Traction control intervention / jumping
Thread Starter
Instructor
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 195
Likes: 20
From: Rochester NY
Traction control intervention / jumping
Just started experiencing an issue with my z51 this morning.... the traction control is kicking in and causing a jumping sensation for seemingly no reason.... highway off ramp or any medium radius turn... don't really need to be turning hard.... happens turning both directions... agnostic to mode, and even happened when I turned traction control off
Only issue with the car currently is that the left front tire pressure sensor isn't reading and I need to get to the shop and get it reprogrammed, but i can't for the life of me imagine that's the issue..... plus it's been like that for a couple weeks.
Only recent changes to car have been
- new Stance wheels, with factory pilot sport 4S tires
- soler performance throttle controller
But both have been on for a month
Any ideas on where to start troubleshooting?
TIA!
Only issue with the car currently is that the left front tire pressure sensor isn't reading and I need to get to the shop and get it reprogrammed, but i can't for the life of me imagine that's the issue..... plus it's been like that for a couple weeks.
Only recent changes to car have been
- new Stance wheels, with factory pilot sport 4S tires
- soler performance throttle controller
But both have been on for a month
Any ideas on where to start troubleshooting?
TIA!
Thread Starter
Instructor
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 195
Likes: 20
From: Rochester NY
Forgot other recent repair.... passenger dash and airbag replaced bc it was delaminating... by the Chevy dealer....
again, don't see it being a factor, but i don't know how intertwined c8 systems are ... if it were a Porsche, it could explain it 🤣
again, don't see it being a factor, but i don't know how intertwined c8 systems are ... if it were a Porsche, it could explain it 🤣
Race Director
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 11,446
Likes: 8,609
Just started experiencing an issue with my z51 this morning.... the traction control is kicking in and causing a jumping sensation for seemingly no reason.... highway off ramp or any medium radius turn... don't really need to be turning hard.... happens turning both directions... agnostic to mode, and even happened when I turned traction control off
Only issue with the car currently is that the left front tire pressure sensor isn't reading and I need to get to the shop and get it reprogrammed, but i can't for the life of me imagine that's the issue..... plus it's been like that for a couple weeks.
Only recent changes to car have been
- new Stance wheels, with factory pilot sport 4S tires
- soler performance throttle controller
But both have been on for a month
Any ideas on where to start troubleshooting?
TIA!
Only issue with the car currently is that the left front tire pressure sensor isn't reading and I need to get to the shop and get it reprogrammed, but i can't for the life of me imagine that's the issue..... plus it's been like that for a couple weeks.
Only recent changes to car have been
- new Stance wheels, with factory pilot sport 4S tires
- soler performance throttle controller
But both have been on for a month
Any ideas on where to start troubleshooting?
TIA!
Thread Starter
Instructor
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 195
Likes: 20
From: Rochester NY
When that light flashes, I can feel it grabbing the brakes.... went around some sharper turns and it was grabbing pretty hard. One turn even felt like it applied a brake and held it
Race Director
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 11,446
Likes: 8,609
If no codes, its going to be more difficult to diagnose. I'm sure you realize that kicking in like that is a safety issue - like the opposite of stability control.
The system uses a bunch of sensor - it can detect wheel slip, and also acceleration in various directions (yaw rate, lateral acceleration and longitudinal acceleration sensors). Issues with tire pressure monitoring can affect it. I'm not sure how, but here are examples of DTC descriptors related to stability control:
DTC Descriptor
Vehicle Stability Control Disabling Inhibited by Tire Pressure Monitoring
Vehicle Stability Control Disabling Inhibited by Limited Slip Differential
Vehicle Stability Control Disabling Inhibited by Suspension Control Module
Race Director
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 16,021
Likes: 830
If you are unable to identify the source of the traction control jolting and kicking, it is best to take your Corvette to a Chevrolet dealership for a diagnosis. It may be due to your tire sensor being out, but we won't know for sure until it is seen by a GM-technician. Should you need help connecting with one in your area, feel free to email us at socialmedia@gm.com with your Username and Forum title in the subject line.
