Chevy isn’t dealing with. Now, today, I noticed an antifreeze puddle under the car! What can go wrong next??
January 4th, 2017 at 10:52 pm
I had similar problems with Stabilitrak, ABS light and reduced engine power light on a 3.4 Pontiac Torrent 09. Stabilitrak/ABS was repaired with new rear speed sensor; reduced power with replaced throttle body. Around $600 total, not by GM dealer. So far it seems to be working.
January 22nd, 2017 at 4:26 pm
Bought 2013 Chevy Spark new it is still under warranty but they just charged me over $400.00 for Full body throttle replacement said it was not under warrenty nothing eve is when I take it to dealership. I bought extend warranty plus gap insurance 3 months getting it i have serve hail damage that insurance did not give enough for the damage. I just don’t get why for all the things brought in they never find things. window on driver side has issues they claim no problems now passenger side front srarting sma.
January 22nd, 2017 at 5:03 pm
I just had my “serice traction control ” light and reduced power message today. Almost went off the road at 55mph. The vehicle is less than 3 yrs old with 47k miles on it. Wth is going on here. After reading all previous posts I now feel I been ripped off as I see no true fix for the issues! Anybody know what to do?
February 2nd, 2017 at 10:32 pm
I bought a 2011 SRX in 2014 , The stabilttak light first began to come on while under warranty and persisted for two months , had to repair out of pocket $400+ dollars . Cadillac finally admitted mistake and tried to make amends by providing a 30k maintenance package . Within the next 20k the light and problem has re- occurred and again Cadillac is denying that the problem is pre – existing . Cadillac is telling me that they will not assist in repairs . I will seek a lemon law attorney, any suggestions.
February 4th, 2017 at 8:02 pm
Have a 2103 Chevy Cruze and this same issue has been coming up the last few weeks. “Service Stabilitrack” and engine light come on. The engine power is reduced. I see many things that supposedly can fix this issue but they are all from places OTHER than GM. If this is such an issue with so many vehicles why isn’t GM fixing this. The more I look into this vehicles history the more issues seem to come up.
February 12th, 2017 at 12:57 am
Friday driving in traffic, Service Traction and Trailer control light come on, then my power steering goes out, in rush hour traffic. Needless to say, got off to the side of the road and had to get it towed to dealership. Today, called to tell me they had to replace battery and then it still gave them the bells and abs, etc, lights on.So, not fixed. Then I asked for a loaner and they tell me that their concierge is off on Saturday so they didnt have anything to lend me. So I asked how am I getting to work on Monday morning, the same answer, so yeah mine GMC Sierra SLT 2015, is a piece of crap. Should have kept my Lexus. Piss poor response for a person without their car to not have a loaner.
February 21st, 2017 at 4:52 pm
I had a Cadillac 2008 CTS with 60000 mileage so far.
Yesterday I drove on 210 freeway, stabilizing service system suddenly kicked on, it felt like the car trying to stop while driving, brakes locked up and car slowed to almost dead stop. and when I hit the brakes its like a vibrating feeling , almost killed me.
So the car was towed to dealer and was replaced throttle body, then dealer charged $713. This is a terrible scared feeling. Hope GM solves the problem soon, it will kill people someday otherwise.
March 6th, 2017 at 2:22 pm
2010 GMC Sierra with 109,000 miles. We’re having the same issue with the Stabilitrack. I thought it was because I’d driven my truck at 70-80 mph with the cruise control on for a long distance drive. But then this morning I let my truck idle in my driveway for 5 minutes and as I began to slowly leave my driveway the same situation occurred I could not accelerate. The quick diagnostics say throttle body, but does that actually fix the problem? Yes, it’s a bad feeling to lose power and have the engine to idle down when driving 75mph. Did anyone have a successful lawsuit?
March 8th, 2017 at 5:45 pm
My daughter is having the same problem. This has been going on for years at GM from what I’m reading. I gave up on GM products 16 years ago and have had no major problems with my car. Time to choose another manufacturer.
March 10th, 2017 at 6:09 pm
2010 Chevy Equinox All the things I’ve read never says anything about wheel bearings. Sometimes the wheel bearing problem is hard to locate. Any wheel bearing problem will cause the sensor to read incorrectly, thus the service stable track light will come on and the ABS light will come on. When this happens the four wheel drive will not work.It seems it is all on the same circuit. I am a retired mechanic.
March 12th, 2017 at 12:25 am
2010 Chevy Equinox and my story is similar to most here. The loss of power issue seems to be an extremely unsafe reaction to a “service” warning. My engine cuts out usually at lower speeds and every 20 or so miles. I am wondering why there has not been a recall for this problem. Has anyone had success in repairing this or finding some sort of solution? I’m seriously considering leaving the Chevy / GMC family.
March 27th, 2017 at 2:56 pm
I have a 2015 GMC Sierra, 1500 Crew Cab, SLT, 2WD. The stabilitrac and ABS light have been on, for past 10,000 miles. I have replaced the disc brakes on all 4 wheels as well as the rotors on all 4- so I cant imagine what would cause the ABS light to be on. Also, the brakes work very well. Other than needing to be replaced twice on truck with less than 38K miles, they seem to work fine.
The stabilitrac light has been on since roughly 29K miles, I dont know why, nor do i even know what the stabilitrac even does. is something I should be concearned with? i dont have thousands to dump into fixing
March 31st, 2017 at 2:48 pm
@Brian: If you are still under warranty, you should certainly get the vehicle in ASAP. I also think it is time to look into your State and Federal rights. Visit https://www.lemonlaw.com/lemon-law-firm.html to find a firm in your state.
April 18th, 2017 at 3:20 pm
I have a 2009 Silverado LT 4×4 Z71 and I have taken it back once in the 7 months that I have owned it. I have had to repair the service stable track and service the ABS light come on. The next day out of the shop the ABS come on again alone and not stable track. I used the cruise control when this happened and when I was ready to come home it had repaired its self and it has not come on again but I do not use the cruise control anymore and it does not come on. The dealer changed the throttle positioning sensor , replaced the third brake light and the brake peddle positioning sensor. Cost me $208.00 They told me that even under warranty I would still have to pay for them for putting on the analyzer at the always price of $90.00 I have just over 100K on it with an extended warranty. Why do I have to pay for the analyzer? That is why I have not taken it back for the other ABS problem uhtil it comes up again, Peed off!
April 21st, 2017 at 9:09 pm
My stabilitrak light came on and check engine light also brought it to my mechanic he said it popped a code saying cylinder 4 was mis firing he replaced all plugs and wires tune up pretty much didn’t fix problem he told me to bring it to chevy this where it gets funny not really!!! Made appointment drop it off by 8 am 30 to 40 mins later we can’t look at it for 2 hrs what’s the since of making appointment fine 1 o’clock I call the tell me cylinder 4 wasn’t making compression ok he’s tells me he won’t fix it but he can put a used engine for 5500 or a new engine for 6500 without labor we called corporate gm they called Mcgloughlin tChevrolet in Whitman mass the dealership refused to talk to corporate about the problem guy said he would get back to them in two weeks what a joke so I pick up my truck pay the 119$ diagnostic cost which is bill drive it home did some research by now the truck is shaking no power smoking out exhaust I read this one Comment about sea foam I had a 1/2 of tank of gas put a can in and guess what stabilitrak light off check engine light off truck runs like a top called dealership to let them know he replied I highly doubt it no way I told him I would drive down there right now he told me he didn’t have time for this shit morale of this story I will never sep foot on McLaughlin Chevrolet in Whitman again and neither will anyone I know what a bunch of crooks thiefs hacks mechanics they are a joke plug it to a computer read the code then go to the book that’s all they know no extra effort no problem solving customer service forget about it always bought chevy and gm!!! Gm should be ashamed of themselves trying to steal money from hardworking people no wonder why everyone is buying forgein cars cause chevy and gm won’t back there trucks or cars what a shame
April 28th, 2017 at 1:59 pm
Does anyone have a solution to this problem? the constant problems with service stablitrack/ traction control/ engine power reduced? The dealership plays dumb, GMC customer service acts like they have never heard of it either. I know a lot of us here have dealt with this run around, But what do I when they cant fix it, wont fix it, and wont help. I basically have a car that Is going to power down the engine at some point, it can very scary on the highway? My question is, am I just screwed here? What is the end game? I just need to know that there’s nothing I can do so I can move on with my life.
May 1st, 2017 at 3:49 pm
I have the same issue with my 07 GMC Envoy. The StabiliTrak® light is coming on and making the truck run funny. Simple question, what can I do?
May 15th, 2017 at 4:55 pm
@Chris: I would like to know more. Please visit https://www.lemonlaw.com/rid.html and fill out your details so we can review the situation.
May 26th, 2017 at 4:02 pm
@ Chris – I’ve done a lot of research on this issue since our 2011 Suburban C1500 (100,000mi.) is randomally displaying the Stabilitrac/Traction Control Off messages simultaneously in the DIC. Your display also includes reduced engine power DIC display and you stated that the vehicle will, or may possibly, reduce rpms suddenly and possibly lose your power steering/brakes. From what I’ve discovered, your issue can be resolved by replacing the Throttle Body Sensor for the make/model of your vehicle. For my vehicle, I still can’t pinpoint the cause of those indicators being thrown up on our DIC. I’m just going to have to bring it to a dealer and document what transpires… Good luck to Chris and others
June 16th, 2017 at 12:31 am
I have a 2015 Malibu I bought brand new and this just happened to me when turning left of the freeway. Locked up, reduced speed the whole works. I don’t feel safe driving it at all. I really would like my money back. It doesn’t seem fair that I would have to lose all the depreciation on this vehicle if I trade it in on something else. Why aren’t these cars being recalled?
June 16th, 2017 at 2:52 pm
I have an 07′ Avalanche and on my way to work today, (I drive 40 miles to work on the thruway) the same issue everyone else is reporting on here and many other sites happened… I was doing about 75mph and all hell broke loose and my check engine light started flashing and the same business with the stabilitrack / traction control going haywire. I’m sure everyone who has experienced this can imagine how terrifying this is when you are driving 75mph and you have vehicles all around you and no place to pull over. Luckily my exit was about 8 miles away but that was the scariest 8 miles of my life! Once I got to the thruway toll my truck was shaking and when I went to pull away it was shifting very hard from first to second gear. I’ve been reading multiple sites for a couple hours now and tons of people are reporting this problem and this is just ridiculous, people’s lives are at stake here. I am a retail store manager, I know that’s not life or death type of a job but I need to be at work and I don’t have a replacement that can just fill in for me nor do I have the money to keep getting this truck fixed, I just spent about $2700 about 10 months ago getting 12 lights fixed which I didn’t even know about to get it inspected and another $1,000 getting my axle fixed about 3 months ago… and here I am again… things that cost this much shouldn’t have this many issues… imagine if our houses worked as terrible as the GM vehicles did.
