2007 Chevrolet Colorado: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Sep 16, 2016 · Brakes · 35,000 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet colorado. While driving 10 to 15 MPH, the ABS fault light displayed and remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who diagnosed that the brakes were fine. The contact stated that the brakes pulsated and seized and the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000. Updated 10/26/16*lj

Filed Oct 15, 2015 · Brakes · OH

Have been having issues with the ABS brakes for the last five years on my 07 colorado. Told that the right sensor was bad and had replaced for $400. About a year later the ABS warning would come on and go off all day. You could always hear the system make noise and you knew that the fault light would come on. Toop back to dealer, couldn't say what the problem was until it went out for good. Drove for about a year and had enough and just took it in to another dealer. The wiring harness for the ABS had to be replaced. Cost $741 to replace. Original owner of this truck. See that I am not the only one with this problem with the ABS.

Filed Aug 25, 2014 · Electrical · 54,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet colorado. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and the ABS warning indicator illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 54,000.

Filed May 27, 2014 · Brakes · 46,708 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet colorado. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the contact attempted to depressed the service brakes and the brakes failed to engage properly. The contact mentioned that the ABS fault warning lamp illuminated on the instrumental panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the wheel hub and speed sensor were defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 46,708. Updated 8/11/14*cn updated 08/20/2014

Filed Jan 29, 2014 · Brakes · 57,077 miles · OH

Abs brake engaged on dry pavement stop and activated ABS warning light. Abs warning light remained on while driving. Hub and wheel sensor had to be replaced by chevrolet dealer. Cost $827.

Filed Nov 18, 2013 · Brakes · 49,950 miles · IN

On 10/10/2012 I was driving at 30 MPH and went to brake for a car in front of me and the brakes just grabbed and released and I thought I was going to hit the car in front of me. I noticed the brakes grabbing and pulsating after that didn't know if I was going o stop without hitting someone in another car or something also the ABS fault light came on and off. I took my vehicle to the dealer on 10/15/2012 and the service advisor told me the right front speed sensor was bad and had to replace the right hub bearing & right front wheel speed sensor because the engineers at chevrolet designed it wrong and that they made a kit to repair the problem it cost 930.00 dollars in 2012. Now the left front brake is doing the same thing. Obviously there is a problem I have noticed other complains listed in the vehicle safety complaints just like mine I feel there should be a recall issued for this problem. Please investigate thank you

Filed Apr 1, 2012 · Brakes · 36,000 miles · VA

When the vehicle is start the ABS fault message is given and the ABS light illuminates. On other occasions, as the vehicle is driven after being started a clicking/grinding noise emits from the front drivers side area then the ABS fault message is given and the ABS light illuminates. The ABS then will not function or will function each time the brakes are used even in a situation where they should not be locking up. The fault has began between the time the vehicle is started and 25mph.

Filed Mar 26, 2012 · Brakes · 34,900 miles · PA

The brakes began squealing at mainly low speeds so I took it to midas. They claimed chevy has some sort of defect because the rotors were pitted and damaged and it should not be with a vehicle with less than 35,000 miles. This vehicle is not used hard hence the mileage and it is 5 years old. They claimed that when they called the chevy dealer, chevy claimed that both rotors and hubs needed replaced on the model because this is a known issue with this model of truck. I had them replace everything which cost me around $1,300 dollars and now the ABS default light will not go out. I have never owned a vehicle that needed this much work to the braking system and that cost this much to repair with less than 35,000 miles on it. This needs to be reviewed and if this is a defect that chevy is aware of, they need to both fix the problem and compensate individuals who have made this very expensive repair because this is wrong. I would appreciate if someone could look into this problem because I am not getting any satisfaction on this from anyone else. Thank you

Filed Oct 21, 2011 · Electrical · 62,000 miles · HI

Vehicle would not start after parked and shut off engine. Found that the passlock anti-theft system had activated somehow. The engine would not turn over, only a few audible tones and the red "lock" light on. Also it showed an ABS fault. Note- I do not have an aftermarket alarm or locks on my truck, I actually don't have any aftermarket anything on my truck besides tinted windows. I checked the battery with my multimeter, voltage was at 12.7vdc. After a few more unsuccessful attempts, I unhooked the battery and let it sit for about 15 minutes to maybe reset the computer. Tried again and found that the computer did not reset. Called the dealer, jn automotive in honolulu, and they said they have never heard of the problem and to bring it in. I got it towed there and after a day they said that the battery had a low voltage of 11.6~vdc and that's why it wouldn't start/turn over. I know for a fact that 11+vdc will turn an engine over at least a few times if not just start it. So they were able to start the truck by apparently unhooking the battery from the truck for a long period of time (maybe an hour, overnight, whatever) and replacing it. This did not solve the issue of why my truck "all of a sudden" initiated the anti-theft system and lock me out from starting the engine. They charged me over $200 for a new battery plus $100+ for labor because they said the problem was with the battery and not the truck electronics. I really needed my truck as I had all my tools and paperwork in there and I had to go back to work. They said this is the first time they encountered this problem. Google revealed many accounts of this problem. Oh, and by the way, when I was there I saw at least 6 newer corvettes and 4 newer avalanches there for some problem so watch out chevy owners...

Filed Oct 21, 2011 · Brakes, Electrical · 65,500 miles · HI

Abs light comes on and doesn't shut off. There is a "rubbing/pulsating" noise when I push the brakes and I can hear something activating in the engine compartment (maybe the ABS computer?). I checked the brake fluid and its good. Nothing was damaged when the brakes were changed earlier. When I turn it on after having it off for a little while, there are no fault indications. When I start moving forward I can here some sort of motor or pump or something initiating. After a little bit I start pushing the brakes at the stop sign then all of a sudden the ABS fault light, emergency brake light comes on as well as the ABS fault and brakes message flashing across the display. I am not taking it to the dealership as they are worthless.

Filed Sep 6, 2011 · Brakes · 27,700 miles · IL

Abs warning light goes on and ABS engages even at low speeds, very strange and possible dangerous situation. Took vehicle to mechanic and he advised the design was terrible and could not replace the sensor but rather had to replace the both front hubs that included a new sensor@$1300. Gm should think about a redesign and/or recall to fix this problem. This is a potential safety issue.

Filed Aug 22, 2008 · Acceleration, Steering · 12,000 miles · ID

I am the owner of the chevy colorado ( 10237336 ) a correction needs to be made on the report you have listed. The problem has happened several times ( at least 20 ) not once, the problem started at 12 k miles and continues. Also, the ABS failed at 20 k miles, the fan clutch burnt up, the A/C quit, all the wiring was burned, the list goes on. I still have 100 miles left on my warranty.... Any suggestions ?