Traction Control dash light won't go out and emergency brake light comes on

[wildhawg]

W T F? I have had this 1500 Sierra for 3 years. Never had it in a cold place in the winter this year we stayed here in Eastern Washington and it's been cold up here lately. I drove downtown today and the traction control light come on and then the red BRAKE light come on and Bells started ringing and all hell broke loose. The road was bare pavement and I havemnever used the emergeny brake since I owned the vehicle. It really freaked me out. So I called my local dealership and they told me it could be some water got frozen in the brake line or something. Of course I could bring it in and have them look at it (for $100). So I thought if I push the emergency brake down about half way and drive it for a mile then release it it would maybe warm the drums up and dry it out. It worked for about 10 miles then everything came on again. After I shut the motor off and restarted it the lights were all off, so, I turned off the traction control and "no lights for about 3 miles then everything came on again. Pretty weak excuse for a $27,000 rig. anybody had this happen to them I'm gettin kinda pissy about it

 

[Molson02536]

W T F? I have had this 1500 Sierra for 3 years. Never had it in a cold place in the winter this year we stayed here in Eastern Washington and it's been cold up here lately. I drove downtown today and the traction control light come on and then the red BRAKE light come on and Bells started ringing and all hell broke loose. The road was bare pavement and I havemnever used the emergeny brake since I owned the vehicle. It really freaked me out. So I called my local dealership and they told me it could be some water got frozen in the brake line or something. Of course I could bring it in and have them look at it (for $100). So I thought if I push the emergency brake down about half way and drive it for a mile then release it it would maybe warm the drums up and dry it out. It worked for about 10 miles then everything came on again. After I shut the motor off and restarted it the lights were all off, so, I turned off the traction control and "no lights for about 3 miles then everything came on again. Pretty weak excuse for a $27,000 rig. anybody had this happen to them I'm gettin kinda pissy about it

Most case its going to be a simple cleaning of your wheel speed sensor with a good spray of brake parts cleaner. Depending on where you drive and what type of driving you do will depend on the maintenance of your brake system.

Start with the simple and check the level of your brake fluid, then inspect your brake shoes and speed ring, sensor, and lead wire for loose connections. If the brake shoes are worn, replace them and any other parts that maybe worn or damaged.

If anything has been replaced or not, clean the area and speed ring on the hub and sensor with a can of brake parts cleaner.

Good luck and stay safe

Molson02536

 

[GMC Customer Service]

W T F? I have had this 1500 Sierra for 3 years. Never had it in a cold place in the winter this year we stayed here in Eastern Washington and it's been cold up here lately. I drove downtown today and the traction control light come on and then the red BRAKE light come on and Bells started ringing and all hell broke loose. The road was bare pavement and I havemnever used the emergeny brake since I owned the vehicle. It really freaked me out. So I called my local dealership and they told me it could be some water got frozen in the brake line or something. Of course I could bring it in and have them look at it (for $100). So I thought if I push the emergency brake down about half way and drive it for a mile then release it it would maybe warm the drums up and dry it out. It worked for about 10 miles then everything came on again. After I shut the motor off and restarted it the lights were all off, so, I turned off the traction control and "no lights for about 3 miles then everything came on again. Pretty weak excuse for a $27,000 rig. anybody had this happen to them I'm gettin kinda pissy about it

Hello wildhawg,

I apologize that you are experiencing a concern with your Sierra’s traction control and emergency brake light. I do apologize that dealerships charge diagnostic fees to look into the concern of the vehicle. Usually they go towards the cost of the repair of the vehicle though. I can contact your dealership and see if this is the case. Please feel free to private message me if you would like any assistance looking into this or setting up an appointment with your dealership.

Gregory W.
GMC Customer Care

 

[Paulyp1985]

W T F? I have had this 1500 Sierra for 3 years. Never had it in a cold place in the winter this year we stayed here in Eastern Washington and it's been cold up here lately. I drove downtown today and the traction control light come on and then the red BRAKE light come on and Bells started ringing and all hell broke loose. The road was bare pavement and I havemnever used the emergeny brake since I owned the vehicle. It really freaked me out. So I called my local dealership and they told me it could be some water got frozen in the brake line or something. Of course I could bring it in and have them look at it (for $100). So I thought if I push the emergency brake down about half way and drive it for a mile then release it it would maybe warm the drums up and dry it out. It worked for about 10 miles then everything came on again. After I shut the motor off and restarted it the lights were all off, so, I turned off the traction control and "no lights for about 3 miles then everything came on again. Pretty weak excuse for a $27,000 rig. anybody had this happen to them I'm gettin kinda pissy about it

I am having the same problem exzactly how you described it have you or did you ever fix the problem ...
Would love some insight tonthis stupid problem as it is drivonf me nuts