Stabilitrak Off Traction Off Solved Suburban Tahoe Silverado GM Trucks
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Quickly Diagnose & Fix Rough idle with Reduced Power, flashing engine light & Dash Warning "Traction Off, Stabilitrak Off". This usually has a sudden onset but might happen on and off at first. The dash warnings "Service Traction" and "Service Stabilitrak" are fixed in this video and I show you how to diagnose and confirm the cause. Know Your Codes! See note at bottom.
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Note at bottom. If you have this dash warning without a misfire, without an engine light or with an ABS light, you will need a scanner that can read chassis codes (See links above for ABS Readers). Let us know in the comments what codes you're getting with your ABS OBD-II reader.
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I wish everyone mechanic CZcamsr was as clear, concise, and detailed as you. Thanks!
Glad to help. Thanks for the great compliment.
I wish there were more people like yourself giving advice on ANYTHING.
Thanks
Thanks for the great comment.
Mr.Scubamoto I had took my 2007 chev silv to a local mechanic. Reason why, the truck was rough riding with the engine light and other service lights came on . This was Thursday. So that Thursday afternoon when I took the truck to the mechanic, the gave me a quote of $5500. The said it was transmission as well as the Joe blow rod. I didn’t know what they were talking about . All I heard was $5500 !!! And times are tough right now an I really need this truck for work. So I went to you tube an found your video. It was so well explained how to fix the problem. So I followed your every step. Only small problem I found was when that when it’s multiple ignition coils it’s a certain code for that . But the code reader that my brother lend me , pointed out it was the 1st and 2nd coils. So I bought the two coils , changed all the spark plugs and wires. And now it purrrs like it was new. I was about to give in to that mechanic an take it in on that Saturday but your video was so well explained. That I felt like I can do it. And I did. Thank you so much !!!
Primetime Tunes: Thanks for taking the time to share your story. I'm glad I was able to save you some big bucks. That's what it's all about. I'm also not big on waiting in lines and then in waiting rooms and then for rental cars. Now on to the coil codes. The iCarsoft reader in the video refers to coil 1 as "Ignition coil A" and coil 3 as "C", etc. But the fault codes are still numerical. If both were failed at the same time it would have listed both fault codes (P0351 and P0353). Now for the shop you took it to. Any shop would certainly have scanned the same codes that I would have. If they saw codes for two failed coils . . . well, it's hard to pay more than $200 for a full set of eight AC Delco brand coils. If they provided you with a written breakdown of the $5,500.00, perhaps you could share the basics of that estimate for the benefit of our viewers. Thanks again for taking the time to share and congratulations on a job well done fixing your vehicle!
Your story is remarkable, I'm dreading a machanic telling me a lie . I'm prepared to try this method on my own soon as I hear new transmission. Very great video
Now give them a super bad review from your experience that compnay can't be trusted they take advantage of people that don't know better.
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As a mobile mechanic I hear this lots ... especially one local shop I have gone head to head with and as far as having customers sue them for crap work or unnecessary things being worked on....
They really called it the "JOE BLOW rod" 😂
They were trying to insult your intelligence on top of scamming your (or they were testing the limits of how far they can go when screwing people over with a hint of humor to accompany it).....
F***ing a**holes. I laughed I admit but in the end I'm sorry they tried that on you.
Our church van had this exact scenario, your video guided me to a loose plug wire and saved the day before a trip to youth camp! Thankyou!
Chris Langieri: I'm glad the video helped you on your way! And congratulations on fixing it yourself. Thanks for sharing.
I busted the window out of the church van in holt mi towing it with a boom truck , oops i payed to have it fixed , but i was pretty embarassed. My control stuck and i didnt catch it fast enough , it took my brain to long to process what was happening and how to stop it ..i was used to running a roll back , i was just a employee , but i stood up like a man and repaired my mistakes , its rare nowadays ..
Thank you for making this video to help out those of us who are less engine savvy. Much appreciated brother!
Glad to help. Thanks for the comment.
Thank you for expertly producing and posting this video. As others have commented below, you made it clear and easy to understand. Well done!
You're very welcome. I'm glad it was helpful. Thanks much for the comment.
Thank You!!!!! Purchasing a OBD scanner was the best thing that I did
This was a great,clear,and concise video. Keep up the good work!
Much appreciated!
Nice job! Mine just started with this today. Now I know where to start!
Great video! Short and to the point! Thank you!
Manny: I'm glad it helped. Thanks for the comment.
I don't have this problem but is always good to learn something new 👏🏻👏🏻
Glad to hear that. Thanks for watching and for the comment.
Outstanding presentation! For us "shade tree" mechanics, that was extremely helpful! Thanks!
I'm glad it was helpful. Thanks for the comment.
