This is a common problem with the ABS modules in Chevy Suburban, Tahoe, Silverado, etc., and it occurs because the OEM ABS module, while a well-engineered system, is built with cheap-ass components that are guaranteed to fail. The ABS warning light comes on, you can hear the ABS pump running (located under the car, right under the driver seat), and it continues running even after you turn off the engine. The computer module that controls the ABS system, which is mounted right on top of the pump which controls the brake fluid running through the ABS lines, fails, the electrical relays inside the unit lock in the "on" position. You have to locate and remove the fuse that controls the ABS system (located in the fuse block under the hood) to shut the pump off and save both the pump, and your battery.

Dealer cost to fix this: about $1,400, because they just replace both the module AND the pump, and they rape you on the charge for BOTH parts.

Fortunately, I was so determined to NOT shell out $1,400 for such a stupid repair that I spent some time researching the issue on the internet and found a guy who rebuilds these ABS modules. You just remove the module (he gives really simple instructions on how to locate the module and remove it), you send it to him, he fixes it by replacing the crappy, failed OEM components with higher quality components, sends it back to you, you put it back in, start it up, drive it a little, the on-board computer goes through a little self-test to re-incorporate the module into the car's electrical system, and presto ... ABS light goes off and the problem is gone. Further, you can still drive the car safely while the module is out being fixed, and the module you get back is better than the OEM module ... for a total cost of about $160.

Yep, chevy should have had a recall on this and footed the bill. If you do not work on your cars and take problems to the dealer they will stick you $800.00 to $1200.00 to fix an ABS electronic module problem.

I was able to fix mine for about $160.00. This type of problem is so common, there is a third party place I found on the internet that rebuilds these and other ABS modules for $150.00. You have to take the module off and send it to them. They will rebuild in about 2 or 3 days and ship it back. The good thing is that you can still drive you car will the module is not installed. You will have normal power brakes , just not ABS brakes.

Also , I have two 2001 Suburban. One with only 38,000. The ABS lights come on most o the time but not always. This is a real piece of junk system which Chevy should have fessed up to. How can someone that wants to buy American really be expected to with this kind of stuff happening. I guess I'll try Ford on the next go and if that does not work out I guess I'll have to turn to foreign :(