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
Every 2027 Corvette Engine Explained
Joe Kucinski
Designer Imagines A Corvette That Looks More Like a Corvette Than the Corvette
Verdad Gallardo
10 Ugly Corvettes That We Still Kinda Love
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer
Brett Foote
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years
Joe Kucinski
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!
Michael S. Palmer
Thread Starter
Instructor
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 195
Likes: 20
From: Rochester NY
OK. But, any diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs)? Some codes can exist without setting the MIL (aka CEL) on the dash.
If no codes, its going to be more difficult to diagnose. I'm sure you realize that kicking in like that is a safety issue - like the opposite of stability control.
The system uses a bunch of sensor - it can detect wheel slip, and also acceleration in various directions (yaw rate, lateral acceleration and longitudinal acceleration sensors). Issues with tire pressure monitoring can affect it. I'm not sure how, but here are examples of DTC descriptors related to stability control:
DTC Descriptor
Vehicle Stability Control Disabling Inhibited by Tire Pressure Monitoring
Vehicle Stability Control Disabling Inhibited by Limited Slip Differential
Vehicle Stability Control Disabling Inhibited by Suspension Control Module
If no codes, its going to be more difficult to diagnose. I'm sure you realize that kicking in like that is a safety issue - like the opposite of stability control.
The system uses a bunch of sensor - it can detect wheel slip, and also acceleration in various directions (yaw rate, lateral acceleration and longitudinal acceleration sensors). Issues with tire pressure monitoring can affect it. I'm not sure how, but here are examples of DTC descriptors related to stability control:
DTC Descriptor
Vehicle Stability Control Disabling Inhibited by Tire Pressure Monitoring
Vehicle Stability Control Disabling Inhibited by Limited Slip Differential
Vehicle Stability Control Disabling Inhibited by Suspension Control Module
OK fair enough ... just haven't been able to get to the tire shop.. appreciate the insight!
Thread Starter
Instructor
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 195
Likes: 20
From: Rochester NY
Pulled the codes... on the BCM it shows a internal malfunction on all 4 tire pressure sensors... 3 of them are reading on the display, though.
C-1171-49
C-1172-49
C-1173-49
C-1174-49
C-1171-49
C-1172-49
C-1173-49
C-1174-49
Race Director
Joined: Sep 2016
Posts: 13,180
Likes: 10,528
OK. But, any diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs)? Some codes can exist without setting the MIL (aka CEL) on the dash.
If no codes, its going to be more difficult to diagnose. I'm sure you realize that kicking in like that is a safety issue - like the opposite of stability control.
The system uses a bunch of sensor - it can detect wheel slip, and also acceleration in various directions (yaw rate, lateral acceleration and longitudinal acceleration sensors). Issues with tire pressure monitoring can affect it. I'm not sure how, but here are examples of DTC descriptors related to stability control:
DTC Descriptor
Vehicle Stability Control Disabling Inhibited by Tire Pressure Monitoring
Vehicle Stability Control Disabling Inhibited by Limited Slip Differential
Vehicle Stability Control Disabling Inhibited by Suspension Control Module
If no codes, its going to be more difficult to diagnose. I'm sure you realize that kicking in like that is a safety issue - like the opposite of stability control.
The system uses a bunch of sensor - it can detect wheel slip, and also acceleration in various directions (yaw rate, lateral acceleration and longitudinal acceleration sensors). Issues with tire pressure monitoring can affect it. I'm not sure how, but here are examples of DTC descriptors related to stability control:
DTC Descriptor
Vehicle Stability Control Disabling Inhibited by Tire Pressure Monitoring
Vehicle Stability Control Disabling Inhibited by Limited Slip Differential
Vehicle Stability Control Disabling Inhibited by Suspension Control Module
Race Director
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 11,446
Likes: 8,609
There ya go. You need to start there and resolve that. Will probably solve your problem.
