Q: The service advancetrac message is on as well as the abs and tcs lights on the dash. What is the most likely culprit?

asked by on December 30, 2016

The service advancetrac message is on my display and the abs light and traction control system light have come on on the dashboard. Could an issue with the drivers side brake calipers cause this?

My car has 100000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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