What does it mean when service traction?

The traction control system light should illuminate for 1 to 2 seconds and then go out as the vehicle starts and begins to run. If the light stays on, it either means that the system is deactivated or there is a problem in the traction control system. read more

Traction control systems are very common in vehicles today. The traction control system uses a computer to detect whether one (or more) of the wheels has begun to slip and lose traction. Loss of traction commonly occurs in either snow or ice when a moving wheel hits a patch of ice and begins to slip. read more

Several GM models from recent years have had this problem, and GM issued a technical service bulletin to dealers to address it. When the traction control warning light stays on, that means you aren’t getting any help from the system to control traction and the system needs to be checked. read more

Traction Control Light is on Inspection Service The traction control system in your vehicle exists as a driving aid during adverse conditions, such as rain, snow, ice, or poorly maintained roads. When the system is not working, it will illuminate a warning light on the dashboard cluster. read more