Brake Abs Warning Light problems of the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado - part 1

The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated they were driving the vehicle and when they engaged the brake pedal, they failed to respond. The contact stated the abs light did not come on, but the emergency brake did not work as well. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told the entire brake line had corroded. The vehicle was at the dealership waiting to be repaired. The failure and current mileages were 73,000.

The abs system will turn on around 5 mph every time I try to stop . It has been getting worse as time goes on .

The abs check light cam eon on while consumer heard a noise coming from under the driver's seat. Took vehicle to dealer for check up, and results showed that anti lock brakes needed to be replaced.

While applying the brakes abs braking light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Consumer drove vehicle to the dealer for inspection.

Consumer stated that while driving and applying the brakes, he heard a humming noise. It sounded as if the abs was kicking in. This should not happen because there was no bad weather. The consumer stopped and turned the vehicle off and the noise was still there. After getting off work the noise was still there, but the vehicle would not start. Consumer got a CO-worker to jump start the vehicle. When raising the hood, the found the fuse for the abs and removed it. The noise then stopped. But when the consumer put the fuse back the noise started again and the abs illuminated light. The mechanic told the consumer that it was a mechanical design flaw common with these vehicles.

In the last month I've had my abs brakes on my 1999 Silverado engage at between 10 and 5 mph every time I stop. . On three different occasionsif there hadn't been a curb in front of me io would have been crosswise on a heavy traffic street twice and once I'd have gone into a business front. . . No abs light has been on in the vehicle. . I brought this up to the dealership and all they told me was that there was a service bulletin on this and no recall. . In my opinion this is a very serious problem on a nearly 30,000 dollar vehicle and also an 850 dollar option. . The parts alone are over 400 to 700 dollars. . . I checked several forums on the internet and this is a highly reported problem. . . My vehicles are kept in showroom condition and serviced well.

The contact stated abs brakes kicked in at low speeds. The contact's vehicle was having the same problems as described in recall 05v379000. The contact stated the state of wisconsin was not included in the recall. He had it repaired about one year and half ago, in February 2004. They told him the hubs were corroded, and had to have the left hub assembly replaced. Now, he was having the same problem with the right hub assembly. Abs light did not come on. He started having the problems in November 2003.

Abs module failed without warning.

The abs light illuminated, and when turning the vehicle off, the abs pump continued to run. Also, there was a burning smell present while driving.

The consumer noticed the abs pump would not shut off. This would cause the battery to run down. The vehicle was taken to the service station to have it checked. The mechanic could not determine the cause of the problem, and had not been able to resolve it. The abs light had come on, the engine shut off and the fuse had to be removed to disable the abs. The consumer requested that gm should cover the repairs due to the part being a safety feature.

Brakes pulsate when coming to a stop or over rough/bumpy roads. This has been happening since I owned the truck. Dealer informed it was normal. In the past two weeks I have been having a problem with the abs light occasionally staying on and during the first braking where the truck will not stop and the brakes chatter or pulsates but then will work fine for the rest of the day. Brake fluid is fine.

When driving over bumps abs light would come on.

1999 Chevrolet Silverado/27420 miles/ abs light came on/abs motor continues to run even when engine turned off/ seems like this is a safety issue, and also numerous incidents of this occuring/ is something going to be done to force Chevrolet to have a recall?.

The abs light came on while driving. When vehicle was shut off, the abs unit continued to run. Pulled the 60 amp fuse and the unit shut off. Continued to drive vehicle without the fuse. Been driving it this way for about a month. Brakes are now worn. Do not relish spending $1000+ to repair a 4 year old truck with low mileage!!.

While driving the abs light illuminated on the dash until the vehicle was shut off. .

Had prior issues regarding braking; now the abs light came/stays on and was advised by the gm service manager that I am stuck with the 995. 00 bill if I choose to have it repaired/replaced, otherwise I would have to live with it since "it is not a safety issue. " it seems that I am not the only one.

Just after the 36,000 mile warranty was up, the abs light illuminated and the pump motor runs continuously. Had to remove the fuse to stop it. Cost to replace is $900 plus, on a part that should last the life of the truck! friends purchased an identical truck to our, did the same thing at 38,000 miles.

The abs light illuminated, which caused loss of braking ability.

