What does ESC on a car mean?

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Gonzalez
07/30/25 8:04am
ESC on a car is General Motors' term for the Electronic Stability Control system, which is an active safety technology that assists drivers in controlling the vehicle. It is an extension of the functions of the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) and Traction Control System (TCS). The role of ESC is to control the longitudinal and lateral stability of the vehicle to ensure stable driving. ESC consists of sensors, actuators, and an electronic control unit. A failure in any of these components can cause the ESC warning light to illuminate. Solutions for when the ESC warning light comes on: 1. Try restarting the engine; 2. Press the ESC off button on the vehicle; 3. Perform a restart to determine if the warning light is caused by a false fault.
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