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C0242 Diagnostic Trouble Code Discussion for June 2013

PCM indicated Traction Control System malfunction


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Trouble Ticket Help Requests for DTC C0242
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2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ 5.3L No Start, Hesitation, Cuts out, Stall, MIL Lamp on VIN: 2GCEC13J17
C0242: PCM indicated Traction Control System malfunction. Sent to local dealer, replaced throttle body and TPS. Malfunction occurred about an hour after above repairs. Dealer explained that this was an ongoing concern with the 2007 model, and they simply have no idea what causes it. Just told the customer that some d...
June 30, 2013