At 51,346 miles the abs motor stopped working, which caused the abs light to remain on. The abs motor would remain running, after the was turned off. The dealer had been notified, and vehicle was not covered under a recall. Ph the consumer requested a full reimbursement. Scc.

Driving to work, abs light came on, ran code check, c0265, c0267, c0281, and then told parts would be $850. Decided to expensive to fix and not worth it with the number of problems the state inspector had seen. Dt5.

My abs light came on when I started my car and I heard a winding out noise coming from beneath the area where the front passenger seat is. I immediatly called my mechanic and I brought my truck in to him. I have yet to have the problem diaganosed as of yet because of my time schedule. I am concerned because my father-in-laws truck (same make and model) had the same problem, the same week as ours.

The abs control valve and abs control module shorted out causing the abs warning light to illuminate on the instrument panel while driving. Water had entered both units, the pins of the control unit and sockets of the module unit were covered with rust, shorting the system, in some manner water entered through the control unit and caused the pins and sockets to rust resulting in premature failure.

Abs light on, abs motor keeps running after engine shut off, numerous units already replaced locally.

Abs system is not working properly, and that abs light came on and stayed on and after turning off vehicle. Consumer could still hear the motor of abs running. Contacted dealer.

Turned truck on this morning and abs light would not go off. Shut truck off and the abs "compressor" stays on. Contacted local Chevrolet dealer and they said that is a common problem - no recalls, no resolve except to replace unit for more than $400 + labor. Abs has always reacted unexpectedly on uneven roads(bumps or railroad tracks) and inconsistently on wet surfaces (sometimes grabbing the road, other times free wheeling).

While under warranty I complained to dealer that the anti-lock brakes were to sensitive and would engage while braking on the slightest bump, lenghtening the stopping distance. Of course they never can duplicate the problem. Now with 41000 miles, I start the truck and the abs light comes on. I get home and hear a noise from under the vehicle with the key off. I had to unplug the abs pump to shut it off. I called the dealer and they said this is a common problem and the cost of the unit alone is $780. After researching this I've found the number of this type of failures are astounding!! there is no excuse for this failure, abs has been around for over 15 years now. Gm knows there is a major problem with their abs braking system and should be made to recall & fix this problem before someone is killed!! anyone who has paid for this should be re-inbursed for their expense. This failure seems to happen around the 40,000 mile mark just after the warrany has expired.

When slamming on brakes to avoid an object in road vehicle went to the left into traffic. Consumer feels abs is not working properly because abs light has illuminated. Please provide any further information.

Approximately one week ago I began noticing problems on rough surfaces with my anti-lock brakes. Whenever the brakes were applied on a rough surface the anti-lock brakes actuated but didn't seem to be stopping the car. I attributed the problem to be simply a function of the rough surface combined with the rainy conditions at the time. Yesterday morning when I started my vehicle the abs light came on and I immediately noticed a loud clicking noise which continued even after turning off the ignition. I had to remove the 60 amp fuse for the brake system to stop the pump from actuating. I took the vehicle to the dealer and was informed that the electronic module which operates the system had shorted out. This same problem has been experienced by 6 other people I work with here at eglin afb.

Abs pump continues to run after vehicle is turned off. Abs light continues to illuminate. Abs fuse had to be disconnected so that pump would not overheat, and possibly cause a fire. Dealer was notified.

Consumer states at 50,000 the abs light stays on while driving. Cause unknown. Dealer notified.

The abs light came on and the abs pump runs continuously even after the ignition is turned off. The only way to shut off the pump is to disconnect the battery or the pumps power supply. Chevy says so far that they are unaware of the problem, but they are looking into it.

Abs light came on at 40 mph. When shutting off engine abs pump kept running. Dealer determined abs pump needed to be replaced. Consumer feels Chevrolet should pay for the service of their failed component. Also the steering clunks when going over bumps.

Abs braking light came on t dashboard,and when he applying brakes there was a humming noise coming from underneath the wheels.

Abs braking light appear on dashboard permanently. There is a loss of braking power. Dealership is aware of problem.

Abs motor continues to run after engine is turned off. Abs motor is located in terrible position under driver side door. Bolts to system have rusted due to placement of motor. Abs light stays on and motor runs continuously. Dealer says problem is electronic brake control module. Very expensive to replace and will problably just happen again in another 45,000 miles. Some dealers say just to disconnnect fuse to abs motor, which could lead to a major problem. Chevrolet should make this a recall.