Abs fault- locked up brakes- common problem with this vehicle- need a recall but knowing gm we will never see one (until someone dies) .... This is crazy the electrical problems with this vehicle and the lack of response from the federal government or gm.
2005 Chevrolet Colorado brakes complaints
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The ABS and parking brake signal comes on the dash and will remain on for 2 to 3 days. The brakes also lock up and make a horrible sound. I'm not able to push the brake peddle down because it gets harder to push and it agitates. I have owned my colorado for 6 years and it happens quite frequently. This concerns me because my 16 year old daughter drives my truck often.
On multiple occasions, the ABS fault light comes on. This is just one of many problems focused around the brakes. Abs fault light is still on, my brake pedal action is soft. Brakes have been replaced. The right front outer brake pad was stuck and wore down to the metal. All the other front brake pads had good wear on them except for the front outer pad. Something is not right with the brake system on these trucks. I've checked a number of web sites and this brake problem is occurring with many trucks and many owners in many stated. I've even read the same complaints posted through the federal safety agency .for the same brake problems please do something before someone is killed.
The ABS brakes fault will occur on occasions. This has been happening for over a month. It appears out of no where. The brakes became soft and noisy. I can pull over and shut the truck off, wait a few minutes then restart and the problem self corrects. This is happening more often now. I am getting a little scared this may happen when I need the brakes.
The ABS is a constant issue on this model. If it fails while driving, which it has for me as well as a lot of others, it is hard to stop the truck. While you try to push the brake pedal the ABS is active and fights against you making it hard to stop in time. This is an issue gm is aware of and should be forced to do a recall before there is a serious injury or fatality.
The ABS light comes on and brakes go to the floor with minimum to no stopping power. When this happens the brakes wine. After this happens brakes return to normal but the ABS light comes on and stays on until the vehicle is cycled on/off. Once the computer sees that there is no issues with the ABS, the light goes off. This leaves you to believe that there was a "bug" in the electronics. Then without warning or a duration of time the problem comes back. And then this process starts all over again. Whats happens when I need the brakes to prevent a accident? After researching online this is a very common issue with this vehicle.
Rear brakes noise sometimes lock up.
The cruise control stopped working. I paid little attention to this as it did not impair the operation of my truck. Little did I know that my brake lights were not working either. This was due to a brake lamp switch failure. A recall was issued by chevrolet in 2006, and my vehicle was repaired. In 2010 my cruise control went out again. I knew from the first time that this was a severe safety issue and checked my brake lights. They were not working. It was the very same problem. The brake lamp switch had went bad again. I contacted chevrolet and they refused to pay for the repair, siting "normal wear and tear". The local dealer did pay half of the repair as a courtesy. Now, in 2012 the brake lamp switch has went out again and my local dealer is talking with chevrolet to try and get them to pay for the repair. We will see if they stand behind their product and treat a loyal customer right.
The ABS light comes on at very low speeds. The ABS activates when driving on dry roads. When braking, the pedal vibrates and pushes back on my foot, while making a springing noise. I have come close to crashing numerous times because of the ABS activating and the lack of braking when the ABS activates. The cost of the repair is upward of $1000 per wheel and the code is indicating both front wheels. I was told by a mechanic that the issue is common, but gm refuses to issue recall. I have read hundreds of complaints online of other owners having the same issue.
My truck started grinding everytime I used the brakes and the brakes would not stop you. I took it to a gm dealer ([xxx]). The hooked it up to a computer and it showed both ABS sensors were bad in the front hubs. They said it would be around &1200 to fix them since it will take up to 8 hours for the type of sensor inside the hub. I feel this is a safety issue since you are unable to stop, and there are lots of other people on edmunds.com complaining to gm about the exact same problem with the chevy colorado. Please take a look at all the complaints. Thanks! Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
My 2005 chevrolet colorado will activate the ABS system during braking on warm dry pavement and the vehicle will not stop. During these events the ABS failure warning light was not illuminated. The brakes have failed at 4 MPH and at 25 MPH. Other times, the ABS failure warning light is illuminated and the brakes work fine. No consistency and will not repeat for mechanic.
Problem with my chevy colorado. There is a grinding sound every time I brake. It even does it when I go five miles an hour. It does it every time that I take a turn in the streets even if I do not use the brakes. This fault in the ABS system worries me a lot, because I think it's a serious safety issue.
I have had numerous braking problems sine the third year of ownership. Abs light and stopping problems to many to mention! Was told by dealership after $500.00 that calipers were frozen from rust! Also I have been getting ABS failures also. Please have gm make this dangerous situation right. Does someone need to die before action is taken?
Abs warning light will come on in dry weather and ABS will engage diminishing braking. This is a known problem with chevrolet and gmc 2004 - 2006 colorado and canyons. Gmc will refuse to do anything about it. My personal case is that they told me that they closed my complaint until I spend $100. To have diagnostics run for the error codes. All one has to do is go to edmunds.com and look at the hundreds of complaints out there for this very problem, or any other vehicle forum for that matter. Even the error codes are shown. I finally relinquished and took vehicle to dealer to have codes read. Just like the forums state the error codes came back, c0035, left front sensor and c00220, left front in release too long. Sensor and new hub is estimated by dealer to be $762.00!!!!dealer also stated gm is aware of this problem and it is due to poor/flawed design. My vehicle, even though it is a 2005, is in showroom condition. I severely baby this truck, even to the point I paint the undercarriage 3 - 4 time a year. This is a true safety hazard and will cause an accident due to the ABS engaging unexpectedly in completely dry weather and the brake pedal begins to thump and braking is severely reduced.
