This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
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When braking at any speed consumer would hear a noise coming from the front end. Then, the ABS warning light would illuminate. Dealership informed the consumer of the ABS pump failure. The problem had not been resolved.
ABS light and brake light stay lit in on my 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 [xxx]. I brought the vehicle to a Chevrolet dealer to have it serviced. The dealer told me it was the ABS motor is misaligned and is burnt out and would cost in excess of $1,000 to fix. Also, that he has seen this problem a lot. For a quick fix he told me I can remove the fuse to the ABS. He told me he could not do it because it was a "safety issue." I had no choice since I did not have the money to fix it. But recently I notice there was a recall on the 2000 models (NHTSA campaign id#: 00V055000). Since the 1999 model was release toward the end of 1999 and uses the same part as the 2000 model, it only seems logical the recall should extend also for the 1999 models. I brought this point up to the dealer, but they said they are very specific to servicing vehicle recalls and my vehicle did not qualify. I fear if this problem is not recalled, many trucks with this faulty braking system is a serious safety concern. I have had this problem for about 1 year. Please help. Thank you. [xxx] [xxx]. updated 07/24/2012 information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
While applying the brakes pedal went to the floor. ABS braking light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. The driver took vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic informed determined that the ABS module unit needed to be replaced. The consumer stated that the brake surge seems to be from the front.
While driving my 1999 Silverado to work I had to stomp on the brakes to try to avoid hitting a deer. At that moment the ABS controller failed and subsequently I collided with the deer. I also have checked various forums on the subject and have found that there have been far too many ABS failures on the 1999 Chevy Silverado. GM should be held accountable.
- Gilbert, PA, USA
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The ABS brakes were used for the first time this past winter since I have owned the truck. After they came on, the pump never shut off even after I shut the truck off at work. I had to pull the ABS fuse in order for the hydraulic pump to shut down. Two Chevrolet dealers have told me that I need a new computer component (module) and pump that is only sold together. The cost for parts and labor will be over $1,000. As of now, the ABS light and parking brake light are on and I do not have the funds to fix this.
(1)brake pedal goes to floor slowly (bleeding back through master cylinder system) and pulsation from front brakes at 5 mph: Brakes release and can not stop. (2)can not stop in emergency situation or in foul weather. (3)replaced master cylinder and disconnect ebcm (electronic brake control modual power lead. Note: Upon doing research from NHTSA website found various complaints from consumers with similar problems. I was disappointed that dealors concluded removing the fuse. In my case, if you remove the 60 ampere fuse the power windows and HVAC system become inoperative! I own a 1999 Chevrolet K2500 pickup with 56,500 miles. Additionally, I have two co-workers who purchased 2001 K1500's that have similar ABS problems. Luckily, they are under warranty.
Adding one more failure of the ABS system to the long list of unhappy GM truck owners. ABS failed as described in other complaints and cost to repair is $1000.
Vehicle w/ 40,400 miles. ABS warning light on vehicle comes on as start vehicle. ABS motor/module under driver's side of cab continues to run after ignition turned off. Unit is hot to touch. No ABS if unit disconnected to seek repair.
While I was 1100 miles away from home on vacation there was a humming noise from underneath my vehicle. After returning home it was taken to a local garage and I was told from there head mechanic that it was a shorted out control module for the ABS motor. The mechanic did not even look under the vehicle because he said he was well aware of this product failing due to all of the other 1999 Chevy Silverado's that had the same problems. The local mechanic pulled the fuse out and that stopped the motor from running. After that, I called the dealer that I bought the certified vehicle from and they told me that it would cost me a fee to have them look at it, I told them that I had a certified mechanic already look at and they informed me that they needed to have a G.M. mechanic look at it before they could do anything for me. So after paying $60 for them to tell what I already knew. They told me that I would have to pay $1200 to $1400 for the new part and labor. I am still driving it today without the ABS this I strongly feel this is a safety issue, for one the ABS light is always lit along with the brake light. So there would be no way of telling if there is more wrong with the breaks if something else would break on them. Also, isn't ABS suppose to be a safety device compared to the mechanical breaks of the 80's. G.M. needs to be responsible for this > recall in order!
Noticed a loud buzzing sound coming from near the frame under the driver's side door. Buzzing present with key on and off. Visual inspection indicated that it probably had something to do with the ABS. Pulled the ABS fuse, and buzzing stopped. Further research revealed that the ebcm went bad, and must be replaced at a cost of nearly $1000. Also, seems to be a very frequent issue with 1999 and 2000 Chevy trucks.
Anti-lock brake pump developed internal short. Vehicle only had about 47,000 miles on it. Chevrolet dealer quoted $1000 to replace pump. Called 1 800 complaint number. They called dealer and worked the price down to $400. Still too much for me to pay for a defective part that should have been replaced for nothing.
The anti-lock brake motor and module go out around 50,000 miles. I know of at least 5 1999 Chevrolet Silverado's that this has happened to in roswell alone. The anti-lock motor will constantly run until you pull the fuse on the system. Once the fuse is pulled you have no anti-lock brakes and the anti-lock and brake light stay on in the dash. To me this sounds like it could cause some accidents. But I have not heard of it causing any.
At 55000 miles the ABS light came on. The ABS motor continued to run even when engine was turned off. This has occured on numerous occassion and appears to be a safety issue. NHTSA had lots of complaints on this issued. Is something going to be done to force Chevrolet to have a recall.
During normal operation, the ABS electronic control unit catastrophicallly failed leading to a battery to ABS hydraulic pump motor short circuit. The pump motor coninuously ran even with the ignition off unitll the ABS fuse was removed. A new control unit was required to restore the system to operation. This unit cost $877. Apparantly the same problem was part of a 2000 model year recall, but did not include 1999 year vehicles. I have found two other 1999 vehicles that experienced the exact same failure. I have the old module which I can make availible for testing.
ABS malfunctioned at 45K miles. The consumer did some research on the vehicle and discovered there was a recurring problem with the electronic control unit for the ABS valve shortening out which caused the ABS pump to continuously run.
Ecbm switch to activate the ABS pump has fused shut running the pump continuously. Pulled fuse to save pump. ABS warning light and brake warning light on dash illuminated removing any warning of further brake failure. Truck still drives and is no more dangerous than a truck without ABS, but failure should not occur on relatively new truck and should not occur so often. Finally, GM should reconsider how much it costs to fix this. www.circuitsolutions.info will fix it for about $150 if you remove the module yourself and mail it to them. At $60/hour you would get over nine hours of labor from your local garage before you would exceed what GM wants just for the part.
1999 Chevrolet Silverado had catastrophic anti-lock brake failure. Antilock breaks are now totally inoperable. This is caused by a poorly designed control module, and could potentially cause an accident. The same vehicle has a fuel gauge problem in which the fuel gauge works only intermittantly, and is rarly accurate when it does work. How am I supposed to feel safe when driving this vehicle" how can I in good conscience let my wife drive this vehicle, and feel that she is safe? how could GM not recall, and fix these problems?" please answer my questions!!
While driving the ABS light appeared on the dashboard and remained on until the vehicle was turned off. Consumer was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the ABS module need to be replaced due to worn out parts.
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- Newman Lake, WA, USA