June 16th, 2017 at 10:12 pm
Was driving my 2011 GMC Acadia to my daughter’s softball game middle of May went to stop at red light felt my traction skid (if that makes sense) then I felt my steering wheel get tight and hard to turn around corner, tapped on brakes to come to stop and my brakes went to the floor and my steering was gone. Panicking I pulled closest to off the road as possible with no steering or brakes and limited power. Put vehicle in park was worried what could happen next so I shut off vehicle when I went to start it again 5 minutes later wouldn’t turn over. I still can not get it to start. No one knows what the issue can be for it not starting. And my stabilitrak and traction control light is on service both warning also. And Park assist off. My rear hatch will not open. Lights and radio work but nothing else. Scanned codes and the only ones that came up were ecm/ pcm. Just purchased a new ecm/pcm “brain” waiting to get it programmed and hook up hope this solves the issue. This could have been scary going down the highway at 65 with both my kids in the car. Not happy at all very disgusted with this vehicle. Will not recommend Acadia no more and I loved this Vehicle so much til this.
June 23rd, 2017 at 8:35 pm
Glad I found this because I am getting frustrated….a month ago my 2015 Camaro (56,000) miles had the Service Stabilitrak/Low power mode happen and the car shut down/everything locked up. I only saw the little engine light come up once, blink and go away a few weeks before. I didn’t think much of it. But no other indication. So when this happened I was only about 5 blocks from my office and so glad I had not gotten on the highway to head home.I live an hour and half away to 2 1/2 hours( depending on traffic). Also my dealer for years is about 2-3 hours from my job. It was at 6:30pm so no car rental places were open and the local dealer where this happened service dept was closed. Fortunately I was able to roll into a parking lot which was scary because i could barely stop the car due to everything locking up. It then shut down,wouldn’t start, but the radio worked so I knew it wasn’t the battery. I called Onstar and almost 3 hours later the tow truck came. Weird thing, the car started and the lights went away after sitting all that time. I still was not taking a chance. The driver drove it right on the truck. At that time I had to have someone drive all the way out to pick me up at the dealer where the tow truck dropped it near my job. So I left the keys went home and had to work from home the next day, waiting to hear from dealer if I needed a rental. They called early afternoon and said it was a “communication code issue and they reset it”. Mind you I had to pay $111.50 for him to “Trace it”. My warranty expired at 36,000 . He said it seemed fine/test drove it. I picked up the car the next day and it drove ok for a week. THEN exactly a week later it happened again on the highway on my way to work. It was pouring rain out and this time and all of the lights came on the mph digital screen locked at like 7mph even through i was still going about 45mph and Service Stabiltrak came up but I was still able to drive on low power mode (when i came to a stop it hesitated for the first 10 seconds and then it would move again. I was about 20 min from the dealer near work so I put my hazards on, kept driving and called the dealer very pissed of telling him that I am on my way again. I made it to the dealer and kept the car running so they can see what was happening, They were very laidback about it, and woman came in at the same time yelling at them about her 2 year old equinox air conditioner breaking down with 36,400 miles. She was making a scene so they had to deal with her and said they will call me. Didn’t even offer to drive me 5 miles to work even this being only a week later. I had to be picked up by a coworker and waited to hear if they needed to keep it or i was going to get a loner. I get a call about 5 hours later and he said its fixed here is what he said and that is on my receipt “FOUND COMMUNICATION CODES IN SYSTEM, FOUND OPEN CIRCUIT IN COMMUNICATION LINE TO ACCELERATOR PEDAL CIRCUIT” – It was the same tech from the week before and charged me another $111.50- noted necessary to trace wiring and repair connector…..So to shorten this long story the car has been ok since and tonight and I’m driving home and a flash of the Service Stabiltrak came up for about 5 seconds and went away. I made it home paranoid it would happen again and shut down while on the highway/bridge. Nothing else happened and I made it home but I am furious…So this time I am bringing it to my dealer in the morning….They have always done good by me. I’ve been with them for 7 years. Fingers Crossed!! Please don’t let it be something more like what a lot of you said…..Also ,just a note…This is my 6th Camaro. I’ve been driving them since 1997. (1997,2001(totaled in accident and not a scratch on me), 2002, 2010, 2013 and the current 2015. They have always been great cars with very few issues. Only routine maint. So this is the big first issue I have had with it basically breaking down on me. I have been a loyal Chevrolet customer and I really hope this doesn’t change anything. We’ll see, and I am sorry to hear that so many of you have had so many issues. These issues can be so dangerous if you are at the wrong place at the wrong time.
July 17th, 2017 at 12:59 pm
I have a 2016 GMC Sierra 3500 Denali 4×4 Dually that has been giving stabilitrak warnings as I am driving it. I have also had the truck in the shop I believe 9 times from dec 2015 to Jan 2016 over exhaust (DEF) problems. GM could never resolve the issues with the exhaust problem. They replaced multiple items and it finally came to the service manager telling me the only thing he could recommend was for me to do a delete to the exhaust system. That was a $2,500 fix that I should not have had to do to a 1 year old truck. In the middle of dealing with that I started having stabilitrak issues. They blamed the exhaust issue on the stabilitrak issue. needless to say I have a truck that is worthless and GM refuses to find/fix the problem. I have given up on GM fixing it and refuse to spend anymore money at the dealership for them to charge me to play with my truck. I have a video of the gauge cluster going crazy, loosing stabilitrak, power steering, trailer wiring connectivity and transmission shifting all while pulling a 20,000 lb trailer. CRAZY does not define this!
July 17th, 2017 at 1:07 pm
@Jesse: If you would like, visit https://www.lemonlaw.com/rid.html and I will forward you to a TX lawyer who may be able to help.
August 4th, 2017 at 9:14 am
I have a 2008 GMC Acadia I’ve had 2 transmissions bought it brand new. Now the stabilitrak and traction control light is coming on loss of power and getting worse. It keeps reading code co202 co204 co206 which is injector issue code co 300 misfire code. I have replaced all spark plugs and caps all injectors bar and wires, still and issue and still the same codes This car is a piece of junk. I have been on the phone to GM and they are no help. I have had it to several mechanics and they can’t figure it out either. I see where the TPS sensor is a lot of the peoples problem I guess I’ll try that. The traction control module is in the hub assembly I’ve also heard this may be the issue. If any one has any other ideas would love to hear the solution.
August 17th, 2017 at 8:39 pm
Well, I’m back and 2 dealerships/ 4 times/a loaner/$700 to keep resetting it (band aiding it). They still cant figure out the problem. Its happened 8 Times and always a couple days after picking it up. And 3 of the 8 times it goes into Low power/Service stabiltrak mode I almost got smashed into. It always happens on the highway which you can keep driving while at a speed but once you slow to a stop at a stop sign/red light. Pedal to the floor, it wont move or inch into the middle of the road while cars are coming at you and takes about 15 seconds to kick in. Its come down to disconnecting the battery for 20 min and reconnecting to buy a few days before it happens again to get back and forth to work. I have put in a complaint with GM. Breaks my heart. I’ve been a loyal Chevy customer for 20 years and have loved all my Camaros, Now I terrified to drive and that I or someone else will get hurt because of this sudden Low Power/Stabilitrak mode happening almost every week.
August 17th, 2017 at 8:44 pm
Sorry for the dups, thought the first comments didn’t go through…Just so upset and frustrated!!
August 21st, 2017 at 3:57 am
Have been having similar issue with my 2012 Chevy Suburban LT 1500.” Stabilitrack on/ traction on” poped up while driving on highway and all door suddenly unlocked and lost of power and a lot of noise from the transmission and 5 seconds later back to normal. Thanks
August 26th, 2017 at 1:40 pm
I am back and very happy! My weekly stabiltrak/low power problem, bad gas mileage, jumping RPM’S, feeling like was forcing the car when accelerating is finally fixed after 3 months of hell. My 2015 Camaro is back to driving like a dream! I almost forgot how great it drives because it’s been so bad the last three months. Afraid to drive to work (long commute), carrying around a ratchet to disconnect the battery to reset computer so I can get home safely (buys a couple days resetting the computer(* that’s all the first 2 dealers did and they charged me), changing my commute route so that I know I would be able to get off highway or have a shoulder to safely pull over..etc.. So yes, 2 different dealers/ 4 trips and cost to look at it, a week rental, loss of summer weekend trips..etc..All they did was say they can’t replicate it after the computer has been reset and just band aiding it by resetting it. I was at my whit’s end! . So first after trying to figure out what to do since no one could help me, I finally thought of calling “ONSTAR” which I have. Not everyone has but it’s a good idea to have ,if you can get it.
So it happened 3 days ago but this time I called Onstar and had them run a diagnostic right then and there as it was happening while I was driving in low power mode. These codes came up. (P0700) Engine-Transmission communication issues, (U0100)-2 explanations 1) antilock brake system problem & vehicle communication system is not performing as expected. Finally I thought we are getting somewhere. They went ahead and emailed me the info. I called GM the next day, I have an ongoing claim and let them know about the codes.. The GM rep was happy to hear said get it right into my dealer. So I called my 7 year dealer and I almost felt like they could care less, they said ok just bring the info in next week and we will see what comes up on their system and can’t give me a loaner/rental to get to work until they see something on their system. Which I was there already twice. I even said Onstar will explain if they called because they have the full diagnostic history in their system since they haven’t been able to figure it out. They really could care less. They even had the receptionist talk to me, they couldn’t even talk to me. They know what I have been going through! So I got upset and said forget it.
So I called a dealer in NY as a hope that 3 times a charm. Well it worked! I called and was told to have it in the next morning and to bring everything. The invoices from the previous dealer visits, the print out from Onstar..etc….Mind you I brought the car to the NY dealer after I already reset the computer by disconnecting the battery which the other dealers were like I have to bring it while it happening. I kept saying I can’t get there safely when it happens and If I had it towed that means turning off the car which does a partial reset so they won’t have all the codes come up. That’s why it was a revolving door! But the NY dealer read the info I gave them and did another diagnostic- TWO hours later they called me and said it was my “ENGINE WIRING HARNESS” needed to be repaired. The only drawback is it was going to cost $700 because it wasn’t covered under warranty. But he said to me I suggest you better demand your money back from the other dealers because they didn’t know what they were doing and had a lot of nerve to charge me. I said fix it and ill deal with it and notify GM. I picked up my car at the end of the day and it’s great! Like It used to be. A great feeling .
Also there is a catch too, he said this can happen to newer car with a lot of miles (I have 59,000-all highway/weather), but not common. He asked if it was ever in a collision. And yes, it was a year and half ago my car was smashed into full force by a large older SUV flying off an exit and went into my passenger side. They decided to fix because it was a newer car and I wasn’t at fault. Over $10,000 damage was done to the frontend passenger side. But the entire engine area under the hood was shifted to the left as well. It may have been overlooked and Its possible there was damage or rubbing of wires that could have happened over time and now came to a head. It may not be the reason but it’s something to look into. So now I will be contacting my insurance company as well. Hopefully GM will work with me to help with some reimbursement or my insurance company. But the most important thing is my car is fixed. So I suggest utilizing ONSTAR if you have it, but either way have your mechanic check your Engine wire harness if it can’t be figured out. Remember over time it can wear from corrosion/ weather or could just be faulty.
Sorry I wrote so much, I have a habit of doing this but just wanted to fully explain so maybe it can help someone else. Good Luck!
