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Service Traction System Light on 2003 Chev Impala

My vehicle has the "SERVICE TRACTION SYSTEM" indicator visible on dashboard. I have replaced the brake pads and reset the computer. However, light will not go off. What could be my problem?

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  • Anonymous Sep 03, 2008

    check the rotor hub harness, approx 4 in.from the hub connector,disconnect it at the connector and at clips, pull wire out of riggit tube and pull on the wires at the 4in. you will notice the wire starting to strech --the wire is broke. splice at the break with an enviormental splice tape up and put the harness back together and connect .you just saved 1,200.00 on a repair. that should last 75000.miles. i had four broke wires. replaced 2 hubs and had a diaog. done MR GOOD WRENCH didn't know what the problem was. RUNNING GOOD

  • bundy888 Dec 04, 2008

    I have a 2005 Impala SS. The Service Trac System , ABS, Traction Control, Low Tire Pressure keep coming on. Also, the traction control comes on sometimes when i turn the steering whell all the way. When i got new tire at Belle Tire the other day they told me i needed a new Front right bearing. Is that the problem or something else? i am not handy with cars at all but i have friends that are.

  • mvalde Dec 05, 2008

    My Service Traction System light on 2003 Chev Impala came on (and stayed on) today. The "trac off" light stays lit. Also, the Anti-lock brake light stays on. We have a lot of snow & ice in Iowa right now, and I can tell that neither system is working properly. If I lock up the brakes on the ice there is no pumping. If the wheels spin on ice there is no "traction active" light and no traction.

  • Anonymous Mar 19, 2014

    brake fluid and traction light come on when first starting vehicle.

  • Anonymous Mar 19, 2014

    traction light and brake light coming on when starting vehicle

  • Anonymous Mar 29, 2014

    traction control service light comes on

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On the rotors you probably noticed two lines one for the brakes and the other is your traction control magnet which picks up a signal to tell the computer to control the braking system when the wheel locks up in hard braking, you either damaged the magnet or it picked up some metal shaving while replacing the brake pads

  • c_minchew Nov 22, 2011

    i have the same problem. checked my wire to sensor, it was broken due to wear. lite will not go off until corrected

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