2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Aug 7, 2019 · Brakes · 95,000 miles · VT

This vehicle has ABS activating between 3mph and 10mph when applying the brakes. There is no condition warranting the need for ABS (e.g. Wet or icy roads) when this happens. There is no codes or dashboard lights for this issue. This issues does increase the stopping distance of the vehicle, especially on dirt roads, or when hauling heavy loads. Gm is aware of this issue and it is caused by rust around the ABS sensors. There is a recall (the federal safety agency campaign number: 05v379000) for vehicles with this issue, but despite matching the make, model, year, geographical location and the very specific symptoms, this vehicle is not included in the recall for some reason. Gm has told me to pay for the repairs and hope that maybe someday the recall will be updated to include my vehicle.

Filed Jun 2, 2016 · Brakes, Steering · 324,000 miles · LA

This is the 5th time my brakes are hanging up and over heating the wheel. Smoking severly. Had problem with ABS. System so I unplugged sensors from front wheels. And on the 1st the right passenger side did it again. Doesn't matter if on state hwy or city streets. Always starts when moving. A wobble in steering wheel. Then pulling right or left depending on which wheel is locking.

Filed May 16, 2016 · Brakes, Steering · 147,000 miles · OH

When slowing down to stop, while at low speed, using the brakes engages the ABS system and steering becomes suddenly difficult.

Filed Oct 16, 2015 · Brakes · 59,000 miles · UT

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet 2500 hd. While driving at approximately 5 MPH, the brake and ABS warning indicators illuminated intermittently. The failure occurred whenever the vehicle was in operation. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 59,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Jun 8, 2015 · Brakes · VA

I was driving my 2001 chevy 2500hd and coming into traffic the truck slowed down and the brake pedal went to the floor. I was able to change lanes just in time to avoid an accident. I pull over to the side of the road and sure enough brake fluid leaking from the rusty gm brake hard lines. Leaking at the most common place by the ABS pump which is on the driver side behind the front wheel. I was able to drive the truck home with using only the front brakes and will be replacing the hard lines with stainless lines. Called the local dealer and was quoted $1,500-$2,000....everyone should send the rusty lines to gm so they can do something about it.

Filed Apr 5, 2014 · Brakes · 133,405 miles · PA

I just finished reading an article on yahoo autos concerning brake problems with chevy trucks brake lines rusting. In 2012 I found brake fluid leaking under my truck. A leak developed in middle of the line to the rear brakes. I repaired this line at this time. In august.14.2013 I had the truck hitched to a 28 ft fifth wheel trailer (truck is rated to haul this trailer) and while moving it on a back country road I found that the only brakes I had were the trailer brakes. Turned truck and drove it home, parked trailer and took truck to local brake and muffler place and paid $292.02 to have the 2 lines to the front brakes replaced. One was rusted in half and the other had a small leak the 2 lines to the ABS distribution block from the master cylinder have not been changed yet but they are in bad shape too. If this loss of brakes had happened on the road the truck and fifth wheel (6000+ lbs & 8000+ lbs ) could have caused a major accident possibly killing someone.

Filed Jun 3, 2013 · Brakes · 90,000 miles · NJ

Traffic stopped quickly ahead right after light had changed to green. Slammed on my brakes, ABS went on and my pedal went to the floor, pulled over and found brake fluid flowing under drivers side door. Truck is at the dealers.......... Rusted brake lines.

Filed Mar 7, 2013 · Brakes · 114,000 miles · MD

The brakes failed in an emergency stop situation. A car ran a stop sign in front of me. I applied the brakes hard. The ABS kicked in and I avoided a collision. I applied the brakes again and the pedal went to the floor. Brake fluid was leaking on the ground from a ruptured brake line. I took to the dealer and they stated that all the brake lines are corroded and require replacement.

Filed Jan 17, 2013 · Brakes, Transmission · 36,000 miles · MD

Brake line failure. Abs system failure. Light for ABS and brake have been on and off since original purchase. Dealers could not eliminate the problem. Noticed rust on brake lines throughout. Currently all brake lines are covered in rust and leaking just prior to the ABS components on driver side middle frame rail. Brake lines are brittle to the touch. Currently the breaking system has no pressure. All fluid has leaked from the system. Service requested by dealer for noisy and leaking transfer case. Dealer applied grease to the drive shaft. Problem not resolved. While driving in 4 wheel drive, the transfer case experienced a catastrophic failure. Unit was extremely hot and the gears were ground out. To my knowledge gm is and was aware that the transfer case fluid pumps were wearing a hole in the case from the inside. Now know as "pump rub". Dealers had opportunities to repair and or replace and failed to act to resolve the known damage.

Filed Jan 3, 2013 · Body, Brakes · 116,000 miles · MA

Severe corrosion of the brake lines leading from the ABS unit to all four wheels resulted complete failure of the brakes. The left rear brake line developed a rupture roughly 2 inches long above the fuel tank that made it impossible to develop any brake system pressure. The failed line was replaced by a local chevrolet dealership and the rest of the brake lines were "inspected." the right front brake line ruptured where it passes around the left front wheel well, roughly 2 months later again due to severe corrosion, and again resulting in complete brake system pressure loss. This line was completely deteriorated as well and should have been replaced at the time of the first failure. The size of the ruptures in both cases made it impossible to develop and supply any brake system pressure to the 3 remaining wheels. In both cases, the failure occured when the truck was moving at under 10 MPH and approaching a stop sign. The first time I stopped the vehicle by running into the ditch, and the second time I stopped it by stomping on the e-brake and skidding to a stop. Had the failure occured on the highway, it would have resulted in an accident involving a heavy truck. This is a truck with a +9,000 lb gross vehicle weight and +10,000 lb max trailer weight rating. It sounds like this is a frequent problem with gm trucks and suvs from this time period. It is also important to note that the truck was located in south carolina from 2002 until 2007 and was only in the northeast for five winter seasons or approx. 65,000 miles. The truck has no cosmetic body rust and no significant rust on the frame or undercarriage. This was a premature failure resulting in a very dangerous condition. I have already replaced my remaining lines, but this is way more worthy of a recall then a rusted tailgate support cable.

Filed Nov 8, 2012 · Brakes · 174,000 miles · MN

Brake lines from engine to ABS corroded and burst causing loss of brakes.

Filed Oct 26, 2012 · Brakes · 49,000 miles · PA

The ABS system engages at low speeds causing a pulsation in the brake pedal. I had the wheel speed sensors replaced at dealership and it solved the problem. I did find a recall for this item but they said it doesn't affect my VIN #. A few months later I had a brake line break while coming home. Took it to chevy dealership and they said all the lines needed replaced, because they were severely rusted.