August 29th, 2017 at 10:20 am
2012 Buick Enclave. Traction/Stabilitrak Service warnings, lose power to the wheels, cruise kicks off, doors unlock. Happened on the highway once. Happened in a parking lot twice. Took it in to GM dealer. They “reset/updated” the computer and test-drove it 3 times. The next day it failed again. Taking it in again.
September 15th, 2017 at 7:33 pm
2016 Terrain with 31k miles on it, 2 times within 30 days coming off the freeway going into an intersection, the stabilitrack warnings come on, the engine light comes on, a weird jerking motion and the car stops dead. the engine is still running but the car wont move, I can shift gears but nothing happens, doesn’t even roll backwards. The first time, I had to be towed to the dealership where they said they could see error codes but couldn’t replicate the problem. Today it happened again, and after restarting the Car multiple times, I was finally able to go forward. I immediately took the car to the dealership and got a rental. This is very dangerous and I don’t trust driving the car again.
October 18th, 2017 at 8:04 am
Bought used from nissan 09 tahoe. Within month engine light came on. They did one time “goodwill” repair that replaced throttle body chamber. Month later stabilitrak came on. Brought to rerpair shop. They said had to be reset by gm. Took to gm. By this time l
Engine lighrt off. Gm says they can’t do anything for me unless the light is on. 9months pregnate and live in rural area. Stabilitrak issue has since happened at least 5 times. We have to reset by unplugging battery them truck runs fine. Happens again while were in town do luckily we drive to gm with light on. They reset and update computer. Two days later after I have my baby, stabilitrak comes on again on interstate wile husband driving with our three other children. Now, when light comes on we loose like all power to truck, it shakes like crazy and really isn’t driveable (to me). In a nutshell this has happened close to 10 times if not more. I’ve had onstar send me remote diagnostic for the engine light but gm won’t accept that for repair. We have to bring the truck ijn AS it’s messing up and with the randomness in which it happens and how far we live, I may have to just call a tow truck and spend unnessary no st for rental. So frustrated. Traded in a great h onda for a larger vehicle for expanding family and feels like were driving a death trap and now stuck 20 grand
November 10th, 2017 at 7:35 pm
I bought a new 2014 Chevy Sonic from Jim Butler Chevrolet in Fenton, Missouri in October 2014 and the engine light came on in mid-year 2016 when the car was not even 2 years old. I took it to the dealer and was told that the repair would be $265″ but when I asked what caused it, I was told by the manager “There are a lot of reasons why the light comes on” and, since I did not have the $265 at the time (was deeply in debt), I asked if I could drive it without making the problem worse until I could get it fixed and was told yes. There was a notice sent out in 2016 that there was a “factory recall” (which I thought was about that light) so I took it in but was told the recall was not for whatever was causing my engine light display and got no answer when I asked why. I was still told it would be $265 to fix and was ignored when I asked why a new car less than 2 years old would have the problem. On 11/1/2017 I took the 2014 Sonic in to the dealer for tire rotation (tires less than a year old), oil change, and the engine light fix, paying slightly more than $326. Two days later while driving at the 70 MPH speed limit on Highway 40, I made a lane change to get past a parked vehicle on the shoulder and the yellow “skid” symbol came on along with a now-flashing “engine” light, but the road was completely dry and the lane change was smooth and normal. I took the car in the next morning assuming whatever had been done two days earlier was the cause for this 3-year-old car, but was told my two front tires that the dealer’s mechanics had rotated and had “balanced” (the receipt said) were turned outward and that a “coil” was needed! Why was this not discovered at the time of the repair when I was told the rotated new tires were “balanced” or when they were “fixing” the engine light? I was changed an additional $575 for this “repair” that I believe was caused by them on the 11/1 “repair”! I would like to get my money back if this is a GM defect that causes the problem.
November 13th, 2017 at 4:48 pm
2012 Acadia… been happening for 11 months now. Had it looked at by 2 different dealers. Changed all 6 spark plugs, coil pack, throttle body, high pressure fuel pump, cleaned the PCV tubes and intake manifold sensors twice, replaced valve cover gasket with new design. Car is currently at the Chevy dealer now, same problem. We told them 6 weeks ago when the fuel pump was changed that we’d be back soon and asking for our money back. Haven’t changed the wheel speed sensors, brake pedal position sensor, or steering wheel angle sensor, all of which would make sense as the problem seems to occur after braking with the steering wheel turned. We’ll see what they come up with this time.
November 28th, 2017 at 8:23 am
Every time I go and get maintenance work on my car 2012 Chevy Traverse, in a couple days afterward the engine light comes on and the stabilitrak system comes on and slows down the engine while I am driving with bells ringing and it costs me $163.00 each time for the dealer just to check out the problem. IF I am already doing maintenance then why do these mechanisms come on and create these issues while My car is still in motion- dangerous situation! I love the suv however this feature seems to be all about them GM getting money when they feel they want you to bring your car in this generating cash for them. OF course I don’t mind the warning or the notification that maintenance however to slow down my engine, ring bells and cause my engine light to come on is totally rediculous! So instead of a return buyer they will have a person getting rid of the vehicle as soon as possible. I don’t want a vehicle with maintenance micro managed along with my money!!!!!!!!!!!!
December 3rd, 2017 at 11:07 pm
I financed a “brand new” 2014 Chevy Silverado 1500, right of the back to many recalls. Beginning with odometer, to seat belt, to loss of power steering, to rear sliding window. At the time of purchase I opted to add “extended warranty” under the impression that it is an extension of the factory warranty, which is not (third party; Warranty Solutions) and more like an insurance as you have to pay deductible for every visit. Any who My A/C stopped working and Chevy certified service wants to charge me about 450.00 to replace a hose that is leaking and add a bracket to avoid from happening again. I said no but I did have them work on a recall involving loss of power steering, and now im getting a messege on cluster stating “stabilitrak” service. SMH CHEVY, you claim 100 years of dependability, yet you dont make the same product from 100 years ago.
December 8th, 2017 at 6:25 am
I have a 2009 sierra with right around 194000 miles on it. yesterday i was driving home on the mass pike when my check engine light and stablitrack service lights came on then my truck began to tick along with my oil pressure dropping and then coming back up. so i pulled into a rest stop to check. so i added oil as i was due for an oil change still didnt fix the problem. got it home to ct did and oil change and the same thing with the check engine and service stiblitrack keeps flashing. when i went to hit the remote start this morning beacause its roughly 20 degrees out right now that didnt work. no biggy figured id maually start it. well as i was driving to work i get the check engine light traction control lights and the alarms and my outside air temp thermoter is reading thats it is 137 degrees out haha funny becuse like i said i tried warming my truck up because it is only 20 degrees out .
December 12th, 2017 at 1:43 pm
I have had this issue with my 2011 GMC Sierra fixed 2 times already in a year time. I’m currently having the same beginning of the issue a third time, which comes after it being repaired the second time less than 2 months ago.
December 26th, 2017 at 3:38 pm
My 2012 GMC Terrain has had previous issues with Stabilitrak error appearing and my power being reduced on a busy highway! I spent hundreds getting the “carbon build up” cleaned out and months later it is giving me the same issues. It wouldn’t turnover today and the same warning came up. Plus all my sensors are going off!
January 3rd, 2018 at 8:12 am
2010 Chevy Traverse. While driving last night the Stabilitrak light,check engine light, and warnings for reduced engine power. Brought to dealer $500 to replace throttle body. From what I’ve read on different forums this may happen again.
January 10th, 2018 at 3:05 pm
I have a 2012 Traverse and a couple of times over the past year or 2 the traction control, stabilitrak and reduced engine power light has come on. It normally goes off pretty quick, but it is happening more often now and I am out of my warranty. Has anyone been able to get anywhere with GM on this issue recently?
January 19th, 2018 at 8:28 pm
I’ve had my 2013 Chevy Silverado for just over 2 years. A few months ago the stability/traction ABS light starting coming on at random times. After turning the truck off then back on it would stay off for a day or two and sometimes even weeks. I would take it to the dealer to get it checked out and they would tell me “the light has to be on in order to diagnose it and I needed an appointment.”
How the hell am I supposed to make an appointment if the light just comes and goes randomly?!
Recently I was taking my kids to school and the lights suddenly came on and the truck came to a complete stop and stiffened up as if I had hit an invisible car and I almost hit the windshield. I was stepping on the gas pedal when it stopped and I couldn’t even pull over to the side of the road, the wheels and steering felt stuck.
I put it in park and turned it off and back on and it hasn’t happened again but now am terrified to get on the highway with it.
I’m waiting to get taxes to go get it fixed at the local dealer…we’ll see how well that goes…I was so excited to trade my Nissan Pathfinder in for a bad ass lifted Chevy truck but it’s been more of a pain with other things having to be replaced as well….
January 20th, 2018 at 8:28 pm
We are the owners of a 2011 GMC Terrain. We are also experiencing the same issues that we are reading here REPEATEDLY!!! What is going on?? Surely GM is aware there is a major issue with the vehicles….Any news on this?? What can we do to get it fixed for good???????? We are from Mount
Pleasant Mi.
January 25th, 2018 at 2:52 am
TRYING TO FIND OUT IF ANYONE CAN TELL ME WHAT IT TAKE’S TO SERVICE THE STABIBLITRK SYSTEM ON A 2007 CADILLAC ESCALATE PICKUP WITH ALL WHEEL DRIVE. i DO NOT TRUST THE DEALER TO BE TRUTHFUL ANYMORE. THE FIRST TIME I USED THE SYSTEM IS PUT LIGHTS ON IN THE DASH. IT IS VERY LOW MILEAGE ON THE PICKUP. IF SOMEONE CAN GIVE VIEW OF THEIR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE WRITE OR SHOULD JUST GET A MAINTENANCE MANUAL. THANKS FOR ANY HELP YOU CAN PROVIDE.
January 26th, 2018 at 11:35 am
I have a 2012 Traverse and having the stabilitrak problem as well. this has been going on for 2yrs now. The dealer is not willing to fix as a GMC default. The years prior to 1012 have been fixed by GMC. I am about ready to go to the New stations in Chicago for help and really throw them under the bus for all of us having this problem on our vehicles that we pay so much for!
February 15th, 2018 at 9:57 pm
to number 286. I have a 2008 Chevy Silverado 1500. My truck is doing the exact same thing. If you can figure out what is happening please contact me at my email: hvacdawg4243@yahoo.com. Thank you
February 19th, 2018 at 4:12 pm
I purchase my 2010 Camaro on December 22nd January 20th it’s going down the road and it was a straight Road when out of nowhere all of my traction control lights and service Stabilitrak came on the car immediately pull to the right causing me to hit a telephone pole and flip the car causing serious injuries to myself and totaling the car the insurance company is saying that I I am at fault and I’m not trying to pay the medical though the gap insurance adjuster was able to prove mechanical failure also my police report States mechanical failure and that the accident was not because of me I am wondering if I have a product liability case or a lemon law case due to me only having the car less than a month and no warning that there was anything wrong with the vehicle
February 22nd, 2018 at 12:04 am
I bought a 2009 chevrolet equinox Ls AWD at nissan. at 10 am feb 21 2018 while driving at parking stabilitrack service came on to my dash an a traction control also came on. trying to fixed by turning off and turning on the engine the said light display still on. before that happen a week a go all wheel drive service came out,. i was worried i call my dealer to fixed the problem. but the problem the steering wheel is out of control. hard to steer. so i call a towing serving just to bring the vehicle to the dealer and I pay C$112. At the dealer they charge me also a C$195 for the diagnosis. They found that the EPS main was damage so they replace at cost of C$18 and i told that i have insurance and they said the warranty is not covered by the said problem which is under electrical issue. i don’t understand. every one here are disapponted about the issue of stabilitrack service and traction control. hopethey find a solution regarding the issue.
