How To COMPLETELY Disable Traction/Stabilitrack Control on GM/Chevy
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- How to completely disable traction control on gm/chevy trucks and suv's.
NOTE: This will completely shut off your traction control, only do this if you are off roading or are completely aware that your truck/suv, will, well...Drive like a truck or SUV with out all the fancy stuff. Hence, you could go in the ditch much easier if you're not paying attention.
I drove from Arizona to California for a family trip and when I got to anaheim the light of the traction service went on and my gmc truck started shaking, so I Google it and found this video and I did the exact same thing, and my truck emedietly stopped the shaking and came back to normal. So thank you and God bless you for posting this video.
Hey man what are the initials or whatever for the fuse? So someone knows exactly what their looking for
my 2010 chevy van traction control is always doing its job when i hit a bump in the road, drives me crazy, thanks for the info !!!
Thanks bro. Teaching me to turn off the stabilitrack helped me get home.
I had the same issue with my 2012 Suburban 2500 4 X 4. I made a harness with a pig tail that plugs into that 25 amp fuse socket. The harness also contained a relay, fuse socket for the 25 amp fuse and a dash switch to energize the relay. With that installed, I can shut the trash off when I want to climb with it and turn it back on when done from the drivers seat. Another thing that would happen when it decided to de-rate engine power with the transfer case in low range is it would lock out all upshifts in the transmission keeping it locked in first gear. With the traction control trash off, the transmission will now upshift during hill climb with wheel/tire slip with full engine power. Right now, I'm wanting to install an aftermarket performance tuner that will allow adjustment for torque management (slow throttle response), set base idle to 800 RPM, deal with parameters on the charging system. Any suggestions here would be great. The RPM change and charging system issue is for the summer months here in AZ. I already have to replace the batteries (dual) every year because of heat cook out.
I’ve never heard of problems with the charging system on these. I have a 2011 gmc 1500 and I have always noticed the idle is like barely over 500. The traction control shit screwed me on a hunting trip tho. But the original battery made it like 6 years here in Nevada and the second one I just replaced so two batteries in 11 years
omg dude...shuddup and get on with it! thanks ;)
This could have been a 30 second video
I wish, why tf is it sideways
4:40... you're welcome
@@NotoriousEgg89 i love you thank you
Yeah fault him for explaining
It was painful to listen to all that talking about absolutely nothing just to hear "pull a fuse" at the end 😅
Great content… Everybody has this problem!!!!!!!! I agree that little button doesn’t do shit???? Why would they put a little button that doesn’t do shit?????
I drove 500 miles through Oregon in the dead of winter in a 1977 chevy k20. zero computer assist. yes I slip n slide around a little bit but mama aint raise a bitch and I didn't mind. Im gonna use the trick from this video on my new 2500hd because well, fuck stabilitrac! lol. thanks for posting man
which fuse did you take out?
This guy is a mix between Christian Grey and Ethan Klein.
You're welcome.
Got the same truck but 13' here in northern mi. That traction control can be a sumbitch man!
I just found out how invasive the traction control and stability control is on my 08 Trailblazer today. I've driven stick shift 2 wheel drive trucks in four Winters and manage to stay perfectly safe. it doesn't always give you great confidence but if you're patient and know what you're doing you can get through anything. traction control system on these trucks sucks I just want to drive my car
bad ass! Now imma go to the parts store and buy a toggle swith. I got a 2016 Dmax and i really wanna let her eat
I live on the other side of the planet, however if I were close I WOULD offer to FREELY shoot in focus videos for you, this is the first I watch of yours however ...
Thanks man. I fixed the stupid glitch in my truck.
-12 in northern NH. System crashed. You are a life saver!
This guy is awesome!thank you man the same crap that happened to us I removed the fuse and we went back to the road again I really appreciate your video it was really helpful
The ONLY good thing about the Chevy traction control is it allows you to use your cruise control on ice. Otherwise it is worthless. My 2017 van is a POS because of it, my old 04 with good ole anti spin diff was awesome, unfortunately after 718,000 miles the rust had begun to get to bad.
