2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed May 28, 2019 · Brakes · 115,000 miles · PA

The ABS brakes activate almost every time I apply the brakes. This happens for no reason.

Filed Mar 20, 2019 · Brakes · 198,500 miles · NC

My ABS light comes on while driving. And when I turn my truck off. This happens about 3 or 4 times a day

Filed Jul 16, 2018 · Brakes · 220,000 miles · MN

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado 1500. When the brake pedal was depressed, the ABS automatically engaged. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted about the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 220,000.

Filed Feb 10, 2017 · Brakes · 162,000 miles · KY

Brake line rusted through causing loss of braking. Luckily was in driveway when failed. Found leaking metal brake line near the ABS control unit. Others are rusted too, so it is just a matter of time before they fail.

Filed Dec 30, 2016 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 167,270 miles · IA

When driving and coming to any stop ABS on and you lose all brakes and you just roll. Pump the brakes nothing haves hit emergency brake shut truck of and restarted problem continues. So truck is park until problem resolved.

Filed Oct 6, 2016 · Brakes · 137,000 miles · NJ

The first brake line failure was in july of 2012 and was from the ABS to the rear brake hose, this one line cost $337.05 to replace. It failed on the highway and I almost ran into the car in front of me. The 2nd line failed yesterday 10/5/16 while driving on a secondary road and again was located on the ABS unit. It has not been repaired yet. I bought a stainless steel brake kit from dorman and plan to replace all the brake lines on the truck so as we don't get killed or harm anyone we run into on the next failure as the remaining lines are very, very rusty. Future failure of the rest of the lines is both imminent and expected. The federal safety agency please act so as to prevent anyone from getting hurt or even killed.

Filed Mar 7, 2016 · Brakes · 75,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that the hydraullic brake lines were rusted and corroded and the ABS warning light illuminated intermittently. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.

Filed Sep 15, 2015 · Brakes · 127,135 miles · IA

I was driving my truck and noticed the ABS light come on and a humming sound from underneath the vehicle. I stopped the vehicle and turned it off including removing the key from the ignition, and a motor near the ABS system kept running. I then pressed on the brake pedal again and one of the brake lines ruptured. I looked at all the lines and they are all severally rusted and about to blow too. After reading about this on the internet this is apparently a huge issue with a lot of gm vehicles made between 1999 and 2003. I ended up spending $800 to have all the brake lines replaced so the vehicle is safe again. I am amazed this has not been recalled or at least had an offer for a discounted repair. I am glad that I didnt get into an accident to find this issue like a lot of stories I read. I guess it will just take a few deaths before it is recalled.

Filed Sep 1, 2015 · Brakes · 14,200 miles · PA

@00 miles after complete brake job new pads and rotors state inspection steel brake line from ABS unit to rf caliber failed. Three days later steel line from ABS to master and front brakes failed. This should be a mandatory recall people will be killed. Why are other manufactures having this problem? Higher quality material maybe. The problem is so common gm has developed a kit with all new brake lines. Installation is on you prices range from 1000-4000 dollars to correct the problem. (note better quality brake lines are used in the kit.)

Filed Aug 20, 2015 · Brakes · 147,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact noticed severe corrosion near the ABS control box on a brake line, which resulted in excess fluid leaking from the brake line. The contact mentioned that the brakes failed to respond and the brake warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 147,000. Ma 10/14

Filed Apr 5, 2015 · Brakes · 93,465 miles · IN

Backed out of garage drive with a downward slope. The brake pedal went to the floor. Stopped the truck using the emergency brake. The brake light came on after the incident, not before. Checked the brake fluid reservoir, fluid level was below minimum. Under the vehicle, the problem was apparent. Near the ABS control unit it looked like the metal line(s) had exploded and brake fluid was all over the underside of the truck and dripping down the frame rail. Checking the vehicle, I found all the metal brake lines, especially near the ABS unit, were badly rusted. Two problems: 1. The failure was catastrophic without warning. While the brake light came on after the brake line failure, it provided no prior indication of problems. Brake fluid was ok prior to the line failure (no brake service light) and the brake fluid loss was the result of the brake line rupture. The brake line, weakened by rust, failed with the increased pressure when brakes were applied. 2. There was no residual or back-up braking available even with fully depressed brake pedal. I've read gm's statement that the brake service light would provide advance warning and the braking system is designed to provide braking (with longer stopping distances) should there be failures in the system. Unfortunately, in catastrophic brake line failures there were no warnings; the warning light was delayed after the fact. From an engineer's perspective, did the metallurgical content of the brake lines change in 1999 or perhaps that was when the ABS housing changed to aluminum? The galvanic nature of the steel brake lines connecting to aluminum in the presence of salt water will certainly result in the increased corrosion of the brake lines. Summary: the federal safety agency needs to issue a recall (regardless whether gm is held responsible for the monetary costs of repair) to prevent accidents.

Filed Mar 2, 2015 · Brakes · 114,000 miles · WI

Driving on the freeway going 60 MPH, the car ahead of us made a sudden, drastic slow down. As we pressed the brakes, they went to the floor and we continued to keep moving forward and stopped inches before hitting the car ahead of us. Thankfully we had at least 5 car lengths between us. Had break line repaired. Mechanic said it had rusted through. February 28, 2015 pulling into a parking lot with cars ahead of us, moving 4-5 MPH. Car in front of us suddenly stops, we go to brake and heard a noise, brakes went to the floor and we hit the car in front of us.( we were a 1/2 car length behind the car.) due to moving at a slow speed, there was no damage other than the occupants of both cars being jerked. Took to a mechanic and ABS sensors were rusted out as well as the hubs etc... He then told us he cannot believe the amount of rust and corrosion we have on the entire underside. He stated it looked like a 50 year old vehicle that sat in a field for years. He advised us to get the rest of the brake lines replaced as well as watch the framing etc.. For cracking. We do not feel safe anymore! This truck has been thoroughly cared for and kept washed even during winters.