C0045 on Chevrolet
Left Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit
C0045 on Chevrolet vehicles indicates left rear wheel speed sensor circuit. Au7o has documented this code across 1 Chevrolet model — most commonly on Traverse. This is a brake/ABS-system code. Each wheel has a speed sensor that tells the anti-lock brake (ABS), traction control, and stability systems how fast that wheel is turning. C0045 means the ABS module has detected an electrical problem in the circuit for the left rear wheel speed sensor — such as an open, short, or signal that's missing or out of range. As a result you'll typically see the ABS and traction/stability warning lights, and those safety features may be temporarily disabled even though your normal brakes still work. Typical repair costs on Chevrolet range from $150 to $700, depending on the specific model and root cause.
Common Causes of C0045
- •Failed left rear wheel speed sensor
- •Damaged, corroded or disconnected sensor wiring/connector
- •Damaged or contaminated tone/reluctor ring (rust, debris, missing teeth)
- •Excessive air gap between sensor and tone ring
- •Wheel bearing wear affecting the sensor (on bearing-integrated sensors)
- •Water intrusion or corrosion in the connector
- •Faulty ABS control module (less common)
C0045 on Chevrolet by Model
Chevrolet Traverse(1 issue)
- Service StabiliTrak / Traction Control Warnings with Reduced Power2018-2021
Traverse owners frequently see 'Service StabiliTrak' and 'Traction Control Off' messages appear together while driving, sometimes accompanied by an engine power reduction. The warning is a downstream symptom rather than a single fault: common triggers are a failing wheel speed sensor, an ABS/EBCM module or wiring-harness fault, or an underlying engine misfire that disables the stability system. The intermittent nature makes it frustrating to diagnose without scanning stored codes.
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What does C0045 mean on Chevrolet?▼
C0045 stands for "Left Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit." This is a brake/ABS-system code. Each wheel has a speed sensor that tells the anti-lock brake (ABS), traction control, and stability systems how fast that wheel is turning. C0045 means the ABS module has detected an electrical problem in the circuit for the left rear wheel speed sensor — such as an open, short, or signal that's missing or out of range. As a result you'll typically see the ABS and traction/stability warning lights, and those safety features may be temporarily disabled even though your normal brakes still work. On Chevrolet specifically, this code is documented across 1 model.
What causes C0045 on Chevrolet vehicles?▼
Common causes on Chevrolet: Failed left rear wheel speed sensor, Damaged, corroded or disconnected sensor wiring/connector, Damaged or contaminated tone/reluctor ring (rust, debris, missing teeth), Excessive air gap between sensor and tone ring, Wheel bearing wear affecting the sensor (on bearing-integrated sensors). Specific causes vary by model and year — see the per-model sections below.
How much does it cost to fix C0045 on a Chevrolet?▼
Repair costs on Chevrolet range from $150 to $700, depending on the specific model and root cause.
Which Chevrolet models have C0045 documented?▼
Au7o has documented C0045 on 1 Chevrolet model: Traverse.