Best god dam tube video eva that and that guy was dope lookin 10/10 would recommend amazing quality 🥰
Hey man about the same year model truck is you and my day was lights were blinking on and off and when I was driving it will downshift well now it came back on and the ABS light and the other one came on well I remember what I did and I looked on TH-cam and my negative cable was loose inside my bracket that goes to the battery I pushed a little bit on it resetted my battery which I mean by is unplugged the positive battery cable to the battery let it sit for 3 minutes and pushed it back down everything went back to normal again so take a look at your negative cable I hope this helps
Best part of video 6:16 you're welcome.
Fuck I wish I watched this before I went hunting. My truck would not climb this steep hill the light kept flashing I was pissed I had to hike the mountain every morning!! Thanks for the info
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2014 Silverado.... Stabilitrack constantly randomly comes on ...abs engage....and it's putting me in danger.... It's like trying to stop on ice in the middle of the summer! Will see if this works...
2010 impala. Mine just started coming on randomly. Happened twice in 2 weeks. Thankfully both times very close to home so I just put my hazards on and was fine buts it's really annoying when it's summertime and no sleet snow or rain anywhere. Slowing down on a busy street is no fun at all.
Did it work
By taking those fuse out with this work on my 2020 Chevy Colorado and make the ass end slide around now like on gravel roads
Appreciate you making this
I personally would not design a truck to limit 4 wheel drive abilities with those lights on traction control off stablitrac off , abs etc . It's a scam on the manufactures behalf to run it to the dealership so they can fleece you !
Exactly what I expected when I looked up how to disable traction control was a scruffy guy in a beater, that was going to tell me how to do it.
Is there a way it can be taken out of the truck completely complete
On a 04 Malibu how do you remove the traction control button. The whole button
Bro, is there a way to disable this thing without your life story?
Couldn't make it out of my apartment driveway even with a running start my Tahoe would slide back down the hill almost crashing into other cars can you imagine this thing acting up with the police behind you oh sorry my attraction control yeah I'll tell that to the judge blowing this
So if you yank the fuse does that kill that stupid warning on the digital readout?
That's what I want to know I got the lights to
What’s the fuse labeled as
Exactly a very pointless video
I so agree with you. I rarely drive with T/C and Stabilitrak on.
I think I'll put an Arduino and a relay to be able to have a button to toggle with
I'd really only recommend it if you're off roading or planning on driving with it completely disabled.
I forgot about it (being completely off) and accidentally did a 280 degree burnout (mostly out of control ) in a big intersection early in the morning w no traffic. Hit the curb and blew tire off the rim.
Just got a new duramax this year so we'll see how this one handles when the snow flies.
What is the name of the fuse in the owner's manual, so I can find it in other GM cars that aren't trucks?
Shorty111R Pretty sure its simply called the ABS fuse. I know it works in most GM trucks/suv's from 2000-2013.
+Kyle Riegle I have an 05 yukon.. no snow just a hot sunny day... traction control and stabilaty control light is on so much truck reduces speed every time I drive it
+Kyle Riegle any help ??? the ABS fuse doesn't stop the problem
talkin shit I would guess that you're wheel bearing is going bad. My moms 07 suburban did the same thing in dry conditions. Lift each side of front end up and spin tire. if grinding noise or tight/slow spinning occurs you've got a bad wheel bearing. The bearing has a sensor in it that triggers the TC to monitor power which will cause what you're experiencing.
Hi please need help
Aculy aye pull the fuse of traction control but still the engine slow and sound bad . The traction control light on .aye put the fuse the problem still there system not functioning properly I did some research shows misscomunication between the ABS and engine control .how I fixed this issue .your help much appreciated
Regds ibrahim from ksa
i have same fkn problem and it sounds like the motor is gonna blow up any second and it runs fine when the stabilitrack light and warning arent on. this happend all the sudden after i replaced break pads (5 weeks after). I took the 25 amp (#9 on the fuse box cover schematics) and my damn e-break is now engaged so i cant move. how the hell do i disable the travtion control and abs without making the e-break turn on?
This some how fixed my wife’s car.
