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rmacgowan · 11-11-2017, 02:30 PM

Hey guys... The other day we went to start our 2010 Camaro SS and it had a hard time starting. On the second attempt, the 'Traction Off light, Traction Control System/ StabillTrak light and the Traction Control System TCS Off lights lit up and stayed on till the car was shut off. It restarted later with no problem. Manual says to take it to the dealer. Any ideas? Could a bad or failing battery cause this?

Thanks for your comments!

TheFlyingBananaSS · 11-11-2017, 02:35 PM

I've seen this with others who's battery needed replacement.

HOJO · 11-11-2017, 05:20 PM

If no previous problems then the battery is going. These cars get funny with low voltage

Olddudesrule · 11-11-2017, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by HOJO

If no previous problems then the battery is going. These cars get funny with low voltage

This^. Have the battery tested for resting voltage and under load. Betting replacement is in your future. Common issues for a failing battery.

tomlink · 11-11-2017, 06:46 PM

Yes this ^^^^. Earlier this year started getting the "service stabilitrak" messages. After a new battery (6 years old) no more messages.

InFiD3ViL · 11-11-2017, 07:07 PM

Yea, I am dealing with the same thing lately.

Stabilitrak light on start is almost always a sign of a weak battery. You can also get some other weird side-effects.

The other day my battery weakened enough while sitting in my car watching a movie during my lunch break at work. Not only did I get the Stabilitrak warning, I also had to re-index my windows, and it re-programmed my damn key fob to my car! Now it says I have all 5 fobs programmed, which is the limit.

Thank god I know how to completely reset the counter. I will do that soon so it only recognizes my 3 actual fobs/keys.

Eventually I will get a new battery, but funds are low right now. I keep my jump-starter in my trunk for issues like this.

Gordo-D · 11-12-2017, 03:00 AM

I also had this including one no start, the Stabilitrak warning, Open Close Windows, lights kept popping up and even though the old battery seemed good, a new battery cured it.

christianchevell · 11-12-2017, 07:20 AM

Yes it happens from a slow start.

Terryfied · 11-12-2017, 08:51 AM

When replacing battery would it help to connect a power supply to the under hood lugs to prevent having to program windows, stereo settings etc?

Welker2 · 11-12-2017, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Terryfied

When replacing battery would it help to connect a power supply to the under hood lugs to prevent having to program windows, stereo settings etc?

No need, I changed out my battery last month in the AutoZone parking lot and didn't lose any memory settings or have to re-index the windows.

OP: Agree with the others who have said it's most likely the battery, had the same issues last month, swapped in a new battery, no more issues.

frankwjr · 11-12-2017, 09:44 AM

battery...make sure it is an AGM version you replace with...and chase all your grounds...good luck!

rmacgowan · 11-13-2017, 08:04 AM

I really appreciated all of the input. I'll be checking out the problem today and I'll keep everyone posted.

rmacgowan · 11-13-2017, 01:25 PM

You guys were dead on...! Battery tested bad. Thanks again for all of the input!

11-11-2017, 02:30 PM	#1
rmacgowan Drives: 2010 Camaro 2 SS Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Pasadena, TX Posts: 5	Traction control lights Hey guys... The other day we went to start our 2010 Camaro SS and it had a hard time starting. On the second attempt, the 'Traction Off light, Traction Control System/ StabillTrak light and the Traction Control System TCS Off lights lit up and stayed on till the car was shut off. It restarted later with no problem. Manual says to take it to the dealer. Any ideas? Could a bad or failing battery cause this? Thanks for your comments!

11-11-2017, 02:35 PM	#2
TheFlyingBananaSS Evil Genius of Chevrolet Drives: 2017 Z06, 2019 XTS, 2013 SS Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: New York Posts: 3,260	I've seen this with others who's battery needed replacement. __________________ GPI SS2 VVT cam, ECS Novi 1500 supercharger, Corsa Extreme, Detroit Speed and BMR suspension, Circle D triple disc, Melling oil pump, LS2 chain tensioner, ATI 10% UD, DSX E85 kit, High Energy coils, BTR springs, LS2 Lifter trays, Titanium retainers, hardened push rods, FIC 1000 injectors, ZL1 pump, Mighty Mouse catch can, AEM gauges, Tial BOV, Richmond 3.91 gears, Custom gauge bezels, Speed Engineering headers, Stainless Works HF cats, DSX Aux pump, 710rwhp on E85.

