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Jim - I have a 2013 1500 6” bds lift with 35x12.5r18. I know my model is different but for mine at least (Bosch EBCM) the Speedo calibration has effect because the EBCM has its own setting for tire size that only the dealership can change. No aftermarket programmer to change the EBCM. Your EBCM may be different, possibly made by TRW instead of Bosch. In regards to lean I tried mounting the sway bar differently to stiffen things up with no resolution. 

 

 

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typical sheep type statement   Better not put mudflaps, steps, vent shades, or tonneaus on. Might cause issues with your flux capacitor and void your warranty. SMH   Sent from my iPhone using Tapat

hondarider94
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wow   Did you not read that like 99% of other trucks dont have this problem? Mine is lifted way higher and doesnt have the problem. A leveling kit and a little bigger tires shouldnt cause this prob

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As far as I'm concerned they can keep stabilitrac off anything I want. Fur that matter ABS too. Nether system works well even when it's working "correctly"     Sent from my E6810 using Tapatalk

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Just wanted to throw my input into this forum. I bought a brand new 2015 Z71 Silverado crew cab. I essentially started with a leveling kit and 33 inch tires, and never had any issues. Once those tires ran out of tread I upgraded to a 7.5 inch Rough Country lift and 35 inch tires on 12in wide rims same rims that I had with 33s. I have had the Stabilitrak problems since the lift but did not have the problem when I had the leveling kit and the 33s. I have taken it to the dealer and I have taken it to specialist to reprogram, and reset the steering angle sensor. I still have the issue when I turn both ways that's the Stabilitrak turns on. It is really annoying and at times very dangerous.

So my question is, has anybody tried to tighten up their lift kit past torque specs to eliminate roll. One thing I have noticed from moving up from the 33 then leveling kit to a seven and a half inch lift is body roll in the cab, that is the only difference with the exception of the tire weight. Any thoughts. Any dirt bags who would like to respond with anything counterproductive can suck it, nobody wants to hear that negativity. Any help is appreciated.

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Just wanted to throw my input into this forum. I bought a brand new 2015 Z71 Silverado crew cab. I essentially started with a leveling kit and 33 inch tires, and never had any issues. Once those tires ran out of tread I upgraded to a 7.5 inch Rough Country lift and 35 inch tires on 12in wide rims same rims that I had with 33s. I have had the Stabilitrak problems since the lift but did not have the problem when I had the leveling kit and the 33s. I have taken it to the dealer and I have taken it to specialist to reprogram, and reset the steering angle sensor. I still have the issue when I turn both ways that's the Stabilitrak turns on. It is really annoying and at times very dangerous.
So my question is, has anybody tried to tighten up their lift kit past torque specs to eliminate roll. One thing I have noticed from moving up from the 33 then leveling kit to a seven and a half inch lift is body roll in the cab, that is the only difference with the exception of the tire weight. Any thoughts. Any dirt bags who would like to respond with anything counterproductive can suck it, nobody wants to hear that negativity. Any help is appreciated.
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Would adding front and rear anti-sway bars reduce the body roll?

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I have a 2013 GMC Sierra Crew Cab and have been through two different lifts, 6” RCD and now 6” BDS. Both with 35x12.5 Toyo MTs and 18x9 rims with 4.5” backspacing. With both kits we tried different positioning (lowering) of the sway bar which also means different size end links to stiffen up any roll. This had no effect on the false positive Traction Control and Stabikitrak activations. 

 

Have you tried narrower rims? I can’t remember if a rim with a smaller backspacing was tried on my truck but the lift companies never had anything to say about it.

 

To this day I still have to rely on my KP Technologies Traction Control Module to turn off my Traction Control and Stabilitrak each time I start the truck. No aftermarket programmer that I know of to reprogram the EBCM on these trucks.

 

 

 

 

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migmowner Enthusiast

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so I have a 2017 ltz crew cab, there is a 3 inch body lift that was fine for 5500 miles when I got the stabilitrac service at start up. I had the dealer download the fault. came back a yaw sensor. he did the re calibrate to zero the sensor. was good for 500 miles now its back on as soon as I start the truck. is this a bad sensor? where is this sensor?

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donoli New Member

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Hi Folks,

 

Don here. 2017 Silverado 4x4 Crew with RC 7" lift, 325/60/20 AMP A/T tires..

 

I read this forum thoroughly while evaluating my lift/ Stabilitrak problem. I solved mine and I will pass it on. That said I am not sure it is a one answer cure all issue.

