Brake Antilock Wheel Speed Sensor problems of the 2001 Chevrolet C1500

Two problems related to brake antilock wheel speed sensor have been reported for the 2001 Chevrolet C1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Brake Antilock Wheel Speed Sensor problem

Failure Date: 12/01/2010

I'm complaining about my 2001 Chevrolet silverado. The wheel speed sensor malfunctions, even on dry roads, and causes loss of brakes. If the roads are slick it malfunctions constantly when trying to brake, making the vehicle undrivable. It was fixed under recall once already but happened again only a year later. This is now the 3rd wheel speed sensor issue with my vehicle. I've had to put up with it since Chevrolet won't fix it at their expense even though it's an ongoing recalled safety issue. I don't understand how this extreme safety issue is allowed to continue like this!.

2 Brake Antilock Wheel Speed Sensor problem

Failure Date: 10/18/2009

The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet pickup C1500. While driving approximately 2 mph into a parking lot the anti-lock braking system failed to operate normally. The contact had difficulty stopping the vehicle when the brakes were applied. The contact was unable to override the abs by applying extreme force to the brake pedal which caused the vehicle to drive onto a curb. The contact was forced to shut the engine off to reset the anti-lock braking system. The failure occurred on two occasions prior to being diagnosed by the dealer. The dealer determined that the wheel speed sensor was corroded and charged him $200 to clean it; however, the failure could recur if the wheel sensors become corroded. The vehicle is currently operating normally. The first failure occurred on October 17th and 18th of 2009. The failure mileage was 68,000 and the current mileage was approximately 69,000.


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