On 10/03/02 I had a chevy truck [xxx] repaired for low speed ABS engagement, (under ext warr). In sept of 2005, I again started experiencing low speed ABS engagement. This time since it was out of warranty, I had it repaired at an independent shop. It occurred first at 51,409 mi and the next time at 70,000 mi. This could prove to be a real pain if this problem is going to resurface every 20,000 miles. *nm updated 07/17/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
Chevrolet C1500 abs comes on
40 of the 751 owner complaints about the Chevrolet C1500 describe aBS light or ABS activating, most of them for the 1996 model year.
- owner complaints
- 40
- worst model year
- 1996
Is there a fix? No recall or service bulletin covers this area of the car yet.
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While driving the ABS light illuminated on the dashboard and remain on. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the consumer that the front brakes needed to be replaced. However, the problem recurred three years later and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver that the pump needed to be replaced. Please provide further details.
Driving on city street at approx 30 MPH, stop light changed to red as I approached. Was close to intersection, pressed hard on brake pedal and it started slowing vehicle, then after about .5 seconds, pedal went to floor with minimal braking at that point. Did not lose control of vehicle, as speed was low enough that what was left of the hydralic system stopped vehicle. After limping vehicle home (was only 3 blocks from there), inspection under vehicle revealed steel brake line rubbing against frame rail just behind firewall, where line tucks into frame rail, causing weak spot that failed under pressure. Repairs not made yet, as incident just occured, will need new steel brake line from ABS control to rear axle. Can save old part.
After regular maintenence changing of brake fluid vehicle had a hard pull to the right when you first stepped on the brakes. After several mores attemps to bleed the system the pull was still there. I contacted the dealer for guidence and weseloh chevrolet said to bring it in to them. They performed a full function bleed on my truck. I drove away from the dealer and within 1 block the brakes pulled right and I returned to the dealer. Their fix was to replace the calipers, brake linings and front brake hoses. Although that seemed to work, I still felt an occasional pull to the right but thought I was just imagining things as it would not pull twice in a row. In july of 2001 the pull again returned and would not go away. I took it back to the dealer and at this time they said the ABS valve was bad. I showed them a tsb (99-05-24-001a) and asked how they would not condem and replace the ABS valve on all trucks having exactly the same part number instead of just the suburban model. Why does this tsb not deal with all the vehicles having this part number in its ABS system? I hope this helps other truck owners resolve their problems with the ABS brake system. This is a dangerous situation!!!!!!
While traveling ABS indicator light would flash. When depressing brakes vehicle would go into extended stopping distance. Please provide further information.
Abs braking system malfunctioned, causing ABS light to come on and extended stopping distance, which may result in a crash. Dealer said needs to replace the ABS box. Please provide further information.
The kelse-hayes ABS brakes failed causing the ABS light to illuminate and when brakes applied vehicle would pull to the left.
Was driving vehicle 35mph in the rain & applied the brakes. Abs brakes locked up and vehicle slid. Vehicle was not controlable. Felt like being on ice. Finally got vehicle to stop. Contacted dealer & took vehicle in for repairs. Abs brake system was replaced. Manufacturer was contacted & was given a file number. Problem with the ABS brakes has reappeared.
Abs braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance which may result in a crash. Dealer cannot determine the cause of the problem. Please provide further information.
Abs light is illuminated on the dash. Also, upon depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle pulls to both left and right. Pedal traveled to the floorboard, causing extended stopping distance. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has replaced parts. But, problem still occurs. Please provide any further details.
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Questions about the Chevrolet C1500 abs
Why does the abs come on in the Chevrolet C1500?
Owners who report it most often also describe brake failure, pulls to one side and windshield wiper failure.
Which Chevrolet C1500 years have aBS light or ABS activating problems?
The model years with the most reports are 1996 (16 complaints), 1995 (12 complaints) and 1991 (5 complaints).
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