Straight to the point! That was a SUPER helpful video. Thank you!!!
Glad you liked it, thanks.
This video was completely helpful and am thankful I found it.
I'm glad it helped. Thanks for the feedback.
I would like to thank you for posting this video. I was having the exact problem and I followed what you outlined in the video and was able to fix the issue. But my misfire was not caused by a faulty coil pack, but a wire chewed completely through due to fluffy the rat. Replaced the plug/connector and the traction control and stabilitrak messages went away. Thank you again for posting the video! God Bless You Sir!
66McManus: And now you've seen everything! Thanks for sharing the great story and congrats on a job well done cleaning up after fluffy.
@@ScubaMoto, fluffy was also in the process of building a nest or a bed(cause that what is what looking like, lol) right under the throttle body I saw it and didn't think much about it until I saw the chewed wire. Then I put two and two together. If I could find fluffy we'd go round and round. Again Thank You for posting video!
Man I had the same exact issue with stabilitrak off traction control off and engine light coming on and truck riding rough right when they came on so I replaced all the spark plugs bc they all looked pretty rough and replaced the wires too but i still have the problem what else should I look ? I’ve looked at the ignition coils they look fine I’ve switched some and they seem fine the only code that showed up in the first place is still showing up misfire on cylinder 6
Thank’s great video going to order the part today
Thank you for making it simple even I’m able to understand and stay focused
Glad it helped! Thanks for the comment.
Thank you so much for the help!! This was identical to my symptoms and helped me out big time!
You're welcome. I'm glad it helped and thanks for the comment.
You dont understand how much this just helped me I just got the same truck off the lot two days ago with 134,000 miles on it. I let my girlfriend drive it to work today and she calls me and tells me that all these lights are going off your video gave me a peace at mind such a simple fix thank you sir!
You're welcome I'm glad my video helped and you were able to get the truck back on the road. Thanks for sharing.
I've never seen this type of fix before. Thanks for sharing. Awesome stuff.
I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching and for the comment!
Thank you very much for clear instructions, so helpful!
Glad it was helpful!
Great vid! I cleaned throttle body, and drove like 65 miles. Was fine. Next morning... Well, bucking and serging. Thanks for vid
You're welcome. Nice work on the TB anyway. Always good to keep those clean.
Awesome video, such an easy diagnostic procedure. Thanks for posting. I have this exact same problem on my 2009 Chevy Suburban 5.3 can't wait to test it.
Just checked it out and I have the number 8 cylinder coil pack bad. It figures the hardest one to get to.
Glad it helped and congrats on a great job finding the problem.
Thank you, you just saved me a lot of money. Make sure when you change coils that the locking tab is engaged. They will wiggle out with use.
You're welcome. Congrats a good repair and thanks for the comment.
Your video was was awesom. It helped me out a lot I didn't know that you can move coils around like that. I definitely subscribe to you. And I didn't know a whole lot about the misfiring and I understood it and I
Glad I could help. Thanks for the sub and the comment. 👍
I will do this for sure on my GMC yukon, am already replace sparkplugs and wires and still the same problem thanks for share video
Agustin Gonzales: Thanks for the message. This is one process where it really can save a lot of work if you know what the fault codes are. Thanks again for the comment and enjoy the fix. 👍
I just did some maintenance on my recently purchased ‘08 Suburban 2500 a few days ago. She started running rough last night and the engine light popped on. Tonight the Stabilitrak and traction control service lights started dancing on the display and the engine light started flashing. In the morning after my shift my first stop is going to be orileys and see if this is the issue. Will update later. I got really scared it was a major issue that’d cost me an arm and a leg to fix. Thanks for the good info and peace of mind 🙏
Nice chill presentation
Glad you liked it. Thanks for the comment.
Great video appreciate the knowledge
Gtols2: I'm glad the video helped. Thanks for the comment.
Great video. Easy to follow. You gained a subscriber.
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Thank you for your video no t it was very helpful
Thank you for your video helped me out a lot
And yes a code reader less expensive or expensive is worth its weight in gold
I'm glad the video helped. I've definitely gotten my money's worth from code readers. Thanks for the comment.
Very well done video. Thank you
You're welcome! I'm glad it helped.
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Glad it helped. Good job on the fix.
Thanks I’m going to try this
Great video! Well explained. I have the Service lights for traction control and stabilitrack but no engine codes. This gives me somewhere to start on my troubleshooting. Thanks! Be Safe!
If it were mine, I would pull all codes including the chassis codes. For chassis codes, you'll need a scanner advertised as able to read and clear ABS codes. It could be as simple as a wheel sensor or damaged wheel sensor wire, but the codes will likely get you started in the right direction.
