{"id":37650,"date":"2016-12-08T14:49:50","date_gmt":"2016-12-08T19:49:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.freeautomechanic.com\/mechanic\/forum\/?p=37650"},"modified":"2016-12-08T14:49:50","modified_gmt":"2016-12-08T19:49:50","slug":"stabilitrak-2007-gmc-sierra-club-cab","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freeautomechanic.com\/mechanic\/forum\/2016\/12\/stabilitrak-2007-gmc-sierra-club-cab","title":{"rendered":"StabiliTrak 2007 GMC Sierra club cab"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"2007Keep getting a ‘stabiliTrak service and service traction’ error message. The ‘brake pedal sensor switch’ has been replaced and now the message appears only when the engine<\/a> is idling for more than a few minutes (disappears once I start driving). What could cause the message to keep appearing?<\/p>\n

\n

RESPONSE<\/p>\n

My first guess would be a faulty sensor or sensor connection. However some hands on testing would be needed to locate the issue.<\/p>\n

This vehicle is equipped with a BOSCH ABS\/EBD\/TCS\/VSES brake system. The electronic brake control module (EBCM) and the brake pressure modulator valve (BPMV) is serviced separately. The BPMV uses a 4\u00a0circuit configuration to control hydraulic pressure to each wheel independently.<\/p>\n

The following vehicle performance enhancement systems are provided.<\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u2022<\/td>\nAntilock Brake System (ABS)<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n
\n\n\n\n
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u2022<\/td>\nElectronic Brake Distribution (EBD)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n
\n\n\n\n
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u2022<\/td>\nPower Brake Booster Solenoid Vacuum Supply<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n
\n\n\n\n
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u2022<\/td>\nTraction Control System (TCS)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n
\n\n\n\n
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u2022<\/td>\nVehicle Stability<\/span> Enhancement System (VSES)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

StabiliTrak<\/span>\u00ae Indicator Light<\/h2>\n

\"StabilitrakIf equipped, this warning light should come on briefly when the engine is started.<\/h3>\n

If the warning light does not come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. If it stays on, or comes on when you are driving, there may be a problem with your StabiliTrak<\/span>\u00ae system and your vehicle may need service<\/span>. When this warning light is on, the system is off and will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly.<\/p>\n

This light will also flash when the StabiliTrak<\/span>\u00ae system is active.<\/p>\n

If the StabiliTrak<\/span>\u00ae system warning light comes on and stays on for an extended period of time when the system is turned on, your vehicle needs service<\/span>.<\/p>\n

Service StabiliTrak Message<\/h3>\n
\u00a0The message center displays the service stability<\/span> system message when any one of many VSES-disabling DTCs is set. The EBCM sends a serial data message to the IPC requesting this display.<\/div>\n

Service Traction Control Message<\/h3>\n
\u00a0The message center displays the service traction control system message when any one of many traction control – disabling DTCs is set. The EBCM sends a serial data message to the IPC requesting this display.<\/div>\n