 

I spoke extensively with Rough Country for guidance. Like everyone else I played with sway bar collar clamps, alignment (repeatedly), opened ticket with GM (they came back with tire size was the issue), Road Force balance, Hypertech speed calibration, stock tire size etc etc. No change.

 

I changed some components on my lift and Stabilitrak issue gone. RC stated they feel it is a geometry issue with the lifts affecting the Stabilitrak. See below for the parts list showing what I changed. I wish I could offer more but I am not that familiar with the suspension systems of vehicles but hopefully the parts list will point you in the right direction. Thank y'all for contributing to the forum;  especially Wyomingcolt for stating all he did without positive results thus sparing me much work.

 

GM 2018 1500 7IN ALUMINUM/STAMPED STEEL LWR CONTROL ARM KNUCKLE
GM 2018 1500 4WD 7IN CROSSMEMBER
GM 2016 1500 4-6IN SWAY BAR LINK ASSEMBLY
07-UP SWAY BAR BRACKT
GM 1500 7.5IN STRUT SPACER
GM 14UP KNUCKLE KIT TIE ROD END

10MM PRESS IN STUDS BAG

 

 

I should note I had local shop do the work, thanks to Mike's Auto in Monroeville, AL.

 

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Randy W. Stokes Enthusiast

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Hey guys bin reading a lot on this stabilitrac problem we are all having..I have a 2015 1500 7 inch rough country spindle lift with rear traction bars and with 35" hankooks on 22x9.5 rims.

As soon as I did the lift I started having the problem when turning...I have brand new front hub bearings and sensors..done alignment..reset steering sensor..any guys have luck on an a permanent fix??

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I just changed my uca to the ones rough country has although now they say for 3in lift only on the website now and got an alignment and retorqued all the bolts on both crossmembers with a torque wrench not just hit it with an impact and havent had any problems since then and thats been about 6 months and this is on a 15 Denali on a 6in rc with 35s on stock wheels

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Noodlum Enthusiast

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I have a 2018 Silverado LT with 600 miles on it. Picked it up last night after having Maxtrac 5" spindles and 315/70r17's put on. On my way to work this morning my dash lit up and I got the following email notifications from OnStar:

  • A critical issue with the StabiliTrak® stability control system in your 2018 Chevrolet Silverado has been detected.
  • A critical issue with the Antilock Braking System in your 2018 Chevrolet Silverado has been detected.

 

The dash lights have since went away but, its concerning reading this thread.  
 
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Randy W. Stokes Enthusiast

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Hey just wanted to post a good response for once..ended up getting rough countrys calibrator...it completely solved my stabilitrak problem everything is perfect now. Rough countrys tuner doesnt just fix the speedo..it recalibrates the ebcm and transmission to fix your shift points and the stabilitrak system for proper engagement..again I'm a mechanic..triple checked everything..reset all sensors and it was the tuner that solved it..no other tuner recalibrates the ebcm just fixes speedo.

Anyone with the same problem after a lift and has already checked the sensors and wires..get the rough country tuner it will solve it!!

Gonzok New Member

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Has anyone else used the Rough Country Speedometer Calibrator that Randy did?

 

I called Rough Country but the tech on the phone stated that their Speedo Calibrator does not change anything in the EBCM. Instead it only changes the tire size in the ECM to calibrate the speedometer. 2017 model trucks may be different but at lease for 2013 (nnbs) the tire size settings that effect the Traction Control and Stabilitrac are set in the EBCM. This is different and unrelated to the settings in the ECM.

Dnt Senior Enthusiast

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2009 Chevy Tahoe with 3.5" lift 10 x 20 wheels with Nitto grapplers. I get the stabiltrac flashing light on both right and left hard turns. This is of course older technology, it does not seem to grab the brakes or do anything noticeable or dangerous,  just an annoying flashing light at times. It might be something else but I think the lift is what is causing it? I am taking it back to the place that did the lift to check everything out if they come up with something I will let you guys know. I realize this is not a late model nor an actual Sierra or Silvy but might find out something useful.......it does seem to be a fairly common problem around the internet. Check out this cool TaHOe pic and yes I know it is a Hybrid and that a lift and big wheels and big ole heavy knobby tires wheels defeats the Hybrid purpose. I bought it like this LOL.  

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Noodlum Enthusiast

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I am sure you have thought of this but, I was low on brake fluid and was having these issues. As soon as I topped the brake fluid off, issues went away.

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