Thank you for your help. When get home everything is good . I drove it to town today with no issues. Seems to act up when the wife wants to drive it.🤔
Excellent video. My 2009 Avalanche had a similar problem, but my cheap Chinese code reader showed nothing. Went to Autozone and used their more advanced tool. Showed low brake fluid. Sure enough, the reservoir was REALLY LOW. Filled it up, problem solved!!!!
Time to buy a better code reader!! Thanks for posting sources for parts and tools. Great job.
Thanks for sharing and great job solving your issue.
That was amazing! Very interesting that the traction control light would come on. I knew one of my problems was coil related. Great video!
I'm glad the video helped. Thanks for the comment.
Beautiful explanation..
Thanks
Well done and right to the point. Now if you could only help me with this GMC Arcadia cam fault.
Great video.
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I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for the comment.
2007 CHEVY AVALANCHE
My Husband's Truck
We left the lake came down maybe 2 blocks
To the gas station and Sonic
Well I was waiting to pull in the parking lot and Traction Control Light Popped on, Truck started shaking like it was trying to 💩 a 🍑 peach seed 😂
Pressed the gas ⛽ barley wanted to go.
So we get parked turn off the truck pop the hood check all liquids, check fuses
Then he calls our friend says to do what your saying.
Well my husband was like are you sure about holding the cables together 😂
Well I had to Google it
So I came across you
Well we did it
AND WE ARE UP AND RUNNING 🙏🙏🙏💯
THANK YOU SO MUCH
TRUCK IS RUNNING GREAT 👍
Flawless my friend.
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Great information, Thank You for sharing your information with us, i cannot aford to take my tahoe into dhevy everytime something goes wrong.
I'm glad you liked the video. Thanks for the comment.
The AFM disabler fixed my misfire. My truck was using way too much oil. The oil was fouling plugs causing multiple random misfires. With the AFM disabled my 07 avalanche burns hardly any oil now.
I had to come back to this video and thank you!!
You saved me a bunch of money. Thank you!!
Glad I could help!
I'm having this exact problem. Yt brought me to you.
I so appreciate you 😢
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Very informative, thanks.
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Jacob Garberding: You're welcome. I'm glad the video helped.
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I had the same issues.. Swapped #7 coil with the #1 and it followed #1.. Replaced the coil and changed all my spark plugs and wires because they were overdue both codes are gone.. abs and p0442.. Will update if anything changed but the vehicle feeling completely different now😃
Peace OfMind: Congrats on a good fix, I'm glad the video helped. I'm surprised you had an ABS code but at least it's gone now. Thanks for sharing. 👍
This happen to my 2011 gmc sierra I was driving home and my engine light turned tc light off and the light stayed on too going to go to Oriellys to get it scanned thanks
Thanks for the video. 2011, all 4 brakes locked up. Couldn't released, have to removed abs, prking, fuse to relase, what would cause it.
Too many possibilities for me to guess. I would start by pulling all "C" codes. For that you will need a code reader that is advertised as able to read and clear ABS codes. It should at least get you going in the right direction. A standard code reader will not give you ABS and wheel sensor codes. You may also want to inspect the wires going to wheel sensors and consider any work and/or damage done to the vehicle recently. I hope that helps.
Awesome!
Thanks for sharing.
Our did the same thing now we have a knocking coming from the motor, I’ve not changed anything out. We just got it home. 2008 Suburban, Number 6 misfire.
A very good video, In my case the engine light is not blinking but it has The stability track and traction control errors......
Any suggestions.....?
It sounds very different than the video since you may not have an engine issue. There's a note at the bottom of the video description. To get started, you will need an ABS scanner to look for speed sensor or other drivetrain issues. A standard code reader won't see those codes.
Hey bud just saw your excellent video! I had the same issue with cylinder 1 BUT come to find out I'm not getting any spark on cylinders 1, 3, 5, 7. I checked the fuse box specifically for the injectors they are good. Would you know what else might be my culprit?
Pete Francois: So you say no spark. Do you mean lack of spark or lack of combustion (misfire)? The answer is important and also; is that based on a code you pulled from the IBD port and if so, please list what codes were stored before anyone cleared the fault codes. That information is very important to helping diagnose which of the many possibilities might be causing cylinders not to combust. When an entire cylinder bank goes out like this (cylinder bank 1 in your case) it usually relates to vacuum leaks, gasket failures (intake or head gaskets) or other faults that will affect the entire left cylinder bank. I hope that helps.
