Traction control

[terzmo]

traction control light came on today. 37 degrees and perfectly dry roads. Truck has 40,000/2010 silverado/4 wheel drive/5.3.

 

Is this a normal thing for the mileage. If the traction control requires service; what is done? Thanks in advance to all

[Bad Bowtie2]

Read the owners manual for this vehicle.

 

My "trac control" indicator lights up anytime a rear wheel looses traction on my C1500, then goes back off when the rear "G80" unit locks.

[Shaners]

Maybe it's a wheel speed sensor going bad.

[terzmo]

Read the owners manual for this vehicle.

 

My "trac control" indicator lights up anytime a rear wheel looses traction on my C1500, then goes back off when the rear "G80" unit locks.

 

 

I read the manual..mine also lights up when losing traction...this stays on all the time now and sends a message across the dash that service is needed for traction control

[MikeNH]

There is a fault with the system. There is no "service" to be done, simply repairing or replacing parts is what that message indicates.

 

 

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[Bad Bowtie2]

I read the manual..mine also lights up when losing traction...this stays on all the time now and sends a message across the dash that service is needed for traction control

 

 

Ok, sorry. I missed the part about a message being displayed saying "SERVICE is needed for traction control system".

 

Good luck....

[gmtech4]

have the codes diagnosed

[terzmo]

Gets better....read the manual after driving to work...about 6 miles...traction light and message still on dash. Manual said to turn the wheel fully to 9 o'clock and then to 3 o'clock and then shut down...start up after 15 seconds or 15 minutes but I let it sit for 8 hours. Started it up and drove the 6 miles home and no traction light on or message...like it never happened...will the codes still be there or was there a glitch that was cleared by doing the manual directions. ?

 

On a side note...I hate all this technology crap. Anything more than a PCV valve is a waste. My 2 cents.

[gmtech4]

should stay in history untill say 100 ign cycles and they self clear then

[GMCustomerService]

terzmo,

 

As “govtech4” has mentioned, the code should be stored. I would still encourage you to consult with a certified technician for an inspection.

 

If you need assistance locating a technician near you, please PM me your zip code for a listing.

 

Louis (assisting Tricia)

GM Customer Service

[terzmo]

after getting the lights to go out and everything looked good,drove it a few miles..left turn..lights/message back on...took it to the dealer and after 2 hours of troubleshooting wires,as they said, found out a sensor is intermittent and will cost 400 plus to fix....4000 miles past the bumper to bumper warranty.

[GMCustomerService]

terzmo,

 

As “govtech4” has mentioned, the code should be stored. I would still encourage you to consult with a certified technician for an inspection.

 

If you need assistance locating a technician near you, please PM me your zip code for a listing.

 

Louis (assisting Tricia)

GM Customer Service

[terzmo]

I guess you missed my last post.

terzmo,

 

As “govtech4” has mentioned, the code should be stored. I would still encourage you to consult with a certified technician for an inspection.

 

If you need assistance locating a technician near you, please PM me your zip code for a listing.

 

Louis (assisting Tricia)

GM Customer Service

 

[gmtech4]

after getting the lights to go out and everything looked good,drove it a few miles..left turn..lights/message back on...took it to the dealer and after 2 hours of troubleshooting wires,as they said, found out a sensor is intermittent and will cost 400 plus to fix....4000 miles past the bumper to bumper warranty.

 

 

are they gonna goodwill the repair????

[terzmo]

no goodwill...whatever that is....I crossed the ine at 36K so I'm stuck with it, they did give me 30 dollars off for being a retired vet..lol