Brake Antilock Wheel Speed Sensor problems of the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

One problem related to brake antilock wheel speed sensor has been reported for the 1998 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Brake Antilock Wheel Speed Sensor problem

Failure Date: 08/02/2002

- the contact stated that the abs on the1998 Chevrolet silverado continued to pulsate and vibrate. The abs operated on dry pavement while driving at a low speed. This happened when coming to a stop. The vehic stopped and the abs engaged. The contact filed a complaint with the manufacturer and was given a case# 71-490-160-500. He stated that the manufacturer informed him that there was recall 05v379000 for the 1999 vehicles, but not for this vehicle regarding service brakes, hydraulic: antilock. The failure mileage was 71000 and the current mileage was 71600. The wheel speed sensor and hub were replaced. The sensor failed due to road salt corrosion. Updated 04/12/07.


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