What if it’s none of the coils and I have 2 misfires and all the same problems you talked about rough idle traction lights check engine flashing and now it gets hot
Edgar Delasancha: That's also very common. I would start by pulling active and stored codes and go from there. If the only code is misfire, I would want to know what cylinder(s). I would then test plugs, wires, injectors, etc, by swapping in the same manner shown in the video to swap coils. The goal is to see which hardware swap causes the code to move from one cylinder to another. If the codes do not identify a cylinder and you cannot isolate which cylinder is misfiring, then we would be looking at other issues: fuel delivery, oil contamination from failed gaskets or valve guides, carbon build up. I hope that helps.
hi
any one that can help with this ::: I have a 09 chevy Silverado and the while the stabilitrac is having issues and running rough . this time was the #7 coil pack which I have changes and those codes all left .. I have no oil registering in the pan on the dip stick.. last time this happened i added oil and wound up with 10 cts of oil in motor ... seems it is staying in the top end and you can hear a rod knock but let sit over night and oil back in pan.. this time not comming down after cooling?? any Ideas?? I feel like it has some thing to do with the switch from 4 cly to 8 cly cycle on this truck
Hi sir, do you still have the 6bar watch pressure tester?
Bryz: Yes, the one shown in the video is my personal tester and it is still working great. If you are looking to order one, I have links in the video description for several models. Thanks for the question and for sharing.
08 escalade had 1357 misfire and stabilitrac ground wire under power steering pump just behind on block cut terminals and crimped new ones to fix it.
rick coleman: That's amazing! Congrats on a job well done and thanks for sharing.
Do you have a video on how to change an oil pressure sensor? I have a 2007 suburban
My video is for a 2001 - 2006 it's a bit different. czcams.com/video/f6GXwTgRKq0/video.html
Great video bud
BarrySantosh: I'm glad it was helpful. Thanks for the comment.
It sure did, a year later you get thank you very much from me.
Glad I could help. Thanks for the comment.
Hey there... I have a cuestion...I have 07 chavy suburban, the stabilitrak appear and flashing couple times when turn to the right or left. What do you think is? Thank you for all your videos man!
If you don't have a flashing engine light like in the video then it sounds like a failing wheel sensor or a loose or damaged wire to a wheel sensor. Definitely have someone with an ABS sensor read the C-codes. Engine code readers can't do it. You'll need a scanner that can read ABS codes. Good luck with it.
Question I have, all the stuff mentioned above happened to my vehicle, but suddenly went away once I started driving again. What causes the flashing engine light/stabilitrack-off light, to suddenly go away?
Sometimes you lucky with a warning before a total fail. I would scan for fault codes. Even when the dash warning goes away, the fault should leave a memory or history code that you can scan. That should get you started in the right direction. Good luck with tit.
Any advice if I’m having the same message except there’s no check engine light on?
xxjosh23: That's also fairly common so there's a note at the bottom of the video description that should get you started with using the right code reader.
Does this concept work on a 2009 Tahoe Hybrid? I just had the Oil Pressure Sensor replaced and upon picking up my Tahoe, the Service Stabilitrak light was now on. Any help would be much appreciated.
Wayne Bridgham: It's tough access to that pressure sensor. If you didn't have the dash warning until after the shop worked on it, then logic dictates that the warning has something to do with their work. Since it's immediately after, the shop will likely be willing to help you with it. Even if you don't have a flashing engine light, many things could cause the warning. They will likely start with pulling fault codes to get clues.
I have a 2011 Tahoe w/ 210k miles. I just started getting the stabilitrak off error, but no engine codes. Also have a rough idle and not shifting great and hesitating/surging when accelerating. I changed the plugs and wires a few months ago with no improvement. Tested the spark with a HEI spark tester. Any thoughts on how to diagnose next?
Excellent video btw!!!
Doug Slater: I'll try to help get you started in the right direction. Of course this video is for a misfire, but the Stabilitrak and Traction systems will shut off for many other reasons. If you have a rough idle, I'm surprised if there are no engine fault codes stored. Either way, you will still have fault codes in the system, they just may not be engine related. It you're lucky, it could be a wheel speed sensor, a loose wire to a speed sensor or even as simple as a bad TPMS sensor. Since you are reporting shifting issues, there are other possibilities relating to the transmission and xfer case. You will need to start by pulling the fault codes and then go from there. You will need a code reader that can also read Chassis or "C" codes. Those readers are usually advertised as able to read and clear ABS codes. Good luck
@@ScubaMoto thank you so much. I will get ahold of the code reader that reads C codes and see what pops up. Thanks again!
My issue was one of the cylinders itself if you change coils and spark plugs and the problem still exists it’s most likely the cylinder heads need to come off
Specifics on where to find the more expensive reader? Great video!
Dennis Cochardoll: The one in the video is an older iCarsoft GM specific and it wasn't too bad, a little over a hundred bucks. They've updated it since I bought one and I have a link to the updated model in the video description. I hope that helps.
