1999 Chevrolet Silverado 2500: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Apr 3, 2018 · Brakes · FL

Abs engaging less than 10 miles per hour. Not covered by the recall of 805,000, as not in a rust belt state.

Filed Apr 10, 2008 · Brakes · 113,900 miles · OH

My 1999 chevy truck was recalled for a faulty speed sensor that caused the ABS to go off when it shouldn't. I took it in for the repair and they cleaned the sensor. Everything was fine. Two weeks ago the same thing started to happen, you get almost to a stop and you all of the sudden loose all your braking power. I pushed the brake pedal with everything I had and nothing. I probably did even more damage to my brake system by pushing so hard trying to stop. I came within about a half an inch from hitting the person in front of me. The same thing has happened other times luckily not with such close calls. Chevy has informed me that since I have put on 30,000 miles since the recall the will not pay for the repair. They also informed me that had I had all my service and repair work there they would have fixed it again for me. This shows me the recall was not about safety for the people who drive their vehicles it is about their bottom line. Period. I have talked to other people that have had the same problem with their chevy gmc trucks and they didn't even get the recall yet. All it will take is one time for your brakes not to work you roll into and intersection and your whole family gets killed because chevy is too cheap to stand behind or fix their faulty product.

Filed Oct 15, 2007 · Brakes · 94,000 miles · NJ

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet silverado 2500. While approaching a stop, the ABS activated and the vehicle began to swerve from right to left. The vehicle finally stopped approximately one vehicle length away. The contact removed the ABS fuse and the vehicle stopped normally. The dealer was never notified regarding the failure. The current mileage was 105,000 and failure mileage was 94,000. Updated 12/12/07 *bf updated

Filed Dec 8, 2006 · Brakes · 5 miles · CA

Low speed cycling of front ABS system, or false activation.

Filed Jun 30, 2006 · Brakes · 100,198 miles · IN

Dt*: the contact stated that the vehicle had trouble stopping when driven 15 MPH. The hydraulic brakes would depress to the ground when pressure was applied under normal braking. The vehicle's emergency brake was applied to help stop the vehicle. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed a fluid squirted over the driver side rear wheel, and shock absorber. Chunks of rust were also observed where the brakeline fractured which was hooked to the back axle. The vehicle was driven home. The manufacturer was contact on 06/29/06 who determined that there was no recall or remedy. The dealer has yet to be contacted. There was no warning prior to the incident. The incident occurred on a dry and flat surface. All 5 brake lines connected to the ABS unit were badly rusted. Updated 07/25/06.

Filed May 16, 2005 · Brakes · 29,450 miles · NH

While braking on dry pavement approaching a crosswalk the ABS system chatters and allows the vehicle to roll ahead without warning. Complete failure has not occurred but twice I have come dangerously close to hitting a person in the crosswalk. Problem has not been repaired, but to avoid further occurence the fuse for ABS has been pulled out resulting in conventional positive braking.

Filed Apr 19, 2005 · Brakes · 85,000 miles · TX

I have a 1999 chevrolet c/k 2500 5 speed pickup, and the antilock braking system is failing to opert. Properly. I have replaced all of the front and rear pads, and shoes. Along with rear drums, front rotors and all of the lines. And I have a problem that gm will not help me repair the defect on vehicle, and that no recall is out for this vehicle.*ak the problem is when I try to stop in any condition dry or wet roads, low or high speeds the ABS braking system fails by making a loud growlling song, and locks the brakes on one side of the vehicle. I have taken it to several dealers and priv. Shops and they are unable to repair the problem. And have know information on what is causing the brakes to lock. This is the second time to replace the parts within five months. And somethink needs to be done. My father-in-law also has the same year of work truck and is having the same problem. The problem has not caused and crash due to driver safty but needs to be looked at. For if an inexperienced driver may lead to failure with possible injury.

Filed Jan 6, 2005 · Brakes · 88,480 miles · KS

I own a 1999 chevrolet 2500 hd 4x4. The ABS light and brake light will stay on when the ABS module goes out. This is a safety problem and one that is widely known on any of the chevrolet forums on the web. I bought the truck to tow a trailer with my family, now knowing this safety issue has not been taken care of by gm and a recall started I am not going to put my 2 kids safety in jeapardy. I would hope that a multi-million dollar company like gm could and would look out for the safety of their customers. They have no problem taking the $800.00 - $1500.00 to fix the problem. But this "fix" only last a little while. In the mean time you never know when you will loose your ABS, and possable crash and kill someone. I just bought the truck and I hope this will be taken care of. It just got a different module put in the day before I picked it up. Well see how long it last. It's really sad and I hope you don't base your investigations on weather there was a death or injury. Gm knows there is a problem. Tell them to recall all ABS modules in 1999. It's sad that it takes hundreds and thousands of mad people to take time out of there busy schedules to type or call you guys before the guys making millions will take resposibility.

Filed Aug 9, 2004 · Brakes · 565,400 miles · NJ

(1)brake pedal goes to floor slowly (bleeding back through master cylinder system) and pulsation from front brakes at 5 MPH: brakes release and can not stop. (2)can not stop in emergency situation or in foul weather.*ak (3)replaced master cylinder and disconnect ebcm (electronic brake control modual power lead. Note: upon doing research from the federal safety agency website found various complaints from consumers with similar problems. I was disappointed that dealors concluded removing the fuse. In my case, if you remove the 60 ampere fuse the power windows and HVAC system become inoperative! I own a 1999 chevrolet k2500 pickup with 56,500 miles. Additionally, I have two co-workers who purchased 2001 k1500's that have similar ABS problems. Luckily, they are under warranty.

Filed May 8, 2001 · Brakes · MN

Consumer was traveling 60mph and ABS warning came on and stayed on. Consumer pulled fuse and used regular brakes. Dealer replaced ABS module, and systems was back to normal. *ak