March 1st, 2018 at 12:40 pm
I had the same problems and spent hours on forums trying to solve it…. and It ended up being a low voltage issue. I replaced the battery with an Optima red top and the problem went away.
March 3rd, 2018 at 3:38 pm
I have a 2010 Chevy 1500 4WD with the classic Stabilitrak error. Time to go to school on traction control electronics… yuk. Any suggestions welcomed.
March 3rd, 2018 at 5:17 pm
Hey what do ya know! The error codes P0306 which means the #6 cylinder is having an issue along with the Stabilitrak error is gone! I changed the #6 coil and spark plug (spark plug was severely aged and damaged) and cleared the fault with the scanner code checker I bought for $65 from O’Reilly’s. All clear! Even the Stabilitrak error is gone. Nice!
March 9th, 2018 at 5:56 pm
I owned a 2008 Cadillac SRX, My stabilitrak, Traction, Brake light are on, Started with just one time warning sound, now does all the time while and driving, followed instructions from manual that when that happens pull out of the road turn off vehicule wait 15 sec. and started again, after all that still doing, all warnings, brake, traction, etc. really annoying, GM don’t do nothing to repair this issue, some people we have to work and we only have one vehicule to move around, Any suggestions???
Thanks so much.
March 22nd, 2018 at 2:44 am
I have a 2011 Avalanche with only 39,000 miles! I have been having the stabilitrak error messages, reduced power etc., for months now! I have had the throttle bottle replaced, wiring harness cleaned, grounds checked, alternator replaced, battery replaced, negative and positive cables replaced… has not fixed my problem! Called GM and “tried” to deal with CSRs and finally got to a “Sr. rep”.. what a joke! Requested the second Sr rep and she was worse than the first. I have read over and over about this! The dealership here is worthless but will happily take my money! They couldn’t even diagnose it while the truck was going NUTS! My problem is: 100% of the time, I apply the brakes first and then the doors lock and then all the “STAB LIGHTS, REDUCED POWER, CHECK ENGINE, ETC” come on. Has anyone had the doors to lock while applying the brakes before all the STABILITRAK MESSAGES??? Note: a very reputable GM dealer told me that they have changed the negative battery cable and it has taken care of several of these issues (of course it didn’t help mine). I don’t trust my Chevy dealer whatsoever, so Ive been forced to take it to a very good mechanic. Do I have any recourse here???? Ridiculous to have only 39,000 miles. I have owned 7 Toyota products with ZERO issues.
Help!!
March 23rd, 2018 at 9:59 am
Stabilitrak service light came on along with annoying 15 second long ding ding ding. Added brake fluid to reservoir, I was low by a bottle, that seemed odd. Back to normal for now.
March 25th, 2018 at 1:24 pm
I am spending to much money on this truck 3,062 like in Ausgust now my Stability Trak and Traction light is on and there is no way I can reset it or turns it off but it come on only when I am driving and stays on all day.
March 25th, 2018 at 1:25 pm
2010 Yukon SLT
March 25th, 2018 at 1:26 pm
I am spending to much money on this truck 3,062 like in Ausgust now my Stability Trak and Traction light is on and there is no way I can reset it or turns it off but it come on only when I am driving and stays on all day. 2010 Yukon
April 11th, 2018 at 11:39 am
Well this is scary to read. Just today leaving for my lunch break my stabilitrak message came on with the check engine light. 2016 Chevy Malibu 33, 000 on it not even 2 full years old. I immediately called my dealership and made an appointment for tomorrow! Fingers crossed
April 23rd, 2018 at 2:41 pm
This morning when I started my 2012 Cadillac SRX the engine and stabilitrak lights came on and stayed on for about 10 minutes or more(my drive to work). I called the dealership and took it in for service. They called and stated it needed a coil and plug. Will monitor this situation closely!
April 28th, 2018 at 11:20 am
I purchased a 2018 Chevy trax. I went for my first oil change shortly before I reached 5000 miles. Next day at 530 pm my abs brake light came on as well as the stabila track light. While driving the car locked up and slammed my 17 year old son into a curb. GM will not take responsibility for damage and made me go through insurance to fix the damage. 3 weeks later still haven’t gotten my vehicle back. GM is forever off my list of cars and trucks for purchase.
May 12th, 2018 at 7:19 am
2014 chevy Silverado z71
4 door
5.3l
Automatic
4×4
48000 miles
STAB LIGHTS, REDUCED POWER, CHECK ENGINE
All while at highway speed 70 mph
Engine deceleration so fast that it almost caused an accident. Made it to the side of the road ( barely).
Again running extremely rough but did not act like it wanted to die.
Shut motor off and now will not start.
Towed to dealership
Waiting for results
I will never purchase another chevy vehicle.
May 15th, 2018 at 6:08 am
So there I was driving home from work when I got cut off, and bumped a curb with my rear tire in my 2015 Camaro. About 10 minutes later my stabilitrak / and traction control lights lit up the dash. Now when I start the car its not there but not even 10 minutes into my commute its comes on and stays on.. I have read that you should shut the car off for 15 seconds and restart it and it should go away. Well that don’t work.
This is a new issue for me, sending it to the shop..
May 22nd, 2018 at 10:48 am
My stabilitrak light came on my 2013 chevy equinox before Christmas and the car died and wouldnt start for a day. We got the car running but in February it started doing the same thing. The light comes on with the engine light and my car stalls and shakes unless its in neutral when stopped. It completely died in March and wouldnt start. Took it to the dealership and they “say” they had to replace the whole engine. They had my car for almost 3 weeks. Here I am less then two months later and the car is doing the same thing. It stalls while you are driving and its a very scary situation. I called the dealership and because my warranty was up when it got fixed they wont do anything. I called GM this morning and they are going to open a case to see what they can do. Something needs done about this known issue. I need a car and I cant trade it in because I have only had it 2 years and noones going to take it in this condition.
May 26th, 2018 at 10:43 am
I drive a 2014 impala got it @ 32k the Stabilitrak light came on a couple weeks after I got it. It’s back on and it’s only been driven about 30k more miles.
May 27th, 2018 at 2:33 pm
Same issues as everyone else. 2010 Yukon XL Denali. Stabilitrak light, rough idle, cylinder misfiring….replaced throttle body, other times told it’s just a computer issue and nothing is really wrong. Just this past week had all lifters replaced and two days later, back to square one with all the prior issues.
June 14th, 2018 at 10:19 pm
Same issues with Stabilitrak light and traction control problems. I have corrected the problem before but now I am having the same problems again.
June 23rd, 2018 at 8:50 pm
2012 Buick Regal gs stabilitrak comes on car only got 46k been to the dealership, three times! Someone, help me with this problem please….
June 29th, 2018 at 8:13 pm
2009 Suburban 2500 4×4 with 150,000 miles. For over 2 years now I’ve had this problem with the ABS, service traction control, service Stabiltrak, parking brake, service park assist, etc. lights and messages going on and off randomly without rhyme or reason. Sometimes it’s driving down a smooth straight road, sometimes going around curves, sometimes on rough roads. It could happen for 3 hours straight (with the annoying dinging every 5 seconds from going on and off) on road trips, or every day for 2 weeks, or nothing for days!! Sometimes it’ll go into limp mode and won’t shift out of 1st gear with the RPM’s super high at 30mph, but if I turn the vehicle off and pull the key to let it fully power down and sit for 5 minutes, it’ll be fine when I start it back up. And if I get up past 65 mph, it shakes pretty bad (like spills drinks out of the cup holder) and I’ve checked the tire pressure 100 times and that’s not it. It’s thrown transmission codes so when I take it to have it checked, they just say ‘oh you need a new transmission’. I really don’t think it’s the trans. I’ve even taken a video of the dash lights freaking out because the shop can’t ‘duplicate’ the problem and they’re just like ‘hmmmmm’.
I’ve spent so much on repairs to fix what they thought could be causing it that I don’t wanna jump to a new trans if that’s not the actual problem. In 2 years I’ve…replaced the rear end, both front wheel hub assemblies (they said the cables came disconnected and that’s what was causing the dash lights to go on and off), U-joints, pads, rotors, calipers, rims, tires, tire pressure sensors (with new rims), ABS sensors, speed sensors, wiper transmission and motor (unrelated), new HD battery, oil lines, A/C line repairs and recharged (still doesn’t work), and more I’m forgetting I’m sure. I DON’T KNOW WHAT TO DO!!!!! Please help!!
July 2nd, 2018 at 1:01 pm
As for your comment # 303 Sean
Read your comment about adding brake fluid . This is an 2011 GMC Acadia FWD with 78,000 miles we bought used with warranty . I too was having problems with stabilitrac and ABS light On and the ding-ding-buzzer but no running problems . I think the problem started when we took it to the shop (Car-X) to have the a/c fixed . Of course it needed a whole new system, and front struts , front brakes and a leaking steering rack and power steering pump . All replaced by warranty ! Ok well fix it right yeah right ! Had taking it back several times for a/c not cooling . Invoice stated replaced compressor, condenser, exp. valve and acc. tank and o-rings . None of it was done I took pictures while it was up on the rack . But it was fixed . The only thing I had to pay for was the front brakes. OK I Did Notice Brake Fluid On Both Front Wheels So They Open The Bleed Screws In Pressed The Calipers Back In . And that’s why I was having this problem, low brake fluid . Warranty went out several months ago and I’m on SSI so I can’t afford a brand new vehicle . You saved me hundreds of dollars and I to was ready to trade this money pit in . Thanks So Much Sean !!!
July 6th, 2018 at 7:45 am
So my 2015 Buick Enclave is in the shop for the 4th!! time due to this issue…
While driving 70 on the highway this was my last straw!
It started jumping and the A/C died and I slowed down to about 40MPH and the car never recovered for 20 more miles. This has happened to me about 6 or 7 times since I have owned the car and EVERY TIME THE DEALERSHIP (Bob’s Buick GMC in Milford) CANNOT FIND THE PROBLEM!!!
I would LOVE To lemon the thing and get rid of it because as a father I don’t need my kids in the car when this happens again!
Any solutions? Is there a good cause for a lemon law here??
