Brake Antilock Wheel Speed Sensor problems of the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

There is an issue with the brake system on the 2001 Chevrolet silverado pick-up that Chevrolet has failed to address satisfactorily. The trucks were recalled due to an issue with the speed sensor that would cause the brakes to fail. In 2005 Chevrolet recalled the trucks for this issue and supposedly put rust protestant on the speed sensor to protect it from failing. In 2010 I was nearly involved in a traffic crash when my brakes failed. The dealership advised that the speed sensor went bad. I contacted Chevrolet and they failed to properly address this situation. In doing research I found that this is not an isolated incident and needs to be addressed before someone is killed or injured as a result of faulty brakes.

Unnecessary abs activation at slow speed. Abs wheel speed sensor output found to be low. Vehicle was previously serviced by dealer (1/18/06) under gm recall 05068. Service consisted of 'removing and cleaning abs wheel speed sensors'. Subsequent failure indicates that the corrective action does not adequately address the underlying defect.

Complaint involves a 1999 chevy Silverado 1500 4x4 abs activates at low speeds (typical <5 mph). Experienced multiple near-misses of low speed crashes when braking; one involving a pedestrian. Failure occurs on average 1 out of 2 times when braking. Brought vehicle to gm dealer - balise Chevrolet/Oldsmobile, w. Springfield, MA - on 7/16/09. Vehicle mileage was 122,846. This is the same dealer from which vehicle was purchased original in 1999. Dealer diagnosed problem as probable corrosion at both front speed sensors. Recommended cleaning and possible replacement of both sensors at cost of $234. 25. I informed dealer that this was the same problem that occurred prior to recall 05068 (NHTSA campaign id number : 05v379000) where both front wheel speed sensors were inspected and replaced at 73,428 miles on 10/13/05. Dealer checked vehicle records and confirmed. Dealer was asked to repair at no charge based on recurring problem but declined. Contacted gm customer assistance on 7/20/09 and spoke with representative (service report 71-742297566) who reiterated that gm would not repair at no charge based on prior replacement of parts under last recall. She gave me the name of the gm manager at Chevrolet to whom written complaints should be sent.

The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact received a recall notice in 2006 regarding NHTSA campaign id number 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock). The dealer removed the wheel speed sensor and thoroughly cleaned the wheel speed sensor mounting surface on the bearing; however, the failure recurred. While pulling into a parking space at 5 mph, the vehicle failed to stop because the abs engaged. The contact crashed the vehicle into a brick wall. There were no injuries. The vehicle was driven to an auto center and the mechanic pulled the fuse from the antilock brake. The failure is intermittent. The contact was informed that the hub assembly needed to be repaired. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and they stated that she would be responsible for the repair costs because the vehicle was previously repaired according to the recall. The failure mileage was 190,000. Updated 02-23-09 updated 02/24/09.

The incident happened while driving my 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. I was applying the brakes to come to a stop and once my speed went below 5 miles per hour the abs kicked in. This prevented me from stopping my vehicle immediately. I had to swerve to the side of the road to avoid hitting the vehicle in front of me. There was no damage to anyone or property. This began happening on a regular basis after this event. I had to remove the main fuse for the abs system to prevent it from recurring. I am waiting to have my vehicle looked at by a mechanic. My vehicle was included in a recall for a wheel speed sensor within the past two years.

I have a 1999 chevy silverado. Last week I went to the chevy dealership and had them fix the wheel speed sensor under the recall for the abs activation. I told them that I pulled the fuse for the abs motor a while back and I didn't have a replacement. To my surprise, he said that fixing the wheel speed sensor would not fix the abs problem I was having. He said this without any details as to why I pulled the fuse. He said that the problem was the abs motor. He said that the circuit packs within the motor are shorted and the motor would have to be replaced. It seemed like he has seen this problem many times before. Even seemed annoyed when I asked further about it. I got the feeling that he has to answer questions about this all the time. Everyone I know with this same vehicle is having the same problem. The mechanic I use to go to told me that he sees this problem all the time on chevy's and gms from around 1999. He owns a 2000 gm sierra and is having the same problem. Gm put out a recall for the abs, but are not fixing the problem completely. Chevy dealership told me it would cost about $800. 00 to replace the motor. I feel like gm took the cheap way out by fixing the wheel speed censor. Is everyone else with this problem being fooled thinking that their abs problem is going to be fixed with this recall that is currently out? why is gm concerned about one safety issue (the cheap one) and not another (the expensive one)?.