2001 Chevrolet Cavalier TRAC Off Jerking

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ALTERDAVO
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my 2001 chevy cavalier around 60,000 miles on it. has a problem. there is a lite on the dash board " trac is off " it keeps coming on then the car starts to jerk while you drive. so i have to pull over and shut the car off for a second. then start it back up and then the car is fine for a while or until the next day. i do not understand what the problem could be so if you can help that would be great thanks dave.
Mar 31, 2006 at 7:53 AM
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MVANNESSJR
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If this is an automatic look for the traction control button on the gear selector. You may be accidentally pressing the button. If not, then the traction control system is out of whack and it may be a bad sensor for the traction system.
Mar 31, 2006 at 9:46 AM
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SHOVONHOLLOWAY
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I have a 2000 cavailer and that light comes on when I pull my emergency brake up
Apr 2, 2006 at 12:29 PM
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Suggested Repair

If the Cavalier is an automatic, check whether the traction control button on the gear selector is being pressed accidentally. If not, have the traction control system inspected for a faulty sensor.

Conversation Summary

A 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier with about 60,000 miles shows a TRAC OFF dash light, then jerks while driving. Restarting the car temporarily restores normal operation. An expert suggested checking for an accidental press of the traction control button on an automatic's gear selector, or a bad traction-control sensor. Another owner of a 2000 Cavalier noted the light comes on when the emergency brake is applied.

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