FWIW you got me pretty excited. I went out and scanned my 2008 Yukon with these exact symptoms (including the rough idle and low rpm misfire) and lo and behold. I retrieved a P2272 O2 sensor lean code. Now I'm convinced there is a misfire due to the rough idle and lack of power down low, and confused whether I should pursue the O2 sensor instead. Any ideas?
It's pretty rare to see obvious symptoms like rough idle with nothing but a P2272 code but whatever the issue, it's on the bank 2 side only. So, here are some free and easy stuff to check:
1. I would check for Vacuum leaks using starter fluid. It could also be a bad injector or valve issue but cracked PCV or vacuum hose is easy to find.
2. Check thoroughly for exhaust leaks, exhaust manifold or flange leaks and or cracks up stream of the cat. It's less likely, but the vehicle's response to these leaks could cause an idle problem. If you don't have a smoke generator, I have another video showing a method I used to successfully find a leak in a Range Rover cat using a shop vac and an incense stick. That leak was causing plenty of havoc.
3. I would clear codes, then swap both post-cat sensors and see if the code stays bank 2 or follows the sensor to bank 1 thus proving a bad o2 sensor. If you can, you may want to swap them bank to bank as pairs since that's how they report. Then if the code follows to bank1, you replace both of those sensors.
I hope that helps
@@ScubaMoto Sincerest thanks for taking the time to lay this out. It's a used vehicle with plenty of miles on it. To be clear, I sensed the rough idle during the test drive on the highway. Also, the "power loss" I was talking about was down in the low revs. It would stand up if I hammered it up to around 4k, and then it felt unstable when it hit the high gears again. Otherwise, it's a beautiful machine. I will swap the sensors like you explained and I'll poke around the manifolds with a can of carb cleaner to see if anything turns up. Gimme a pre-2000 any day. This stuff is just aggravating. ;-) Thanks again for taking the time.
I have a 2014 suburban that’s doing this. I disconnect the battery and everything goes away until I hit a decent bump. Could this still cause my problem.
If you're getting a dash warning, the vehicle is storing fault codes. It could be a loose wire on a wheel speed sensor, it could be a lot of things. If it were mine, I would pull the Engine (P-codes) and Chassis codes (C-codes). For those you'll need a reader able to read ABS issues. Let us know what fault codes you find and we can go from there.
You said the engine light was not on or flashing after the fix, but what about the traction control and stabili trak?
Robert Morin: At the end of the video you'll notice that, even after the repair, the vehicle will continue to display a fixed (not flashing) engine light for a short time because the misfire and coil fault codes are still stored as history codes. If the vehicle does not see another misfire within a certain time, number of trip and mileage, the vehicle will automatically cancel the code and eliminate the engine light. I chose to simply clear the codes knowing that the issues were resolved. No codes returned. The Stabilitrak OFF and Traction OFF warnings were the vehicle's response to the misfire caused by the faulty coil. Those warnings immediately stopped once the repair was complete and the misfire was no longer active. If those two warnings came on at the same time as the flashing engine light (Misfire), then they should stop when the issue is resolved. The two systems will also be active again.
I just replaced all 8 coils, spark plugs and wire. Still have a flashing check engine light and service stabilitrak & traction control. Any suggestions?
Andy Stitnicky: If you have a flashing engine light then it's an active failure causing the misfire. This would certainly generate one or more fault codes. If you haven't pulled codes I would start with that and go from there. If you did pull codes, I would want to know what those codes are before proceeding. It could be fuel delivery (bad injector(s)). It could be misfire caused by oil or coolant contaminating the cylinder combustion and fouling the spark plugs. This could be caused by a failing cylinder head gasket or failing valve guides or seals. The latter would likely cause the vehicle to smoke but not always. I hope that helps.
Hey when this happened to my truck last year it ended up being a stuck valve ! Pain in the ass ! Had to change the lifter , valve and resurface the head ! Wish it was just a damn coil
Would this have the same effect on 2.9 in a 2009 Colorado?
It might. a lot of things can cause it. You'll want to start by pulling the fault codes like I did in the video. That will give you a direction to start for repairs. If you don't have a code reader, you might be able to borrow one from a local auto parts store.
Does the engine light need to be blinking for the traction control issue to be a misfire?
Engine light came on yesterday. Today traction control and stabilitrac is off. I cleared the engine light by unplugging the battery (hoping to just reset everything). Still have the traction issues and the vehicle is running higher rpm’s and only going 40 mph, like it’s not shifting. I’m mechanically inclined just not with vehicles so I don’t know what to do from here.
