While braking hard for a turn I came up on quickly, and as I approached slower speeds, the anti lock braking system completely released allowing the truck to surge forward. I was just beginning my turn and I believe there was a small amount of sand on the roadway that caused a wheel to slide momentarily but all the brakes released in a manner that could have caused an accident if there was a vehicle in front of me. The truck moved forward for a full 2 seconds prior to the brakes re-engaging. The brakes did not immediately reapply as you would expect a properly working system to behave. It wasn't the rapid application you get like when your on ice. The condition has not repeated itself to date although I have not tried to recreate the same conditions either.
2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 brakes complaints
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2005 silverado ABS engaging at low speeds . Abs system engages and vehicle fails to stop. Can cause rear end collisions in stopped traffic or allows vehicle to enter cross roads. Vehicle behaves the same way that prompted the ABS recall on older model pickups.
My brake failure to stop twice once in 2008,january ,15 and september 09 2009.
I read an article in the paper regarding failure of the brakes on older full size chevy trucks due to rust. I would like to report this problem as occurred on my 2005 chevy 1500 full size pickup. The failure [rust] also included the ABS system on my chevy truck. I bought the truck new in 2005 and the truck only has 35,480 miles on it. I paid $414.93 to repair the brakes on this truck on march 8,2010. I had the brakes repaired before an accident could occur.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that at 10,000 miles, whenever the brakes were applied, the vehicle would shake and increase stopping distance. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the brakes pads and rotors were replaced. The failure occurred again at 29,000 miles and the vehicle was taken to the dealership where the brakes pads and rotors were replaced again. At 32,500 miles, the brakes failed again and a crash occurred as a result. The contact was injured and a police report filed. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop where the insurance company representative informed the contact the brake caliper was locked, the wrist pin was rusted and the rotor was cracked. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000. The current mileage was approximately 32,600.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet silverado 1500. The anti-lock braking system has failed for approximately two years. Occasionally, when the contact approached a stop sign and depressed the brake pedal, the brakes would not engage. The dealer stated that they could repair the vehicle at the owners expense. The failure mileage was 22,000 and the current mileage was 38,000.
I am experiencing the exact symptoms of recall # 05v379000 on my 2005 chevrolet silverado. At low speeds the ABS activates resulting in reduction of braking ability and multiple near accidents. After experiencing the problem, I searched the internet and discovered that the defect existed on previous model year of my truck. This a serious defect gm uses the same bearings on 1999-2009 silverados. Abs shouldn't activate on dry pavement at low speeds. Help get this fixed before someone gets hurt or killed!
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact had to replace the entire braking system on his vehicle. The contact stated that both of his wheels would not turn while driving approximately 15 MPH. The contact wrote the gm manufacturer in regards to the failure and they responded that the contact was responsible for replacing the brakes. The failure mileage 30,226.
I have a 2005 chevrolet silverado. I had to replace all of the brake system at 30,000 miles. I e-mailed fritz at his e-mail site. I was called by a rep and was told that they would not reimburse me.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet silverado 1500. At low speeds the ABS will activate without warrant. This condition causes the vehicle to lurch forward before making a complete stop. The dealer was contacted and they repaired the left side at the owners expense . One month later the right side needed to be repaired at an expense of $848.00. No repairs were made. The failure mileage was 31852. The current mileage was 35786.
Refer to the federal safety agency campaign id number: 05v379000. Which states: summary: certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles may experience unwanted antilock brake system (ABS) activation. This condition is more likely to occur in environmentally corrosive areas. This recall will be launched in the "salt belt" states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maryland, massachusetts, maine, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin and the district of columbia only. Consequence: this can cause increased stopping distances during low-speed brake applications, which could result in a crash this is acknowledged in vehicle model year 1999-2002 chevy silverados, and was issued in 2005, however, my 2005 silverado with 25000 miles has the same issue, and an investigation has determined that the issue that had forced this recall is not resolved and carries through additional model years, through at least 2006. This issue results in an unsafe condition, and chevrolet must extend this recall to include later model trucks that fall within this recall.
Antilock braking system is activated at when 1) vehicle brake pedal is pressed, 2) vehicle is traveling less than 6 MPH, 3) tire traction to road is excellent and antilock braking activation is not necessary. Deceleration is greatly reduced by antilock braking system activation under these conditions.
Abs brake problem 2005 chevy truck dose not always stop. Sometimes rolls up to 15 feet past stop signs and crosswalks is very dangerous. I found out there was a recall for 1999 to 2002 trucks. This is the same problem. My tuck is now in the shop for repairs. It's going to cost big bucks. Has only 37,000 miles on it and I am unemployed. Just glad I did not hurt anyone.
At low speeds (from 5mph to 0mph), the ABS braking system on my 2005 chevrolet silverado engages on dry pavement and the brake pedal goes to the floor. There is a well documented recall on chevy trucks built in 2000 - 2004, but gm says that they do not have an active recall on later models (mine's a 2005). This is a severe problem because the vehicle does not want to stop. Http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2006/02/gm_regional_recall.html.
