11 problems related to brake abs warning light have been reported for the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
As I turned into the driveway, the brakes pushed all the way to the floor and the abs system kicked in (on dry pavement). Vehicle was not stopping so I ran it into the frame of the garage door to stop, otherwise I would have ran through the garage door. The shop could not determine why the abs light stayed on. Brake lines were totally rusted. Truck has a good engine, but terrible rust on brake lines, frame, lower body panel behind doors. Paint pealing off hood and roof.
The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that there was extensive rust and corrosion on the brake lines. As a result, the brake lines prematurely fractured several times. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who replaced the brake lines twice; however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that the abs warning light illuminated and the brake pedal sank to the floor. The vehicle was to be towed to an independent mechanic a third time for inspection and diagnosis. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
1999 chevy silverado abs light came on and noise along with it. I knew what it was right away because I replaced the abs module once before at 40000 miles. Chevy garage confirmed. Ridiculous and unsafe of chevy not to issue a recall.
Vehicle is having abs problems. There was a recall (74013) issued 8/29/05 which only covered vehicles in certain states, not virginia. Since brakes are a safety issue it seems that it should be. I called gm and they informed me it was not (71-716605105 claim #). Problem started with abs light coming on, took to repair shop and was told abs unit & ecm unit needed replacing (4/10/09). Total bill 1940. 00.
Abs system engages when braking on rough pavement such as rumble strips. Abs light comes on intermittently. This problem has been ongoing for more than 4 years, but was reported on January 9 2009.
Abs module went out on 1999 silverado that has 51000 miles. Symptoms are that the module/pump continues running even with ignition turned off. In addition, abs dash light is on. Dealer states that repair will be roughly $1000. Internet chat room for like vehicle has literally 100's of people with exact same problem. Only way to stop module/pump from running, aside from spending $1000, is to pull 60 amp fuse that enables the abs brakes.
A few years ago I was driving my truck (1999 Chevrolet silverado z71 4x4) on a connecting road (dirt) when I hit the brakes to turn. The abs pump started running. I thought it was odd that it kept running but didn't think about it. When I returned back to my apartment, it was still running. I got up the next morning and the battery was dead. After charging the battery, I noticed the abs control unit (under the cab on the drivers side) was still running. I took it to a Chevrolet dealership which proceeded to tell me I needed a new abs unit $1100. As I cannot afford an $1100 part on a 9 year old truck. I just unplugged it. Both the brake and the abs light stay on in the cab any time the engine is running. I have attempted to find a used unit to no avail. The vehicle now has over 240000 miles on it, with exception of a little rust, the only issue I have is the anti-lock braking system.
: the contact stated while driving 65 mph on normal road conditions, the wheels locked up. The vehicle spun 180 degrees resulting in the vehicle facing the traffic. Also while applying pressure to the brakes, it went all the way to the floor. The design of braking system was 4-wheel antilock. The nature of the failure was permanent. The failed part was available upon request and there was no repair invoice. The abs light illuminated after the incident occurred. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer, who determined that the abs module needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified.
: the contact stated the abs light illuminated intermittently and the vehicle required excessive stopping distance. The dealership replaced the wheel sensor, but the problem persisted. There was an NHTSA recall, #05v379000, regarding the antilock brakes. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN.
The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While driving at any speed, the brake pedal vibrated when depressed and the abs light illuminated. The road conditions were clear. The dealer stated that this was normal behavior for the abs, and no repairs were performed. The dealer inspected the vehicle on two more occasions and could not find any failure. The contact experienced this failure approximately eight hundred times. The current mileage is 109,000, and the failure mileage is unknown.
1999 Chevrolet silverado abs light illuminated making a noise under seat. ***** the abs motor was replaced.