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The contact states there is a NHTSA recall campaign 05V379000 concerning the anti lock brakes. This vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall, but it is not included in the recall due to VIN. The contact repaired the vehicle at his own expense.
While braking at low speeds, maining decreasing from about 7mph to 5 mph the anti-lock brakes activate. When it activates, you have no brakes and it has almost caused several accidents. This has been happening for about a year now. Several people in my area are having the same problems with different years models also. This occurs every time you apply the brakes while coming to a stop.
1999 Silverado brake system failed, when pressing the brakes they went to the floor. The consumer experienced brake failure on 5 separate occasion. On 2 of the 5 occasions the consumer rear ended a vehicle and the last time the consumer was unable to stop the vehicle and subsequently crashed through a garage door. The consumer stated she was never notified of the recall investigation of the ABS. The dealer did admit on the invoice there was a problem, however they refused to fix it. The cd player was not reading the cd's it would issue an error message.
I took my 1999 Chevrolet 1500 series pickup to a local dealer to get the recall on the front speed sensors fixed. The anti-lock brakes were activating every time I tried to stop the vehicle. They said they serviced the truck but when I picked it up the problem persisted. I took it back a second time and they told me that the right front hub assembly was bad. I took the truck to the mecanic I normally use and he put the hub in, the problem still persisted. I called General Motors to report that the dealership didn't fix the problem, then told me to replace a part that wasn't defective. They did nothing, now I have a truck that I make a monthly payment on and is unsafe to drive as it will not stop.
- Huntingdon, PA, USA
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The anti lock brakes locked up while moving at a very slow speed 3- 10 mph as note in GM's recall # 05V379000. This recall only recognized the rust belt states. My truck on several occasions as I was coming to a stop light the anti- lock brakes would activate and have come close several times with swerving off the road to avoid having a collision with another vehicle. This caused one time to run up on the curb and almost hit a light post. My truck was brought to les schuab tire center and they could not find anything wrong with the ABS system because no codes flashed. Problem is still not fixed.
The contact stated ABS brakes failed due to faulty left front sensor. When depressing the brake pedal it went to the floor. The consumer stated the frist time the incident occured he had to pay for the repairs. The second time it failed it was replaced under recall. The second problem was the emcm module failed which and caused the ABS motor to run even when the engine was turned off. The passenger side door lock was inoperative. The mechanic found the the door lock rod disconnected. Updated 12/07/05.
The contact stated the brakes failed. The front ABS sensor had corrosion build up on it. The contact's vehicle was involved in a crash because of the brake failure. He then took the vehicle to a service dealer and had the sensor cleaned. The brakes were fine after the cleaning. He contacted the manufacturer, and they offered no free remedy. The speed at the time of impact was 3 mph.
The contact stated this vehicle is experiencing the same problem as stated in NHTSA recall, 05V379000. The ABS problem started approximately one year ago. He called GM, but this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN. The vehicle was in Vermont all but the last twelve months. He disabled the ABS himself, but no repairs have been made.
The consumer stated that the brakes worked intermittently, allowing the brakes to go to the floor. The ABS would activate at low speeds. The consumer had taken the vehicle to the dealer, who noted that there was a problem with the wheel speed sensor and the hub. NHTSA recall campaign 05V379000, but the vehicle was not included due to the VIN, however the vehicle experienced the same problem was indicated in the recall. The recall repair work was performed at his own expense. (11/21/05)
The contact stated when putting pressure on the brake pedal the vehicle did not stop properly. There was extended stopping distance. The ABS system activates, and it took longer for the vehicle to stop. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic shop and had the vehicle repaired. The mechanic replaced the left and right front speed sensors. There was manufacturer's recall 05068 but the contact's state was not included in the recall.
The contact received recall 05V379000 concrning ABS brake failure. The recall repairs was performed on October 24, 2005. The vehicle was not drivable. When she tried to use the brakes they did not stop the vehicle. When she pushed the brake pedal it pushesd back up on her foot. She contacted GM's customer service, and they stated she will have to pay $75 to test the vehicle. If it turned out the problem was not with the ABS she will have to pay for the repairs.
The consumer stated that the ABS motor had broken. He then had to take the fuse out to shut the motor off. The consumer received a recall on the front wheel speed sensor for corrosion. The vehicle was taken to the and was fixed. The consumer thought that when the dealership performed the recall repair that it would fix the problem, however, the ABS motor was still not working properly. The vehicle was driven for three months with the fuse out to the ABS motor. The emergency brake and ABS light had come came on when the consumer had taken the fuse out. A couple of months later the service engine light and service four wheel drive light had come on. The dealership said that this was not related to the ABS motor. The consumer had not contacted the manufacturer. (11/29/05)
The ABS would activate at a low speed when coming to a stop resulting in extended stopping distance. This happened frequently. The contact would like to know why this vehicle was not included in the recall. (12/07/05) recall campaign# 05V37900.
I have been having trouble with the brakes on my pickup truck causing my truck to want to go into a spin when I try to stop. The truck pulls to either the left or right when slowing to a stop. I brought it to the dealer to have the problem checked out and they told me the brakes just needed cleaning. The problem continued after the cleaning and recently I noticed the ABS system kicking in also. I heard about a recall involving 1999 vintage GM pickup trucks having a problem with the ABS brakes so I inquired with GM about the recall. I was told that there were no recalls on my vehicle; a 1999 Chevy Silverado 3500. I also read a couple of news articles that said GM wasn't finding enough evidence here in the us to justify a recall on these vehicles. I haven't had an accident caused by this yet and I hope that I don't but winter is coming and the likelihood will increase due to the driving conditions.
The contact stated his brakes pulsated. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop for inspection. The repair shop tested the brakes and the brake lines busted in two separate places. The repair shop discovered extreme corrosion on the brake lines. As a result, the brake lines were replaced, but the problem with the pulsation was not corrected. The contact has now received NHTSA recall 05V379000 concerning anti lock brakes, but not on the brake lines.
The contact found out that there was a safety recall 05068 on Chevrolet Silverado but his vehicle was not included because he lived in Wisconsin. Contact talked to the dealership and the manufacturer about this problem. The consumer contacted his state representative. When coming to a stop, the brake would pulsate. Updated 11/29/05. Updated 11/29/05 - the brake pedal would pulsate at 5 mph. The consumer was told that this problem was caused by rusted and corroded ABS sensors.
1999 Chevy, ABS activates at low speeds ever since I bought the truck used in NY 2 years ago. When the problem started it was hit and miss, but now it happens all the time at low braking speeds. I have replaced 1 low speed sensor that did not help, so I removed the ABS fuse. GM said that my problem fits the recall #05068, but I was not the original owner and live in nc that I was not going to be included in the recall. I feel that this recall should include all vehicles that have been titled in the "salt belt" states regardless of where they are now and who owns them.
1999 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact complained about an ABS brake problem. When coming to a stop the vehicle started free wheeling, and he will lost control of the vehicle. Chevrolet stated there was a recall, but state of Virginia was not part of the recall. The contact was required to pay for the repairs. This happened at 10 mph or less. There has not been anything done to correct the problem at this time. The contact was not currently driving the vehicle; he did not feel it was safe. This started approximately a month ago on September 10, 2005.
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- Greenfield, WI, USA