Q: are faulty wheel speed sensors common on these cars?

asked by on May 06, 2017

The problem started when I would perform sharp turns and the traction light would flash, whenever it happened multiple times in a row, the stabilitrak, brake assistance, and traction control light warnings would pop up. Eventually they go away. But, eventually it'll happen again. So they replaced my front left wheel speed sensor. After about a week it started again. I thought to myself, maybe that's just how the car is. So ignored it. Then it was happening too often, And it became very annoying. And to add, they used an aftermarket part the first time. The second time they used oem. It's not as bad but the traction light still flashes from time to time. I have an extended warranty, plus the repair warranty for 6000 miles. It's like what the he'll though lol, is the problem even the wheel sensor? Or is that just how these cars are?....please help lol

My car has 29000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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