Dt: the brakes failed on september 8, 2005, causing the vehicle to hit a concrete pole. The consumer was not injured. There was recall 05v379000 concerning ABS brakes. When the consumer contacted the dealer, they told him that they had no recall information as of yet.
1999 Chevrolet Sierra: ABS light or ABS activating
6 of the 11 complaints about the 1999 Chevrolet Sierra describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 55%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 4 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
What owners say
Dt: contact stated ABS brakes were not working correctly. While traveling under 10 MPH they were activating, making the braking very hard, almost causing an accident. Contact noticed a problem with the brakes almost one year and a half ago. He pulled the fuse. Has been waiting on a recall. He could not get an inspection sticker because the ABS light was on.
The dealer replaced the front seat belts at a very low mileage. Cost $100 deductible to the consumer. The alr caused the retractor to constantly lock up. The dealer replaced the retractors when the vehicle was brand new without the consumer bringing the vehicle in for this issue. Consumer states that it was handled like a recall but was not aware the retractors were recalled. Also stated he thinks the buckles were replaced at that time. *ak the positive battery post broke and the battery leaked acid all over the engine compartment. The post broke around 8/01/03. It was an AC delco battery. Abs motor constantly ran and killed the battery. The ABS light had come on , the pump kept running, the ABS cable had broke. The torque bolts were rusted out, the steering and suspension when turning left or right, there was a thumping noise that had come from the front end, when turning right there was a bouncing and binding sound, the vehicle would not crank, the brakes made an abnormal noise, and the front were worn. The steering column was removed and replaced. *scc
Dealer replaced the ABS brake cable at very low mileage. Cost $100, deductible to the consumer.
Consumer states that the ABS module shorted out and when turning off the vehicle the ABS motor will continue to run. Contacted dealer and the dealer is not willing to do anything. Nlm
Consumer states the ABS is highly sensitive when applied and kicks in at inappropriate times, vehicle is difficult to stop.*ak consumer was informed by dealer that the condition is normal.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
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Questions about the 1999 Chevrolet Sierra abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 1999 Chevrolet Sierra?
6 of 11 owner complaints about the 1999 Chevrolet Sierra (55%) mention ABS light or ABS activating.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1999 Chevrolet Sierra?
There are 0 recalls and 4 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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