Engine light on means there is an issue. When it's flashing, it indicates that the issue (misfire) is actively happening. When it happened, it left fault codes that will help you solve the issue as shown in the video. Even if the original codes had cleared, since you're still having issues, there are likely still active and history fault codes stored that will be very useful to answer questions about what's failing. If you have ever seen an ABS light on the dash there may also be faults beyond the engine. For the engine issues, you will probably find what you need with a free scan at the local auto parts store. If it was mine, I'd scan for both engine and chassis ("C") codes. You'll need a scanner that is advertised as able to read and clear ABS codes. That should get you started.
@@ScubaMoto thank you!
Hi thanks for your video . I have a 07 tahoe LTZ I changed all my spark plugs, all 8 coils and 8 fuel injectors codes has left for like 3 months but now I have code P0300 Can you please help me by telling me or guiding me on what to do to fix this Thank you
I'm glad the video helped. It's too bad you've got a new code and that the only code you're getting is the P0300. I'll try to help but a lone P0300 could be a lot of possibilities including fuel delivery (clogged filter or bad gas), low compression (warn valves, valve guides or head gasket issue) or even a vacuum leak (loose hose, cracked hose or head gasket or intake gasket issue). How many miles are on the truck and does it ever smoke (on cold start or pulling away from a stop light)? Any other work done on it recently? Does it require additional oil or coolant very often?
I’m having this issue with my 2012 GMC Yukon it will come and go at times by itself or at times along with a check engine light. Any advice?
It likes you and it's giving you clues but still getting you to your destinations. An engine light can go. but it leaves behind a fault code in your 2012 Yukon. It could be many things including a coil beginning to fail. It should be recorded in the history fault codes. They will give some direction. Although it's likely engine related, it could be a speed sensor or drive train issue. So I would scan for both engine codes and chassis codes. You will need a reader able to scan ABS codes. Good luck with it and let us know what fault codes you find for engine and chassis.
@@ScubaMoto ok, thanks will do
You did a fine job can I bring you my truck
did this make the motor and trans and everything shake?
A cylinder misfiring can be pretty rough, even worse under acceleration.
I have stabiltrack problem but not check engine light and no codes. Only the ABS and traction control. Any advise.
It you're lucky, it could be a wheel speed sensor, a loose wire to a sensor or even as simple as a bad TPMS sensor. There are other possibilities relating to transmission and xfer case. You still need to pull the fault codes and go from there. You will need a code reader that can read Chassis or "C" codes. They are usually advertised as able to read and clear ABS codes. Good luck.
@@ScubaMoto thank you so much! I will follow your advices
My 2014 GMC Acadia is doing this exact thing.. the Stabilitrak and Traction Control off will flash for like 20 seconds along with the engine light... with my car feeling a little light and shaky. Then it all goes back to normal. I've changed a coil that had shown a misfire.. changed all spark plugs.. fixed a motor mount and changed the brake sensor. Was good for about 1.5 weeks and it did it again a few days ago. Since the engine light doesn't stay on, I'm told they don't know exactly what it is. Everything we changed was in hopes of solving the issue, which it didn't. Even the dealership said without the engine light triggering a code they don't know what it could be. This is stressing me out. Do you think these messages can lead to something major? Like breaking down on the side of the road?
Your Acadia is designed to store fault codes even when the fault has passed like in your case where there is an intermittent failure. These are sometimes referred to as history codes. In your case, those stored codes may be useful in diagnosing the issue. It sounds like it could be as simple as someone left one of the plug wires loose, but it could also be a gasket beginning to fail, and many other possibilities. I would start with checking what you can easily check visually (plug wires, vacuum hoses) and definitely see what the stored codes are to get started.
I have the Stabilitrak/Traction Control Off warning, but no check engine light. Would this video still apply?
Doesn't sound like it. Any other warnings like ABS? Time to pull all the fault codes and go from there. If the engine is running well with no codes then you'll need a code reader that can also check chassis ("C" codes) They're usually advertised as able to read and clear ABS codes. Good luck with it.
Same here i got both lights on from the tcs and senbility no check engine ligth and one code i say emission related engine dtcs.what can be the problem i has a vibration sound when i drive just some times
Got same problem ,but no coil code...just random misfire code. Cylinder 4 is definitely showing the most misfire. Ive replaced plugs and wires multiple times and the coil to #4 just in case. Still have missfires?? Scratching my head...thinking ecm is bad??
MrRobertpappas: Good job replacing the plugs and wires and eliminating those as issues. What sign or symptom originally made you focus on cylinder 4 and is that symptom still present? Does the vehicle smoke? Was any work done preceding the misfire code? If you can access a handheld focused temperature sensor (they're quite inexpensive), you could check exhaust manifold temperature at each cylinder while the vehicle is running to help determine which cylinder(s) may be misfiring. If it is cylinder specific, it could also be a failing injector(s) or valve issues. If it turns out not to be cylinder specific, it could be general fuel delivery (fuel pump/filter) or even a Throttle Body/Mas Air issue causing the misfire code.
