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#1 of 26 "traction active" read out on display by tomkasner Oct 06, 2006 (10:58 am)
I own an 03 Denali and have had some problems. The latest, which has lasted 18 months, thanks to an incompetent dealer (Toth Akron, Ohio) is a Traction Active message read out on the display. This happens when accelerating - usually from a stop sign. When the vehicle shifts from first to second gear the vehicle pulls up lame, motionless and leaves you a sitting duck in the middle of an intersection. TOTH GMC looked at my Denali three times and had no clue as to what was wrong. I finally felt I wasted enough time with them and went to another dealer. They knew it was a stabilitrak problem, spent some time diagnosing the problem and found the wheel sensors had carosion and were not reading properly. It was a $468 repair, but at least my $50,000 vehicle now makes it through ab intersection safely. I am due for a new vehicle next year. I want to buy another Denali but I couldn't get 50,000 miles out of this vehicle without spending major cash on repairs. I also had to have my front diff rebuilt. GM is doing everything they can to keep me away. I am thinking about going Infinti or Lexas and saving myself the service headaches and expenses. Replies to this message: wrkgdad (Jan 30, 2007 5:10 pm) driller5 (Mar 10, 2009 8:29 am) isi (Mar 12, 2009 11:53 am) clatla (Apr 04, 2009 1:20 pm) wingtzun (Sep 08, 2009 11:10 am)
#2 of 26 Another "traction active" case by dave201linc Oct 13, 2006 (6:36 pm)
Hi, Tom: my 2003 Yukon (SLE) with about 40K miles also just started giving me the exact same problem. It, too, is when I am accelerating from a stop. I will be taking it to the dealer next week and will post what I am told. I hope it is less than the $468 you encountered! As far as your next year's purchase, the 2007 GMC SUVs and trucks are supposed to come with a 100K powertrain warranty (see www.gm.com/warranty), so that may help ease your concerns. Even with that, however, who wants to have the things sitting in repair shops even for "free" warranty work. Replies to this message: tomkasner (Oct 14, 2006 8:56 am) dave201linc (Nov 10, 2006 2:40 pm) tomkasner (Nov 10, 2006 5:38 pm)
#3 of 26 Re: Another "traction active" case [dave201linc] by tomkasner Oct 14, 2006 (8:56 am)
Replying to: dave201linc (Oct 13, 2006 6:36 pm) That was about when mine started acting up. I think the dealer I was taking it to knew what the problem was but also knew they would be opening up padora's box with me. The correction of cleaning and recalibrating the wheel speed sensors is actually a recall if it activates your ABS but not if it avtivates the traction control. GM told the dealer that did repair my vehicle to refer to the following document and follow the repair procedure:   Document ID#1819672 202 GMC TRUCK GMC K SIERRA 4WD SUBJECT: PRODUCT SAFETY - FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR CORROSION #05068B - (04/21/2006)   Good luck with yours. Having this information will save your dealer time and you money.   Unless GM steps to the plate, covers the repairs and admits that have a faulty product, I will go with a Japanese vehicle next year. GM needs to offer a 100K warranty to sell product, becuase their's stinks and they know it. They fail to realize the US Big 3 are the only car co.s hurting, I don't see Toytota, Honda or Nissan with any problems. They are on the fall and I will be watching out the windows of my new Jap SUV next year. Replies to this message: dave201linc (Nov 10, 2006 2:40 pm) tomkasner (Nov 10, 2006 5:38 pm)
#4 of 26 Re: Another "traction active" case [tomkasner] by dave201linc Nov 10, 2006 (2:40 pm)
Replying to: tomkasner (Oct 14, 2006 8:56 am) Sorry I haven't posted my dealer response sooner. Well, even being aware of the wheel corrosion possibility per Tom's experience, they looked everything over, ran every diagnostic possible, even took a drive w/o incident etc. and said "everything looks fine." I didn't have the product safety document you've referred to, but I'll now call them with that. I'll also file a notice w/ NHTSA [link title] folks so they at least have my experience on file... you may wish to do the same (or have already?). Thanks for the added info. Replies to this message: tomkasner (Nov 10, 2006 5:38 pm)
#5 of 26 Re: Another "traction active" case [dave201linc] by tomkasner Nov 10, 2006 (5:38 pm)
Replying to: dave201linc (Nov 10, 2006 2:40 pm) What you experienced was what I did for 18 months and three dealer visits. After the second near miss of an accident, I took the vehicle to another dealer, where GM recommended the repair. The referenced safety document is actually an ABS braking recall for the corrosion to be cleaned from the wheel speed sensors. I feel the dealers know what the problem is but don't like to share the information because the repair is a recall to a similar problem. They also want to wait until the vehicle is far enough out of warranty that it is beyond a "good faith repair". I spoke with GM customer support after my repair and they said it was too far from warranty to consider compensation. The bite in the shorts is that my first dealer visit was at 37,000 miles. I previously worked for an mfg of heavy equipment and they too would handle problems the same. Don't think what the "dealer says" is always the right thing for you. It is the right thing for them.
