Ten problems related to brake antilock control unit/module have been reported for the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact was driving approximately 45 mph. The anti-lock brake system and parking brake warning light indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The warning indicators remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. The anti-lock brake system became nonfunctional with a spongy brake pedal. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer. The technician stated that the anti-lock brake system module required replacement. The manufacturer was notified of the malfunctions. The vehicle has not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The current mileage was 95,800. The failure mileage was 88,000.
The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While the contact was driving approximately 55 mph, the abs and parking brake warning indicators illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis and they stated that the electronic brake module failed. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 88,000. Updated 05/03/lj the consumer stated the abs control module needed to be replaced. Also, the brakes lines were rusted. Updated 05/19/11.
Abs light came on, then a electric motor sound from under the vehicle,taken to a dealership, was a failed abs module. Had to be replaced. This was the second time in 6 year this has been replaced, the first time was covered by warranty, this time coast 1180 dollars to replace, I feel gm has a problem with the system, and this should be a recall problem.
Antilock brake module failure.
Abs controller failed on 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 pickup truck.
Abs light coming on. May go a week before it comes on or the next time I start the truck up no pattern brakes still work , 99 silverado.
March,2004 shut off truck and heard sound (like a small electric motor running) coming from under truck. Unplugged electrical connection to avoid running battery down. Called my mechanic and he knew right away what was wrong, he said he has seen quite a few of the 1999 pickups with the same condition. As a friend he looked at it no charge. Said it would be around $650. 00 to fix. Called chevy dealer and they told me gm would pay half. I laughed and said that's not good enough. They also wanted $79. 00 diagnostic fee. What a joke. I wrote a letter to gm they did not respond. I called on the phone and got all the way to the secretary of the Chevrolet division and she would not put me through to him. I'm now driving with standard brakes but my child drive my truck from time to time and feel like I'm not providing him with a safe vehicle and I dont have the money to fix it.
Constant noise from under drivers side ,had gm dealer diagnose problem ($75),was told electronic brake control module had internal short. Ext. Warranty would not cover the $900. 00 expense,contacted gm customer assistance who said they could not help with problem,showed no concern over the safety of having the abs system working, dealer tech. Advised to pull fuse. Am know without abs brakes. Feel gm should take care of this safety issue.
The abs pump wont shut off when I turn off my truck, causing a dead battery. The pump went bad 3 weeks after the warranty expired. Dealer told me it would be around $1000 to fix or I could pull the fuse. Every person ive talked to with a 99 silverado has had the exact same problem.
Abs systems has never worked properly. Abs systems currently non-functional factory recall cleaned wheel sensors & requested $2000. 00 to repair problem.