Yeah I’m trying to drive sideways this winter so that stabila-bullshit needs to end 😂
You sir are on a good one
So, I was like trying to climb this hill after smoking like...So much pot, and I pulled this fuse, but I'm gonna make you listen to 5 minutes of blah blah blah, and also make you dizzy by filming sideways, because as I said, I have smoked like...So much pot.
"LIKE" trying? I'll bet you put "like" in every sentience you say.
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Which fuse is it and what is it under as in name
I have a 2007 suburban and the stabilitrak light is so annoying and loses engine power so I took it to the dealership they said I need a tune up I have a misfire and that's why the stabilitrak in on ...that's confusing?
What’s up Kyle lol I’m Dave
Reply to Kyle. I don't off road but do drive in snow for 4 months a year. I have turned off stabiltrac to see the difference in snow. Deliberately over accelerating coming out of a corner on snow the stabiltrac almost totally stops my 2wheel drive Sierra from fish tailing. It sure will fish tail with it off. It's harder to know about the traction control feature. I wonder how you know whether it's the traction control or positrac diff that stops one wheel from spinning. Which opens a question in my mind. I'm thinking of buying a new Sierra 2 wheel drive. Is it worth paying $400 extra for positrac diff when the truck already comes with traction control?
bdinoz1 For a 2wd pickup I would say yes. Especially with my 4wd when towing the posi/auto locker is a huge help. but that depends on how much you tow/or don't tow for the matter. You'll (potentially) lose a lot of traction (50% worth) in the snow with you 2wd with out the locker. I think there is a breaking system that activates as well with the traction/stabilitrack, it also will cut power from the engine during high sensing of wheel slippage - which is really annoying when off roading. I will say that the entire system works excellent. I had a time this winter when pulling about 10k with the 2013 3500...it was snowing lightly and crossing a bridge I wasn't paying as much attention as I should have been...The rear tires began to slip and the trailer kept pushing me forward (essentially moving the truck and trailer to a jackknife position) The entire TC system I felt sent power and slowed each tire to completely correct the slide. So the entire system is love hate relationship. Great added safety, yet can be very limiting for attempting even some light off roading.
How do you turn off stabilitrack temporarily?
And as for the idiot lights, can the bulbs be pulled for those? I'm guessing the digital warning is gonna' be there forever?
Following, i have a bad wheel position sensor that is causing the stabilitrak and tc lights to stay on. The sensor is a discontinued part so no way to repair it. I need to shut the lights and notifications off. Its fucking annoying every time I put my truck in gear.
Then when I shut the truck off then want to start it again to go some place it won't start
my neck hurts of looking at your video is side down !!! But very helpful ! my 2013 chevy inpala has that light ON, that have me so worry So thank you Kyle. problem solve I remove the dam fuse. WTH !!!
What fuse did u use
Thank you for this video my vehicle would not barely go till I took the fuse out lost most power
Pls can i use the same method for 2010 Chevy Malibu?if yes,pls how do I do that?
My truck doesn't have either traction control or Stabilitrak. It's an 08 Extended Cab, by the way.
My Service ESC an Service Traction light came on while sitting in park an Steering went completely out!! What should I replace Torque sensor or Electric Steering Motor???????? Help 2011 Chevy Malibu ls, 2.4l
What the name of the fuse? TCS?
I drove my two Pontiac sunfire's with out ABS.And ABS breaks suck.I have had far to many close calls.People don't know how to use the old breaking systems.
Hey kyle I have a 2009 gmc canyon and I could just be driving around town like right now,I'm on my way to work and I busted a u turn and the fucking light came on. it mostly turns on when I have a load in the back like when we go camping. Same suggestion with pulling the fuse ???
+Alexias Vargas Not sure with the Canyon. I would guess you've got to much weight on the truck in the back when pulling camper. LIfting up the wheel a bit with less weight on it. Also, if you busted a U turn real fast I could see that the light would come on. The systems are pretty sensitive.
Thanks brotha
Why does my 08 2500 doesn't even have a button
Yo, is there any way to re-enable traction control? Or does this fix just permanently delete it?
