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Asked by Kimberly Jun 05, 2016 at 11:19 AM about the 2009 Saturn Aura XR

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

My car started saying service esc and traction on the way to work today. I don't know much about this car
because I haven't even had it for a month! Can anyone explain what's going on and is it safe to drive?

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mikeatpriestlake answered 7 years ago

unless you have a bad wheel bearing, or something major, the car is save to drive. however, you have something going on with your stability control. have the code scanned, it should tell you the problem. It can sometimes just be a bad or dirty connection at one of the wheel speed sensors.

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