2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Dec 15, 2025 · Acceleration, Brakes · IA · crash

ABS locks up because of faulty wheel speed sensors known problem locking up brake pedal resulting in loss of control of vehicle causing collisions and dangerous situations.

Filed Dec 4, 2024 · Brakes · NC

The gm/gmc trucks with abs are unsafe and dangerous to the drivers and other pedestrians and vehicles on all roads. The Abs module light comes on and the brake warning light after driving normally and occasionally on its own and after a bump in the road. The abs system is unavailable/disabled when the light is on, the abs system has stopped and the light turned on when applying the brakes hard to avoid other vehicles and other actions such as steering away to avoid an accident arenecessary. While doing research on this problem I discovered that many gm/gmc pickup trucks have this problem with abs failure and the only sure repair being to replace the abs/ebcm module, there are codes stored for the abs system showing it has failed and stopped working. This problem is so large that an aftermarket industry has grown to address this issue providing rebuilt modules. I worked for a chevrolet dealership for 19 years and am an ase master technician and tested my own silverado and have had to replace my abs module, at my own cost as nearly all other owners, to ensure that I and my wife will be safe while driving. Please make the manufacturers responsible and liable for repairs/replacement so that the truck owners and others sharing the roads stay safe and alive.

Filed Mar 9, 2023 · Brakes, Engine · 200,000 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that the check engine warning light, low fuel warning light, and the ABS warning light were illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.

Filed Mar 24, 2020 · Brakes · 283,000 miles · CO

Brake system failure: september 16, 2018 rear brake line snapped while driving causing immediate loss of brake fluid and loss of braking. Owner was driving 20 MPH on dirt road and was able to stop vehicle using 4wheel drive low. Brake line was replaced 9/18/2018 and the mechanic noted he'd never seen anything snap like that before without evidence of direct damage. On inspection brake fluid was corroded despite having been recently changed out. Brake system second failure: on april 16, 2019 vehicle failed to come to a stop while owner was braking for a stop sign. Vehicle slowed but didn't stop despite brakes applied. Owner was ticketed for failure to stop. Owner on turning vehicle on after traffic stop saw ABS light now on (wasn't on prior to this) and on braking to turn vehicle then failed to brake completely at which point both ABS dash light and red brake warning lights came on. Owner again stopped vehicle using 4 wheel drive low. Owner immediately inspected vehicle's brake fluid levels and found fluid was again low despite having just been serviced on april 10, 2019 with engine replacement and brake inspection. Owner added fluid, looked for leaks and on "pumping up the brakes" felt sufficient pressure to then take the vehicle back to the repair shop that replaced the engine and inspected brakes 6 days prior. The vehicle was evaluated by licensed mechanics and determined to have had ABS module failure, brake fluid failure (again) and complete brake system failure. The ABS control module was repaired/replaced, brake fluid was evacuated, flushed and replaced. The vehicle has been maintained with regular brake system maintenance. It has not been abused or subject to any conditions that would cause the type of brake system failures that it is experiencing. Because of VIN for this vehicle it was not included in gm recall for vehicles having these problems

Filed Jul 28, 2019 · Brakes, Lights · 230,000 miles · MS · crash · 1 injury

I've had multiple extremely dangerous situation with this vehicle over 2 years. One of the first concern was my headlight daytime bulbs melted to the harness and the one on the passenger side melted thru the number so I started carrying a fire extinguisher behind the driver seat. But one of the most dangerous indecent happened while driving down the highway when my wheel bearing hub gave out n there is nothing else to support the tire onto the truck so my front driver tire went flying off n my truck coming to a complete stop into the ground causing damage to my self, my finder, the wheel sensor, n the driver door. After getting all that fixed I'm afraid of the other hubs giving out. Also when I hit my brakes it seems like there is air in the pedal n the truck will not stop. I don't know if it's bc the sensor got damaged or if the ABS box is damage from corrosion and my emergency brake has never seem to do anything. I have replaced many of parts on this truck n when I do it seems like one thing after another.

Filed Feb 4, 2019 · Brakes · 250,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that the ABS module and brake line were rusted. The contact was a mechanic and repaired the brake line himself. The contact called mccarthy chevrolet lee's summit (945 se oldham pkwy, lee's summit, mo 64081, (816) 356-6610) and they confirmed that there were no recalls. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 250,000.

Filed Nov 7, 2018 · Brakes, Fuel system · 177,000 miles · MN

I purchased this truck used approx. On 10/2016. Shortly afterwards I began to smell gas. I found the fuel lines rusted through and had to replace the fuel lines from the tank to the engine. Last week a brake line failed due to rust pulling up to a stop light. The pedal went right to the floor. A line had to be replaced from the ABS pump to the rear axel. I was told at that time the rest of the brake lines were in very poor condition. The cost to repair will exceed the value of the truck.

Filed Jun 29, 2017 · Brakes · 161,000 miles · IL

Abs activates sporadically when braking at low speeds, both in forward and backward motion. This increases stopping distance dramatically. Previous recalls were issued in 2006 (clean sensors) and 2009 (replace sensors). Apparently this is a know safety issue! Local dealer refuses to address this without charge and refers me to gm.

Filed Mar 7, 2017 · Brakes · 200,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving 55 MPH, the ABS engaged independently without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 200,000.

Filed Sep 19, 2016 · Brakes · 157,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving 40 MPH, the brake module malfunctioned and caused the ABS pump to lock up. The contact was unable to stop the vehicle. In addition, the brake lines were rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 157,000. Updated 04/18/17 *lj

Filed Jun 20, 2016 · Brakes · 114,500 miles · MN

Abs engaged making it impossible to stop and causing me to run over parking lot stop curb and almost down into a lake. My grandma chevrolet and they said it had been fixed in 2008 under a recall and as such wouldn't fix it again even though it is the same problem supposedly fixed.

Filed Apr 4, 2016 · Body, Brakes · 213,090 miles · TX · crash · fire

Tranny, ABS, cooling system, tailgate, etc. I bought the truck 2003 didn't exchange title until later recall when I first bought it under 50,000 mile warranty. I file an complain recall repair still having same problem. Sad thing my father is an retired employee in dallas location. Researched the recalls from previously and present same results. They have until 2 days to contact me @ [xxx] in going to the warehouse and return the vehicle to the owner, cfo, ceo whomever and ask for a full refund or I'm filing an complaint and small clams for 30 yrs worth. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).