Abs on a slightly bumpy road, caused accident. I had plenty of time to stop but the ABS kept kicking in for no reason making me slide right into the guy. Truck is still damaged, 2200$ worth of repairs needed.
1999 Chevrolet S10: ABS light or ABS activating
11 of the 231 complaints about the 1999 Chevrolet S10 describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 11
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 3 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
What owners say
I drive this vehicle almost everyday of the week. When I step on the brakes it feels like the anti-lock brake system is activating. This happens about five times a week. It happens, most notably, when the pavement is dry. I step on the brakes and feel the left front wheel ABS kick in, after the ABS pulsing stops the brake pedal goes down a considerable distance. It seems like it is only the left side and not the right side front brake that does this. This is a serious safety hazard as I don't know how the vehicle would respond in an actual ice/snow condition.
I have a 1999 chevrolet s-10 pickup, extended cab, 4wd, zr2. When I purchased the vehicle used with approximately 70,000 mi. It was exhibiting the same premature ABS lock up at low speeds, causing the vehicle to have unpredictable stopping distances, as the gm full size trucks included in the recent recall. I took the vehicle to a local gm dealer to have it diagnosed. The dealership determined that it was the passenger side, front ABS wheel speed sensor. However, currently gm light duty trucks are not included in this recall. I feel that this may be of concern as I am sure I am not the only one with a light duty truck that has exhibited this type of dangerous vehicle behavior. I hope that the recall is revised to include all gm trucks including light duty ones such as mine. I had several close calls at gas stations, traffic lights and pedestrian crossings because of this. Your attention in this matter is greatly needed and appreciated. Because I have not had the vehicle serviced yet I placed the number "1" in the "number of failures column" of this form.
When traveling over slight bumps in the road, the truck feels as if it has no brakes. I am not talking huge potholes or extreme dropoffs, but bumps as low as approximately. 2 to 3 inches. The problem happens most often near my home traveling at 35 MPH, using the brakes to slow to around 28 MPH when I hit the 2 to 3 inch bump. At this point the truck starts coasting and the brake pedal is stiff, approximately. 10 feet past clearing the bump the braking is restored. I don't know if this is normal for ABS.
When brakes are applied in a sudden stop, the ABS will engage, and causes severe extented stopping distance. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified at this time. *ak the consumer states that when the brakes are appliedon bumpy or slick roads, the ABS disengages the vehicles brakes. The brake pedal must be released and re-applied to re-engage the brakes. The vehicle was wrecked due to defective ABS brakes on a on smooth road, on bumpy roads at 15 MPH the vehicle takes 25 feet to stop.
Speedometer would drop to zero & then go back to 50. Also, brake pedal would pulsate, and ABS light came on/transmission stuck in one gear when shifting. Took to dealer & had problems repaired. All problems were intermittent and not readily duplicated. Since repairs, the problems have returned.
While driving down the road ABS light came on briefly.also, there was a burning smell on the passenger's side in the computer area. Contacted dealer, he couldn't find the cause.
When brakes are applied vehicle fails to stop. Abs system reacts too quickly. Speed is not a factor. Would happen on slippery roads. It would be worse when vehicle is in 4-wd and not in 2-wd. Taking vehicle to dealership to have the brakes checked.
Intermittently in wet road conditions ABS braking system malfunctions, resulting in no braking ability which may cause a crash. Dealer cannot determine the cause of the problem. Please provide further information.
When ever the brakes are applied, the vehicle would go into a slide. Stopping distance is extended due to sliding. Have been to dealer 3 times for brake failue. Mechanic informed owner its an ABS braking system that has worn. Had to replace the entire ABS braking system.
Abs system experienced extended stopping distances on bumpy road surfaces, resulting in rear end collision (minor damages). Mjs
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Questions about the 1999 Chevrolet S10 abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 1999 Chevrolet S10?
11 of 231 owner complaints about the 1999 Chevrolet S10 (5%) mention ABS light or ABS activating. The model year with the most reports is 1994.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1999 Chevrolet S10?
There are 0 recalls and 3 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1999 Chevrolet S10
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