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resdwells · 05-05-2013, 09:45 AM

So I have had my 2011 2SS for just over a month now (Just hit 18,000mi) and I've noticed twice in the last few weeks that on start up a "Service Stabilitrac" message appears on the driver information display. Before taking it to the dealership I figured I would see if anyone else has had this and what, if anything was not covered under the warranty?

Thanks!

jd10013 · 05-05-2013, 09:57 AM

should fall under your 3yr 36k mile bumper to bumper warranty.

spyder · 05-05-2013, 10:45 AM

Welcome to the world of random misfires. That stabilitrack messages is usually caused by a an engine misfire. Do you have any mods on the car?

Toms2010 · 05-05-2013, 10:50 AM

Does it stay on or go off after starting?

Envy · 05-05-2013, 11:00 AM

I was having the same problem with my Camaro last year so here's a quote from a GM service tech (from the thread I started on another site) that resolved the problem for me...as well as my reply...

Quote:

Originally Posted by rrings

Service StabiliTrak Message Displayed at Startup
A 2010-11 Camaro may have an intermittent Service StabiliTrak message in the Driver Information Center (DIC) only at startup, and then the message will disappear within seconds of starting the engine. This message is displayed during the bulb check of the other instrument cluster indicators. This message will not remain on and no DTCs will be stored in the Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM).

This condition will occur only under specific sequences of ignition switch operation. For instance, the driver may quickly flick and release the ignition switch during Start/Crank mode. After the ignition switch is released and the engine starts, the DIC Service StabiliTrak message may then be displayed. The condition may not occur each time this ignition switch sequence is performed.

If no EBCM DTCs are stored and the Service StabiliTrak message is displayed only at startup for a few seconds, then no repairs should be performed.

Engineering has identified the condition and has verified it is normal under this specific ignition switch sequence of operation. A revised calibration is available in TIS2Web. No parts should be changed to resolve this concern.

Quote:

Originally Posted by envy

Thank you for your post!

I wanted to follow-up on this thread because I took note of the post above and I had been very guilty of "quickly flicking and releasing" the key in the ignition. Since reading this I have slowed down and been very careful when I turn the key and I haven't seen the message since. So I'm not worried at all anymore...problem solved.

Like I said in my post...I have never seen the message reappear.

resdwells · 05-05-2013, 11:24 AM

It immediately goes off once it starts.

Thanks everyone,
Envy......I will be mindful of that and see if it resolves the issue!

kjkjr27 · 05-05-2013, 11:28 AM

I get it a lot too. I'm guilty of this quick flip start. I'll have to start holding it a little longer and see what happens.

ccbrian · 05-06-2013, 08:35 PM

Normally it corrects itself, however I just disconnected/reconnected the battery, problem solved.

*mlee* · 05-06-2013, 08:37 PM

Check that your plug wires are seated properly...

SSGUNNER · 05-06-2013, 10:59 PM

This hasnt happen to me. Good to know its not a major issue.

MikeSVX · 05-07-2013, 11:17 PM

Mine comes on if it doesn't start on the first try. (Usually because I release the clutch before the engine catches, with tranny not in gear.)

NFRNOSS · 05-07-2013, 11:28 PM

I recently read the camaro tips thread, and found the tip about the quick flick start. Since I read that tip, I've been using it to start my car, and almost every start I see the service stabilitrac message for a second. I'll also try slowing down my start sequence and see if the message goes away.

05-05-2013, 09:45 AM	#1
resdwells Drives: 2011 2SS Silver Ice Metallic / BLK Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 21 View My Garage	Service Stabilitrac Warning So I have had my 2011 2SS for just over a month now (Just hit 18,000mi) and I've noticed twice in the last few weeks that on start up a "Service Stabilitrac" message appears on the driver information display. Before taking it to the dealership I figured I would see if anyone else has had this and what, if anything was not covered under the warranty? Thanks!

05-05-2013, 10:45 AM	#3
spyder Drives: 2010 V6 \| M6 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: new york Posts: 298	Welcome to the world of random misfires. That stabilitrack messages is usually caused by a an engine misfire. Do you have any mods on the car? __________________ BBK 304 LT headers w/ coating \| CAI Inc Intake w/ scoop \| VMax Ice-olator \| MRT v2 \| Elite catch can \| Trifecta Tune \| Eagle halos \| 20" Textured Black Forgestar F14s - They call it the black panther. 2010 Camaro LLT (sold) 2008 Yamaha WR250X 2011 Nissan Armada 4WD Platinum

05-05-2013, 10:50 AM	#4
Toms2010 Drives: 2010 2LT Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 215 View My Garage	Does it stay on or go off after starting? __________________ 2010 2LT CGM Auto Vararam CAI - Modern Muscle Ported Throttle Body - Vmax Black Iceolator - Custom Exhaust - Magnaflow Res X 11386 - 2.5" Pipe from X on Back - Magnaflow Round Mufflers 10416 - Lime Green Hood Spears - Lime Green Gill Stripes - SJM AutoProd Sequential Turn Signals - SJM AutoProd Always On DRL Fog Lights

05-05-2013, 11:28 AM	#7
kjkjr27 COTW 9/16/13 Drives: 2011 2LT/RS Camaro IOM Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Syracuse Posts: 10,089	I get it a lot too. I'm guilty of this quick flip start. I'll have to start holding it a little longer and see what happens. __________________ Twitch Youtube

05-06-2013, 08:37 PM	#9
mlee CamaroFans.com Drives: ZLE & ZR2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 37,490 View My Garage	Check that your plug wires are seated properly... __________________

05-05-2013, 09:57 AM	#2
jd10013 Drives: 2012 camaro Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: central VA Posts: 3,196	should fall under your 3yr 36k mile bumper to bumper warranty.

05-05-2013, 11:24 AM	#6
resdwells Drives: 2011 2SS Silver Ice Metallic / BLK Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 21 View My Garage	It immediately goes off once it starts. Thanks everyone, Envy......I will be mindful of that and see if it resolves the issue!

05-06-2013, 08:35 PM	#8
ccbrian Drives: Rally Yellow 2011 SS Camaro Join Date: May 2013 Location: United States Posts: 2	Normally it corrects itself, however I just disconnected/reconnected the battery, problem solved.

05-06-2013, 10:59 PM	#10
SSGUNNER Chu no guat a hasa is? Drives: 14 Jeep G Cherokee Overland HEMI Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Some where in So Cal Posts: 4,273	This hasnt happen to me. Good to know its not a major issue. __________________ 11 2SS/RSL99No Longer Stock (Sold) 6/19/14:AAC Plasma DRL's \| Plug n play harness \| Elite CC \| Tint: 35% & 5% \| LED Dome light \| Show-N-Go Plate Holder \| Flowmaster AT \| C.A.I. Intake \| VMAX CNC Spiral Ported TB \| Husky Splash Guards

05-07-2013, 11:17 PM	#11
MikeSVX The magic smoke genie.... Drives: Jewels (2010 RJT 1SS) Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Escondido, CA Posts: 2,294	Mine comes on if it doesn't start on the first try. (Usually because I release the clutch before the engine catches, with tranny not in gear.)

05-07-2013, 11:28 PM	#12
NFRNOSS Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 IOM Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,523 View My Garage	I recently read the camaro tips thread, and found the tip about the quick flick start. Since I read that tip, I've been using it to start my car, and almost every start I see the service stabilitrac message for a second. I'll also try slowing down my start sequence and see if the message goes away.