2007 GMC Sierra traction control

doc87 · 04-02-2008, 07:59 PM

is there an option for 2wd sierras to turn the traction control/stabilitrak on and off?

junior3382 · 04-02-2008, 08:10 PM

I am unsure about this question..... why would you want traction control off? Much less, I did not know they even had traction control..... only on the 2wd's?

doc87 · 04-02-2008, 08:15 PM

i can't spin tires and there is a lot of lag during take off on my truck. i know that the 4x4 trucks have this option but i am unsure if the 2wds do.

o3shortbed · 04-02-2008, 08:26 PM

try pressing the button adn holt it for 5 or 10 seconds that might turn it off. it does in a new trailblazer

doc87 · 04-02-2008, 08:47 PM

my truck does not have the button but does have the stabilitrak

junior3382 · 04-02-2008, 08:49 PM

If there is a traction control system, there should be a button. o3shortbed, where is your button? that might help him look for it.

doc87 · 04-02-2008, 11:02 PM

on the 4x4 it is under the climate controls, there is just a cubby hole there on mine.

junior3382 · 04-02-2008, 11:49 PM

Then perhaps either you cannot shut it off, or it is not there. Listen to my reasoning. I sell new cars for a living. Primarily Suzuki's, however, we do sell Toyotas and Scions. I can sell Chevys, but rarely do. The chevy dealership is on the otherside of the city. I can check with them tomorrow. However, here is where I am going with this. Almost every model we sell has either an eletronic stability control, or a traction control system. However, only a handfull have a button to shut the system off. Most of them however, it is always there, and working on its own. If your truck does have it, you may not be able to shut it off, however, there is also the possibility you do not have it. Like I mentioned, I will call up to chevy tomorrow and double check this, however, does this make sense? I mean perhaps someone else here knows this.... but till then, I will see what I can find out for ya bud.

doc87 · 04-03-2008, 06:04 AM

ok, thank you. whenever i start to slip a tire there is a traction control light that does come on in the gauge cluster. Since i do not have the button is there a possibility that i could have one installed into my truck?

crabtruck · 04-03-2008, 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by doc87

i can't spin tires and there is a lot of lag during take off on my truck. i know that the 4x4 trucks have this option but i am unsure if the 2wds do.

Are you looking to do this so you can peel out ?
Seems like lag would not be Stability related.
A button could probably be wired to simulate being in 4wd
but that would effect other things as well I'd guess.
Usually these are closely wired to the ABS system.

By the way "Traction Control" is a marketing name only
and is used by BMW, Cadillac, Lexus, Mitsubishi, and Volvo.
GM uses the name StabiliTrak. Same difference.

04-02-2008, 07:59 PM	#1
doc87 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 7	2007 GMC Sierra traction control is there an option for 2wd sierras to turn the traction control/stabilitrak on and off?

04-02-2008, 08:10 PM	#2
junior3382 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Currently, I live in Lancaster county, Pennsylvania. Posts: 3,170	I am unsure about this question..... why would you want traction control off? Much less, I did not know they even had traction control..... only on the 2wd's? __________________ *The Blazer is dead, so I pumped her with lead, laid her to bed, and bought a FORD instead!*

04-02-2008, 08:26 PM	#4
o3shortbed Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: L-burg KY Posts: 334	try pressing the button adn holt it for 5 or 10 seconds that might turn it off. it does in a new trailblazer __________________ 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 5.2 Full time 4WD NP249

04-02-2008, 08:49 PM	#6
junior3382 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Currently, I live in Lancaster county, Pennsylvania. Posts: 3,170	If there is a traction control system, there should be a button. o3shortbed, where is your button? that might help him look for it. __________________ *The Blazer is dead, so I pumped her with lead, laid her to bed, and bought a FORD instead!*

04-02-2008, 11:49 PM	#8
junior3382 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Currently, I live in Lancaster county, Pennsylvania. Posts: 3,170	Then perhaps either you cannot shut it off, or it is not there. Listen to my reasoning. I sell new cars for a living. Primarily Suzuki's, however, we do sell Toyotas and Scions. I can sell Chevys, but rarely do. The chevy dealership is on the otherside of the city. I can check with them tomorrow. However, here is where I am going with this. Almost every model we sell has either an eletronic stability control, or a traction control system. However, only a handfull have a button to shut the system off. Most of them however, it is always there, and working on its own. If your truck does have it, you may not be able to shut it off, however, there is also the possibility you do not have it. Like I mentioned, I will call up to chevy tomorrow and double check this, however, does this make sense? I mean perhaps someone else here knows this.... but till then, I will see what I can find out for ya bud. __________________ *The Blazer is dead, so I pumped her with lead, laid her to bed, and bought a FORD instead!*

04-02-2008, 08:15 PM	#3
doc87 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 7	i can't spin tires and there is a lot of lag during take off on my truck. i know that the 4x4 trucks have this option but i am unsure if the 2wds do.

04-02-2008, 08:47 PM	#5
doc87 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 7	my truck does not have the button but does have the stabilitrak

04-02-2008, 11:02 PM	#7
doc87 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 7	on the 4x4 it is under the climate controls, there is just a cubby hole there on mine.

04-03-2008, 06:04 AM	#9
doc87 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 7	ok, thank you. whenever i start to slip a tire there is a traction control light that does come on in the gauge cluster. Since i do not have the button is there a possibility that i could have one installed into my truck?

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