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.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
1999 Silverado anti lock and brake indicator dash lights are coming on all the time. The consumer was told the anti-lock brake module needed to be replaced. The consumers vehicle was included in the recall, however after the recall was performed, the lights illuminated every time the vehicle was in motion. The consumer was told the problems were not related and the manufacturer was not willing to replace the module free of charge.
Anti-lock module unit drained battery, was to expensive to replace so it was disconnected, after researching that it was not to be a safety recall by manufacturer. Resulted in brakes being locked up when attempting a curve and vehicle rolling over.
ABS control module faliure, taken to dealer, said $1,200 to fix. I see alot of people are having the same problem. GM should address this issue. This causes and extremely dangerous situation in heavy, slow moving traffic. The truck will not stop. How many injuries, or worse yet, deaths must occur before GM address's this very dangerous situation??
The problem occurred suddenly when I noticed a constant humming noise coming from under the driver's side door. I also noticed the ABS and brake lights were on. I called craig smith auto group, a Chevy dealership. The tech that inspected my truck said there was a problem with the ABS module & motor and both needed replaced. He quoted me a price of $2856 for the repair. I asked if it would be covered under my extended warranty & he said it was not covered. So as a temporary fix so the battery would not go dead, he pulled the ABS fuse. Still as of today, the part has not been replaced because of the high cost. I also did research online & found many complaints with the same issue happening.
I was driving home and ABS light came on. When I got home the motor on the ABS was still running. I had to pull the fuse to get it to stop. I found a lot of people on the web that had the same problem. I think GM should recall the vehicles and fix them right.
1999 Silverado ABS sensors were replaced due to failure. The consumer had replaced one sensor prior to learning of the recall because of extended stopping distance. The consumer vehicle is not included in the ABS sensor recall 05V-379 because he lives Wisconsin.
1999 Chevy Silverado electronic brake control module has a defect that involves a relay inside the ebcm that sticks and will eventually cause it to stop working. The consumer stated a technical service bulletin had been issued and what was recommended for fixing the problem, however the consumer had the work and it didn't correct the problem. In doing some research it was discovered that the problem for the ABS failure is with the ebcm itself. The consumer stated the only way to fix the problem was is to replace the ebcm, but the dealership have been instructed not to replace it.
The ABS light came on and did not go off. When I turned off vehicle at two different locations, there was something "still running". I immediately took it to my mechanic who advised system had to be replaced or battery would run down and there was a likely possibilty of an accident occuring as brakes would not be operating properly. This vehicle only had 40,000 miles on it and regular maintenance has been maintained. This was a major expense ($1078.35) plus a car rental was required as this is my only means of transportation.
I woke up to a dead battery yesterday on my 1999 Z71 Silverado. I jumped the vehicle and drove to the local auto parts store to replace the battery since it was the original and I did not want to get stranded in 0 degree weather. In route, my ABS light came on and a loud motor sound came from under the vehicle. This noise did not cease once I turned the vehicle off. I replaced the battery & drove to my dealer. He opened the hood and pulled the ABS fuse and said "you can fix it this way or the expensive way for $1500." I plan on keeping the vehicle for a couple more years and drive three small children in this vehicle so safety is of my utmost concern. The dealer replaced the ecbm for over $1100. There are many complaints on this site as well as numerous other forums. This is not an isolated problem. GM needs to do the right thing and issue at least a recall to inspect these units as they are in an area on the vehicle that is subject to road debris & corrosion. And ultimately reimburse any Silverado owners for expenses incurred to replace this unit. How many complaints does it take to get an action out of Chevrolet? hopefully they respond before someone gets hurt.
My 1999 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck has the known problem with the anti-lock brake system going into a pulsating mode when stopping at low speeds. This is a significant saftey hazard, and the truck is unsafe to drive. My Chevrolet dealer refuses to fix this defect because the truck is not under warranty, and the recall for this problem does not include Minnesota, which is the state with the most salt used on highways of any state I have ever lived in.
GM's safety recall "05068 - front wheel speed sensor corrosion" failed to correct the low speed ABS activation problem on my 1999 Chevrolet Silverado truck. The GM dealer followed the GM recall bulletin instructions, and even replaced both front wheel speed sensors. After the work was complete, there was no change to the problem where the ABS activates every time I apply the brakes and the vehicle is about to come to a stop. The GM dealer said there was nothing more they were approved to do on the vehicle beyond what they had already done.
ABS module has failed at 66,500 miles. The ABS module stays running with the engine turned off. The power cable has to be unplugged at the ABS module under the driver side door to turn it off. I have discovered that this is a common problem by browsing the internet. Also, this part is heavily stocked by parts distributors because of this common failure. It has not been fixed yet but will cost over $900 to replace this ABS module.
Within 3 weeks of having the recall on the front wheel sensors completed, the ecbm on the ABS system failed requiring its replacement. The ABS pump ran constantly after this failure and would have run the battery down or runied the pump had I not know to pull the 60A ABS fuse. The pump is not rated for contiuous duty.
The consumer complained about an ABS brake problem. The problem first started on September 7, 2005. NHTSA recall 05V379000 concerning the ABS sensor was issued. The consumer had contacted the manufacturer multiple times. The manufacturer told the consumer to take vehicle to a dealership to have the vehicle inspected. The dealership inspected the vehicle and said that the ABS module was bad, not the sensors. The ABS light stayed on even when the vehicle was turned off. The consumer was concerned that the problem could cause an accident. He felt that the problem was the same problem as mentioned in the recall, but just a different cause. (11/08/05) the ABS module shorted, which caused it to run and be activated at all times.
ABS pump began to run and continued even after the engine was shut off. It continued until I pulled the fuse, now the ABS light and the brake light are lit all the time. Repair was quoted around $1000 range. Seems like a faulty fet transistor should be a warranty repair, or at least affordable. In the mean time I have a safety issue with a brake light that is always on and not a reliable indicator of the worthiness of my standard brake system.
Went to leave for work this morning only to find that my ABS light had come on and that my ABS pump was running continuously, upon hearing this all I knew to do is to pull the fuse under the hood to stop it. Once at work I find that this is a major problem with a lot of Chevy trucks and that GM was not planning on doing something about it" this is an outrage, why wouldn't they own up to the mistake of the ABS module failing? this would be considered in my eye a serious matter. What if this had happened to me driving down the road and had to hit the brakes to avoid a crash or worse a child crossing the road? ABS would have failed!!! GM really needs to own up to this, from all the posts I have seen on the net from thousands of truck owners are they even listening"
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- Rocky Comfort, MO, USA