27 problems related to brake electric antilock have been reported for the 2001 Chevrolet Suburban. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
I have a 2001 chevy Suburban that is also having the dreaded abs issue, abs engages at low speeds and while cornering while braking at low speeds. I notice there is a recall for this problem, but because I live in the northwest, not the midwest or northeast, it does not pertain to me. This is absolute horse caca. I live in a coastal town (salt air= corrosion) also a military area(people move here from the afore mentioned trouble areas). In today's day and age of auto auctions, interstate travel, etc. . . Autos are transferred everywhere. How can gm issue a regional recall? my first occurrence of this issue was last weekend on a road trip with the family. I entered a turning lane to make a left turn into the hotel parking lot, while slowing and then braking for the turn the abs engaged and kept me from stopping for approx 3-4 seconds( a Suburban can travel quite a distance away in 3 seconds even going under 10 mph. The poor girl that was in the turning lane ahead of me must of thought her Honda was about to become recyclable(crunched). Only by the seat of my pants did I avoid a collision. On coming traffic eased and I was able to take evasive actions. (hit the gas and fish tail into the hotel parking lot, stopping only by hitting a snow bank! I have a appointment with the shop Friday to have it fixed. Even better, I'm only 800 miles out of the extended warranty we purchased. From the looks of it, $1000 to fix abs, $2,400 worthless extended warranty=$3,400. This chevy was my first and last american car purchase. Have 2 imports with 250k and never more than routine service. Argh! just because there was not a injury, death, fire, etc. . Doesn't excuse gm from national responsibility.
Abs kicks in at speeds under 10 mph even after recall fix in oct 2005 dealer kindly did a goodwill repair at minimal cost to me on 11/7/2007 I just want people to know this problem is recurring.
Same symptoms as was subject of a recall to brakes done 09-06-06 (service ticket ctcs224790). Intermittent abs activation on slow speed stop that causes the stopping distance to increase. No slippery surface or tire skidding that would cause the activation. Prior to the 2006 recall, these same symptoms had begun on the vehicle and gradually worsened. I took the vehicle to the dealer (damascus Chevrolet 301-253-2151) on 8-24-07 (service ticket ctcs233310). Service writer butch eccard states the mechanic could find nothing wrong except one front backing plate touching the rotor. No code stored in the computer. Abs activation occurred two more times since the service.
- the contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact purchased this vehicle on January 26, 2007. On 2/10/07 the contact noticed that it was taking longer than expected to brake and he was too close to other vehicles at low speeds. The contact said that the brake pedal push upward and then it went down. It became difficult to avoid other vehicles when coming to a complete stop. The contact took the vehicle to auto sale in pasadena MD. The contact then called Chevrolet, and was told that this vehicle did not fall under a current recall that described the same symptoms as in the vehicle. Nhtsa recallrecall 05v379000/gm recall 05068 wa sissued. The failure mileage was 76999, and the current mileage was 77213.
2001 chevy Suburban - anti-lock brakes activate at slow speeds, when they should not. Vehicle takes longer to stop, almost causing accidents. Dealer replaced rusted wheel hub. But, indicated that it would not be covered by recall campaign number 05v379000. I believe it should be.
Honorable senators & congressmen: we seek your investigation and protest over general motors' outrageous decision to exclude wisconsin from its recent truck/SUV anti-lock braking system recall. Some 14 "cold weather" states (plus canada) were covered, including all bordering wisconsin---but not wisconsin! our 2001 vehicle experienced the anti-lock problem. Our gm dealer simply did the repairs, and stated that we'd be reimbursed after the recall went into effect. Thus, we had no need to file any formal complaint. Now gm states that wisconsin was excluded because it had not received sufficient complaints! gr-r-r-r!! this must not stand. We have also requested assistance from the national highway traffic safety administration. We would also appreciate your assistance. Warm regards, mark & sharon leider 1319 woodview avenue sheboygan, WI 53081 leiders@charter. Net.
