2005 Chevrolet Silverado 2500: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Jul 6, 2014 · Brakes · 67,000 miles · OH

I was traveling between 50 and 55 MPH pulling a 7000 pound trailer when a car pulled out of a gas station in front of me. I stepped on the brakes only to have the pedal go to the floor with no braking ability at all. I tried pumping the brakes several times and the brake pedal went to the floor each time with little or no ability to slow the truck and trailer. The driver of the car realized they pulled in front of me and accelerated to avoid a rear-end collision. It took nearly a quarter mile from initial application of brakes to a complete stop by using the mechanical parking/emergency brake. The cause of the failure was the rust-through and subsequent bursting of the steel brake line that runs from the ABS valve body to the rear brakes.

Filed Mar 27, 2014 · Brakes · 40,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet silverado 2500 hd. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the ABS warning indicator remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and an authorized dealer, who both stated that the ABS sensor would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.

Filed Feb 13, 2013 · Brakes · 82,000 miles · OH

I have a 2005 silverado 2500hd with 82k miles. I'm the second owner and bought it in 2007. When I got in it a week ago to drive somewhere the brake pedal went to the floor. I checked the brake fluid reservoir and it was completely empty. I had no indication of a problem up to this point. I filled the reservoir but the brakes would not pump up. I looked underneath and saw brake fluid dripping. Upon closer inspection I found the entire set of brake lines and fuel lines were rusted to the point of being rotten. I wiped off the lines to find the leak, and found the fuel line was also leaking. At this point the fittings on the ABS module cannot be removed without breaking or damaging the module. I haven't estimated the cost, but all the lines, brake and fuel, will need to be replaced as well as the ABS module. *tr ## VIN passed ## chevrolet silverado 2500 hd 2005 ##

Filed Apr 17, 2012 · Airbags, Brakes · 7,000 miles · PA

I have had so many problems with this truck, here are some. Alternator, air bag, brakes, ABS, steering box, water pump, blower switch, speedometer, horn. When the blower switch started smoking my grandson tried to jump out of the truck while it was moving. My dash is always lit with some type of problem.

Filed Apr 7, 2012 · Brakes · 72,000 miles · OH

Braking at low speeds affected. When coming to a stop pedal sinks and vehicle rolls forward. I find this as a safety recall for 2001,2002 but not for my 2005 2500hd. Having work done at a repair facility. Rusted ABS sensors and rusted wheel hubs. Replacement cost about $700. This is a known defect since 2001 that should have been corrected before 2005.

Filed Jan 19, 2012 · Brakes · 87,300 miles · MA

When bringing the vehicle to a complete stop the ABS activates on all surfaces and during regular braking. It showed a code of right ABS sensor and rear speed sensor.,however after replacement of right sensor all codes showed clear. But the problem still persist. You think the truck stops then it leaps forward about two feet. Not safe!!

Filed Apr 26, 2009 · Electrical · 37,350 miles · WA

Receive an intermittent "service brake system" with ABS & park brake dash light illuminated, and the aural alarm sounds. When this happens the ABS system is made inoperable. The error does not create a dtc code and is not stored on the vehicle computer. An independent shop and the local chevrolet dealer could not identify the defective part be. Each replaced the speed sensor and ABS computer (2 weeks apart). The independent shop was able to identify the 200 milli-second electrical fault but could not find the source. The independent shop updated the computer firmware. Since the error could not be recorded the dealer could not do anything else and gave up. The problem continues. If it is raining or it is warm spring day the error happens every couple of miles. It appears to be tied to the throttle and does not react to any other vehicle condition. It reacts at constant throttle when the foot is removed or reduced pressure on the throttle pedal.