#6 of 26 Traction Active Fixed by dave201linc Dec 05, 2006 (5:39 pm)
After doing an on-board diagnostic and getting the power disengagement & 'traction active' readout problem to occur while driving, the local Chevy dealer isolated my problem to a left front wheel defective/corroded wheel sensor, part FP# 15233108. Labor & a new sensor ($134.06) for ONE wheel totaled $278, plus tax. The fix worked. I just hope none of the others go bad! YIKES
#7 of 26 Re: "traction active" read out on display [tomkasner] by wrkgdad Jan 30, 2007 (5:10 pm)
Replying to: tomkasner (Oct 06, 2006 10:58 am) Thanks tomkasner. Just bought a used 04 Denali and noticed the problem right away. I was afraid to take it in to a dealer because I could just imagine the run around. Googled the problem and voila! Printed out the response and heading to the dealer with solution in hand. Can't thank you enough.
#8 of 26 03 GMC DENALI TRACTION ACTIVE PROBLEMS.... by lemonx2 Sep 20, 2007 (7:49 am)
Dealer has tried to fix several x's with NO SUCCESS. Has anyone done the lemon law yet? Has GM made them any kind of respectable offer? What a position to be in.....I have 2 denali's that can't be repaired, can't be sold outright with this problem, and the dealer has offered abit more $'s towards trade for my inconvience. I really would like GM to admit there is a problem out there. I noticed old posted messages. Were your problems fixed?????
#9 of 26 Wheel speed sensors need cleaned by tomkasner Sep 20, 2007 (8:20 am)
The wheel speed sensors need cleaned. This will correct your problem, they are corroded. This happens in areas where salt is used on the roads. It is expensive to have done but it works. On some previous vehicles it was considered warranty work. Have your dealer follow the procedure in this warranty document:    Document ID#1819672 202 GMC TRUCK GMC K SIERRA 4WD SUBJECT: PRODUCT SAFETY - FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR CORROSION #05068B - (04/21/2006)    By the way, my Denali was fine when finished and the dealer service mgr claimed warranty and GM paid for the repairs. You need to make some noise with the service mgr. I sold that vehicle and bought a new 07 Denali.
#10 of 26 Re: "traction active" read out on display [tomkasner] by driller5 Mar 10, 2009 (8:29 am)
Replying to: tomkasner (Oct 06, 2006 10:58 am) Thank You Tom Kasner for sending this in. I've got a 2004 Chevy Suburban and I've had the same problem going on for the last year and 1/2. I thought I was reading my autobiography in that I've been through the same thing. Replaced the front end and had them do several things but to no avail. It dumfounds me that Chevy doesn't keep a database of issues like this that they can draw from and that I Google "Traction Active" on the web and get your hit the first thing. Unbelievable. Guess it tells you why GM is in trouble. I sent your reply to my tech Rydell Chevrolet in Waterloo, IA and we'll see if it gets fixed. Thanks again----to be continued.

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