Electronic Stability Control

Electronic stability control, or ESC, is an outgrowth of antilock braking whose primary benefit is the avoidance of skids in sudden stops. At its most basic, ESC combines the control of braking with that of throttle to prevent drivers from spinning out on curves or rolling over in sudden maneuvers. Since ESC is an electronic system, developments are moving fast. GM’s Stabilitrak enters its third generation next model year and will incorporate steering input in addition to the control of the brakes and throttle.