Traction Control, Stabilitrack, ABS... And more!

[Mkucera19]

This is my first post. I have a 2012 half ton Silverado. I bought it used about 3 years ago with approximately 28,000 miles. The truck now has 87,000 miles. Never really had any issues until about 6 months ago my rear differential went out. Replaced that, everything is good. Now starting about a week ago the traction control, stabilitrack & ABS light appear on the dash shortly after I start the truck & put it into gear. If I have my steering wheel turned & drive forward or reverse the truck needs a good amount acceleration to go & and the tires like to spin as well. I have not found anybody else with the same problem. I'm new to the forum & would like to hear some ideas or fixes. And I would really enjoy avoiding the dealership prices! Thanks guys

-Matt

[MaverickZ71]

Since you're trying to avoid paying a GM dealer, take your truck to an auto parts store. Most of them will scan for error codes for free. However, their scanner may not detect all errors that a GM scanner will.

 

Or if you subscribe to OnStar, push the blue button and tell them to run a remote diagnostic and tell you the error code numbers.

 

Almost any problem that 'throws a code' will make the 'traction control and stabilitrak' service messages show up in the DIC; most of the problems have nothing to do directly with traction control or stabilitrak.

 

Once you know the error code numbers, then you can google it, use a repair manual, or ask the auto parts store how to proceed with the repair. I used to subscribe to alldatadiy.com online--it lists recalls, technical service bulletins (TSB's), and shows schematics and repair instructions.

[Mkucera19]

Thank you! I know the traction & stabilitrak can be broad, but hopefully we can narrow it with a code.