How to Diagnose and Fix Service Stabilitrak Traction Control Problem 2011 - 2015 Chevy Cruze
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- čas přidán 6. 05. 2021
- About a week ago I started having intermittent issues with my 2013 1.4L turbo Chevrolet Cruze Eco where it would suddenly lose power and the message Service Stabilitrak appeared in the console. In this video I will walk you through the entire process I took to find the cause of the issue and SPOILER, it was resolved. I hope you find this video informative and it helps you as well!
Your codes may not be the same as mine as there can be many reasons for the stabilitrak message to appear. After you diagnose your vehicle, use the codes you get to start researching the possible causes. Good luck!
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Man I’ve never touched a car in my life for ANYTHING but I needed to get to work and my car was shaking like crazy because everything you replaced in this video was horribly wrong with my car. The earliest my mechanic could take a look at this was next week so I was desperate. You listed every single thing needed in the comment section so I went to autozone and picked it all up and fixed it myself! I don’t have much money but I’m sure you saved me a good bit. If you comment your Venmo I just want to send you a small appreciation for this perfectly detailed video.
This is happening to my car right now and man I'm thinking I could do this myself
@@cynthiawilliams6854 yo wtf same!!! I have a 2013 Cruze and it just started shaking and kicking while I was driving yesterday (2/18/2023)
Never saw this comment but i appreciate it. Keep the money and take your family out to a nice dinner!
Ty!!!
Same issue with Holden cruze 2014 model. I think all the cruze owners going to be mechanic after having all this troubles. Thanks for your video
I’m an actual certified GM ASE mechanic. I only use the original plug AC plug GM recommends, no anti-seize on the plug threads and use a torque wrench. Putting anti-seize may cause you to over tighten the spark plug threads! I put dielectric at the tips of the plug boots before I install the new coil over the plugs. I only use the original GM OEM coils because these cheap aftermarket coils will leave you stranded! Great diagnostic! FYI, I change GM spark plugs at 100,000 miles. I just replaced plugs on a 2014 Cruze with 87,000 miles and plugs were worse than yours! Glad you got it fixed!
Great info, thank you!
Better yet get rid of these junk cars. Chevy hasn't been good since the 90s
I actually have this problem haven’t driven my car in about 2years. I changed the coil pack, map sensor bc that’s what it was giving me codes for however the car still has the same lights on this video.
On idle the rpm needle is still then kind of moves up and down.
Oh I also changed the abs module and had it reprogrammed (that was bc the breaks locked when they were stomped on to avoid a car collision)
Any further ideas recommendations?
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Thank so much for this video! Thanks for not giving us a long movie intro with loud music. You were straight to the point, very precise, and saved me on repair costs!
Had exactly the same symptoms as you described. Applied the same fix and got the same results. Success! Thanks for the video.
You're a legend! I just started dealing with this issue earlier in the week and I'm positive it's the exact same issue. I'm ordering the parts now and thanks to your demonstration, I'll change them out myself. Thanks a million.
Any update if this fixed your issue?
Thank you so much!! I've been having this issue for a while and the mechanic I brought it to said I should just trade it in while it was still running. Now it works great AND you inspired me to learn so much more about how to diagnose and fix my own car. This is one of the most helpful videos I've ever stumbled upon. Thank you so much!
Just had my Chevy Cruze give me the same message and it's also misfired. Thank you for your video. I believe we can fix the issue ourselves. What a blessing you are. We're on a fixed income every dollar counts.
This is great. For several months I'd been having episodes in my 2014 Cruze where it lost power expectantly, and/or the check engine light came on. Very recently, it started bucking and surging as if there was water in the gas, and then the Service Stabilitrak message came on through the console. All I could think of was this was going to be a very expensive repair. However, I found your video where you had similar issues. My Cruze has only 91K miles, but when I removed the plugs, I found they were almost complete shot (the center electrode was wire-thin). Although not 100% sure it was part of the problem I also replaced the ignition coil. It took about an hour from beginning to end, and the car runs like new again. Many thanks.
What a video! Thank you so much! I will be doing this job tomorrow on my fathers car (he’s worried and needs his baby). He has the exact same symptoms and I just hope I pull that code tomorrow when I check it out so I can run and do exactly what you did! Such a peaceful video too lol
Fixed my wife's car today. Didnt even run a code. Just figured this is what the problem was. 2013 never had plugs changed at 100k. Started shaking, idling hard, shutting off, pulling to the right. Took me less than 30 min to fix. Had all the tools. Thank you.
