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Traction Control Disable Procedures GMC Cab & Chassis R3500

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Placing a non-compatible vehicle on a single-axle dynamometer could result in a safety hazard to technicians and damage to vehicle. Vehicles which use All-Wheel Drive (AWD) or traction control may not be clearly marked. Use common sense and take all necessary precautions when placing any vehicle on the dynamometer. Determine between full-time 4WD and All-Wheel Drive (AWD) for testing purposes. The following tables include information related to full-time 4WD and AWD vehicles, and how to disable the traction control system (if disengageable).

WARNINGDO NOT operate vehicle on a 2-wheel dynamometer if the DO NOT TEST column is marked.
ApplicationFWDRWDPart Time 4WDFull Time 4WDAWDTCSDo Not Test
Acadia
2008-14 (AWD)XX
2008-14 (FWD)XX (1)
Canyon
2004-08XX (3)X (1)
2009-12XX (3)X (9)
Denali
1999-00XX (2)
2001 (2WD)XX (1)
2001 (AWD)XX
Envoy
1998-01XX (2)
2002-09XX (2)X (5)
Jimmy (Full Size)
1980-94XX (2)
Jimmy - S/T Series
1983-01XX (2)
1992-97 (AWD)X (4)X
C/K10-30 & C/K1500-3500 Series
1980-00XX (2)
Safari Van
1985-05 (2WD)X
1990-05 (AWD)XX
Savana/Camper/Special
2003-14 (AWD)XX
2004-12 (RWD)XX (9)
2013-14 (RWD)XX (11)X
Sierra Series
1999-14XX (2)X (5)
2001-14 (AWD)XX
Sonoma
1991-04XX (2)
Terrain
2012-14 (AWD)XX
2012-14 (FWD)XX (10)
Yukon Series
1991-99XX (2)
2000-02XX (2)X (6)
2003XX (2)X (7)
2004-14XX (2)X (1)
(1) To turn off TCS and StabiliTrak, press and hold traction control switch, located in instrument panel or center console. Indicator light will illuminate when system is disabled. An appropriate message will also be displayed on the DIC, if equipped. (2) 4WD With Shift Lever Selector - Shift transfer case to 2WD or 2H mode. 4WD With A/T or M/T Push Button Shift Selector - Press button on instrument panel to select 2HI position. Switch indicator light will flash until new position is active. (3) The transfer case buttons are located to the right of the steering wheel on the instrument panel. (4) All wheel drive is optional. (5) Press and hold the StabiliTrak button to turn off StabiliTrak and TCS. The StabiliTrak Off light illuminates and the appropriate messages will be displayed in the DIC. (6) Press TRACTION ASSIST switch located on dashboard, left of steering wheel. TRACTION OFF indicator light will illuminate when system is disabled. (7) Press switch with sliding car icon, located on instrument panel. STABILITY SYS DISABLED message will be displayed on Driver Information Center (DIC). (8) Press T/C switch, located on instrument panel. TC indicator light will illuminate when system is disabled. (9) Press and hold the StabiliTrak button located on the instrument panel for more than five seconds to turn off StabiliTrak and part of the traction control system (TCS). (10) Press T/C switch, located on the console. TC indicator light will illuminate when system is disabled. (11) Press and hold the StabiliTrak button to turn off StabiliTrak and TCS. The StabiliTrak Off light illuminates and the appropriate messages will be displayed in the DIC. StabiliTrak will automatically turn back on when the vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph (40 km/h).
(1)To turn off TCS and StabiliTrak, press and hold traction control switch, located in instrument panel or center console. Indicator light will illuminate when system is disabled. An appropriate message will also be displayed on the DIC, if equipped.
(2)4WD With Shift Lever Selector - Shift transfer case to 2WD or 2H mode. 4WD With A/T or M/T Push Button Shift Selector - Press button on instrument panel to select 2HI position. Switch indicator light will flash until new position is active.
(3)The transfer case buttons are located to the right of the steering wheel on the instrument panel.
(4)All wheel drive is optional.
(5)Press and hold the StabiliTrak button to turn off StabiliTrak and TCS. The StabiliTrak Off light illuminates and the appropriate messages will be displayed in the DIC.
(6)Press TRACTION ASSIST switch located on dashboard, left of steering wheel. TRACTION OFF indicator light will illuminate when system is disabled.
(7)Press switch with sliding car icon, located on instrument panel. STABILITY SYS DISABLED message will be displayed on Driver Information Center (DIC).
(8)Press T/C switch, located on instrument panel. TC indicator light will illuminate when system is disabled.
(9)Press and hold the StabiliTrak button located on the instrument panel for more than five seconds to turn off StabiliTrak and part of the traction control system (TCS).
(10)Press T/C switch, located on the console. TC indicator light will illuminate when system is disabled.
(11)Press and hold the StabiliTrak button to turn off StabiliTrak and TCS. The StabiliTrak Off light illuminates and the appropriate messages will be displayed in the DIC. StabiliTrak will automatically turn back on when the vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph (40 km/h).

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