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Stabilitrak Disable Message Appears On The DIC Or Unwanted Stabilitrak Activation - keywords ABS brake DTC light MIL suspension TCS

Subject:Stabilitrak Disable Message Appears on the DIC or Unwanted Stabilitrak Activation

Models:2002-2008 Cadillac Escalade Models
2003-2008 Chevrolet Avalanche, Express, Suburban, Tahoe
2007-2008 Chevrolet Silverado
2003-2008 GMC Savana, Yukon and Yukon Denali Models
2007-2008 GMC Sierra
With RPO JL4


This PI was superseded to update model years. Please discard PIT3013C.

The following diagnosis might be helpful if the vehicle exhibits the symptom(s) described in this PI.

Condition/Concern:

Some customers may comment on one or more of the following concerns:

  1. The Stability System Disabled message or Stability Not Ready message may be displayed on the DIC (Driver Information Center).
  2. Unwanted Stabilitrak activation.
  3. The vehicle lighting systems may dim noticeably.
  4. The VSES motor may come on unexpectedly.

Recommendation/Instructions:

Check for excessive wear on any of the tires on the vehicle and then verify that all the tires are the same size, brand, and same model. It is also important to check and make sure the tire pressure is properly adjusted per the sticker on the door. The following examples listed below could cause any of the conditions listed above.

  1. 2 tires on the vehicle are Goodyear P245/75R16 and the other 2 tires are Firestone P245/75R16
  2. 2 Tires on the vehicle are brand new and the other two tires have excessive wear.
  3. 2 Tires on the vehicle are Goodyear Wrangler SRA 265/70R17 and 2 tires are Goodyear Wrangler HP 265/70R17 (Same brand/different models)
  4. Aftermarket Wheels and Tires (NON-OEM 20 inch wheels and tires)
  5. Tire pressure is not properly adjusted.

Please follow this diagnostic or repair process thoroughly and complete each step. If the condition exhibited is resolved without completing every step, the remaining steps do not need to be performed.