When coming to a stop sign brake pedal went to the floor and it felt like abs engaged even though the pavement was bone dry. This has happened to me before, but the mechanic could not find the cause of the problem. Then, I noticed that there was a recall for this situation. So I went to an Chevrolet dealership, thorstad Chevrolet, madison, wisconsin and they said that they couldn't fix the problem until November, when the kits are mailed out. Also, I learned today that the recall is not for wisconsin because it is not considered a rust belt state. How can they not fix vehicles that are defective. What do you think they put on the roads in wisconsin to keep ice from forming? salt is the answer.
My abs engages at low speeds on dry pavement almost every time I come to a stop.
Anti- lock brakes activating at low speed even though no conditions exist that would require them to kick in.
The abs system engages at low speeds, when there is no wheel slippage causing the vehicle to lunge foward especially on inclines.
Abs sensor/braking issue. . Read more...
I have noticed within the last 2 weeks that my 2001 Suburban is having an intermitent problem at slow speeds stopping. The anti lock brakes engage and it takes longer to stop. A technician friend of mine looked at it and suggested that it was part of this problem and that it would be very expensive to fix. He suggested that I submit a claim form. He said that there is an existing investigation, inoa pe050020-20135p.
Consumer states: the abs activated between 10-15 mph. The dealer determined that the hubs were deteriorating do to corrosion.
Consumer states: the abs system malfunctioned to the point were the abs brakes won't work and neither will 4 wheel drive, possibly due to road salt. The abs will deactivate when hitting a bump sometimes or sometimes when just starting the vehicle. Dealership said module needed to be replaced. Took to shop, and claimed that the wire corroded.
Caller stated that he had unwanted abs activation on low-speed braking. Brakes would kick in on dry flat pavement as he was coming to a stop. Generally happening at lowered speeds of 10 mph or less.
Contact states: the anti-lock brakes are locking while slowing down. The brakes are jerking when applying pressure to brake. The brakes are taking considerable amount of time before car is actually stopped. This is even a problem in dry weather conditions.
On 5/2/05 contact noticed an investigation for abs brake problems. Car was taken to dealership, who reported no remedy for problem. At low speed 10-15 mph vehicle keeps on going, when trying to stop. Contact has service records, and vehicle is regularly serviced. Consumer adds along with extended stopping distances, the abs would pulsate. Dealer finally agreed to fix the problem. Consumer went on to nhts web site and saw that corrojian a canadian vehicle was having the same exact problem with the abs sensor, and could not allow car to stop sometimes at low speed.
Contact stated the control module for the abs system shorted out. The indicator lights on the dashboard had been on. The motor to abs system would running continuously. He removed the fuse to the abs system. The abs system no longer worked. He contacted the dealer, who stated they could replace the motor, however, they offered no free remedy. Updated 12/27/05.
Abs system malfunctioning on my 2001 Chevrolet Suburban.
While driving about 20 mph on a side road and without warning vehicle went into a skid, and a collided with a tree. There were no injuries. Vehicle was towed to the dealer for analysis. Dealer determined that the cause of failure was abs braking system malfunctioning.
Driver noticed that the brakes were inoperative. While applying the brake pedal it went to the floor. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, but mechanic could not duplicate the problem.
When applying brakes pedal fade appears to be be locked up requiring extended stoppping distance. .
Front brakes malfunctioned causing the vehicle to swerve to the right approximately two feet, this event occured on smooth, dry, clean asphalt.
When applying brakes intermittently pedal will fade, resulting in extended stopping distance. This happens at any speed. Taken to dealer 3 times, cannot duplicate problem, and said it was normal for this vehicle.
Major safety problem- upon light and medium brake application abs is engaging, causing loss of braking control and increased braking distance. Chevrolet dealer was unable to duplicate problem until 12/13/2001. They observed the problem, opened a case with Chevrolet and they advised that the rear brake proportion valve was engaging and the action was normal. This is very unsafe, Chevrolet refuses to fix problem!!.
2001 chevy Suburban was involved in a collision due to a defect in the abs system as stated in recall. ** answer required***.
While the consumer was driving the abs brake pedal goes to the floor without warning resulting in total brake loss.