Four problems related to brake abs warning light have been reported for the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 based on all problems reported for the 2003 Silverado 2500.
The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. While driving 15 mph, the abs light illuminated. The contact depressed the brake pedal, which failed to stop the vehicle. As a result, the contact crashed into another vehicle at a low speed. The contact sustained back injuries that required medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 154,330.
On wedfeb15/12 the abs light was on fully and upon braking the truck pulled towards on coming traffic sounding like metal on metal. -letter feb20/12 to gm. The steering wheel was pulled out of my hands-letter dec9/13 to gm. I have complained by letter to gm. Mar14,apr5,jun4,oct19 and dec9/13 about this abs problem and they keep closing my file and as of jan9/14 by phoning me refuse to respond to my complaints. Mr roesti-owner bradley chev has stated by letter if a sensor is not working properly all sorts of strange things could happen. Barnes wheaton chev service mgr jessie-if one brake sensor isn't working properly the computor will send all the braking power to the opposite wheel. Nov13/13 preston chev service advisor-he has had problems with these abs systems at low speeds-replaced controller to correct problem.
The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 hd. The contact was driving 45 mph and applied the brakes but the vehicle failed to immediately decelerate, increasing stopping distance and time. The abs warning light was illuminated sporadically prior to the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the instrument panel was replaced. The brake line was also repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 26,000 and the current mileage was 41,500.
The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 hd. The contact started the vehicle and noticed that the abs light was illuminated on the instrument panel. He took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the abs electronic brain failed. The repair cost was quoted at $1,300. The failure mileage was 83,000 and current mileage was 83,400. Updated 05/26/09 updated 05/28/09.