It doesn't delete anything. Without the fuse, no power is sent to the stabilitrak module/component. To tenable it, put the fuse back in
quick question. my light n the brake light with the dame (!) well u know what I mean. Is On same thing n the video but not the abs light is on so if I take the fuse out n put it back on will it disable it for good . I'm just tired of the dame light coming on n everytime I get to a light or just drive for a little the traction sensor comes on. what's the solution to making it not come on
+Louis Bravo Hey Louis, I think it may be a wheel bearing going bad on your vehicle by the sounds of it. The TC gets its information from the bearing to sense slippage. When a bearing goes bad it also senses that and will turn warning lights on.
Break position sensor
I took out the fuse the fuse and the ABS light came along with the stabilitrak, then I put the fuse back in and everything came off
Exactly when it's on your dash it means it's off..........
hey, what was the fuse labeled as? (when you show us the lid, the key/guide is out of focus)
Abs2
@@ohara3015thank you
I have a 2011 silverado and i live in ME so when I go out in the morning (in winter) to start it and let it warm up it will go into traction control mode and start acting like its running on 4 cylinders and sputter and a bunch of shit and i'd like to have a cheaper fix than going to a dealer.
Kyle, I notice this video is old, not sure if you are still monitoring this. I would like to run a scenario by you to see if this trick will solve my problem. Let me know and I will send you some details related to off reading. Thx
So does it come back on when you put the fuse back in or once u remove and put it back in it won’t ever come on again?
disconnect your airbag/sdm fuse as well. ive seen roof rail airbags deploy when jumping stuff at high speed.
DO YOU HAVE TO DRIVE AFTER REMOVING THE FUSE TO COMPLETELY DISABLE THE STABILItRACK?
but which fuse is it ?...whats the name of it ?....whats it labeled as ?
Abs2, but it don't work, guy is an idiot, using 40 words when 4 will do, bad ground somewhere
10/10 thanks my man
Did you get the reduced engine power light climbing the hill, because mine did that?
might work if u can put a switch on that fuse
What fuse was that?
Thanks for that I was wondering for years on how to fix this.
Yep! Hope it goes well for ya!
That fuse is labeled as abs 2 for me
It disabled trac control but stabilatrak is still on so????
My truck don't have that button D:
I have the same problem on my equinox 2008, can it works if i do the same?
+alan bnk potentially. I'm not a mechanic so I don't know for sure. You could give it a try.
Video could have been 1 minute without the story
Abs and stabilatract is dangerous bottom line. if you start to slide side ways all braks lock up. good luck trying to drive when that happens happens
I still can't get mine to turn off. I've turned them both off with the button, took out the fuse and even had it custom tuned. It cuts power while off roading and also won't do burnouts. Any other suggestions?
Your custom tune wasn't very good. Getting a custom tune is supposedly the only way to truly disable it.
Not to mention the systems rob you of the horsepower you paid for achieving.
Be careful by doing that there's things such as a bad wheel bearing , if goes completely bad 👎 your wheel can completely loose the steering and crash hard , person I knew shortly was killed for just a stupid thing like dismissal of stabiltrack, don't be a fn idiot fix it , I fixed mine wheel bearing and magnet
why would you disable the traction control? 'cause drift bruh
I have a problem with my intrigue I disable traction control and it will spin tire but the the traction control will kick in shortly after and will cut power
i have a Yukon Xl today I try to start the engine and doesn't start at all but the notifications it's telling me that is stabilitrak
Wonder if this will work on my Colorado 2010. I'm into offroading as well and when I wheel with it the system is a piece of shit. Even driving in the snow from stop I can barely accelerate. The fuse I found sais etc/ecm so Im wondering if this is the one? I couldnt find anything that specifically said traction or stabilycrap
But it disables power steering assist right?
Ever figure out if it disables it?
I so don't need traction control living in Mexico there's no ice no snow no rain this traction control sucks for my 2013 Impala
These trucks are completely useless in the snow on 2wd models. I would recommend anyone in the snow disabling this garbage, unless you like sitting and spinning in 4" of snow with brand new winter tires and 350lb of weight in the truck.
