Three problems related to brake sensor have been reported for the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
I have had right rear brake line rust out. I had front brake lines rust out. I had the brake line to the abs from booster rust out. Had the fuel lines rust out(leaking raw gas) had oil lines for automatic transmission rust out. Each time I was lucky that it happened in the city at low speeds and not while pulling a trailer. I also had trouble with the abs kicking in falsely at slow speeds(also rust build up at wheel sensor mounting place.
The abs is activating at low speeds mostly during parking maneuvers. The truck has been serviced under the front sensor recall but the repair did not solve the problem.
The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet silverado c1500 extended cab. The contact noticed that both of the tailgate support cables failed, which caused the tailgate to drop down to the bumper while driving approximately 55 mph. She had to excessively pump the brake pedal in order to effectively stop the vehicle. On one occasion, the brake pedal nearly extended to the floor. She took the vehicle to the auto repair shop and was informed that the abs sensors on the brakes were the cause of the failure. The dealer stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id numbers 06v066000 (structure:body:tailgate:hinge and attachments) and 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock). The manufacturer has not been notified. The current mileage was approximately 97,000 and failure mileage was approximately 93,000.