July 8th, 2018 at 1:46 pm
I have a 2007 Chevy Avalanche with a 5.3l, Automatic Trans. It has 138,000 miles. As like everyone else, I am getting all the usual lights and warnings. Stabili-trac, followed immediately by the Traction Control, Reduced engine power and hard shifting from the transmission and severe idling issues. It happens idling at a stop light or driving down the road at any speed from 0 to 80 mph. I have read many forums with these same issues and yet General Motors doesn’t seem to have fix for this except to say..” We can’t replicated the issue” Thousands of people are having this issue yet GM offers no recall or fix whatsoever. Many comments I have read were with people driving at high speeds and leaving them in or almost severe crash or accidents. Few have offered suggestions on what turned out to be a temporary fix. I have replaced the throttle body, brake peddle sensor, spark plugs and wires, shift sensor, some with temporary fix and then with-in two weeks I’m back to the same warnings and lights happening about every other day and up to many times a day. G.M. needs to own up to what is wrong with all these vehicles. It’s not just a few it is every vehicle they made, Buick, Cadillac, Chevy, GMC, Hummer, Pontiac and Saturn from years 2007 to present day. Many of the new ones with less than 5000 miles on them. I have owed GM vehicles since 1978 but I am done. They look great but looks don’t keep you safe or get you from point A to B. They are no longer dependable and honestly I don’t know why people continue to buy them. I know a handful of people that are having this same issue and have not reported because like me, we’ve done our research and G.M. doesn’t have a fix, so why bother throwing money at something there is no cure for. Kind of like cancer. So I’m done with GM vehicles. On another side note, another thing that GM refuses to fix, Cheaply made dashes on all the 2007 and newer Avalanches, Tahoe, Suburban, Escalade body type vehicles. My dash is broken in 4 places and rattles enough to drive anyone crazy. They refuse to issue a recall or fix these as well. Rant done, (Mic Drop) GM sucks.
July 9th, 2018 at 12:26 pm
@Ryan: We would suggest first that you reach out to the CT attorney general’s office to see if they can be of service. if they cannot, please reach out to us at lemonlaw.com/rid.html and we will review the situation and see if we can help.
August 6th, 2018 at 8:14 pm
Having the same issue with my 2012 Chevy Tahoe Z71. Dealer does not want to do anything about it.
August 10th, 2018 at 9:26 pm
2017 Buick Enclave. Got into a head on collision on Christmas Eve. The raction control and vehicle stabilization were both knocked off line. Have to drive down Aurora blvd to ferry dock and then Bremerton to gig harbor with flashers going. Driving over 40 just set it ti shimming and rocking. They got it fixed and it’s doing it again.
August 11th, 2018 at 2:26 pm
My buick lacrosse 2012, is having the same troubles as listed above. With the stibilitrak! It is so very dangerous! I can’t imagine why the company GMC isn’t been held accountable. I have a service date for Monday. I’ll be back with the news. I’m going to also, try the brake fluid before I take it in. My issues when I drive it reduces speed, runs battery down, and shakes.
August 15th, 2018 at 2:47 pm
Started having ALL of the above issues Friday morning on my way to work. Had it checked out, they could NOT duplicate the errors. I have a 2010 GMC Yukon Denali. Today, truck started clacking and sputtering. I hope this is not the beginning of a long battle for us. So Can anyone tell me what the real fix is?! I’m pretty sure SOMEONE has fixed the problem?!
August 22nd, 2018 at 5:32 pm
Im having issues with my cadillac 2011 SRX. Many of the controll lights come on and off without reason. Also once i start the vehicle seems 4×4 is on and does not accelerate i have to manually turn it off each time. Onceni do manually turn it off the i hear a loud switching/clicking sound for a good 5-10 minutes,during that time my vehicle feels like it pulls and accelleration dosent kick in. It difficult at time when crossing in to traffic since the vihicle has trouble acclerating i fearful of a crash with vehicle pulling behind me. Seems to be no answers when talking to my local machanic. This is very frustrating i was excited about my cadillac because i thought it was not only beautiful but i thought it would be reliable. Upset im having issues. Please contact me via email if you have any suggestions. Thank you. Rosa.
September 9th, 2018 at 8:15 am
Just had same issue with my 2011 Silverado Z71 diesel truck. About a month ago my cruise control hung up at 68mph…. now the engine light stating Stabilitrack and traction control came on and the transmission would not not shift correctly and then reduced engine power to 35mph. Dealer stated that it was a bad transmission computer and would need to be replaced. $850.00. I have not gotten it back yet but praying this is the end of it…
September 13th, 2018 at 11:06 am
i know what it is on my 2007 chevy silverado its a wire connetion
dont know whats its called but its under the divers side
it gets water in it you have to unplug it blow it dry plug it back up
and its back to normal
September 17th, 2018 at 4:32 pm
So I am experiencing all the problems that have been expressed in this blog. I have reached out to the attorney general they have suggested to contact a lawyer. Have been working with GM they offered 1500.00 loyalty cash as the car sits at the dealership unfixed pretty much since January 2018. Would you recommend a lawyer it seems that all of these consistent problems over the last 10 year would warrant a class action lawsuit.
September 20th, 2018 at 6:04 pm
I have a 2015 Terrain. Just came from dealer. He told me my Stabili Trak was out. Replacement is going to cost me 350.00. I have 64000 miles on this vehicle and feel like factory warranty should cover it. I will never buy another GMC.
September 28th, 2018 at 4:06 pm
2007 Saturn Outlook XR AWD Stability control, Traction Control, light, Check engine light, comes randomly, causes car to suddenly down shift (nearly nose diving) for no reason lasts a few moments then clears it self out leaveing no codes. Been to Dealership for over a week and a few other side mechanics a few times, they all saw it happen but dont know what it is. Said it was possible TCM failure but cant daignous it and they dont know what to do.
October 3rd, 2018 at 12:35 am
https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/VehicleComplaint/
This very same thing s happening to my 2008 Yukon and reading through all these complaints I figured we need to get the attention of the agency that oversees car manufacturers. I went to the link above and filed a complaint with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. This is the government agency that you need to go to and register your complaint. The more complaints the better chance we have at getting something done about this. This is a total safety issue that GM could care less about . There was nothing about this on the NHTSA website that I could see, only something about airbags. They will probably post my complaint to encourage others to register theirs as well. Please go to this website and submit your complaint in detail, pictures, receipts from repairs, etc. They want whatever you have regarding this. I am SHOCKED that nothing has been done about this bc it looks like this has been happening for years. Just remember we are the consumer and there are plenty of agencies and laws that protect us! I have had great success going straight to the appropriate agency (i.e. CFPB-Consumer Financial Protection Bureau-they helped me with inaccuracies on my credit report and Equifax was fined a ton of money because of course I was not the only one with inaccuracies) and that agencies job is to protect the consumer so don’t be afraid to go there and complain. Hope this helps! Don’t forget to go to the website!
October 12th, 2018 at 6:04 am
Reside in Maryland but just bought a 2011 Buick Regal CXL in Virginia last night. On the maiden voyage home, my girlfriend said the check engine light came on as did the Stabiltrak light. She said the vehicle intermittently died out and lost all power. The wrench (service engine) light came on and she had no power. We pulled over and I shut the car off. When started back up, on the check engine light was on and it seemed to run fine. About 50 miles later, it did the same thing to me. The vehicle only has 39000 miles on it with no reported accident from Florida or Virginia.
November 3rd, 2018 at 6:58 pm
2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Diesel 75,000 Just had the Stabiltrak light and the Traction control light on…NO Engine light. Stopped at a light and hit the gas pedal and the engine revved like normal but it felt like the transmission was slipping bad. Luckily close to home and had to go down hill I limped it back home being gentle it as to not hurt anything more than I had to. Goes into gear but doesn’t like it…shut it off and came out a few hours later and everything is normal again. I have been a loyal Chevy person my entire life…48 now. If this keeps happening it may be my last.
November 3rd, 2018 at 8:48 pm
I bought a pre-owned 2012 GMC 1500….It had 87,000 miles on it. I had it for less than 10,000 miles and the stabiltrak and traction control came on with the check engine light blinking. I took it to the dealership and after going over it they said that one of my lifters in number 6 cylinder was bad, they replaced all eight. they wanted around $4,000 to fix it and I fought with them because the engine had less than 100,000 miles on it…I contacted GM customer service and got it down to just lunder $3000. now less than 6 months later it has done it again…. I will be taking it in to the dealership Monday and I can’t wait to see what they say this time….I am retired 60 year old and have always bought GM. I have a 2001 GMC 2500 HD with over 300,000 miles on it at home. If they don’t take care of me this time and I mean good I will never buy another GM product…I found out it’s the engine they are using but GM doesn’t want to admit its a piece of junk…..
November 6th, 2018 at 12:45 pm
I bought a used 2015 Chevy Cruze a few months ago. After only a few weeks the engine light, traction control and stabilitrak light came on. Low engine power, sometimes not wanting to start and sudden over heating only a few miles in. Engine code was misfire. I changed the spark plugs. Same issues continued. Called the car lot I bought it from and they said I bought it as is even though they didn’t label or list the car as such. After reviewing by paperwork I found the AS IS paper. They agreed to fix the issue since I just bought the car. I get the car back a couple days later and they said it was the thermostat which they replaced and that there was no stabilitrak lights or issues when they had the car. A month goes by with no issues. Then randomly started over heating again. They asked me to drive the car in but I’m an hour away in another town and the car won’t make our that far without shutting off. They recommend I pay to have it towed to them and they can look at it but they couldn’t guarantee how long I’d be without a car so I didn’t take it in. I have to add water every 1-2 weeks but they said no leaks have been found. Will run fine for a few weeks then suddenly over heat and just shut off. I notice that the over heating and stabilitrak issues happen at the same time. Maybe not related.. I don’t know. But I’m so fed up with the constant anxiety while driving, working if in going to be stranded with my kids that I’m ready to just ask the bank to come get the piece of crap and deal with a voluntary repossession. I cant afford to pay my car payments and fix the car. It’s been a problem from the beginning. Unfortunately my poor credit is why I ended up at that lot because they “could get anyone in a car” and I was told that was the only car they could approve me for.
November 12th, 2018 at 2:31 pm
My 2010 Silverado has the same problem with the Check Stabiltrack system and ABS Local GM dealer has no idea Been happening for years now But only in the winter Works fine all summer If we are going ice fishing we also lose power The system must go into a protective mode like a M1A2 tank Shut it down for 10 minutes and its happy again Lights all off and full power an hour later it’s the same thing Come on GM help us
November 12th, 2018 at 2:32 pm
My 2010 Silverado has the same problem with the Check Stabiltrack system and ABS Local GM dealer has no idea Been happening for years now But only in the winter Works fine all summer If we are going ice fishing we also lose power The system must go into a protective mode like a M1A2 tank Shut it down for 10 minutes and its happy again Lights all off and full power an hour later it’s the same thing Come on GM help us You’re losing customers for your product
November 13th, 2018 at 3:25 pm
Add me to the list with Sablitrack problems. 2017 Tahoe 23, 000 miles. Just drove 140 from Eastern Shore and all of the sudden my dash board looked like a Christmas Tree. Truck was barely driveable. Nothing wanted to work. Limped home and turned truck off..well truck still thought it was on. Could not unlock any rear doors, lights would not go off. We live almost next to the Chevy dealer. Can’t wait to hear about this!!!