In case you're wondering 4:43
Kyle, could you please tell me if this could work 3 my yukon 2007 denali? it´s driving me crazy!!!
+Angel seyer Hey Angel, I'm not a mechanic, however I would guess that it's a similar process. Check your fuse box and labels . Some of the older models could have used a separate fuse circuit for the TC specifically. Also, if it is coming on on dry pavement or regular driving it's most likely your wheel bearing going bad in the front. Very easy repair. Most shops will charge appox 500-700 per side. You could probably put an add on craigslist and find someone to do each side for $300 ish. Hope this helps.
+Kyle Riegle craigslist? I'm not sure I can do that. I'm mexican and I live here in Mexico so I bearly understand what u said to me about the wheel. However I'll try to pull out the same u did on this video. I appreciate u took the time to reply!! =)
Kyle Riegle thank you for all the information
this disables ABS as well.
do i need this stupid stabilitrak if i live in southern california? the service light for it has gone off twice and im sick of spending money for it at the dealership. I have the 09 5.7L "LT model 2wd" thank you in advance
jonathan colo Unless climate change really jacks things up...I would say no. HOWEVER...generally when the service light is on for traction control, its a sign that a front wheel bearing is going bad. It could be something simple like wiring, but in my old 2010, and my moms 2007 suburban...same exact thing happened. The wheel bearing is a sealed unit that has a sensor in it that detects wheel slipping. Generally when a wheel bearing goes bad it ruins the sensor. That's at least my experience. hope it helps.
This guy doesn't say which fuse
Ha ha! Right?! Sat thru the whole video...then he puts the fuse in ....I guess......no mention of the name!! Thanks!
You could just hold the traction control button for like 5 seconds then it shuts the stabilitrak off without having to pull any fuse
It does however if you spin the tires to long it will turn back on. Was out in the dunes and broke my front axle. Trying to drive out in 2wd I had to send it and traction control and stabilitrack fucked me every time it would turn it on. It would hit my brakes or derate my throttle.
I was on the freeway in my Impala and tried that. It worked for a second, but the system reactivated itself when I went around a tight on-ramp, reducing my power while I was getting into another freeway! Needless to say, that didn't work
Thank you
My traction control stabilitrak only works in the snow and ice when it wants to I hate it. I know how to control a slide I hate this system
Because when it comes on it screws up the power of the motor
help please how can I desable my 08 gmc sierra ext cab it doesn't have the botton or switch to turn of my traction control
My 2011 Sierra when you push the traction control button it turns off traction control. If you hold the button down about 10 seconds it also turns the stabiltrac off. You do have to do it every time you restart the truck.
bdinoz1 Have you turned it off on ice and snow? Or trying to climb steep/sandy hills? I've owned the 2010, and now a 13' 3500 duramax and both (when you hold the button to turn TC completely off) still will resort to engaging some aspect of the TC system. It's like it overrides the switch. I haven't off road anything significant with the 2013 but it still activates even with the TC completely off. Does yours do this?
+Kyle Riegle I live in sc and my suburban does this... no snow or terrible weather... t/c on and I have no power in low gear or from the take off... do you think if I disabled the fuse it will work....
I have a problem on my Chevy Silverado 08. This morning I turned it on and it said the traction control and stability rack were off, tried to drive it but at the time of gear shift it stutters and drivers really bad. Also I could barely turned it on, like the power had drained out. I don't know what caused it, been raining pretty heavy around here and yesterday I drove over some puddles...
+conpa18dany Id guess wheel bearing is going bad/is bad. However I'm not a mechanic. 07 Suburban did a similar thing to what your describing and it was a wheel bearing. The bearing has a sensor in it and controls the traction control. Once bearing goes out, it will disable power to vehicle because the bearing is basically sending a signal to the computer that the vehicle is slipping and out of control. Jack up each front tire. Spin tire while on the vehicle. If it grinds or makes noise or spins very hard - 90% chance its the bearing.
My dads 08 Chevy Silverado didn't come with stabilatrack