service stable trac light on dash?

2011 GMC SIERRA
80,000 MILES • 6.5L • TURBO • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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WILLIAM123ANITA
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service stable trac.
Nov 1, 2023 at 10:52 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

The stability control can be affected by a few things. For example, a faulty wheel speed sensor can cause it. Even low brake fluid.

What I recommend is this. Since there are a few different possibilities, we need to scan the can-bus to retrieve codes. CAN stands for controller area network.

Basically, the different modules are tied together via a few wires. This type of scan will retrieve codes regardless of the module storing them. In this case, it will likely be the anti-lock brake control module.

Here is a link that explains how to perform the scan:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/can-scan-controller-area-network-easy

This is where I would start. Otherwise, it will become a guessing game or involve independent tests that will take extended periods of time.

Let me know if this is something you can do or have done.

Take care,

Joe
Nov 1, 2023 at 8:29 PM
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