Four problems related to brake sensor have been reported for the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 based on all problems reported for the 2001 Silverado 2500.
This vehicle has abs activating between 3mph and 10mph when applying the brakes. There is no condition warranting the need for abs (e. G. Wet or icy roads) when this happens. There is no codes or dashboard lights for this issue. This issues does increase the stopping distance of the vehicle, especially on dirt roads, or when hauling heavy loads. Gm is aware of this issue and it is caused by rust around the abs sensors. There is a recall (NHTSA campaign number: 05v379000) for vehicles with this issue, but despite matching the make, model, year, geographical location and the very specific symptoms, this vehicle is not included in the recall for some reason. Gm has told me to pay for the repairs and hope that maybe someday the recall will be updated to include my vehicle.
This is the 5th time my brakes are hanging up and over heating the wheel. Smoking severly. Had problem with abs. System so I unplugged sensors from front wheels. And on the 1st the right passenger side did it again. Doesn't matter if on state hwy or city streets. Always starts when moving. A wobble in steering wheel. Then pulling right or left depending on which wheel is locking.
The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 hd. The contact stated that when trying to decelerate there was a pulsating feeling in the brakes which took longer for him to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who advised him that the wheel sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000. Updated 05/03/lj updated 05/11/11.
: the contact stated while applying brake pressure at any speed, the antilock brakes activated without warning and there was an increased stopping distance. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who determined the wheel sensors were inoperative and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was exposed to excessive road salts during the winter months, but no corrosion was noted. There was a NHTSA recall, # 05v379000, regarding the antilock brakes. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN. The manufacturer was alerted. Updated 10/25/2006 -.