November 19th, 2018 at 8:23 pm
I have a 2011 GMC Tarrain and about a week ago my Stabilitrak lite will flicker,as well as, my other bells and whistle lights. It also sounds like a pop that you hear when there is a short in a wire. Today I went to the gas station at lunch and when I came back out to my car, it wouldn’t start. I turned the key and nothing, it wouldn’t even give me my key back. I opened the hood and wiggled the battery cables (not loose), and shut the hood. The car still didn’t start, but I got my key back, got a ride back to work and went back later to see if it would start. Had to get a jump, and we also wiggled, pulled out, and blew on a few fuses. Needless to say it started and I made it home. Would it be safe to say that maybe a low or worn out battery may cause the Stabilitrak to flicker like it has been?
December 2nd, 2018 at 11:37 pm
On my w as y home to Fl from Alabama my stabiltrack traction control lights came on in my 2008 GNC Acadia. This has happened before this year. Thought it was fixed, but here we go again. GMC is NOT going to ever fix this problem. This has been going on for years now with their vehicles. As a woman, I stopped going to them for repairs, because tg dr y like to lie, rob you blind and dont fix NOTHING.
December 4th, 2018 at 10:46 am
stabilitrack, light came on and check engine light, threw codes for miss fire on piston one, replace coil pack and plug. the next day, lights were back on, shifting hard into first and running rough and 21 codes were displaying. 2007 suburban lt
December 4th, 2018 at 6:37 pm
Having same issue with my 2007 GMC Acadia. Stabiltrak light comes on states traction is off feels like I’m losing power. Truck doesn’t drive right after that. This has been happening for about a week now. Haven’t taken it in yet because I know I’ll be charged an arm and a leg especially now reading these comments. Once I turn the truck off the indicator light goes away but comes on maybe a day or two later. I would like to know what the issue is though to rule out something major.
December 9th, 2018 at 5:01 pm
Have a 2012 chevy express 1500 hightop conversion van with only 22,000 miles from explorer coversions . Have had all the problems listed above stabiltrak service lights on and reduce engine power when serviced at healey chevy in n.y. they stated they could not find any codes for problem and charged me $157,00 afraid to makeany kind of extened trips
Gm has to step up or lose many loyal cust.
December 22nd, 2018 at 1:48 pm
I have a 2011 gmc 2500hd duramax with 116k miles, just had new tires and fuel filter installed. Was driving on the road and all of a suddon loss power and service stabilitrak, service traction control and eng light came on. I shut it down for bout 5 minutes and started back up and it went away, i drove but the same repeated shortly after i moved. I also noticed that it doesnt show what gear i was in. Power was at a total loss, even when parked, you cant rev up the engine. Any help would be appreciated before i start forkn over money.
January 8th, 2019 at 8:13 pm
my 2011 gmc is in the shop as we speak .I have 73000 mi. I bought it with 57000. a year and ahalf ago. loss power ,stability control and stabilitrac. The shop said ECM needs to be reprogrammed. The throttel boby needs cleaning. we will see tomorrow
January 14th, 2019 at 7:44 pm
My 2011 Camaro SS came up with this on the display. Turned out that combustion gas was blowing past the electrode on the #6 spark plug, and dislodging the plug-wire boot enough to break contact with the plug. Not apparent on quick visual inspection. Veteran mechanic with diagnostic scope located it. Reason why others are probably experiencing this when performing particular driving maneuvers is that the inertial forces are probably causing the already partially dislodged plug-boot to shift, and break contact with the plug. When the PCM detectes an engine misfire, it starts shutting down other systems it controls. Including good ol’ Stabilitrak. Re-seat your spark-plug wires when this happens. Better yet, replace the plugs and the wires.
February 7th, 2019 at 2:33 am
2009gmc Sierra 1500 5.3 120k previously owned by service manager at sea spec motors Prosser Washington I now have 120,000 on it been a great truck till now started missing change wires plugs coil packs no help all of a sudden stability track service traction control service check engine light blinking on and off put new active fuel management play them still no help this is a joke after reading all of this don’t know what to do gm
February 24th, 2019 at 6:34 am
My 2010 GMC Truck has been doing this for sometime now. FRUSTRATED!
March 8th, 2019 at 10:10 am
I bought a used 2008 GMC Arcadia. After a day of driving it the stabilitrack check engine light started coming on and when i stop the car tries to stall. We bought this car from a dealership we thought we could trust and we have bought a house through them as well. This is our first purchase ever on a car and it looks like we were sold a lemon! I am so fustrated!!!!
April 4th, 2019 at 8:23 pm
I have a 2014 Chevy Cruze. Today I had a Stabilitrak, Traction Control, and Reduced Power messages on my console. I found a youtube video where someone with the identical problem replaced the gas pedal. The problem went away. The newer cars don’t have throttle cables connected to the gas pedals. The pedals have an electrical connector. I’m not sure if the sensor is in the gas pedal connector. Regardless, the mechanism is now electrical. By the way, my Cruze has less than 40k miles so l highly doubt that the throttle body would need cleaning.
May 20th, 2019 at 2:46 pm
I bought a 2013 Chevy Equinox about little less then a year ago with 64,000 mikes on it. It has been in and out of the shop for the engine light being on about 4 times, Finally the service department cleaned my injectors which tool care the problem for about 3 weeks then back into the shop again finding out that I needed 3 new injectors because the old ones was carboned up. Thank god for after market warranty or I would of had a nice bill to pay. Now its probably been month since I had that done, I’ve got another problem where it feels like the engine is missing little and I had a loss for power, Then I noticed that my traction light came on and the engine light was blinking, Now on top of that is say service stablitrak . Hopefully the warranty covers this problem because I have 2 more years of service warranty so . I just am so tired of going to the service shop all the time. I will never buy another gm product !
May 27th, 2019 at 11:24 pm
My 2007 Yukon Denali I have took it to the dealer and many mechanic because the service stability track, service suspension , ABS brake all that light comes on on my Yukon Denali many times and cannot get an answer why those lights come on and shut down my truck no matter where I’m at …….Conrad S
May 28th, 2019 at 6:26 pm
I have a 2016 Chevy Malibu when I did have a warranty on the car I took it to one dealership twice, I told them the engine like was coming on and going off. I said it was some tapping also. They told me they couldn’t hear tapping and the light was off. I got in the car and went down the road the light pops back on. So I took in to another Chevy dealer, told them what was going on. They kept my car a couple days, but told me that it was a old part that was on the car causing the issue! I said old part, I bought this car brand new, story changed and said my fuel system needs to be cleaned! I asked was it covered under the warranty and they said no. I couldn’t understand why and I still had some warranty. Then on top of that they dropped something on top of my car knocking the color off the grill and the hood. Told me they would run the cameras and never got back with me. Then I just told the service guy I didn’t trust them and felt they were lying to me. He got upset and told me he know his job and he knows what he is doing and for me to cal him out on his job I had him messed up. And I snapped back. My stabilitrak and engine still comes on. I was driving and turned the air conditioner on and soon as I did the stabilitrak and engine light comes on and car acts like it don’t want to move until I turn the air off! I don’t know what this could be. I have always had Chevrolet’s but now I think it’s time to buy another brand of car. I don’t want to lose my child’s lor my life over a faulty part with my car. I hate Chevrolet now because their business is horrible as well.
June 7th, 2019 at 10:37 pm
I purchased a 2014 from a “repeatable” dealer. In January 2019. The stabiltrack starting coming on I guess about 2 months ago. It has stalled on me a few times in traffic. My tire pressure light is on even though my tires are fine. Today once again it stalled and now my check engine light is on. I took it back to the place I bought it from, they tell me it needs to go to a Chevy dealership ( bought from Nissan dealership). But they are telling me I have to pay for a diagnostic. I shouldn’t have to pay for that. It’s going to cause a accident. I’m lost on what to do. Any help or guidance would be appreciated.
July 2nd, 2019 at 5:11 pm
2012 Traverse, stabilitrac, TCS, traction control service lights on still. $800 spent at GM dealership on car after repeated visits to dealership. All lights back on the the same GM dealership won’t even take the car in on trade because “they don’t know what the problem/solution is”
July 15th, 2019 at 5:00 pm
I have a 2013 Acadia Denali 81000 miles I purchased used from a Chevy dealership in March it is now July. I have extended warranty on it I just got all these lights your talking about flashing abs, stabilize track, all wheel drive traction control. Flashing at me. My breaks do not work at first I have to mash them about 4 times before they start to work again I have appointment tomorrow at dealership. I am 4 payments into this thing Ughh.
July 18th, 2019 at 7:37 am
I have a 2014 GMC Sierra. In May, the Stabilitrak came on several times and it felt like I was losing power. Before I could get to the dealer, the truck started shaking and lost most of it’s power. I could only do about 40-45 mph. I was close to home and managed to get it there. The next day I had it towed to the dealer. The Engine Control Module was bad so I had it replaced. This week, it started running rough again. Yesterday, as I made a turn, the Stabilitrak came on again, my truck went on, then off, then on, then off – cycling like that about 6 times. I parked it, ran my errand and got in the truck and restarted it. It ran, but seemed “off” – meaning not normal. Today it was running a little rough…so I guess it will be back to the dealer for me. I’m really not liking my truck much right now. I do have to say that I purchased my Sierra used with about 32K miles. The problems didn’t start until about 95K miles. It has 99K on it now.
July 19th, 2019 at 6:47 pm
2012 GMC Acadia Denali, 94k miles. ALL of these lights came on simultaneously today while I was driving. RPM’s were erratic and the vehicle was jerking and felt like it would stall at any moment/ had severe difficulty accelerating. Drove it STRAIGHT to the dealership. I have an extended warranty that was purchased with the vehicle 1.5 years ago so I’m hoping they get this resolved now before I lose my warranty coverage. In the last 1.5 years of ownership this SUV has needed ball joints, sway bars, power steering pump, power steering lines, steering rack and pinion, and a new alternator (just done by the dealership less than a month ago). I’m not gonna lie, I’ve always owned GM vehicles but this one is testing my patience.
July 27th, 2019 at 11:20 am
I have a 2014 Silverado 3500,
The service Stabilitrak light comes off and on and I loose power,
almost got rear ended n the freeway ,
Is there no recall for this ?
Not good
July 31st, 2019 at 8:01 pm
I have a 2012 GMC Terrain, I purchased 3 years ago on June 7th, 3 months after I bought it with 40,000 miles the stability trac light came on lost power, I was close to home so I parked it, the next morning ran fine, a couple months later the same thing happened, this time I just so happened to be close to the dealership that I purchased the vehicle from, they said it was a clogged hose and changed it, car ran good for about a month and started AGAIN, long story short, this has happened several times over the past 3 years and everytime the dealership has found something to blame it on and throw something at it, now that my warranty is ran out, they basically told me that I would have to throw a few thousand at it with new parts and it may still have the problem, there is something wrong with my vehicle and the certified gm mechanics can’t find the problem nor can they duplicate the problem, so I’m left with a car that loses power, wont go and is sluggish at any given moment that could get myself or someone else hurt badly or worse. Where do I turn, what should I do, I’ve been asking for help for 3 years from the dealer and now they wont help and say there is no problem, they just are taking the no liability stance with me and anyone else. There are hundreds of people having this same problem and the dealerships just won’t help!!!