11-11-2017, 07:07 PM	#6
InFiD3ViL Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS LS3 Swapped A6 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 4,575	Yea, I am dealing with the same thing lately. Stabilitrak light on start is almost always a sign of a weak battery. You can also get some other weird side-effects. The other day my battery weakened enough while sitting in my car watching a movie during my lunch break at work. Not only did I get the Stabilitrak warning, I also had to re-index my windows, and it re-programmed my damn key fob to my car! Now it says I have all 5 fobs programmed, which is the limit. Thank god I know how to completely reset the counter. I will do that soon so it only recognizes my 3 actual fobs/keys. Eventually I will get a new battery, but funds are low right now. I keep my jump-starter in my trunk for issues like this. __________________ 2010 CGM Camaro 2SS LS3 Swapped A6 - GPI LS3 SS1 .647/.638, (224/237, 112 +4, 7º overlap) on CamMotion 8620 core, BTR Platinum .660" Dual Spring kit w/titanium retainers, CHE bronze trunnion upgrade, stock heads milled @ .015, Melling HV 10296 oil pump, TSP 1-7/8" long tube headers (W/Catless Off-road Pipes), Corsa Xtreme 3" Catback, GPI Ported/Rod Mod Intake, Stage 2 Ported Throttle Body, Vararam OTR CAI, Mike Norris Gen 2 catch can + GM 1LE clean side separator, 160º thermostat - Megan Racing adjustable coilovers (lowered 1.75"), MRR M017 10/11" wheels-Tuned by Ryan @ GPI

11-12-2017, 07:20 AM	#8
christianchevell old school chevy rodder Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Manual,DM exhaust,CRT Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,587 View My Garage	Yes it happens from a slow start. __________________ 2021 Wild Cherry ZL1 A10, Sunroof, Data, Carbon, Nav, RotoFab Dry CAI, Elite x2, Borla ATK, Driveshaft shop

11-12-2017, 09:44 AM	#11
frankwjr Drives: 2010 SS 2SS M6 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Smithsburg, Md. Posts: 2,445	battery...make sure it is an AGM version you replace with...and chase all your grounds...good luck! __________________ 2010 SS 2SS M6 - Tune by RDP dynoSteve!(Woot) - Daily Driver - *150K!* - All work by me...

11-11-2017, 05:20 PM	#3
HOJO Drives: 2014 Camaro SS/RS 1LE 1967 Camaro Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Fort Wayne, IN Posts: 874	If no previous problems then the battery is going. These cars get funny with low voltage

11-11-2017, 06:46 PM	#5
tomlink Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: New Bern, NC Posts: 953 View My Garage	Yes this ^^^^. Earlier this year started getting the "service stabilitrak" messages. After a new battery (6 years old) no more messages.

11-12-2017, 03:00 AM	#7
Gordo-D Drives: 2015 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Manchester, England Posts: 390	I also had this including one no start, the Stabilitrak warning, Open Close Windows, lights kept popping up and even though the old battery seemed good, a new battery cured it.

11-12-2017, 08:51 AM	#9
Terryfied Drives: 2010 2SS L99 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Enumclaw, WA. Posts: 202 View My Garage	When replacing battery would it help to connect a power supply to the under hood lugs to prevent having to program windows, stereo settings etc?

11-13-2017, 08:04 AM	#12
rmacgowan Drives: 2010 Camaro 2 SS Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Pasadena, TX Posts: 5	I really appreciated all of the input. I'll be checking out the problem today and I'll keep everyone posted.

11-13-2017, 01:25 PM	#13
rmacgowan Drives: 2010 Camaro 2 SS Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Pasadena, TX Posts: 5	You guys were dead on...! Battery tested bad. Thanks again for all of the input!