The lateral accelerometer performs a self test at initialization. The output of the sensor will be offset by a fixed amount for a short period of time after the EBTCM powers up. The test will run under the following conditions:
| • | The ignition is ON. | 
| • | All 4 wheel speeds are 0 km/h (0 mph). | 
| • | The steer angle is within 90 degrees of centered. | 
The EBTCM does not detect the expected change in the lateral accelerometer input after initialization.
| • | A malfunction DTC is stored. | 
| • | Stabilitrak® is disabled. | 
| • | The DIC displays the SERVICE STABILITY SYS message. | 
| • | The ABS/TCS remain functional. | 
| • | The condition for DTC is no longer present and you used scan tool Clear DTCs function. | 
| • | The condition for DTC is no longer present and you used the On-Board Clear DTCs function. | 
| • | The EBTCM does not detect the DTC in 50 drive cycles. | 
| • | During diagnosis, park the vehicle on a level surface. | 
| • | Find out from the driver under what conditions the DTC was set (when the DIC displayed the SERVICE STABILITY SYS message). This information will help to duplicate the failure. | 
| • | Thoroughly inspect the wiring and the connectors. An incomplete inspection of the wiring and the connectors may result in a misdiagnosis, causing a part replacement with the reappearance of the malfunction. | 
| • | Poor connections, broken insulation, or a break in the wire inside the insulation may cause an intermittent malfunction. | 
| • | If an intermittent malfunction exists, refer to Intermittents and Poor Connections Diagnosis in Wiring Systems. | 
Step  | Action  | Value(s)  | Yes  | No  | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
1  | Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check?  | --  | Go to Step 2  | Go to Diagnostic System Check  | 
2  | 
 Are DTCs C1221-C1235, C1282, or C1285 present?  | --  | Go to Step 3  | |
3  | Replace the lateral accelerometer. Refer to Lateral Accelerometer Replacement . Did you complete the repair?  | --  | Go to Step 4  | --  | 
4  | 
 Did DTC C1284 reset as a current DTC?  | --  | Go to Step 5  | Go to Diagnostic System Check  | 
5  | Replace the EBTCM. Refer to Electronic Brake Control Module Replacement . Did you complete the repair?  | --  | Go to Diagnostic System Check  | --  |