2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Jan 6, 2020 · Brakes · 120,000 miles · IL

At 45,000 mi, had to replace ABS hub sensor assy due to false activation. I have since replace 3 more assys costing over $400 each occurance. At 100,000 mi, had to replace a leaking brake line which had rusted through and at 120,000 mi lost all hyd pressure while braking to avoid several deer entering the roadway. Replaced all brake lines at a cost of $1200. There have been many consumer complaints on both issues, but gm will not assume responsibility for either.this is the 9th silverado I have owned over the past 40 years. Next one will be a ford.

Filed Aug 31, 2018 · Brakes · 117,000 miles · CT

Experiencing unwanted ABS activation on front brakes at low speed. Below 10 MPH. Causing increase stopping distance during low speed applications. Happens constantly. I have heard of a similar ABS recall on early model silverado trucks. Recall n050068.

Filed Apr 20, 2018 · Brakes, Steering · 145,000 miles · AL

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the steering wheel shook, the brakes made a scraping noise, and the ABS warning indicator illuminated. While the contact attempted to decelerate and turn the vehicle, the front driver's side wheel detached from the hub. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic for a diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 145,000.

Filed Mar 14, 2018 · Brakes · 126,000 miles · NY

Nephew borrowed my truck. He was in motion and tried to make a left hand turn on a city street and realized brakes had failed. He wisely continued straight till it slowed down enough and he made a right hand turn onto a road and pulled into a parking lot behind a housing project. He used a snow bank/boulder to stop the truck. Luckily no one was hurt. Truck was towed back to my house. I do my own repairs. After inspection it was determined that one of the supply lines from the master cylinder into the ABS module had ruptured. There was complete failure of the braking system after a single push on the brakes. The truck is 11 years old. How can the brake lines be rusting out. There is a serious issue and a serious flaw with this design. I'm attaching 2 pictures for your observation. Gm should be held accountable for fixing these bad designs. Is this another cheap solution like the ignition key problem that cost countless lives? There should be the utmost action by this agency to hold gm accountable. This ABS module should be up in the front hood like other manufacturers do. Not under the cab in a wet environment. Shame on gm.

Filed Jul 13, 2017 · Brakes · 50,000 miles · NJ

When braking at low speeds, the ABS system is engaging and the vehicle will not stop where you intended to stop. It goes several feet before stopping increasing the risk of accident by rear ending someone or ending up in the middle of an intersection.

Filed May 19, 2017 · Brakes · 45,000 miles · IL

At 45,000 mi. Abs began activating, at slow speed, when stopping. Abs light was not lite and brakes were effective. Based on the c0040 diagnostic code, replaced rt front hub/ABS sensor assy. At a cost of $400. Eventually, all hub sensors began giving false indications. Was told by dealer it was attributed to a defective design, but there was no bulletin or recall to remedy the problem. Cannot afford to replace all hubs if it is only going to happen again. Gm should make good on these repairs.

Filed Dec 8, 2016 · Brakes · 122,000 miles · MI

Was driving vehicle on us 131 in holland mi. I was traveling at approx 50mph when I had to brake for stopped traffic ahead. Vehicle began to slow when suddenly brake pedal fell and I lost much of my braking. Had to veer off to the shoulder of the road to avoid possible collision with stopped traffic. When I pulled over to inspect my truck, I noticed fluid dripping from the frame rail near the fuel tank. It was brake fluid. The brake line that goes from the ABS unit to the rear brake hose was rusted through and leaking. This is a 10yr old truck with only 122000 miles on it. I don't believe this type of failure is acceptable for a vehicle of this age and mileage. I was able to carefully drive the truck home and parked it. I contacted my local dealer service manager, who could only repair it at my expense. I got general motor customer assistance # from her and contacted them. They opened a case, #8-2572108769, and said they also would do nothing to assist in the repair of this condition. They are lucky not to have a death or injury lawsuit on their hands. I've seen several other complaints online from other owners of this model. These need to be recalled before somebody gets killed.

Filed Jan 19, 2016 · Acceleration, Brakes · 123,000 miles · IL

As I come to a stop, the brake pedal pulsates from ABS activation increasing braking time and distance. The ground is dry while this happens. After a while the and light comes on. Was told by a dealer mechanic it was a bad ABS sensor and to replace hub. I did and now, two years later, it is happening again. Now I'm being told it is a problem with elements in my area, being in a snowbelt state, getting into wheel speed sensor and blocking signal. Same exact symptoms as last time, different diagnosis. Neither time did they plug into my truck for codes. Both times, I have to open my wallet for faulty products.

Filed Nov 9, 2015 · Brakes · 48,000 miles · VA

There were two incidents with the 2006 silverado and both related to the steel brake lines. A) during inner city driving, the rear brakes failed. Cause was a broken steel brake line from the ABS module to the rear 'y' block. Believe the leak was closer to the rear axle. New stainless steel line was installed. B) again during inner city driving, the front brakes failed. One of the steel lines failed. It looked like the issue was near the ABS module. But in removing all of the remaining brake lines it was hard to tell what was the exact failure point. With the exception of the coated steel lines on the rear axle; all of the original general motors lines were in rusted/corroded state. All steel brake lines have been replaced with stainless steel lines. The truck belongs to my father [xxx] and was driving it both instances. His email is: [xxx]@aoc.gov information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'

Filed Sep 5, 2015 · Brakes · 153,000 miles · NH

When slowing down to stop,app 5 to 10 MPH,before stop.brake pedel will soft and pluse like brakes went away but stoping you.its feels like you lost your brakes.its been steaty app 9 out of 10 times. Had vehicle check out several places for bakes issues,new rotors ,pads ,drums,and shoes .plug in computer no codes on brakes or ABS system.its can be scary when driving trying to stop.

Filed May 7, 2015 · Brakes · 32,138 miles · MI

Driving down my street to go to store went to stop at end of street to turn left the brake pedal went to the floor and I almost run into a car in front of me. I then back up and but it in front of house. If I would have been on a main road and had to stop I would have been in an accident . The ABS didn't work at all if this is what it is suppose to do, there was no stopping of this truck. This was the rear brake line up by the frame of the truck with connector.

Filed Jan 16, 2015 · Brakes · 88,910 miles · NH

Stopping the truck in front of my garage when the brake pedal went almost to the floor. I inspected below the truck and noted fluid leaking forward of the ABS module. I still had partial brakes and was able to take it the few miles down the road to my mechanic. He inspected all my brake lines and ended up replacing them all as they were showing the same pitting and corrosion problems as the one that burst.