1998 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Dec 18, 2013 · Brakes · 130,000 miles · NJ

1998 chevy silverado k1500 brake issue: while braking at low speeds (20-10 MPH) the ABS will engage, increasing stopping distance. On some occasions the pedal will become very firm and will require pumping to disengage the ABS. On other occasions the pedal will be soft, going to the floor, while ABS is engaged. A clear safty issue. A recall should be considered since many of these vehicles exist on the road today.

Filed Aug 31, 2013 · Acceleration, Brakes · 169,922 miles · MD

Pulling into driveway to park into garage, pressed on the brake and it went all the way to the floor. Pushed down on emergency brake to stop the truck before it hit the garage wall. *js after placing the truck in park I opened the hood to see one of the badly rusted lines connecting to the front driver side wheel leaking fluid. Inspected all the rest of the brake lines personally all of the lines are severely rusted leading to ABS & master cylinder. Only line not affected was the rear break line I had replaced 2 years ago due to the same issue.

Filed Jun 28, 2010 · Brakes · 67,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet silverado 1500. While replacing the engine oil, the contact noticed a large, unusual oil leak from the front drivers side. The vehicle was taken to a local repair facility where the ABS module as found to be defective and the brake lines were corroded. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The failure and the current mileages were 67,000.

Filed Apr 1, 2010 · Brakes · 85,000 miles · TN

Brakes on my 1998 k1500 pulsate and then go to the floor when coming to a stop. Dealership supposedly replaced ABS module once for free then charged me two hundred dollars to replace it again. Replaced pads, shoes, calipers etc. Brakes still do this, have came close to hitting things in front of me due to this. From reading other articles on the net I am told by unhooking the ABS it will stop doing this but then I will have no ABS. Whats the point in having a new truck when the rear end will lock up just like it does in my 1982 ford truck with no ABS.

Filed Oct 10, 2008 · Brakes · 129,548 miles · NY

I had read numerous peoples complaint on this issue. There apparently should be a recall on this problem. I have a 98 chevy silverado ext. Cab 4x4 and I'm having a problem with low speed(5-10mph) where the ABS comes on and slowly and dangerously stops the vehicle. I realize that the wheel speed sensors are the problem, but if there is recall for 99-up with the same problem, why doesn't anyone fix this? This is a constant problem and gets worse when cold or rainy out, winter is coming and do not want to have this same problem, please advise.

Filed Jan 28, 2008 · Brakes · MI

Low speed activation of ABS. Vehicle will not stop at slow speed and the controller is running like mad.

Filed Mar 12, 2007 · Brakes · 35,680 miles · IN

Tl* - the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet silverado 1500. The 1999 model had a safety recall on the ABS system. The contact was told that the safety recall did not apply to this vehicle due to the VIN. . The contact stated that at a low speed the ABS system would just turn on. The contact stated that on the way to the dealership to have the ABS system checked the ABS system turned on unexpectantly. Didn'tnotice this until trying to stop. The contact stated that on the 3 different occasions she had been unable to stop the vehicle easily. The weather was cold, but clear, and each time she was coming to a stop. The current mileage and the failure mileage were both 35680.

Filed Mar 5, 2007 · Brakes · 71,000 miles · NH

Tl*- the contact stated that the ABS on the1998 chevrolet silverado continued to pulsate and vibrate. The ABS operated on dry pavement while driving at a low speed. This happened when coming to a stop. The vehic stopped and the ABS engaged. The contact filed a complaint with the manufacturer and was given a case# 71-490-160-500. He stated that the manufacturer informed him that there was recall 05v379000 for the 1999 vehicles, but not for this vehicle regarding service brakes, hydraulic: antilock. The failure mileage was 71000 and the current mileage was 71600.*ak the wheel speed sensor and hub were replaced. The sensor failed due to road salt corrosion. Updated 04/12/07.

Filed Dec 19, 2006 · Brakes · 150,000 miles · MI

There was not incident yet, but the front ABS cycles when the vehicle is slowing below 5 MPH and is sometimes difficult to stop.

Filed Sep 16, 2006 · Brakes · 60,000 miles · NY · crash

Abs come on when not warranted. Pedal just hardens up and truck won't stop.

Filed Jun 28, 2006 · Suspension · 27,909 miles · NY

Dt*: the contact stated that the vehicle's anti-lock brakes operated as if the wheels were locked up. Plus, the brake pedal pulsated and vibrated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on 11/18/02 who determined that the front driver's side hub was bad, and replaced the hub at no cost. The vehicle was taken back to dealership on 06/26/06 because the ABS in the front began having problems again. The dealer determined that both hubs were defective and declined to repair the problem at no charge. The vehicle was instead taken to another independent auto shop who decided to replace both front hubs with better quality parts.

Filed Jun 7, 2006 · Brakes · 80,000 miles · IN

Dt*: the contact stated that the ABS activated while coming to a stop sign at speeds of 1-5 MPH. There is an the federal safety agency recall, # 05v379000, regarding the service brakes, hydraulic: antilock. The VIN was not included in the recall. Updated 7/3/2006 -