I purchased a 2002 chev. K1500 5.3liter 4x4 pickup in oct. 2010. Once I took the truck home the brakes started acting up. I contact gm and they advised the truck had a recall on the ABS system but the recall had been perform on the truck and they could not do any more for me. I thought if it was a safety problem they had to fix the problem. What is happening is the ABS system is kicking in at low speed under 10mph. When you are pulling into a parking spot or at a cross walk. And the truck will take twice the distance to stop. They do not think they are needing to do anything with the problem. But, they are doing a dissatisfaction to the consumer. I am a employee at a auto repair shop. And we are seeing 1 or 2 a month with the same problem. I feel gm need to stand behind the product and they are not. It is going to take someone to have the ABS brake kick in and run someone over. Before they do anything about it. I feel this is a problem that may need to be look into very closely because it is happening on more then just the trucks. Cars and SUV are also having the same problems.
Chevrolet C/K Pickups abs comes on
41 of the 382 owner complaints about the Chevrolet C/K Pickups describe aBS light or ABS activating, most of them for the 1999 model year.
- owner complaints
- 41
- worst model year
- 1999
- typical repair cost reported
- $1,000
- typical mileage
- 59,050
By model year
Often reported together
Trouble codes mentioned
C1500 1
What owners say
2000 chevrolet silverado 1/2 ton 4wd. 114m. Abs activation under 6 MPH......... No lockup, no reason. Escalated to total brake loss when this condition starts. Looked on the internet at similar complaints; primarily found: rusted and leaking brakelines, or malfunctioning ABS cured by removing the fuse for the ABS system. Checked for fluid loss, there was none. Checked power booster and master cylinder; found no problems. Removed the fuse for the ABS, problem fixed, brakes function normally. A brake system should not fail to a condition of no brakes when the ABS system malfunctions......... Google this and you will find numerous accidents/loss of vehicle control.
I own a 2002 silverado 1500. Several months ago I had problems with the ABS brakes kicking in at about 5 MPH and nearly causing several accidents. After some research I was able to clean the ABS sensors and mounting areas and once again have brakes. However,now(sept. 2010) the metal brake lines under the drivers door rusted through and nearly caused an accident with 3 people inside,including my son and his 3 year old son. I am having it taken to a garage to get an estimate for repair. I have had many vehicles, none of which have had these problems.
When applying brakes the ABS system kicks in and then releases when the brake system is needed the most. The brake failure happens mostly when the brakes are engaged suddenly or when it is or has rained. The rotors were turned down, new rear brake drums were installed, the system was flushed out, new front brake pads, and rear shoes were installed. It helped a little, but the problem still exists and is only getting worse. The vehicle jerks like the rotors and/or drums are out of round, and they were also turned down twice already. I have removed the fuse for the ABS system so I at least have some sort of braking power. My brother inlaws truck was recalled for this problem but mine wasn't. No one around here seems to know how to fix the problem, even the chevrolet dealership couldn't fix it, all they did was adjust the rear brakes and when the drums got hot the brakes locked up. They loosened the adjustment so the brakes wouldn't lock up but the problem still exists. I've had 3 near mishaps trying to stop the vehicle in time.
I own a 2001 chevy silverado extended cab 4x4, there was a recall around 2005 for the ABS engaging at slow speeds. The service was completed in 2006. About 6 months ago, the ABS started doing it again. The dealer said they already did the recall service so I need to pay for the repairs this time. I believe that if the original recall service didn't fix the problem, that it should be fixed again. Truck has around 104,000 miles on it. The ABS started working improperly at about 100,000 miles. I have had no crashes yet because of this.
Entering parking space at work when ABS system came on for no reason causing vehicle to lunge forward.
Abs pulsated at low speeds and did not stop, almost causing an accidents. Had to pull ABS fuse to disable it.
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.
Dt*: the contact stated when the brake was applied, the pedal felt spongy. The ABS kicked in at 10 MPH. There was a the federal safety agency recall, # 05v379000, regarding the service brakes, hydraulic: antilock. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN. Updated 04/05/07
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.
Related recalls
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Questions about the Chevrolet C/K Pickups abs
Why does the abs come on in the Chevrolet C/K Pickups?
Owners who report it most often also describe brake failure, soft or spongy brake pedal and whining or grinding noise, and the codes they mention most are C1500.
Which Chevrolet C/K Pickups years have aBS light or ABS activating problems?
The model years with the most reports are 1999 (14 complaints), 1998 (12 complaints) and 2000 (4 complaints).
How much does it cost to fix ABS light or ABS activating on the Chevrolet C/K Pickups?
Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $1,000 (median of 8 complaints that include a dollar amount). Costs vary with mileage, warranty and where the work is done.
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