Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Diagnostic Aids
The VSES solenoid coils may overheat during aggressive driving, causing the VSES to be disabled temporarily.
A medium-low brake fluid level in the master cylinder reservoir may cause the stability system caution indicator to be illuminated during stopping or turning maneuvers. This condition will also cause the red brake warning indicator to turn ON. Ensure the master cylinder reservoir has an adequate brake fluid level.
If the stability system caution indicator turns ON due to any of the above conditions, no diagnosis or repair of the VSES is required.
| Step | Action | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? | Go to Step 2 | Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle |
| 2 | Turn ON the ignition and observe the stability system caution indicator. Does the stability system caution indicator remain illuminated after the instrument panel cluster (IPC) bulb check is completed? |
Go to Step 3 | Go to Diagnostic Aids |
| 3 | Observe the brake warning indicator on the IPC. Is the brake warning indicator always ON? |
Go to Brake Warning Indicator Always On | Go to Step 4 |
| 4 |
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Go to Step 5 | Go to Step 6 |
| 5 |
IMPORTANT:
Following the electronic brake control module (EBCM) replacement, perform the set-up procedure for the EBCM and use the scan tool to perform the Tire Size Calibration procedure. Replace the EBCM. Refer to Electronic Brake Control Module Replacement (W/JL4) or Electronic Brake Control Module Replacement (W/O JL4) .Did you complete the replacement? |
Go to Step 7 | - |
| 6 |
IMPORTANT:
Perform the set-up procedure for the IPC. Replace the IPC. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement (Cadillac)
or Instrument Cluster Replacement (Except Cadillac)
.Did you complete the replacement? |
Go to Step 7 | - |
| 7 |
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Go to Step 3 | System OK |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.