@@ScubaMoto my obd scanner shows #4 misfires a lot and #3 has a couple misfires too...but not as much as 4. I cleaned the throttle body out and put in a new mass flow sensor too. Truck never smoked until the misfires. This happened last year...new plugs and wires fixed it , until now. I did replace the oil pressure sensor just before this round of misfire.
MrRobertpappas: Good job eliminating MAFS and throttle body as issues. "Truck never smoked until the misfires." That one is still a chicken/egg symptom issue - either one could explain the other but it is likely a clue. Unless oil is getting into a combustion chamber, it won't necessarily generate smoke simply because it is not firing. But oil entering a combustion chamber (via valve seals/guides or failing head gasket) can quickly foul a spark plug to the point of causing misfire. I forgot to ask the vehicle and odometer mileage.
EDIT (and this is important) You said plugs and wires helped for a while. That combined with smoking further supports the likelihood that oil is getting into the combustion chamber and the spark plugs are eventually fouling out as a result. FWIW, the wires were probably fine but the plugs were fouling. You could test this by clearing codes, swapping plugs from the cylinders that are coding as misfiring (3 and 4) and see if the misfire code follows the plugs. If mine, I would proceed with the temp check diagnosis to try to identify cylinders and then move on to next steps including possible valve, injector/fuel related issues I mentioned above and perhaps even compression testing to further identify suspect cylinders. I hope that helps.
@@ScubaMoto sounds good, I'll dig deeper. Thanks for the info
Is ure stabilit y control should be on
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What if you have P0304 code as the only code and your stabilitrak, TC light comes on when rough idle…. 07 Tahoe 5.3L
Nola Mason: Same as the video but with a misfire in cylinder 4. P0304 means that your number 4 cylinder has failed to ignite enough times to generate the fault code. That is also causing your rough idle and probably greatly reduced power and fuel economy. I'll assume that the vehicle has over 150K miles, likely even more. The number 4 cylinder is the second one back on the right (passenger) side of the engine. Like in the video, you can check the plug wire to see if it is loose. It's probably a spark plug or a wire but I will list other possibilities with remedies. This misfire (failure to ignite) could be caused by:
1- Fowled combustion chamber that results from a failed valve seal, intake gasket or head gasket that is allowing oil and or coolant to enter the cylinder. - the vehicle would likely also smoke. - replace failed gaskets/seals.
2- Failed (Fowled) spark plug that could be related to number 1 above or just time - replace all 8 plugs
3- Failed spark plug wire. If it is factory original, then a 15 year life is better than expected - replace all 8 wires
4- it could still be a coil even though you may not be getting a coil code - replace failed coil
5- Failed fuel injector - Fuel injectors and coils usually generate their own fault codes but it is still possible. - you could replace a single failed injector but many would recommend a full set.
6-Some would say clogged fuel filter or bad fuel pump but those would generate random misfire codes and possibly other codes. Your issue appears specific to cylinder number 4.
Step One: To confirm or rule out 2, 3 and 4 above; you can swap the components one at a time to an adjacent cylinder like I show with the coils in the video. Clear the code and re-start the vehicle. Again, one component at a time. If the cylinder code doesn't follow the swapped component, then that was not the problem.
Step Two: If you have ruled out 2,3 and 4 above then you can swap injectors to rule out number 5. Swapping injectors is a bit of work as you must detach the fuel rail.
Step Three: If you have ruled out 2 through 5, and if the vehicle smokes and only started smoking recently, then number one may be the issue. If your vehicle smokes; is it white (coolant in cylinder) or is it dark (oil in cylinder)? Is your coolant or oil level often low? You might see some oil in the coolant or coolant in the oil. Dip a white paper towel into your coolant bottle and look for oil residue. Look inside your oil filler cap or at the dip stick for signs of coolant (milky brown oil). I hope this helps.
@@ScubaMoto first off your reply is amazing!!!! Thank you for actually replying and articulating yourself. All your assumptions are correct. Plugs and Wires are being changed now, MAF and Air Filter was changed now Coil Pack #4 is being replaced will update the community once completed!!!
@@nolamason357 did you find the problem I’m having the same on my 07 Chevy suburban
I'm only getting a service stability on mine. Not service stability+ABS light. Could it be something different?
JSanta: So, no ABS light means it is likely not a wheel speed sensor. Is there or has there recently been an engine light and if so, was it flashing?
@@ScubaMoto Haven't seen a check engine light yet. Wondering if it's some kind of programmed service reminder... similar to an oil change light.
J Santa: I don't think there's a standard scheduled dash light for stabilitrak. If it were mine, I'd start by pulling codes (P and C codes) and go from there.