My Suburban has all of the same issues but is pulling to the left so I suspected it was spark plug issues all along because my brother took the spark plug wires off of a vehicle before put them back on and didn't hook one up properly and it was shaking like that on a Dodge intrepid. So the housemate was telling me that since I'm a girl I probably don't know what I'm talking about.😅
BRO THIS VIDEO SAVED MY LIFE , ME AND MY FAMILY WERE GOING TO A CHRISTMAS LIGHT SHOW AND WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY THE WORST THING HAPPENED , THE CAR STARTED SHAKING I LOST ALL POWER , EXACTLY WHAT YOU DESCRIBED, I WAS SO SACRED NOT ONLY FOR MY CAR BUT FOR MY FAMILY, I GOT IT HOME AFTER PAYING FOR A TOW (175$) STARTED TO LOOK FOR VIDEOS , FOUND THIS ONE , TURNS OUT WHEN I CHANGED MY SPARK PLUGS I PUT THE WRONG ONES IN , I BOUGHT A NEW COIL PACK AND THE PROPER PLUGS AND EVERYTHIING IS COMPLETELY FIXED , THANKS TO THIS VIDEO, THANKS BRO
Hey guys this same thing happened to my car ! Chevy Cruze 2016 . Took it to my mechanic turns out I needed new spark plugs and a new ignition coil . It driving perfect now that it’s fixed . My codes were p304 and p303. . For those wondering if it’s safe to drive I would say yes only if you absolutely have to because I had to drive it for a week before getting it fixed . Drive carefully please my car would stall when I would accelerate so keep in mind be safe while getting on the expressway . ❤️ This video saved me thanks for the information .
Thanks for this, I have the same exact car and I think this is the issue
I’m have a 16 as well with the same issue. These cruzes are junk cars smh 🤦🏾♀️
@@ashleywifey13 honestly I agree it's always something with the Cruze .
Hey how much did u spend ?
I’m having the same problem
Thank you for this detailed step by step video, my car definitely scared me stopping on the freeway yesterday.
Thank you a bunch. I was having the same issue with my car and I was able to fix my car myself. My husband thought that I was crazy being a woman and all and I should have taken it to another mechanic. I said nope, this looks easy and I can do it myself. It took me a lot longer than I thought, but I was happy I came across your video and I was able to fix the issue. Bless you.
Finally the video I needed. And thanks for not just making it with music and just captions. Very detailed video. Thank you.
Thanks man, glad it was helpful!
Been waiting on this video too. It’s so many older videos and methods but none like updated and straight to the point
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Thank you for ending my anxiety over my vehicle not running properly. I have a huge weight off my shoulders and feel confident that I'll have my car up and running for a cheap cost now. Money is tight and I might be moving 900 miles away in 2 months, so this was a life saver🙏 Thank you again
I have a 2014 chevy captiva sport ltz. I didn’t use the code reader but as soon as I got inside to the spark plugs there was rust on mine. I guess the seller pressure washed the engine before I bought it and got it all wet. It’s all fixed. No more stabilitrak, traction pop ups or shut off’s. Thank you so much brother! You’re saving us all money and problems! God bless you!
That's awesome you got it fixed, and I'm happy to help! God bless!
Man this video couldn’t be anymore clutch than it is. Literally helped me through a jam! Thanks man!
This solved my problem, and for a fraction of the price of taking it into the shop! Very thankful for you sharing this.
@deuceliter - step by step was super helpful, this was the exact issue my 2014 LT was having. It’s running quieter now than I’ve heard in years! The coils were brittle and covered in green/white, and the housings came apart when I pulled it up. DEFINITELY needed replacing - thanks so much for the awesome video!
Thats awesome, glad to hear it's running better!
I would also suggest using dialectric grease applied inside the spark plug rubber boots, which helps with the electrical conductivity and helps prevent corrosion.
Thank you sir. Like many others this video helped me immensely! For me it was exactly that, my ignition coil! I went ahead and replaced my sparkplugs as well since I hadn't changed them since I got the car either. Great work and God bless!
I'm having that issue so thank you!!! Great video definitely having those things checked out and praying that's all it needs bc it was nerve wrecking driving the suv home. Had major anxiety.
