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Posted on Aug 18, 2008

Anti-lock, traction control, service soon,brake, and security lights on. anti-lock and traction control disabled. Replaces front hubs many times. coulkd it be body conroll module? 2001 olds alero

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  • Anonymous Nov 21, 2008

    1998 oldmobile intrigue, same problem-was told the cause was a problem with the brake control valving-possibly stuck open, or more likely the EBTCM, which is atleast a $600 job-the part alone is $400, but that might be dealer cost.

  • ktecrom Dec 23, 2008

    my 2002 alero has a snti lock light track off light and it wont go off. the first time this happened it went off but it is back what do i do

  • fobgdfan Jan 30, 2009

    i'm having the EXACT same problem, except a mechanic informed me that it was my brakes. however, another mechanic looked at my brakes and told me that they weren't as bad as i was told and i didn't have to worry about it.

  • Anonymous Feb 24, 2009

    I have the same problem with my 1999 Alero where the Anti lock and Track off lights come on after about five min. Has any one found a fix for this?

  • mitchbold1 Mar 13, 2009

    anti lock no trac service vihicle soon when start driving 2002 alero

  • Anonymous Apr 27, 2009

    same thing i found it is the ABS sensor, once replaced works fine its $99 for each. 


  • Anonymous Mar 27, 2014

    Traction off

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Anti-Lock and Trac Off lights are lit on my 1999 Alero, as well. They usually come on after about 5 minutes of driving, but are not always on when I start the car.

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Well i have the anti lock brakes light, trac off light, and service engine soon light on in my moms car. it has to be something to do with the sensor or else these lights wouldnt be on at the same time. so try checking your sensors. i told my mom not to buy american. have had problems with it since we got it.

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I have a 2003 Alero and I have had this happen to me two times. In my case, the lights were coming on because I had a sensor go bad. There are two ABS sensors, one near the front right of the car and one near the front left. My mechanic replaced both (on two separate occasions) and it fixed the warning lights. About $150-200 part.

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TRACTION CONTROL.

that is what it is desgined to do - reduce acceleration and apply the brakes intermittently when the wheels spin. You have a switch you cn push to disable it. You need to disable each time you start car. See owner manual.

06-10: Traction Control 1996 Contour, Mystique Workshop Manual
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION Traction Control System The optional traction control system is designed to control wheel spin when accelerating on slippery or loose surfaces. Traction control system is available only with anti-lock brakes. The traction control system includes the following components:
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The traction control system operates as follows:
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  • This is achieved by applying the brake at the spinning wheel through the hydraulic control unit or reducing the throttle opening.
  • Traction control braking and throttle control occur at vehicle speeds up to 50 km/h (30 mph).
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