I have that problem except i changed spark plugs,wires coils mass air intake sensor and i still have the problem,any advice,thanks
Joe Hernandez: I'll try to help. I'll need some info. 1-What vehicle? 2-how many miles? 3-what issues was it having before the work you described? 4-You mention it's doing what is shown in the video; is the engine light solid or flashing? 5-What fault codes are currently present?
Is a 2008 chevy silverado,175,000 miles. It was giving me a cylinder 5 missfire, the stabilitrack off and traction controll and the engine light was flashing, while driving the triangle light for the stabilitrac would come off and if i stop on a light it would come back on, i changed spark plugs, wires ,coil, and still same problem. While in idle the rpm goes up and down just a little rough idle. Thanks for the fast reply
Joe Hernandez: So is the cylinder 5 misfire also the only fault code currently displayed or was it only one before the coil, wires and plugs. It helps to know exactly what fault codes are showing now. If it is the only one showing now then it could be injector or other issues with that cylinder like head gasket allowing coolant or oil to get into the combustion chamber. Does the truck smoke? I would suggest mass air or throttle body but they are less likely to consistently generate a misfire in a single cylinder. I'll assume it runs rough at idle and while cruising but please confirm what codes are currently reading and if the truck smokes.
Cylinder 5 is the only misfire before and after the spark plugs,coil,wire change. I put a new mass air and clean the throttle body and still no luck. Taking it to the mechanic. Thanks for all the help,great video ,i just subscribed to your channel.
Joe Hernandez: Before you spend money, you might want to swap the coils between cylinders 5 and 3 and see if the misfire follows the coil from 5 to 3. You could do the same with the spark plug and then the wire. It's free and it would rule out the 3 components.
They made a mess with these trucks, I would never in my life buy another one
Good video I have the same problem but the code I get is p219a on a 2013 gmc Sierra
Greg Martinez: Does the car run okay? Any other issues, smoke, rough idle, loss of power? The fault code means the vehicle can no longer adjust the fuel air ratio in the cylinder bank 1 (driver's side) enough to correct it due to several possibilities that are probably what you think. It could be a vacuum leak caused by a cracked hose, a manifold leak, a faulty oxygen sensor giving a bad reading and it could be plugged injector(s). Check for vacuum leaks using starter fluid spray during idle. Since it's a bank fault, I would clear the code to see if and how it returns. If it returns the same code, I would clear it again and swap the o2 sensors from left to right and see if the code follows the sensors and becomes a P219B code (Air fuel imbalance cylinder Bank 2 - passenger side). If so, the o2 sensor was bad on the driver's side. So, I guess my money is the swap will reveal a bad o2 sensor on the driver's side. Let us know what you find. I hope that helps.
@@ScubaMoto Goodmorning so I took back my truck to the dealership and they said it's bad gas so they have to do a fuel injector cleaning does that sound about right ?
Greg Martinez: Plugged fuel injectors was on my original response to you but I still haven't heard what symptoms the vehicle has. You could do your own Techron fuel system flush and see if it helps. You have a fault code for one cylinder bank's air fuel ratio. That makes o2 sensors suspect and is why my original recommendation was to clear the code and see if and how it returns. Then rule out or identify faulty o2 sensors by swapping them. Those are zero cost diagnostics. If the dealer flushes the injectors and the code does not return then I am very happy for you. Hopefully they will charge a reasonable price. If the code does return, then they will have simply ruled out clogged injectors. Good luck working with them and I hope they resolve this for you.
@@ScubaMoto okay yes if this doesn't fix it I'll swap out the oxygen sensors thanks for all your help 💯👍
What if my car is blowing out smoke from the muffler too?
It could be related and is not that uncommon. How many miles? What other dash warnings? Any ABS light? Do you have a flashing engine light like this video solves? You still need to start by pulling the fault codes and go from there.
P0300
2007 tahoe.. l changed wires and plugs all ACdelco parts
And I'm guessing you're still getting the code. Good on you for scanning for all codes. The less than good is that a random misfire can be a lot of things. It could be a possible fuel delivery issue like a clogged fuel filter or a failing fuel pump. You might also want to clean your MAF sensor, I've seen that clear up misfire codes. Intake manifold gasket leaks can also cause random misfire codes. It's the same as a vacuum leak. If it's not smoking and the coolant and oil look okay, then the above list is likely to cover it. Fingers crossed your valve guides/seals and head gaskets are ok. You didn't mention mileage or symptoms.
A nice trick to rule out both vacuum leaks and intake manifold leaks (basically the same thing). Just because you can't hear it doesn't mean it's not there. Use a can of starter fluid to spray the perimeter of the intake manifold and ALL the vacuum hoses that are visible WHILE the vehicle is idling. If the idle changes at all while spraying, focus on those locations to find the vacuum leak. Good luck with it.