Thank you for this video. It’s been popping up on my car forever and the dealership is charging a ridiculous amount to fix it.
Thank you for the video. I needed a new ignition coil for my Cruze. Your video taught me how to changed and install.
Thank you for the video, I've just changed the plugs and the coil ignition and the message completely disappeared and the problem was fixed. Thanks buddy !
Thank you man 🙏🏾 this was the problem with my Chevy this morning I took my break started my car it started shaking break light blinking I was ready to cry because I spent 500$ getting my timing belt fixed 2 days before this😅 called my mechanic he picked me up we went to autozone got all the parts you said and wala it worked he didn’t even charge me because he seen how much money I’ve been spending to fix it thank you so much bro fr
Had this happen to me today and this video is 100 percent accurate. I pulled the codes and found that I had a bad spark plug. I got a Price to fix it for about 550$ with everything. But with the help of this video I think I will do it myself. Thanks for this video. I was freaking out. Thanks again 👍👍👍👍✅✅✅
Thanks for this video! I watched it all and slammed on that like button immediately. Simple step by step advice, and detailed. Great presentation and editing in your video. Subscribed, and will be doing this exact repair on my vehicle this weekend. Thank you.
Thank you sir! Glad to help 👍
Hey man just wanted to send you a big thank you... I had this issue with my Cruze 15 where it was losing power and the stabilitrak light would come on... followed this video got the parts and did it myself in under 1 hour and saved about $300. You’re the man bro thank you again
Hey, did yours loose power and radio turns off and lights flicker? Having this issue with 2014 chev cruze
@@PhamtomG mine started out with lights and dash flickering.. did u figure it out?
@@Jsmxxvedagod80s not yet. So far every video i've seen says its the negative battery cable
My car has had kinda a rough idle for awhile now and of course i put in the gas treatment and it didn't do anything..so now today it did everything you said..jerking hard once i got on the interstate and then the check engine and service stabilitrac lights came on..and scared the shit out of me..cuz i still had a little ways to go (i was on my way to work)..i'm gonna show this video to my husband tonight..THANK YOU!!!!! ❤
You have a tremendous ability for teaching basic auto repair. Thank you!
Awesome video! Thank you for making this and sharing!
I had the same warning messages come up on the 4th of July. My issue was on cylinder #1, though. I replaced the ignition coil (the rubber part had come off and broken into bits) and changed all the spark plugs. Took me about an hour to change everything out, and I'm a novice when it comes to doing things on my car.
Yes finally I will show this video to my husband. We have the same light coming on. Thank you for this video
It could be plenty of other things don’t just fall on the idea that you have a misfire. Intake manifold on this car has a known issue between the technicians community. The intake manifold fails prematurely causing the valve cover to tear a hole into the pcv grommet, forcing oil out of your seals such as the gasket on the valve cover itself. Oil will also collect in the spark plug cylinder housing if this is your issue.
I was just trying to sell my car and this issue popped up for the first time on a test drive (of course.) Found this video, went and got the parts and installed.. and bam. Problem solved and car was sold! Thanks my man. Edit: car was 2012 Chevy Cruze LT 1.4L
Awesome!
How much did it cost you overall?
@@tharealcartiierzayy8997 I think for everything it cost me about $180
Did you only replace the coil ? or the rest of that stuff also ?????
Spark plugs too ???
@@sandraburdette9159 think I had gotten the coil and 4 spark plugs
Had the exact same problem. This video was detailed and fixed my car!
So friggin glad I found this video today! Had a panic on the interstate and this saved me a lot of money. Thank you for this!
Just had the same issue with the same codes and my brother found your video while I was driving! I had already replaced the coil pack and luckily it's still under warranty. Hope it fixes my problem too! Thanks!
Just followed your steps and got my problem solved. Thank you so much for this video
Thanks for the vid sir. Worked like a charm. Got a 2014 CruzeLT. Had similar problem about 90K miles and changed the spark plugs. didn't change the coil at the time as the issue went away. Came back at about 110k miles and BAM! fixed it.
I was forced last week to go through a 6" deep puddle (I had traffic in front and in back of me, and nowhere to turn), and that's when my StabiliTrak light came on with the engine light flashing. I'm going to give this one a shot on my own. Thanks for this video. It's much appreciated.
No problem, I hope you got it solved!
Words cannot describe my graduate… your video is fantastic and solved my problem. Thank you sm for taking the time!!!
