GMC Yukon 2000–2006

▸Known issuesStability System Disabled message and unwanted StabiliTrak activation (tire wear or mismatched tires)1

1. Manufacturer communication2002–2006 GMC YUKON ・ 2006-07-01

   Stability System Disabled message and unwanted StabiliTrak activation: check tire wear and mismatch

   1. 1Fault

      • Stability control message (StabiliTrak)
      • The Driver Information Center (DIC) may display the Stability System Disabled message.
      • Other concerns are unwanted Stabilitrak activation, noticeable dimming of the vehicle lighting systems, and the VSES motor coming on unexpectedly.
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   2. 2Finding the cause

      Possible causes

      • One example that could cause these conditions is two brand new tires with the other two tires excessively worn.
      • Another example is aftermarket wheels and tires, such as non-OEM 20 inch wheels with sand tires.

      Steps to confirm (in the document’s order)

      • Check for excessive wear on the tires and verify that all the tires are the same size, brand and model.
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   3. 3Correction

      Stabilitrak Disable Message This information applies to the 2002-06 Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Avalanche, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon and Denali with RPO JL4. - Stability System Disabled message displayed on the Driver Information Center (DIC) - unwanted Stabilitrak activation - vehicle lighting systems may dim noticeably - VSES motor may come on unexpectedly Check for excessive wear on the tires on the vehicle and verify that all the tires are the same size, brand, and model. The following examples could cause any of the conditions listed above. - two tires on the vehicle are brand new and the other two tires have excessive wear - Aftermarket wheels and tires (non-OEM 20 inch wheels with sand tires)

      What the documents say to do

      Stability System Disabled message and unwanted StabiliTrak activation (tire wear or mismatched tires)

      Confirm

      • Check for excessive wear on the tires and verify that all the tires are the same size, brand and model.
   Read the sentences of the record

   From the manufacturer’s document

   • Applies to：The information applies to 2002-06 Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Avalanche, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon and Denali with RPO JL4.
   • Condition：The Driver Information Center (DIC) may display the Stability System Disabled message.
   • Condition：Other concerns are unwanted Stabilitrak activation, noticeable dimming of the vehicle lighting systems, and the VSES motor coming on unexpectedly.
   • Confirm：Check for excessive wear on the tires and verify that all the tires are the same size, brand and model.
   • Cause：One example that could cause these conditions is two brand new tires with the other two tires excessively worn.
   • Cause：Another example is aftermarket wheels and tires, such as non-OEM 20 inch wheels with sand tires.

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   Remedy

   Stabilitrak Disable Message This information applies to the 2002-06 Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Avalanche, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon and Denali with RPO JL4. - Stability System Disabled message displayed on the Driver Information Center (DIC) - unwanted Stabilitrak activation - vehicle lighting systems may dim noticeably - VSES motor may come on unexpectedly Check for excessive wear on the tires on the vehicle and verify that all the tires are the same size, brand, and model. The following examples could cause any of the conditions listed above. - two tires on the vehicle are brand new and the other two tires have excessive wear - Aftermarket wheels and tires (non-OEM 20 inch wheels with sand tires)