Brake Antilock Control Unit/module Problems of Chevrolet Silverado - part 1

Complete failure of anti-lock braking system. New Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck with only 39,000 miles with no damage. Have heard that a large number of chevy cars and trucks are having this problem. The cost to fix the abs system is $800. 00 this is a system that should not fail. It is a selling point on the vehicles and should be warranted for life of vehicle.

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The abs have failed again. They were recalled in 2005 - 06 and the "fix" of cleaning them was obviously not the correct way of handling the problem. There has been no incidents as of now but there will be.

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Defective ebcm .

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Antilock brake ebcm defective.

The abs system which consists of the electronic brake control module (ebcm) and the brake pressure modulator valve (bpmv) has gone out. Dealer says it will cost $1500. 00 fo fix. Happened 2 weeks after recall abs speed sensor work done on vehicle. Contacted Chevrolet and there was nothing they could do.

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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.

1. Slowing truck on approach to a stop sign, road conditions-dry asphalt, road surface consisted of shallow narrowly spaced washboards, speed-approx. 20 mph. 2. When truck encountered washboard area, the brake pedal pulsed at an abnormally high frequency, the pedal went soft, the brake action was so slight that one couldn't tell they were applied and the truck nearly went through a stop sign as the result. 3. Dealer inspected abs system, stated a code for left front sensor was set, test drove truck but code would not reset, no parts or repairs were completed.

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: the contact stated when stopping at a stop sign, the abs activated causing the vehicle to crash into another vehicle. Upon inspection the dealership found corrosion on the wheel sensors. The driver side wheel sensor was replaced and the corrosion was cleaned off the passenger side wheel sensor. There is a recall for the abs, the NHTSA # is 05v379000. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the VIN.

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.

Abs module failed after only 28,000 on my 1999 silverodo. Replaced at a cost of $1069 to me.

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.

Recall # 05068 for my 1999 Chevrolet truck was not done by dealer.

Abs control module failure-2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500- I have been the sole owner of above vehicle and throughout the course of owning it, the abs light would intermittently activate. At times during slow speed stops, the abs pump would activate on its own. When I inquired about this at a local service station, I was told my wheel sensor was probably dirty. After cleaning, the light would go out and then come back on. Now with less than 65,000 miles on the vehicle, the abs light is constantly on, I checked with the dealership and I'm told the abs control module is dead. . . $1300 estimate for repairs. . Read more...

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.

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 brake system activates at slow speeds on dry pavement, not allowing truck to stop when brakes are applied. This usually happens under 5 mph and has caused me to roll through a stop sign.

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.

Multiple times has my anti lock brakes activated at slow speeds. This has caused near miss crashes at various intersections and parking lots .

1998 Silverado had anti lock brake sensor replaced. The front wheel brake sensor was replaced on 10/4/2005. On 12/25/2005 the consumer read an article which stated that general motors had expanded it's recall on the antilock brakes to include wisconsin and that consumer's would receive notice by 2/1/2006. The consumer contacted the dealer who indicated that gm had not issued a recall. The consumer then called gm who also stated that there wasn't a recall.

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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. 00 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.

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?.

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.

99 Chevrolet pu 3/4 ton 52,000 miles abs went out at approximately 50,000 miles recall was made for repair but was stopped at the missouri/illinois state line. Repair of abs was $1168. 72. Complained to gm who agreed abs is a problem but agreed after review to possibly pay half.

At 49000 miles abs control module would not shut off requiring replacement.

2001 Chevrolet Silverado 5. 3l 4+4 anti-lock brake problem , same as in canada. Truck won't stop at low speeds. Anti-lock brakes kick in and truck continues moving. Many near miss accidents, including almost running into gas station, concrete curb stop only thing that stopped me. All in one trip to gas station. Haven't driven truck since. Truck only has 34,500 miles on it. Very dangerous condition! needs fixed. Your more than welcome to see for yourself.

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??.

Abs failure in my 1999 Chevrolet Silverado, abs motor runs constantly weather truck is running or not. Pulled 60amp fuse to stop motor, so now this vehicle has no antilock brakes.

2000 chevy Silverado has anti-lock braking problem under 5mph. Several near crashes or rear-enders have occured. I shouldn't have to pump the breaks to avoid the system (abs) being activated and have an accident!.

Dt consumer stated when the vehicle was turned off the abs motor pump continued to run, which caused the battery to run down. The abs has been disconnected. The local service dealer states the abs sensor needed to be replaced.

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.

Consumer states: abs brakes activated while stopping at low speed as a result the vehicle would not stop. Abs sensor has been replaced 3 times. Dealer is aware of the problem.

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Abs module failure.

I purchased a 1999 Chevrolet Silverado extended cab one month ago used from a local dealer. As I have read on numerous web sites and forums many thousands of people encountered the same problem as I have, abs electronic brake control module failure. I drove home ,parked the truck in the driveway, and the next morning started it up, and the abs pump stayed engaged. As to not cause damage to the system I removed the abs system 60 amp fuse, totally disabling it , and will not drive the truck until I get new part. Many can't afford to pay for the expensive replacement cost of a part that obviously failed prematurely, and have chosen the cheaper route by removing a 50 cent fuse that totally disabled the abs system, as not to cause further damage to the abs system or the rest of the vehicle others have paid out of pocket for the repairs and/or replacement of parts. Meanwhile all of these vehicles are still used daily on our city streets and highways without the proper vacationing equipment that the manufacturer installed and intended to be used as advertised as a safety feature. Through conversations with other mechanics, as I am one myself proudly serving in the military for 17 years, dealers and manufacturer knew about the failure, and admitted that a problem existed. Yet nothing was done whether voluntary or mandatory. To fix the problem. I will fix the problem that I have with my abs system because I could not live with myself, knowing that through my failed actions I may cause injury or death to innocent people. Let me conclude with a saying we have in the military, service before self. Thank you for your time.

On my 2001 chevy Silverado my antilock brakes activated as I was coming to a stop causing me to run into the back of a parked pick up truck with its tailgate down luckily only damage was smashed turn signal and headlight/turn signal bracket.