Great 🙂, no problem!
Very helpful video! Ive been having the same problem with my 2013 Chevy Cruze, and now I Know what I have to do to fix it! Thanks Brother!
Thank you! Starting having THESE issues today in my 2011 Chevy avalanche. Will adjust it to my truck and research the same code/ignition coil & plugs as I’m also losing power & getting the same [Service Stabilitrak] error. Fantastic vid!
Having this same issue on my 2015 cruze thank you for saving me from a heart attack thinking engine or tranny is done for everything thats happening is exactly whats going on. Got her in the shop today to get fixed thank you!
No problem, hopefully they got it sorted out for you!
Certified but lazy automotive technician here..thanks for the detailed video. I have a 2015 Impala and was about to drop off a chevy dealership. You just saved me hundreds or even thousands of dollars!!!💯
Thank you so much for the information. The same exact thing was happening to my 2017 equinox. It was running hard as well.
I had same issues on my 2014 cruze and put in the new plugs and coil. Car running good now. Thank you for the video
I had the same problem with my '14. I let it go to 224K+ miles before it finally went out. The plugs were surprisingly clean for their age, never been changed before. Anyway, your video was spot on. Thank you very much for posting, it was most helpful. She's back running like a champ this morning! :)
I’ve got a ‘14 Cruze with 220k miles it just started going out
Where this place located
Great video.I am having similar issues with my Cruze so it’s probably time for me change out the spark plugs as well.
This was very helpful. My 2010 has this exact issue and my mechanic said I needed a new engine😳. Glad I didn’t give the go ahead to fix it.
Yoooo that’s crazy
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Thanks for this video, bro. Gives me a great idea of what I need to change out this weekend. Appreciate the links too!
Thanks alot bro I'm still in the middle of doing it but I have a good feeling about this gives me clarity and contention.
Definitely very useful video helped me with my 15 Chevy Cruze
Dude, this video just saved my ass. Much appreciated.
Thanks man , had the same exact thing happen, I ain’t even a mechanic but thru your step by step instructions and the links I was able to fix the issue no problem . I appreciate you taking the time to do all that made my life a lot easier
Glad it helped you out Mike!
I have a 2011 chevy impala car, What is wrong if get a message like this when it is cold out side service traction control and the stabilitrak and engine power is reduced and the check engine light is on, But when it is warm i don't have any messages or lights on@@deuceliter
Thank you for a great detailed video!!! Just what we needed to help diagnose our Cruze!!!
Thank you so much bro. This video was great and I did all the work for 200$. Took me about 20 min to fix and it works great now. Thank you sir.
Thanks for showing up this video just what i was lokk for .. Simple explain .. Keep doing video for people need ah hand out there like me .. 👍
Just wanted to say thank you so much from Ontario ! Just saved me 400 bucks at the shop dude and my car is running like a champ again
No problem!
Exactly what I needed. My 2012 Cruze had the same problems and a new coil solved the problems. Thanks
Glad to help!
How much was the coil
@@deuceliter can I drive the car to auto mechanic. bout 20 miles away having same problem or get it towed
Thank you for the knowledge and education. This is the kind of information I need
Thank you so much! I did this and its been working on my 2014!
Thank you!!! You nailed it. Just followed your video after having the exact same situation happen to me and it fixed the issue and saved me a trip to the machine
Glad to help!
Thank you, perfect guide. fixed my issue.
Thank you for this video. It was very helpful!!!
Son was experiencing the same issue on his car. This fixed it. Running better than when he first got it! Thanks!
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i was excited seeing this video! this was a clear explaination, i understood everything you explained very well. you deserve 5 stars in all your work. i hope you accomplish the pathways in your journey!
Thank you for the kind words
Best video ever to fix chevy tcs problems! Very informative
I normally don't work on cars much, but my 2015 Cruze 1.4L Turbo was experiencing the exact symptoms and indications. Bought a coil pack in stock at NAPA and replaced it according to your instructions. Problem solved! Purrs like a kitten. Seems age related because, although it is a 2015, it only has 53K miles. Although it wasn't the problem, I replaced the plugs as well. Thanks for your help.
First thing I ever fixed myself on a car, thank you for the info.
Dude! Very well done informative vid and tutorial! I live in Calif where EVERYTHING is expensive. You just saved me 100's of $$$. I'm not a mechanic, but I got this one👍 Thanks man🤙
I did the same thing as you did a month ago and thigs seem fine now. Thanks for sharing....
