Hey guys - update.
Had the car checked at GM. Came up with the same codes as before, cleared them, test drove and couldn't duplicate problem. They said for me to take it and see if the codes come back. Well within the hour I got the DIC stablity message again so I took it back this week and they reported C1281 and C1282 again.
They now recommend replacing the Yaw Rate sensor, parts and labour over $900 not including the $131 from last week.
Does this compute for any of you gearheads?
Thanks again!

Yes, it is possible to generate DTC'* C1281, 1282 if a Yaw Rate Sensor is faulty. I'm just hoping that the techs exhausted every other possibility. In other words the Steering Wheel Position Sensor and the Lateral Accelerometer Sensors have been checked for proper operation.

Yes apparently that was checked last week as functional. I sure wish they would develop systems that point "specifically" and accurately to a particular part.

Another question please.
The part retail is $740 from the dealer. I called another GM Dealer where I've had an ongoing relationship and got a price of $564. I also NAPA here in Canada and they say they don't sell the part (correction: the guy I spoke with said so).
Do any of you know if it'* available aftermarket here or in the US?
Cheers!!!

we could check GMPD and see what they have as a price

ok just to give some info...this info is from GMPD.....

the Steering wheel position sensor has a PN of 26059045 and a cost of 44.84 shipped

the Yaw sensor has a PN of 25737829, and a cost of 253.03 shipped (that includes the $45 GMPD shipping )

that number crosses with the following


Buick LeSabre
2000-2004
Sensor, YAW

2000-2003
Sensor, Yaw


Buick Park Avenue
2000-2004
All applications


Cadillac CTS
2003
Sensor, YAW

2003
Sensor, Yaw


Cadillac DeVille
2000-2002
Sensor, YAW

2000-2003
Sensor, Yaw


Cadillac Eldorado
1992-2002
Sensor, YAW Control 00-02

1992-2002
Sensor, Yaw Control 00-02


Cadillac Seville
1998-2002
Sensor, YAW Cont 00-02

1998-2003
Sensor, Yaw Cont 00-03


Chevrolet Corvette
1998-2004
All applications


Oldsmobile Aurora
2001-2003
Sensor, YAW 02-03

2001-2003
Sensor, YAW 01

2001-2003
Sensor, Yaw 02-03

2001-2003
Sensor, Yaw 01


Pontiac Bonneville
2000-2002
Sensor, YAW

2000-2003
Sensor, Yaw 02-03

2000-2003
Sensor, Yaw 00-01

That is awesome info - thank you!

Yeah, that $900 price estimate is really steep. That is Canadian $, yes? Still expensive as heck. The yaw rate sensor is not all that big a deal to replace. It'* located on the underside of the rear shelf.

yes GMPD has a pic of it when searching for it

even if you buy it send it to a member and then have it sent to canada...it will be MUCH MUCH cheaper

Can you give me that website please?
Got it - GM Parts Direct