August 13th, 2019 at 10:47 pm
I have a 2016 Chevy Express 3500 cutaway with a Supreme Truck Bodies Spartan box on the back. It was upfitted when I purchased it from the dealership and the dealer added an alarm, remote start, back up camera, power door locks and power windows. Now, I continue to receive “Service Stabilitrak” warnings and traction lights on the dash, usually in the morning. I’ve taken it to the dealership twice. The first time, they said it was a known issue with a dirty sensor in the steering. Said they cleaned it and it should be resolved. It wasn’t, obviously. Second time it took it in, the dealership blamed it on the wires that were spliced into the ignition for the remote start (installed at a Chevy Dealership) and told me that it voided the warranty. I’m taking it in again tomorrow. Will see what happens.
August 30th, 2019 at 6:26 pm
Stability light, break light and abs lights are on at the same damn time. From reading all of this…It sounds like a mistake on GMC but they want to charge me 800.00 for a modular to fix it. Never again will I buy a gmc
September 4th, 2019 at 12:18 am
I have a 2007 Cadillac Escalade it’s been throwing a fault code concerning stability track and ABS
Been to the dealership multiple times they charge me for different things every time new battery new battery cables it always seems to need brake pads etc. last time we went to the dealer was 2800 bucks that we find something to do on this car. But fix the problem with the stability track. I’ll never own another GMC Again….
September 8th, 2019 at 1:12 am
Mine is a 2012 chev. Silv. It is having the same exact issues with the stabilitrack light. I saw a video on YouTube that a sensor has to be replaced to fix the problem. I call the dealer to order that part but the guy told me they dont make it anymore. That’s weird.
September 13th, 2019 at 7:50 am
I have a 2013 Terrain that I love my car. But recently the stabili teak came on my ABS is off, and all wheel drive off. I took it to dealer and they said No codes came up. WTH but it says service soon! Crazy. Have an appointment asked if it’s safe to drive said it’s probably a sensor. But my brakes now make a noise. Anyone who has terrain have this problem? Thanks for this info.
September 13th, 2019 at 9:37 am
I own a 2007 GMC Sierra 1500 Z71 4×4. I have been having problems with my Stabitrak turning off, which then starts a domino effect of problems. It happes at least 2 a year. I have had the my truck for almost 8 years. I would really like to speak to a lemon law lawyer.
September 18th, 2019 at 2:45 pm
Got a 2015 Chevy Silverado and my truck since about 6 months after getting it and several times in the shop am now being told that the power cables is the cause for the stabilitrak engaging while driving down the road causing the steering wheel to jerk the truck off the road as well as losing power at the same time and the stab assist light coming on. It’s extremely dangerous and has almost caused several wrecks if I wasn’t as good at controlling it as I am. GM knows the issue and is refusing to recall the issue instead says hey this is a problem it’s recommended you fix it. And it’s going to cost over $700 for the fix.
September 24th, 2019 at 4:26 pm
Recently purchased a 2018 Buick Lacrosse with 6k miles, within first 2000 miles the Tensioner pully bearing started making a loud humming noise. It almost sounded like something wrong in the Transmission. Had to leave car at Dealer for 3 days to get this issue resolved. Now just a couple months later check engine light comes on, had a quick read with my Scanner and code displayed is U0293. Called Buick Dealer and could not get an appointment until a week later, so i’m paying for a car that i cannot drive sort of frustrating. Anywho, did drive the car to and from work the other day, approx 120 mile round trip. On my return home i watched literally every light possible illuminate and go off, service stabilitrac, check engine is constant, watched my dash reset multiple times, it was sorta like christmas. Lucky me car is still under warranty. If they can fix i’m off to trade irregardless of the monetary hit. I purchased this car to get me back and forth to work not sit at a dealer. I doubt i’ll be keeping long enough to experience other issues. This car has never been wrecked either. It just saddens me that GM builds a car that customers cannot drive. Think i’ll go back to older cars that don’t have all the tech back to basics so to speak.
September 24th, 2019 at 9:40 pm
My Chevy traverse 2011 is such a lemon and I could just burst into tears at this point. In addition to fixing things like the a new timing chain, new engine, sensors, transmission lines now it’s not going into reverse nor taking gears not going past the 20 saying fix traction control and stebliek system needs fixing , I have had the car dangerously break-down on me 3 times now in the last 3months. I get the Stabilitrack/traction control/ engine power reduced messages. Then I lose speed. This has happened to me on a highway going 65 MPH, and suddenly I’m going 25 MPH and cars are swerving all over to avoid me. My 4month old and 5year olds were in the car. The other times, I was on 40MPG city roads, not exactly a lot safer.
I’ve taken it to 3 different mechanics and nobody can diagnose. Finally I have an appointment at the dealership- once again after just getting my car back thursday 9/2019 costing me 300 dollars now has to go back in with 125 a hour charge to see what’s wrong But now, it’s just too dangerous. I am stunned that GM hasn’t recalled on this issue…maybe they’re waiting for a body count. But I’m a single mom and make less then $30k per year. Chevy needs to make this right and make this safe for me, and I just can’t/won’t pay for it. For crying out loud, they’ve already milked me with the overpriced piece of garbage and the other repairs. And you can’t even register for this site without watching a commercial for the captia. They were bailed out with my tax dollars, and they are making money hand over fist, and by God they better make this right. If anybody has suggestions, please advise. help me I’m having nervous break downs due to these car issues please someone help thanks Jasmyn
September 27th, 2019 at 3:24 pm
2009 Tahoe, stability track, engine, rear tire pressure, and 1-2 other lights come on, battery is sluggish, looses power in the middle of the road, gets to 22mph and acts like it’s hauling an 8000 lb barge behind it, struggles to get above 45, unless going downhill, stalled out completely in ATLANTA 5’clock traffic. THAT was fun. I’ve been reading about the fixes and non-fixes for 3 hours straight. I’m taking this public, on all social media, beginning with my
fb page, forwarding to all friends via text/twitter/snapchat/instagram and whatever else. NO reason to have a 5-digit car take up this much time and $$$, and be this unsafe, at all, ever, especially without a recall. PEOPLE, you’ve built vehicles for YEARS. What say we FIND a SYSTEM that WORKS and STAY with it??? Chevy, You have built cars without stability track TPS problems!!!! GO BACK to the GOOD ones and STAY there, PLS. NOT to do so, implies to me, that you are trying to keep your dealerships busy/$$$ rolling in. Deceitful.
October 1st, 2019 at 6:34 pm
I was having the same problems with random errors coming up, and the whole console dropping for a secound or two. For me it was mainly triggered when I used signals, or pressed the breaks. Took it to my local GMC dealership, explained what was happening and how to recreate. It usually took about half hour before the error started happening.
They solved the problem, it was an power issue, they replaced a cable to the battery, as well as the fuse box. No problems since, and I have put in a couple of long drives since they fixed it.
October 11th, 2019 at 10:22 am
I just purchased a 2018 GMC Sierra 1500 with 15K miles. I have only had the vehicle 4 months and have had several issues. I noticed it only happens when it rains enough to where water is on the ground to kick back up, or when i take it through the car wash. When those happen I get reduced engine power and Traction control braking and stability error codes P00CA and C0242. I have taken it to the dealer at least 3 times and they have not been able to even replicate the issue. Since then I have reached out to the dealer i purchased from, and they are trying to help but not nearly enough considering i purchased 4 months ago and have 3rd party coverage through ally at any GMC dealer in the country. Usually when this happens those error codes pop on and i pull to the side of the road for about 2 hours till dry. Once dry I am able to drive again with no issues. So basically i purchased a beautiful truck that cant get wet. I am giving them a little more time to help where i purchased as it’s only been a week but. May look further soon.
October 18th, 2019 at 7:08 pm
had problem with traction control light ,stablizer control light then reduce power on 2009 buick enclave after time and time and help from tech shop i had to really dig well it was easy when i found the problem it was the alternator wire going to the fuse box and starter.
bought new gm wire harness from dealer had it installed and now its fixed had my tech clear codes runs like a top . it had over 200 miss fires the problem would come and go now that it is fixed i can let my daughter and grandkids have it back and not have to worry about them breaking any where .im very lucky to have a tech that really cares about people and the cars
October 23rd, 2019 at 3:09 pm
I have a 2011 sierra with traction control and stabiflitrak light comes on loses power and loses rpm and shuts of is there some one out there that can help me please
October 25th, 2019 at 11:33 am
2018 chev suburban. transmission hot idle engine light comes on with a contant warning beep. stabilitrak needs service comes on, engine light comes on, engine loses power. has happened numerous times, dealership cannot duplicate the problem and cannot fix it even though we have taken it in when the warning signs are showing.
November 4th, 2019 at 8:20 pm
I have a 2011 GMC Sierra 2500 diesel. I took it into the dealership just about a month ago for new tires and servicing. Since then the warning for the stabilitrak needs servicing keeps coming on. I just about drove off the highway twice. I thought I had a flat front left tire.
This was while pulling a 25 foot travel trailer-very dangerous!! It could have caused a serious accident. Going to dealership on Friday.
November 9th, 2019 at 12:51 am
I purchased my 2018 Chevy Trax in November of 2018 with 5000 miles on it. It currently has 26,000 miles. Last weekend the service StabiliTrak track light started flashing on and off and would lose power. I barely made it home. It got so bad, Service StabiliTrak and check engine light came on and stayed on and the car revved like it was in neutral. Luckily I was able to coast into a lot on the side of the highway. The car wouldn’t go. I turned it off and back on and was able to “limp” home. I called the dealership I bought it from and spoke to the salesman that sold it to me. He was very helpful and said not to worry because my car is still under manufacturer’s warranty. Unfortunately service dept was closed but he emailed them and told me to have car there 8 am monday morning and they would put me in a loaner. Monday morning no check engine light and service StabiliTrak light was off. Lady in service dept called and said they were unable to duplicate problem. I went to pick up the car and explained to the lady that I was very worried because I drive the car daily on the interstate to work in Louisville. She told me well hope that it happens while you are local and not on the interstate
November 9th, 2019 at 1:09 am
I purchased my 2018 Chevy Trax in November of 2018 with 5000 miles on it. It currently has 26,000 miles. Last weekend the service StabiliTrak track light started flashing on and off and would lose power. It got so bad, Service StabiliTrak and check engine light came on and stayed on and the car revved like it was in neutral. Luckily I was able to coast into a lot on the side of the highway. The car wouldn’t go. I turned the car off and back on and was able to “limp” home. I called the dealership I bought it from and spoke to the salesman that sold it to me. He was very helpful and said not to worry because my car is still under manufacturer’s warranty. Unfortunately service dept was closed but he emailed them and told me to have car there 8 am monday morning and they would put me in a loaner. Monday morning no check engine light and service StabiliTrak light was off. Lady in service dept called and said they were unable to duplicate problem. I went to pick up the car and explained to the lady that I was very worried because I drive the car daily on the interstate to work in Louisville. She told me well hope that it happens while you are local and not on the interstate. I drove the car to Louisville and back all week and today (4 days later) it happened again and thankfully I was local and my daughter was with me and able to video what it was doing while I was driving. I immediately drove it to the dealership and the same lady I dealt with on Monday. i showed her the video and she told me that there was nothing they could do if the check engine light wasn’t on and they couldn’t just guess. I told her I didnt want them to guess I wanted it fixed because it is NOT safe to drive! One of her co-workers saw the video and said oh my it looks like it’s losing communication and power because the rpm and speedometer would fluctuate and bottom out. She eventually went and got the tech that looked at it on Monday. When I showed him the video he said this car is not safe for her to drive get her a loaner. He was able to pull a full page of codes. He told me he would get it figured out. I am praying that he does. I also called GM and of course I was told they have no recall or known issues with GM vehicles having stability track issues.
