2000 chevrolet s-10 while driving the brakes just grabbed and stopped the vehicle while engine was running. *mw the consumer does not like ABS. The dealer stated it was a safety feature.
2000 Chevrolet S10: ABS light or ABS activating
36 of the 470 complaints about the 2000 Chevrolet S10 describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 36
- of this car's complaints
- 8%
- typical mileage
- 76,550
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls and 5 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
What owners say
Applied brakes 200+ feet from stop sign. Road surface was bumpy. Abs malfunctioned and gave no braking. Stopped vehicle with hand brake with slight overshoot of stop line. Removed fuse from ABS unit and have driven since with manual braking ignoring dash warning lights indicating that ABS wasn't working. This was a problem noticed prior to this incident and occurred only when brakes were applied on bumpy surfaces.
My ABS and emergency brake lights have been on ever sense I have bought the truck (mid 2014) and I can't seem to figure out why. I have read several places that say that some of the solder points in the ABS module have probably cracked and need to be repaired if it throws a certain code (and mine does). Haven't had the time or money to fix the problem as my truck is my daily driver. Have noticed some slight pulsing in the brakes when stopping, but not enough to annoy you. The lights on the dash will annoy you though. I have also been chasing several vacuum leaks. One was by the brake master cylinder and another (from inside the cab) sounds like it's right above the transmission housing at the back of the engine (where you can't see). It's so bad that when I first start the engine and start to drive at 1/2 throttle, it has absolutely no power, but then picks back up again after about a 1/4 mile with no power. Because of the vacuum leak, I'm guessing, it sounds like I have a turbo on the truck from inside the cab. If you turn the radio off, you can definitely hear it.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet s10. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH, the brakes seized. In addition, the vehicle became resistant to acceleration attempts as the ABS warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
I have problem with my (ABS) and my tailgate.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet s10. The contact stated that while driving at 5 MPH and attempting a u-turn, the brakes began to loose pressure abnormally. In order to gain control of the vehicle, he continued to pump the brakes until they returned to normal operation. The manufacturer was contacted and they advised him that there were no current recalls on the particular component. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer and they advised him that the electronic ABS would need replacing to correct the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
My 2000 chevrolet started to activate the ABS when stopping, but only within the last 5 MPH before stopping, I did some research and found that this was a known issue and there is currently a tsb, 020525006, open for the issue. Is followed the tsb as I am mechanically inclined, test drove the truck and nearly ran into the wall on the back side of my garage. I pulled the fuse to the ABS module and the truck stops without any issue. I also found a recall for all of the chevrolet full size trucks, model year 1999-2002. The description of the issue is the exact same as the issue I am dealing with. I also found out that the brake configuration is the same as the full size trucks. There are s10's with a different configuration, but mine is the same as the full size trucks. I am currently driving with the ABS disconnected. To get the vehicle inspected, I am going to put it back in so that I can get the truck inspected as I do not have the time to get it fixed. The fix for this I believe is to have the hub replaced as that is where the corrosion exists.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet s10. The contact stated that both rear wheels on the four wheel ABS independently lock and stick. Speed was not a factor. The brake pedal extends to the floor when depressed and does not release. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, but they could not determine the cause of the failure. The dealer stated that the calipers and brake fluid level were fine. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 00v055000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock). The current mileage was 81,578 and failure mileage was 81,078.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 5 MPH and applying the brakes, the pedal became locked by the ABS system. This caused the pedal to pulsate as if it was sliding on ice, but the roads were dry. The defect also created an increased stopping distance. The vehicle ended up crashing into guardrails which caused damage to the front side of the truck. A police report was taken. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who determined that there was a defect in the ABS system causing the pedal to lock. There was a recall #05v379000 regarding the service brakes:hydraulic:antilock, however the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN.
Within the last couple of weeks whenever I am coming to a stop at slow speeds, less than 10 MPH, my anti lock brakes do not allow the vehicle to stop. I have gone into a number of intersection and pass stop signs. This happens in reverse or drive. I have removed the ABS fuse and have not had any problems. Now my ABS light stays on but the vehicle stops. The dealer said that the front hub bearing assy's are loose but the longtime repair shop I always go to can find nothing wrong with the bearing assy's. I think there is rust and corrosion on the brake sensor mounting surface and have a copy of a tsb to give to my garage to hopefully try and correct this potentially dangerous problem.
Dt*: the contact stated the ABS warning light illuminated and there was an increased stopping distance while applying brake pressure at various speeds. There is a the federal safety agency recall, # 00v055000, regarding the antilock brakes. The vehicle was not inspected by the dealer. The VIN was not included in the recall. Additionally, the tailgate support cables corroded and fractured without warning. The contact replaced the tailgate cables. There is the federal safety agency recall # 06v066000, regarding the tailgate hinge and attachments. The VIN was not included in the recall.
Dt*: the contact stated after purchasing a used vehicle that already had the ABS light illuminated, the ABS engaged at speeds of 10mph or less. The vehicle was inspected by the dealer. The entire ABS control module was replaced. Afterwards the problem continued, but no further repairs were made.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Service brakes, hydraulic
- Antilock brake (ABS) activation at low speeds
- Antilock brake (ABS) activation at low speeds on various models including the 1995 and 1996 envoy
- Subject regarding necessary resurfacing of the park brake drum
- Information reminding technicians to follow service manual procedure when clearing anti-lock brake system...
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks equipped with 4-wheel disc brakes. Some of these vehicles have an antilock brake system (ABS) motor containing an out-of-specification spring clip. This clip could allow the motor bearing to become misaligned. If misalignment occurs, eventually the ABS would be non-functional.
- Risk
- The base brakes would remain fully functional, but the dynamic rear proportioning (drp) system, which optimizes front to rear brake balance, would become inoperative.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the brake pressure module valve assembly.
Recall number 00V055000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: s -trucks equipped with 2 wheel drive. These vehicles may have had the right-hand antilock brake system (ABS) module feed pipe and/or brake crossover pipe tube nuts tightened without seating the pipe-flared-ends enough to withstand normal assembly and vehicle inputs without partially unseating. This does not comply with requirements of fmvss no. 105, "hydraulic service brake normal, emergency, and park braking performance."
- Risk
- If this occurred, the seating seal could be broken during vehicle assembly, or from early road inputs or brake fluid cycling, and a leak could occur increasing the brake stopping distance.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the brake pipe union for signs of brake fluid, and if necessary, install a new brake pipe union.
Recall number 99V220000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2000 Chevrolet S10 abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 2000 Chevrolet S10?
36 of 470 owner complaints about the 2000 Chevrolet S10 (8%) 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 2000 Chevrolet S10?
There are 2 recalls and 5 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2000 Chevrolet S10
Brake failure 21No deployment 18Stalling 18Fuel pump 17Door locks 13Ball joint 12Slipping 10Won't start 10Check engine light 8Engine failure 8Headlights 8Transmission failure 8Adaptive cruise 6Grinding brakes 5Fire or smoke 5Fuel gauge 5
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