Service ESC Light after level

Ezekiel2517 · October 28, 2019

So I did my level today. Did a 2" on the front and a 1.5 on the back with a shock extension. It looks way better. I'm kinda wishing I had done 2" on the rear but that's easy and cheap to upgrade later.

My problem is that the steering wheel is now seriously off center. It pointed at about a 10:30 position to go straight. And I have a "service ESC light" showing. I think that ESC is electronic steering control. And my cruise control doesnt work. In assume cruise is disabled because of that warning.

Anyway I'm taking it in to get aligned in the morning. I hope that fixes all of this. Has anyone else had this issue? Thanks!!

808 HI · October 28, 2019

Out of curiosity, did u have ur remote in the truck during the installation ?

Ezekiel2517 · October 28, 2019

I dont think so. Pretty sure it was in my pocket.

flyingfool · October 28, 2019

need to adjust your steering linkages, and recalibrate your wheel angle sensor

Ezekiel2517 · October 28, 2019

Crap. Can this be done via standard alignment at any shop? Wonder if chevy dealer will warranty this or if I'm gonna pay through the nose.

I wanted to get alignment at NTB and get the 3 year one.

dcarbs · October 28, 2019

When GM installs the factory 2 inch lift they do all of that recalibration for you. Apparently it’s the power steering that needs to be recalibrated.

bullet3z · October 28, 2019

The ESC light is the Electronic Stability Control Light.

Did you do the front level kit yourself or have a shop do it?

Ezekiel2517 · October 28, 2019

I did it. It's a pretty simple operation. Did it on 2014 with no issues. Not sure what happened this time.

Surely a simple level cant require a trip to dealer. Otherwise everyone would be talking about that and regularo shops couldnt do it.

TMD · October 28, 2019

I did a Ready Lift 2" and didn't have this problem. I had it aligned and they said everything looked good. Hope everything works out.

Ezekiel2517 · October 28, 2019

Can anyone tell me what alignment specs to use. I found this sheet but it's all over the place. I have a 2019 ltz max tow 4x4 crew cab 6.2. Added 2" upper spacer in front. 1.5 block in rear.

Thanks