Chevrolet/GMC Silverado 1500 / Sierra/Sierra Denali 1500 Owner Manual
(GMNA-Localizing-MidEast-16515122) - 2023 - CRC - 8/12/22
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Driving and Operating
When the transfer case (if equipped) is in 4
n
, the stability system is automatically
disabled, and
g
comes on in the instrument
cluster. Both TCS and StabiliTrak/ESC are
automatically disabled.
The indicator light for both systems is in the
instrument cluster. This light will:
.
Flash when TCS is limiting wheel spin.
.
Flash when StabiliTrak/ESC is activated.
.
Turn on and stay on when either system
is not working.
If either system fails to turn on or to
activate, a message displays in the Driver
Information Center (DIC), and
d
comes on
and stays on to indicate that the system is
inactive and is not assisting the driver in
maintaining control. The vehicle is safe to
drive, but driving should be adjusted
accordingly.
If
d
comes on and stays on:
1. Stop the vehicle.
2. Turn the engine off and wait 15 seconds.
3. Start the engine.
4. Drive the vehicle.
If
d
comes on and stays on, the vehicle
may need more time to diagnose the
problem. If the condition persists, see your
dealer.
Turning the Systems Off and On
(Except ZR2)
The button for TCS and StabiliTrak/ESC is on
the center stack.
Caution
Do not repeatedly brake or accelerate
heavily when TCS is off. The vehicle
driveline could be damaged.
To turn off only TCS, press and release
g
.
The Traction Off light
i
displays in the
instrument cluster. To turn TCS on again,
press and release
g
. The Traction Off light
i
in the instrument cluster will turn off.
If TCS is limiting wheel spin when
g
is
pressed, the system will not turn off until
the wheels stop spinning.
To turn off both TCS and StabiliTrak/ESC,
press and hold
g
until the Traction Off light
i
and StabiliTrak/ESC Off light
g
come on
and stay on in the instrument cluster. To
turn TCS and StabiliTrak/ESC on again, press
and release
g
. The Traction Off light
i
and
StabiliTrak/ESC Off light
g
in the instrument
cluster turn off.
StabiliTrak/ESC will automatically turn on if
the vehicle exceeds 56 km/h (35 mph). TCS
will remain off until
g
is pressed or until
the ignition is turned off and then back on.
Adding accessories can affect the vehicle
performance. See