2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Jan 6, 2024 · Airbags, Brakes · AR · crash

Abs system is failing light comes on then brakes don’t catch, airbags message keeps coming on . Pulling in to store when it done it end up hitting the metal pipe in from of store to stop

Filed Jul 6, 2021 · Fuel system, Suspension · NY

Front Suspension repaired fixed but did not fixed the vibration in front tires. Front Driver Side Hub and Bearing Assembly Failed since I had truck(used). Had front end redone but wheel still vibrated and took it too dealership July 3, 2021 and stated the Hub and Bearing grinding and growling and activates abs lights. Fuel line needs replace due to rust problems and dealership stated that the pump and retaining cam are very rusted and has a spot on the pump that is wet but not soaking wet(fail dealership looking for lawsuit for fire hazard). Fuel lines are rusted so whole truck needs repair. I spent $5400 on used truck and putting more money into it with repairs due to rust, parts and labor which is stupid as some parts do not take long if dealership have tools. I don't know incident as there no accident or anything.

Filed Dec 10, 2019 · Brakes · 48,000 miles · WV

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that the ABS engaged when the vehicle braked at lower speeds. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the ABS sensor failed. The contact was informed to take the vehicle to a dealer. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified. The failure mileage was 48,000.

Filed Oct 19, 2017 · Brakes · NJ

I know my truck is 14 years old. But my brake lines rust out near the ABS block and near the fuel tank on the frame of the truck. Which is odd to happen at the same time. I have heard of people having problems with this truck line sooner then me. Now I have a 85 trans am made by gm and haven't had this problem . I think the federal safety agency and gm need to look at this closer. This happen to me this morning on my way out to work and it scared the hell out me lucky I was just in my drive way. I take very good care of my truck and don't abuse it. I try to keep up on the under body and frame after snow storms by rinsing off the under body and frame. Now I was informed I will cost me any were from $1500.00 to$ 2000.00 to repair this problem. Not a happy camper. Just glade I wasn't on the road doing 50. As I take local and state high ways to work.

Filed Aug 27, 2017 · Brakes · 85,000 miles · KS

Upon exiting highway at 75 MPH, I applied brakes to slow down. The brakes felt spongy then went to the floor. Tried to pump with no results. This was a single lane exit ramp with a car turning left and one turning right at the end of the ramp. Still at approx. 60 MPH I had nowhere to go. Down shift to 2nd and apply parking brake. Finally one car turns and I blast through intersection about 40-45mph and just missed t-boning another vehicle. As I went down the entrance ramp back onto hwy. I was able to bring truck to a stop. Later inspection of truck showed all 4 brake lines from ABS to front of truck severely rusted with one ruptured. Rear brake line also rusted. G.m. Need to recall these vehicles before someone gets killed. At the speed I was traveling I had seconds to make a decision. I was lucky the car in front of me turned and I missed the car on the crossroad. This truck has 85,xxx miles and has only been driven in snow or bad weather maybe a half dozen times during its life so corrosion should hot have been an issue. I've owned many cars with 200,000 plus miles and never had brake line issues. I believe with as many complaints as I read about this problem you need to force a recall before someone gets disabled for the rest of there life, or someone loses a family member!!!

Filed May 28, 2017 · Brakes · MN

When braking at slow speeds between 5-10 MPH the ABS activates preventing safe stopping.

Filed Feb 27, 2017 · Brakes · 83,000 miles · WI

The ABS kicks in at speeds under 5 MPH on drive pavement

Filed Oct 30, 2016 · Brakes · 140,000 miles · VA · crash

2004 chevrolet silverado experienced complete brake failure. Driving down a short hill, brake pedal pushed completely to floor with no brake response or stopping availability. Driving @ approximately 20 MPH, applying the emergency brake had little effect and had to turn into a dirt hill to stop the truck. Upon further inspection, 4 brake lines directly underneath the cab on the drivers side were completely corroded with 2 lines failing simultaneously releasing brake fluid onto the ground. The 2 lines from the proportioning valve in the engine compartment to the ABS and the 2 lines from the ABS to the 2 front wheels run parallel under the cab and are severely corroded in 2 places only. The 4 lines were severely rusted at the point of the plastic clips that secure the lines to the frame of the truck. The plastic clips that hold the brake lines hold moisture and salt and cause all the brake lines to corrode at those points. It's important to note that there is no rust in the lines to the rear of the truck or at both rear brake calipers. This is not normal wear or lack of maintenance. I clean the underside of my vehicle every winter. The lines are rusting as a result of the clips retaining salt and corrosives and causing year round contact to the brake lines. Is anyone reading or investigating here? There are literally hundreds of complaints here regarding this exact issue. I have seen multiple post that list the corrosion in the exact same spot as my truck. These lines rust not from normal wear but because of a defective clip design. Repair estimate from chevrolet dealer is $1250 to replace all lines. When will gm consider this a defect or write a service bulletin?

Filed Aug 11, 2016 · Brakes · 5 miles · CT

Brakes failed completely while driving on street near home. Line from proportioning valve to ABS unit has pin holes, I had to replace all under chassis brake lines last year, but lines in the engine compartment really? The plastic securing clips act as a container for moisture and rot the line.

Filed Feb 1, 2016 · Brakes · MI

Unwanted ABS application at slow speeds! Sometimes it activates, other times it doesnt. Very unpredictable & unsafe! This is a reoccurring problem.

Filed Nov 18, 2015 · Airbags, Brakes · 186,502 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving, the ABS, service engine, and air bag warning lights flashed and then remained illuminated. Prior to the failure, the dealer reset the unknown codes. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the anti-lock brake system was disconnected and that there was an internal disconnection for the air bags to function properly. The mechanic advised the contact to have the vehicle diagnosed and repaired by the dealer. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 06v417000 (air bags), 06v289000 (engine and engine cooling), 05v043000 (service brakes, hydraulic) and 04v045000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 186,502.

Filed Oct 20, 2015 · Brakes · 21,685 miles · IA

Rear brake line blew (along frame) pedal went to floor no brakes, I was lucky I was off road at the time of brake failure. Truck has 21685 miles. Brake lines should last the life of the truck. I should of only lost the back brakes, I think they may have a problem in the ABS unit (echu)? They know they have a problem with these brake lines, why no recall? This will cost around $1500+ if I let them do the work.