StabiliTrak Off Message<\/h3>\n
\u00a0The message center displays the stabiliTrak off message when one or more of the following conditions exists.<\/div>\n
\n\n\n\n
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u2022<\/td>\nThe transfer case is shifted into 4 LO. The EBCM sends a serial data message to the IPC requesting illumination.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n
\n\n\n\n
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u2022<\/td>\nThe driver manually disables the VSES and engine torque reduction by pressing the traction control switch. The EBCM sends a serial data message to the IPC requesting illumination.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n
\n\n\n\n
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u2022<\/td>\nThe estimated temperature of any solenoid coil exceeds an acceptable limit. The EBCM sends a serial data message to the IPC requesting this display.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n
\n\n\n\n
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u2022<\/td>\nThe EBCM detects a failed brake switch. The EBCM sends a serial data message to the IPC requesting this display. A DTC sets when this condition exists.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n
\n\n\n\n
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u2022<\/td>\nVSES sensor initialization time is excessive. The EBCM sends a serial data message to the IPC requesting this display.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n
\n\n\n\n
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u2022<\/td>\nSerial data communication between the EBCM and any of several other control modules is interrupted. The EBCM sends a serial data message to the IPC requesting this display or the IPC displays the message when communication with the EBCM is interrupted.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n
\n\n\n\n
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u2022<\/td>\nThe PCM is not able to perform engine torque reduction. The EBCM sends a GMLAN message to the IPC requesting this display. DTCs set when this condition exists.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n
\n\n\n\n
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u2022<\/td>\nThe EBCM detects an excessively low or excessively high ignition voltage. The EBCM sends a GMLAN message to the IPC requesting this display.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Vehicle Stability<\/span> Enhancement System (VSES)<\/h3>\n
\u00a0Vehicle stability<\/span> enhancement system (VSES) provides added stability<\/span> during aggressive maneuvers. Yaw rate is the rate of rotation about the vehicle’s vertical axis. The VSES is activated when the electronic brake control module (EBCM) determines that the desired yaw rate does not match the actual yaw rate as measured by the yaw rate sensor.<\/div>\n

The desired yaw rate is calculated by the EBCM using, primarily, the following inputs.<\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u2022<\/td>\nThe position of the steering wheel<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n
\n\n\n\n
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u2022<\/td>\nThe speed of the vehicle<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n
\n\n\n\n
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u2022<\/td>\nThe lateral, or sideways acceleration of the vehicle<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

The difference between the desired yaw rate and the actual yaw rate is the yaw rate error, which is a measurement of oversteer or understeer. When a yaw rate error is detected, the EBCM attempts to correct the vehicle’s yaw motion by applying brake pressure to one or more of the wheels. The amount of brake pressure which is applied varies, depending on the correction required. The engine torque may be reduced also, if it is necessary to slow the vehicle while maintaining stability<\/span>.<\/p>\n

VSES activations generally occur in turns during aggressive driving. When braking during VSES activation, the pedal may pulsate. The brake pedal pulsates at a higher frequency during VSES activation than during ABS activation.<\/p>\n

VSES Sensors Initialization<\/h3>\n
\u00a0The vehicle stability<\/span> enhancement system (VSES) sensors values may vary slightly due to differences in temperature, sensor mounting, connector resistances, manufacturing, etc. Since VSES is a very sensitive and precise control system, it is imperative that the electronic brake control module (EBCM) be able to accurately equate a given sensor voltage with an actual unit of measurement. For example, the yaw rate signal of one vehicle may be 2.64\u00a0volts at +18.0\u00a0deg\/sec yaw rate while the yaw rate signal of another vehicle may be 2.64\u00a0volts at +17.5\u00a0deg\/sec yaw rate. Therefore, at the beginning of each ignition cycle, the EBCM must perform an initialization procedure to observe how the VSES sensors are correlated with each other and also to determine what each sensor value is when the applicable unit of measurement equals 0. This voltage is referred to as the sensor bias voltage. Although some activation of the VSES system may occur if required to prior to full initialization, the system does not give optimum performance until the sensors are fully initialized.<\/div>\n

The following VSES sensors require initialization:<\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u2022<\/td>\nThe yaw rate sensor<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n
\n\n\n\n
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u2022<\/td>\nThe lateral accelerometer<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n
\n\n\n\n
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u2022<\/td>\nThe master cylinder pressure sensor<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n
\n\n\n\n
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u2022<\/td>\nThe steering wheel position sensor<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

When the vehicle speed is greater than 25\u00a0km\/h (15\u00a0mph), full sensor initialization must occur during 3\u00a0km (1.8\u00a0mi) of driving or 1\u00a0km (0.6\u00a0mi) of straight and stable driving, whichever occurs first. Although an attempt at initialization may fail due to driving conditions, such as driving on a very winding road, failed initialization is usually caused by a sensor bias voltage which is not within an acceptable range. Often, a DTC sets soon after a failed initialization attempt. The message center displays the stability<\/span> system disabled message when sensor initialization fails.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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