1998 Chevrolet C/K Pickups: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Oct 25, 2006 · Brakes · 80,000 miles · PA

I have a 1998 chevy pickup truck with anti-lock brakes. For the last 2 years, the anti-lock brakes would activate whenever the vehicle is moving at speeds less than 10 MPH; this makes it difficult when trying to stop at slow speeds. I recently found out that 1999 & 2000 chevy pickup trucks have a recall for the same ABS problem that I am experiencing with my 1998 truck. I went to the dealer to discuss this recall with them and they said that it was caused by the speed sensor and that it was the same problem that the recall was addressing, but because my truck was a 1998, they could not do anything unless chevrolet gave them the ok. I went to chevrolet's customer service and they said they would not cover it under the recall. I talked to another owner of a 1998 chevy pickup and his truck had the same ABS problem. His solution to the problem was removing the ABS fuse. My concern is that chevrolet has a known problem with the 1998 ABS system as well, but in the interest of saving money, they are not including it in their recall. I feel that since 1998 vehicles have the same anti-lock brake issues as the 1999 and 2000 vehicles, 1998 vehicles should be included in the recall as well.

Filed Jul 9, 2006 · Brakes · MA

Abs wheel sensor problems. Tsb released but no recall. Could cause serious accident. Brakes shutter when slowing down. Brought to dealership to have serviced but my warranty wouldn't cover due to tsb. Many complaints by other people online due to this problem. A $500.00 repair. Should be racalled.

Filed Jun 23, 2006 · Brakes · 65,500 miles · MA

The ABS braking system activates at low speeds while applying brakes. There is a recall by gm for 1999 for the same issue. Unfortunately, they tell me that a 1998 is not involved as of yet.

Filed Mar 29, 2006 · Brakes · 70,000 miles · IN

I have a 1998 chevrolet pickup truck that periodically has the anti-lock brakes engage for no known reason when you are traveling at a slow speed and apply the brakes. This engagement of the ABS makes stopping the vehicle in a reasonable distance difficult. I have read about several people with this problem in these vehicles. It is my understanding that there either is a recall or may be a recall some be a recall on 1999 and later models of this vehicle in certain states. It appears to me that 1998 models of this truck may have the same problem that is causing the possible recall I mentioned above.

Filed Jan 30, 2006 · Brakes · 50,590 miles · OH

Abs brakes engage on dry pavement when comming to a stop. This happens at every stop and increases stopping distance greatly.

Filed Nov 14, 2005 · Brakes · 63,345 miles · WI

I began to have trouble with my brakes in september of 2004. At very low speeds (under 5mph) my anti lock brakes would start firing for no apparent reason. I took the vehicle into the shop and they cleaned the speed sensors on the ABS. A few weeks later, the ABS started to do the same thing again. I took the vehicle back in and they did some kind of test on the speed sensors. They reported back to me that one of the speed sensors had gone bad. They replaced the speed sensor at that time, oct 11, 2004. I have not had any problems since but have seen a report with certain vehicles being recalled for this problem. My vehicle is not one that has been recalled but has the same problem described in the recall I read. How can you say wisconsin is not part of the salt belt?? That seems ridiculous.

Filed Oct 25, 2005 · Brakes · 73,000 miles · WI

Abs brakes on 1998 gm c/k model pickups.

Filed Sep 20, 2005 · Brakes · 50,000 miles · CT

Abs brakes come on at low speeds on dry pavement. Happens everytime I use the brakes. Stopping distance is increased. This is a safety issue. The 1998 trucks should be recalled like the newer ones. Why are only the 1999 and newer trucks recalled? The 1998 trucks have the same problem.

Filed Sep 12, 2005 · Brakes · UT

Gm has had and still has numerous problems with their ABS. My 1998 silverado has at least 12 times lost braking when hitting a small bump in the road usually coming to a stop. I have actually slid past stop signs and into busy intersections, luckily no damage yet. But what am I supposed to tell the police when they see me slide past a stop sign? "oh, you see, this gm truck has a known problem with the brakes". Is gm going to pay for the ticket or worse, property and liability claims when I actually do hit a person or another vehicle? I have seen nearly 250 individual complaints on this issue on the federal safety agency website. Some that LED to crashes and damage. My question is: when will the federal safety agency force gm to recognize and recall their ABS failures???? Gm won't recognize this because it will cost millions to resolve this. It's always easier for them to ignore the problem and blame the "stupid" consumer for not knowing how to use their ABS brakes. This problem goes back as far as 1995 year models and continues on current production models. Gm knows there is problems with their ABS systems, but continues to slap them in their new models. Please the federal safety agency - force gm to recall their ABS brakes in all the affect model years!!!!!!

Filed Aug 30, 2005 · Brakes · 55,000 miles · NY

I have just read the following on cnn: detroit (reuters) - general motors corp. Is recalling 804,000 full-size pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles because of potential brake problems, federal safety regulators said tuesday. The federal safety agency said unwanted application of the antilock brake system in some vehicles can cause increased stopping distances during low-speed braking and may result in a crash. Vehicles affected by the recall include the chevrolet avalanche and silverado pickups and the chevrolet suburban and tahoe suvs. The gmc sierra pickup and yukon and yukon xl suvs are also affected. All 804,000 vehicles trucks are from the 1999-2002 model years, the federal safety agency said. This exact problem exists on my 1998 chevrolet silverado 4x4 pickup. I have lived with the problem now for over two years as I have been told by mechanics that there is no problem with my ABS brakes that they can find. My experience has been just as stated above... My ABS system engages at low speeds... Such as coming to a stop for a traffic light, stop sign etc. Initially it took me by surprise and I am still very worried that it will fail at higher speeds. How can I get gm to honor the recall on 1998 trucks? This happens 95+% of the time when slowing down or coming to a stop. Thank you, joe montague, 845‑435‑1915 days.

Filed Jun 13, 2005 · Brakes · 83,000 miles · MN

Normal usage of truck, hot or cold, happens about 20% of the time. When coming to a stop, at about 5mph, the ABS turns on and incresses the stoping distance. No damage yet but this weekend I came much too close to hitting a family crossing the street. I have not driven the truck since but after doing some research I have found there is a tsb #634839, for 99-02 silverados with this problem. It states dirty wheel speed sensors or sensors out of range. I will be folowing the directions there to attempt to repair my 98 silverado. I am not positive but I believe gm of canada has already recalled affected models to repair this problem. There is no ABS light or codes stored. I did not realize how large this problem is but chevy truck world has a 3 page forum filled with people complaining about this very issue (http://chevytruckworld.tenmagazines.com/forums/topic.ten?pos=2&id=94989). I believe this is a serious safty hazzard since there is no warning light and as I found out this weekend, a few extra feet of stoping distance matters. Thank you for your time.

Filed May 14, 2003 · Brakes · 50,000 miles · WI

Vehicle goes into anti-skid mode on dry pavement, vehicle does not stop. I wound up on sidewalk on may 7, 2003. Visited chevrolet dealership on may 8; claims faulty regulator ring in front hubs causing ABS to activate at incorrect intervals. Could not tell me which one was bad! Wanted to try to replace one, if that didn't work would replace other. All at cost to me! $1000 for repairs. I'm amazed they can not even diagnose their own faulty parts and want to charge me for their trial and error repairs, including possible unnecessary repairs because of their incompetent diagnosis. I know of two other people who have had this problem, they have the same model and make, different years: 2000, and 2001.