My 2005 chevy silverado 1500 z71 has rear drum brakes. Due to shimmy when breaking in april 2008, we replaced rear brakes pads. When replacing them, it was discovered that they were originally installed wrong. They were then put together correctly and have had serious issues ever since. I have replaced brake pads and drums twice in the past year and a half. And still, it needs to be done again. I have had it to two different shops. The brakes seem to be consistently hot causing the shoes to fall apart.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet silverado 1500. At low speeds, the vehicle did not stop when the brakes were engaged. He spoke with two dealerships and advised them that the ABS doest engage when it should. The dealer stated that the ABS failure was a widespread issue. The dealer also confirmed that the ABS rotor and sensors would become corroded and the ABS would respond as if the tires were skidding and enable it at the inappropriate time. The ABS fuse was checked; however, it indicated that the brakes were functioning properly. The manufacturer advised him to take his vehicle to a dealer so that they could provide them with the findings. The current mileage was approximately 49,700 and the failure mileage was approximately 49,600.
I am experiencing the exact symptoms of recall # 05v379000 on my 2005 chevrolet silverado. At low speeds the ABS activates resulting in reduction of braking ability and multiple near accidents. After experiencing the problem, I searched the internet and discovered that the defect existed on previous model year of my truck.
Rotors rusted, separated and chipped, destroying the rotors and brakes.
Abs brakes on 2005 chevy silverado kicked in at low speeds without the need for them. This is exactly the same as the situation on the recall for 1999-2002 silverados. This old recall is the federal safety agency campaign id number: 05v379000.
Purchased 2005 brand new from dealer. I am familiar with what to do to break-in a new vehicle. I occasionally cross a mountain, and when I apply the brakes lightly, they immediately start to pulsate very noticeably. To get them to stop pulsating, I must apply the brakes fairly hard. This happens all the time on hills/mountains. I was hoping that this would work itself out with time. I presently have 21,000 miles on the truck. I am the only driver since new and it has never seen winter here in pennsylvania. I rotate the tires every 5,000 miles and that hasn't made any difference. I have inspected the brakes and they look fine. The brakes are very strong on this silverado.
Abs brake system engages at low speed when braking, pedal pulsates. Began june 2008, 22000 miles, replaced pads, rotors, speed sensors, symptom stopped. May 2009 started again 26000 miles, still looking for cure.
Anti-lock brake sensor allows salty water to enter, ABS activates at low speeds every stop every day.
Abs light came on and flashed while driving. It went off when vehicle was turned off and sat for several hours. Two days later, was driving and heard a noise from the driver's side front wheel. Took vehicle into a mechanic and discovered wheel bearing was bad and had to be replaced. The mechanic advised me to keep the part due to the fact of the number of chevrolets he has seen with this same problem. My vehicle has approx. 44,000 miles.
On a 2005 truck with 20,000 miles on and it's a babied truck the brake rotors appear warped as it has a wave like braking. Even worse when braking on a surface with poor contact, sandy, sand on concrete or blackop, wet cement the anti-lock brakes completely release and the truck jumps forward like no brakes are applied 15 ft. Or so. I'd much rather have no anti-locks because at least I can use a stabbing motion if needed. These brakes don't work like normal anti-locks. It fully releases and there's too much lag time before they resume braking. I can live with the speedometer reading wrong at times, the knock in the steering column was repaired, even the warped rotors that started at 12,000 miles but these anti-lock brakes are a safety hazard. Please look into these before someone is seriously hurt. This has happened multiple times spanning several years.
Narrowly avoided 2 low speed rear end collisions when ABS activated at low speed (less than 10 MPH) when approaching other stopped vehicles at intersections. The ABS has activated 6 times, intermittently for the past 3 months. Luckily, there were no other cars present on the other 4 occasions. Weather/road conditions were always good with dry roads. Temps. Varied from cold, <32 deg. F to seasonal 40-60 deg. F I have researched the tsb on this item and it is consistent with recalls on earlier chevrolet models, yet, gm refuses to issue a recall on this safety critical item. Dealer refused to pay for repairs as I am past the warranty period for this vehicle (41,000+ miles, model year 2005). Problem has not been corrected yet.
Driving home on the highway the left rear wheel became detached from the axle and hub assembly. The tire and wheel assembly rolled away from the vehicle to the other side of the highway, causing the vehicle to lose traction and crash into the median of the highway and skid to a halt. Completely tore apart the driver side rear suspension and brake assembly as well as considerable body damage to the rear quarter panel, rear bumper, and tow hitch. Vehicle has only light duty use, mostly commuter miles, with good tires, excellent maintenance records, and less than 39,000 , just out of warranty.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the contact smelled smoke. She pulled into a parking lot and noticed that the front driver's side tire was smoking. In addition, the hub cap melted and fell to the ground. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the braking system failed. The current and failure mileages were 78,000.
Anti-lock brake intermittent malfunction, as with other years comes on at low speed.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet silverado 1500. When the contact applied pressure to the brake pedal, the ABS failed and the pedal extended to the floor. The vehicle was unable to be stopped. The dealer replaced both slow speed ABS sensors at the cost of $212 each. The manufacturer did not assist. The failure mileage was 16,000 and current mileage was 18,000.
Tl* - the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet silverado 1500. The vehicle started having brake problems at 4,000 miles. The brakes pulsated and shook. The dealer rotated the rotors and cut them down twice. The brake pedal shook when it was depressed. The dealer had tried several fixes, but the brake problem continued. The contact had an appointment to have the hub sensor replaced. The current mileage is 13,000.
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