Had this issue with my 2014 Cruze. The radio went out and then the service stabiltrack lit up. Took it in and it was loose spark plugs. Tightened them up and no more issues!
Thanks man I really appreciate it my car just started doing the exact same thing, so I’m just going to follow your steps precisely. Really really appreciate it
Thanks for the video ,it fixed my car . Thank you you are great.!
Thank you sooo much. I've been doing some of the work on my car myself and this is next! Can't do it without this video ❤ thanks again
Thank you! Your video really helped
Thank you for the detailed steps in fixing this issue. I'm sending it to my husband to fix my daughters car.
This video was really helpful. Thank you!!!
Excellent video im doing mine today you helped me identify the issue i believe
Thanks to DeuceLiter and Truckin Blake for the video AND the commentary!!
So for me (not being the professional mechanic) I switched out the ignition coil, spark, and checked my ECM for mutagen (green slimy glowing water:-) and still I had the same symptoms!
I finally take my cruze to my family mechanic and come to find out, the doggone squirls have been eating the cable wires!!
This was obvious to my mechanic, not so much for me! Long story short, take it to a mechanic or spray some squirl be gone in your engine bay! 😅
Wow thats crazy, squirrels are savage! They tear up a lot more than you think.. Glad you got it sorted out though
My Cruze was doing the same thing. Your video helped me to diagnose the problem !!! Thanks !!!
Glad to help!
Thank you for this! Followed exactly what you showed here and my Cruze is now running like a champ. Not gonna talk about the other 5 codes that pop up though. lol.
This is a great video for when I need to change mine but I need to find someone to borrow tools from
You literally saved me so much money! My mechanic couldn’t figure out what was wrong with my car and I found your video and went and bought the ignition coil and spark plugs and my cars stabilitrak stopped going off. So far so good! Thanks a million. Super clear details and what tools needed.
No problem, I'm glad it's working better for you!
Thank you so much! You are a lifesaver ❤️
This video helped me tremendously. Thank you!
Thanks for the video man I had a broken coil I changed all the spark plugs and put a brand new engine coil in it and it works perfectly now thanks man
No problem!
Exactly what I was looking for 👍
Same here with me. They changed the oil and filter, yet it continues again until i watched your videos now and told them what to do thanks alot bro
No problem!
Nice video showing the causes. Water, dust, shock can cause any number of issues. The water got in there past the rubber seal, and had no way of getting out. Boiled and rusted when stopped. The same issues can affect the wiring harness and connectors.
Thanks for the insight!
Great helpful video. I was about to take my car to the dealer to get checked out...then I watched this video....long story short you probably saved me a lot of $$$ As we all know the dealer would of said I had to change everything under the hood costing me probably nearly $1000k. I did order a new ignition coil well it turned out that when I put the plus in a few months ago in the #4 plug cover in the coil the spring was not making good contact...so I just took a screwdriver straightened out the spring...problem solved. Thanks man.
How much did you spend to fix it ?
You're a genius. This fixed my car! Thank you 😊
No problem 👍
Thank you, changed ignition coil and plugs. On the road again
Absolutely the issue! Thank you for the perfect video. A traction control light is sparks 🤣 thank you again!
Maxi Muffler changed everything to do with fuel on my Malibu and charged me $1800 dollars and it still doesn't run right. Found out that they didn't even check the Fire and the coil pack is completely gone. Going to call BETTER BUSINESS BUROUGH and the News because they Robbed me and my daughter and still didn't fix it Nor knew what was going on with it..😟😟😟😟😟😟🙁🙁🙁
Thank you for your response. I don’t know why a dealer would not know how to change a rotor and brake pad correctly. Very annoying
It's very annoying! That's why I try to just do the work myself when I can.
Man the way you explained this ! Makes me wish I can buy you a beer 🍺
Thank you so much for this video it fixed my 2015 cruze ltz at 90k miles. I beyond appreciate it!
No problem, glad to help!
@@deuceliter it was so much help saved me so much. spent $150
Just ran into this issue today. Going to give this a shot. Thank you 👍🏻
Worked for me.Hope you had good luck as well.
Did it work?
@@MrBelle-ms4fd the problem ended up being a cracked plastic top valve cover. This is the 4th time I have replaced it. Also the water pump was acting up.
Thank you for this video!