Vehicle for no apparent reason will engage ABS where brakes will pulsate and a temporary reduction in brakes will occur. This will occur when there is no rain, streets are dry and sunny. Immediately after this occurrence the ABS fault light will come on and stay on until car is stopped, turned off, and restarted. Took vehicle in to gm dealership and they said brakes were fine. When ABS engages, for no apparent reason, one will feel brake pedal pulsating and a loss of braking which causes some immediate alarm for fear of running into somebody or possibly allowing car to go too far into an intersection when trying to stop. Many web sites, forums and blogs, such as edmonds are loaded with these complaints on 2004 - 2006 colorado's, as this is not just a single occurrence in a couple of vehicles. Contacted chevrolet but they always point me to dealership for them to read computer code for error at a cost of $100 and then will price out the cost for repair. This is a safety hazard that gm is very aware of and selects not to address.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet colorado. The contact stated that while having the oil changed by an authorized dealer, he was informed that all of the brake fluid needed to be replaced. The contact was also informed that the failure was due to brake line corrosion. The failure recurred once. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 62,000.
I have a z71 crew cab 4x4 model. The ABS system engages at low speed on dry pavement with zero wheel slippage. This is usually followed by the ABS failure light illuminating. The system resets when the vehicle is turned off and the problem recurs the next day in an endless cycle. There are numerous complaints of exactly the same problem on several web forums. Abs brakes have been around a long time and other manufacturers do not have the recurring problems that have been experienced with this vehicle. The time is long past to make chevy do a recall.
Abs fault warning and brake light came on. Dealer fixed left side wheel assembly and sensor for $600 . Later same thing happened. Brake light and ABS fault warning stay on constantly. Brakes failed once momentarily without warning. This has happened once, but could happen again at anytime.
Abs fault light constantly comes on/goes off, and it is apparent that the system is failing.
2005 chevy colorado ABS brakes . Abs fault light comes on and brakes start pulse then get hand to push down on an the truck is hard to stop very fast. There seem to be a lot of chevy colorados and gmc canyons that have this going on in years 2004 through 2007 this is a very serious problem and some one is going to get killed if it has not already happened . Gm needs to recall all these pickup and fix them . Also the wheel hub that the ABS sensor connects to also has to be replace . It dos not matter what the miles are 1 to 100,00 miles on the auto it happens and this needs fixed now.
Own a 2005 chevrolet colorado and am having repeated events with the ABS warning light. The light came on recently and then disappeared; followed by returning again yesterday along with brake light warning. This is a safety issue for anyone owning and driving one of these. After investigating other complaints with this issue it looks like gm needs to step up and do a recall.
Front left ABS sensor on a 2005 cheverolet colorado. The truck only has 88,000 miles on it and the ABS fault signal comes on everytime I drive causing my brakes to become stiff which stops them from working causing me to almost hit someone everytime I go to a red light or stop sign.
Intermittent ABS failure. Causes brakes to apply unevenly and sometimes without warning. Problem comes and goes.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet colorado. The contact noticed that the front driver side anti lock brake sensor was faulty, causing the ABS system to deactivate. The dealer advised the contact that the failure was not covered under warranty and offered no further assistance. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. No repairs were performed. The current mileage was 46,000. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000. The VIN was unavailable. Updated 10/07/2011 *ln
I own a 2005 chevy colarado I am having problems with my e.h.c.u eletro hydro.. Control unit, it comes on every 1 to 3 days only when I am making a left or right turn. I've had a a.b.s test done by advance auto parts for free and the test shows problem with motor malfunction/ right front antilock brake system channel impulses too long/ loss of class 2 communication with body control module driver information module. I feel this can cause a very serious accident I have already loss control of my vehicle and flated my right front passenger tire which cost me $104.00 . Before this happens too somebody else I would like to report -it.
I own a 2005 chevy colarado I am having problems with my e.h.c.u eletro hdy. Control unit, it comes on every 1 to 3 days only when I am making a left or right turn. I've had a a.b.s test done by advance auto parts for free and the test shows problem with motor malfunction/ right front antilock brake system channel impulses too long/ loss of class 2 communication with body control module driver information module. I feel this can cause a very serious accident I have already loss control of my vehicle and flated my right front passenger tire which cost me $104.00 . Before this happens too somebody else I would like to report -it.
I own a 2005 chevy colarado I am having problems with my e.h.c.u eletro hdy. Control unit, it comes on every 1 to 3 days only when I am making a left or right turn. I've had a a.b.s test done by advance auto parts for free and the test shows problem with motor malfunction/ right front antilock brake system channel in pulses too long/ loss of class 2 communication with body control module driver information module.
I own a 2005 chevy colarado I am having problems with my e.h.c.u eletro hdy. Control unit, it comes on every 1 to 3 days only when I am making a left or right turn. I've had a ABS test done by advance auto parts for free and the test shows problem with motor malfunction/ right front antilock brake system channel in pulses too long/ loss of class 2 communication with body control module driver information module.
I own a 2005 chvey colarado I am having problems with my e.h.c.u eletro hdy. Control unit, it comes on every 1 to 3 days only when I am making a left or right turn. I've had a ABS test done by advance auto parts for free and the test shows problem with motor malfunction/ right front antilock brake system channel in pulses too long/ loss of class 2 communication with body control module driver information module.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet colorado. While driving various speeds, the contact noticed that the ABS and traction controls would illuminate without applying pressure to the brakes. The air conditioner switch would shut on and off while driving over a pot hole. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure and advised the contact that there were no recalls. The contact did not inform the manufacturer nor was the vehicle repaired. A local mechanic inspected the vehicle and advised the contact that the electrical system needed to be repaired; however, it was non repairable. The current mileage was approximately 96,000 and the failure mileage was 95,000.
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