November 11th, 2019 at 9:40 am
I have a 2013 GMC Terrain with 111,000. At 60,000 miles, right when I purchased the vehicle, while on the highway the reduced power mode light came on and the stabilitrack shut off and the car completely died. I sat on the side of the highway in below zero temps for 2 hours waiting for a tow. The GMC dealership spent 2 weeks trying to rebuild the engine under warranty, claiming it was a computer malfunction that caused a timing issue that damaged the engine. A few months later, the EXACT SAME ISSUES occurred, and the dealership this time blamed it on a timing belt. Again, whole engine rebuild under warranty. A year later, I bring the Terrain to another GMC dealership for a routine oil change, and they tell me it appears to be victim to the excessive oil consumption issue. Why the original dealership never mentioned that was mind-bending to me, but this dealership opened the investigation into proving there was an issue. Four months later, the dealership confirms the oil consumption is excessive and fights to have GMC corporate pay for the repairs since I am now out of warranty. After a lot of back and forth, GMC corporate does cover almost all the cost and the repair is done.
Three days later now, the engine AGAIN goes into reduced power mode and the Stabilitrack shuts off and the car will not go above 25 mph.
Can somebody help me out here?
November 11th, 2019 at 2:00 pm
My 2013 Sierra had its traction control and stabilitrak lights go on while on the highway 3 times. Once while towing a trailer and twice under normal high speed driving. All 3 times it reset or cleared after restarting the engine.
November 15th, 2019 at 4:25 pm
I had purchased a awesome 2016 GMC 1500 SLE three months ago. In the last month the vehicle has been to the GMC dealer numerous times for the Stabilitrak warning and the entire system going off line. No gauges, no steering as well as a host of other issues. It started a week before I took the truck in for the recall on the brake module update. I had told the service writer of the issue and he never mentioned to bring it in or do the checks now. I told him I’d bring it in if it went off line again. So I did the following week. It was diagnosed a a bad negative battery cable. On parts due to the strike. When they called to let meknow the parts were in, I also took a battery harness assembly to replace what was in the truck.
They said it was fixed and so I took it home but 2 miles from the dealership, the system went down again. So over the last few weeks it was back and forth and they actually kept it for two days but they said they couldn’t replicate the issue? so what I say- – -on one fo my last rips to them, I took a service bulletin that I had obtained from the GM web site that addresses all of the issues with my truck. That bulletin is PIT5405C. They never looked at it as the truck system went off on the way home AGAIN! So yesterday,10/14/19, because I feel like I’ve been blown off, I called customer support at GMC and lodged a complaint as the truck being unsafe due to its steering and other safety issues. Now we will see where this goes. What a waste of a beautiful ruck!
December 3rd, 2019 at 11:12 am
I have a 2016 Acadia Denali. Put in shop because no power to gas peddle. Thank God I wasn’t but just right down the road from home and was able to hobble home. 1st dealership kept it for two weeks said it was transmission. Fixed a sensor and broken ring. Drove vehicle around town no problems. Me and sister took a trip to Louisiana vehicle started off having sluggish problems, then jerking and like it was coughing. Lost power to gas peddle. Could push peddle to floor and would affect the engine at all. Pulled off of I interstate and set for a spell. Decided to move to on/off ramp to be safer. Cranked vehicle and hobbled to off ramp and lost power from 70 mph to 20 mph just as I was existing off of interstate. The Lord was with me because I could of been ran over by an 18 wheeler barrowing down on me. Vehicle broke down between Tuscaloosa and Meridian MS. Had it towed to dealership in Meridian . Cars been there two weeks with them saying it was a clogged catalytic converter. GM main office has been great working with me and the dealership getting the problem fixed. I only have 50,320 mile in vehicle. I work my vehicle fixed where I want have to worry about breaking down somewhere by myself or getting into an accident because of the decrease in power. So far I have been pleased with dealership and GM for working to get the problem corrected. If you are having same issue open up a case with main office of GM.
December 29th, 2019 at 6:20 pm
my 2013 hd2500 diesel has been nothing but problems since I hit 100,000.miles now stabiltrak light and service stabilitrak message comes on at first it would just kick out cruise control now at different speeds it feels like passenger side front brake comes on and off pulling me toward the right cant get any answers or explanations as to why between the problems with this tuck and my wife’s 2015 suburban ltz I’m about done with GM products and I have been loyal to them for 40 plus years back to Dodge.
January 18th, 2020 at 12:18 am
My brother has a 2007 Chevy Silverado with 138k miles and has been to the dealership 4 times and keeps having same issues. They said they had “redone the heads and did a top engine rebuild” which they could have and now a few months later maybe 4K miles and driving down freeway service stabilitrack and traction control as well as check engine light flickering and truck idling hard and knocking. Sad to say have always been Chevy everything but now I’m thinking Ford hope this helps and take it into justice and find your attorney
February 24th, 2020 at 11:08 am
2011 Chevy Silverado, 106,000 mi. Stabilitrak light came on truck went into limp mode. Disconnected battery reset. Happened again. Took to shop replaced throttle body control. 3 months later Light on again.
March 3rd, 2020 at 11:46 am
2017 Cadillac XT5 – Service StabiliTrak warning light turned on while driving. Not only does this mean the stability control system isn’t working but the speed of the vehicle was reduced to 10 mph very quickly with no control over it. It happened while traveling along a road that happened to have a wide shoulder to pull over on to. If this incident would have happened on the interstate highway, this could have very well ended up in an accident since there was no control over the fast reducing speed of the vehicle. Along with and outside this incident, here has been notice of a jerky transmission.
April 28th, 2020 at 10:35 am
I just had a brand new transmission put in my car not even a month ago got it home a week or two later my car wouldn’t start do to the StabiliTrak as I’m seeing now plus my car was making noise took it to Weber Chevrolet in Granite City, don’t ever go there there rip offs, they had me there for 5 hours and said the transmission bolts where loose and they tightened it, I left got down the road the noise started back and the StabiliTrak light still comes on
July 17th, 2020 at 10:06 am
Bought my 2013 Chevy Cruze used. I have had an accident from the stability track problem. I have now been to the shop 4 times since the accident and they can not duplicate. I went on youtube and found a fix, I thought, but it happened again today. Car barely wants to run. I think I am done with Chevrolet
July 22nd, 2020 at 3:07 pm
I have a 2018 Chevy Silverado 1500. While driving to work the truck completely shut down while flashing the Service Stabiltrak light. Luckily I put it in neutral and was able to restart. Once on the highway, the Service Stabiltrak light came on two more times, powering off the radio and ac but did not shut down the motor this time. Took it to the dealer and they told me they ran diagnostics and no issues.
August 20th, 2020 at 7:56 am
We just purchased a low mileage 2013 Chevy Silverado from a dealer. The stabilitrak, traction control, and ABS lights all came on while hauling a camper. Now the lights are back on and the panel says to service Stabilitrak and Traction control. If so many people are having this issue, it sounds to me like a class action lawsuit needs to happen to get GMs attention.
September 28th, 2020 at 12:25 pm
low mileage 45000 miles- 2015 Chevy Cruze LT purchased from a dealer. The stabilitrak, traction control, and ABS lights all came on sporadically. I have taken the car to two dealers in YC – Major World and Lasorsa Chevrolet and neither service department can figure out what’s going on. I have already spent money on a new battery, left battery cable, water pump and still this problem. Last week the emission system came on and also a problem with po171. not sure why there seem to be so many things going on.The stabilitrak, traction control, and ABS lights continue to be an issue unresolved. There should be a GM recall on this issue.
October 10th, 2020 at 8:46 pm
I have a 2017 GMC Acadia that has issues with several warning lights popping up as you’re driving,including traction control emergency brake stability track and the check engine light. This happens intermittently while driving and when it starts to happen the vehicle will downshift to reduce speed and the transmission will not shift causing the vehicle to be extremely jerky and hard to handle.
October 12th, 2020 at 8:43 pm
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December 2nd, 2020 at 3:20 am
I have a 2008 Cadillac CTS base model. I have similar issues with the stabilitrac off and service stabilitrac also service traction control. I got rid of the trac control issue when the check engine light came on with it and put me in limp mode. I unplugged the Mass air flow sensor and it took my car out of limp mode. Check engine light cleared but still have the other 3 issues from above. It also smells like my car is running lean now. I replaced the engine last year because it threw a rod but my cars mileage on the dash is at 140k. Not sure where to start and looked it up online and I saw this page. I also figured out these 3.6L v6 engines always have issues. If you have any advice it would be great. Thank you for your time.
October 6th, 2021 at 1:27 pm
I am having issues with my 2012 to rain GMC, i’ve had this issue about three or four years ago when my vehicle shut down on me on the interstate and would not start . They could not figure out what was wrong with it and even kept it for a couple weeks to see if they can get it to do the same thing it did to me but it didn’t. I think I lost my life by my vehicle shutting down on me on the interstate and on the bypass.
Now it’s doing it to me again and they want to charge me money to find out what’s wrong with it when they should’ve found out about it in the first place when it happened the first time. My engine light is coming on and my stabili track light came on saying loosing power. Stability control failure causing instant lose of power on the freeway. Which was not a fun moment as i almost got nailed 3 times getting to the side of the road. Please can I get your options and opinions?
Thank you Peggy Michael
October 11th, 2021 at 12:20 pm
I have a 2013 Escalade. Same exact thing happening to me as happening to all of you. All of a sudden my car went into limp mode…thankfully in a residential neighborhood. This is what I have had serviced only to have my car sitting in the garage awaiting another appt. because it STILL is NOT fixed! “8/20/2021 121844 28531 $582.08
Service Description:
ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SENSOR – Remove & Replace
Clean and relearn throttle body and fuel trims.
System Performance Test / Diagnostic , Computer, ABS, Air Bag”.
9/08/2021 122010 28679 $0.00
Service Description:
Reset, clean and seal connectors, so far so good.
10/05/2021 123191 28843 $656.40
Service Description:
Check engine light again, no power again, same symptons.
THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY – Remove & Replace – [Includes: Perform Relearn procedure.]
Battery was replaced under warranty
Not only is this frustrating, and a HUGE inconvenience for me and my family but for my trusted mechanics as well.