2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed May 2, 2016 · Brakes · 154,330 miles · WA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 2500. While driving 15 MPH, the ABS light illuminated. The contact depressed the brake pedal, which failed to stop the vehicle. As a result, the contact crashed into another vehicle at a low speed. The contact sustained back injuries that required medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 154,330.

Filed Oct 1, 2015 · Brakes · 89,000 miles · KY

In june of 2013 while drive my 2003 silverado the brakes line completely rusted through nearly causing a severe accident as I was in a very busy section of us127s in frankfort, ky.. By sure luck I was able to manoeuvre the truck to a safe place to stop,without hitting another person or vehicle by going up a slight grade and placing in park before rolling backwards it had to be towed to o'brien & gaites chevrolet in frankfort, ky. Where the informed me that the brake lines had rusted through and needed to be replaced. I ask if there had been a recall on these lines and was told no. The lines were replaced both the front from booster to ABS and then from ABS back to rear wheels at a cost of $400 plus. The truck only has 89,000 miles on it and the in september of 2015 after sitting in my driveway the brakes stopped working. After looking under the truck I could determine that the brake fluid was running out directly across from the front door underneath from the frame rail. It appeared obvious that again the lines were leaking. When o'brien & gaits chevrolet was contacted they informed me that I would have to pay an additional tow in bill and then I would also have to pay a diagnostic fee even though I could see where the brake fluid was leaking and running on the ground by simply looking under the truck as I pushed on the brake pedal myself. This last incident occurred while the vehicle was parked and the problem was only discovered when attempting to move the truck.

Filed Aug 31, 2015 · Brakes · 138,000 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet silverado 2500 hd. While driving approximately 15 MPH and applying the brake pedal to stop the vehicle, the brake pedal traveled to the floor and the ABS erroneously activated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 138,000.

Filed Feb 2, 2015 · Electrical, Steering · 62,000 miles · DE

Ignition switch locks up occasionally and makes the ABS service brake light come on.

Filed Apr 3, 2014 · Brakes · 110,000 miles · CO

Hit brakes the ABS system activates and the brake pedal goes to the floor truck does not stop. This happens at all speeds. The ignition shuts off when driving down the road around 35 MPH. The truck has been to multiple shops and lots of parts replaced cannot get the brakes or ignition fixed. This has been going on for over 6 months.

Filed Feb 27, 2014 · Brakes · 76,000 miles · WA

On wedfeb15/12 the ABS light was on fully and upon braking the truck pulled towards on coming traffic sounding like metal on metal.-letter feb20/12 to gm.the steering wheel was pulled out of my hands-letter dec9/13 to gm.I have complained by letter to gm.mar14,apr5,jun4,oct19 and dec9/13 about this ABS problem and they keep closing my file and as of jan9/14 by phoning me refuse to respond to my complaints.mr roesti-owner bradley chev has stated by letter if a sensor is not working properly all sorts of strange things could happen.barnes wheaton chev service mgr jessie-if one brake sensor isn't working properly the computor will send all the braking power to the opposite wheel.nov13/13 preston chev service advisor-he has had problems with these ABS systems at low speeds-replaced controller to correct problem.

Filed Aug 22, 2013 · Brakes · 110,000 miles · OH

My rear steel brake line burst in a parking lot after applying the brake to shift into gear. The main line that runs from the ABS module to the rear differential was so rusted it burst unexpectedly.

Filed Aug 3, 2013 · Brakes · 149,000 miles · IN

This is the second incident(first time in 2011 on the rear brake line),applied brake to shift from park and pedal went to the floor! This time it was the front brake lines about a foot from ABS unit above the frame! Thank god I was not moving on the road cause it might have been serious!! Very poor design,should be a recall!!!

Filed Aug 25, 2012 · Brakes · 105,500 miles · KY

I was driving home thurs. Aug 23, 2012 in heavy traffic when I had to stop suddenly to avoid an accident. I stepped on the brake pedal and it went straight to the floor with no resistance. I drove the truck home with very little braking power. While at home I inspected the truck, and found a puddle of brake fluid on the ground under the drivers door. While inspecting the underside of the truck I found that the brake lines just in front of the ABS module had rusted completely through.

Filed Aug 21, 2012 · Brakes · 32,680 miles · MI

Brake line rupture from the ABS module to rear of the truck. The brake line is completely rusted through and I can see brake fluid dripping off the frame underneath the driver side door. I believe it rupture in my driveway returning from a trip with my camper attached to the bed.

Filed Aug 4, 2012 · Brakes · 166,100 miles · NY

As I was driving and went to apply the brake, my foot went right to the floor and there was no brake application, I had to use the emergency/parking brake and put the gear selector in the lowest gear to slow and stop the truck. Although the vehicle went through a traffic light, luckily there was nobody in front of me, the road was straight and level, weather conditions were optimal and there was no traffic at the intersection. I had my wife and 16 month old daughter in the vehicle. It was a very scary and dangerous situation, which most drivers may not have had the quick thought to react the way I did and might have been seriously hurt. Upon inspection on the side of the road, it appeared that there was brake fluid was leaking heavily from the middle of the vehicle. Upon further inspection, this turned out to be a rotted brakeline in a spot not visible to inspection. The brake line was the one that runs from the ABS ditribution/control unit to the rear of the truck; an almost 12 foot line. It rotted out where the line runs along the left frame rail, above the fuel tank. Upon doing research on the internet, I found that this is a common issue with my type of vehicle and under investigation by the federal safety agency. I am not sure why gm did not use stainless steel for the brake lines on these trucks or has not issues a warning to owners or offered to rep[lace the lines at their expense. This is a truly unsafe situation! Stainless steel could have been installed at the time of manufacture for a minimal expense and passed on to the consumer. After all they used stainless steel for the entire exhaust system....why not the brake lines?

Filed Jul 30, 2012 · Brakes · 92,000 miles · CT

In driveway put foot on brake and pedal went to the floor. Found rear brake line has leak in section behind fuel tank. Inspected other four lines going into ABS unit and found those lines rusted badly also. Noted undercarriage has lots of rust everywhere. Fuel lines also very rusted.