Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado 3500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 MPH attempting to engage the brakes, there was an abnormal noise coming from the brakes. The contact stated that the ABS failed and no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 69,000. Updated 04/13/15*lj the consumer stated the crankshaft sensor sensor needed to be replaced. Updated 11/12/2015
2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500: ABS light or ABS activating
9 of the 72 complaints about the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 9
- of this car's complaints
- 13%
- typical mileage
- 68,000
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 14 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
What owners say
On multiple occasions and on both my chevy trucks the ABS module will intermediately malfunction and while the light comes on the ABS brake do not work. While traveling southbound on i95 in richmond va I was in the left lane traveling with traffic, when a car stopped suddenly over confusion of the exit signs for i895. The 2013 avalanche in front of me stopped hard and was able to turn away from the stopped car, my front brakes locked up which rendered steering away useless. I hit the avalanche in the right rear with my left front. This cause $8,000 worth of damage to my vehicle and $5700 in damage to his. Late last year my 2002 suburban started experiencing the same problems. The gm dealership I went to told me it was a normal wear and tear problem and wanted $1,200 to replace the "dealer only supplied" part. This is a part that can work/ not work at any moment. My ABS kicked in then locked up with the ABS and brake warning lights coming on while the accident was happening.
Brake lines on my truck rusted thru and brakes failed while on the road. The rusted lines ran from the ABS system to the master cylinder and front brakes. It occurred at low speed and I used emergency brake to get home. The lines have not been replaced as yet. I will save parts.
The ABS sensor caused the left front brake to chatter when almost to a stop. On wet pavement the wheel would slide. I took my truck to my dealer for repair. They said that rust was forming between the casting and the sensor and lifting the sensor up. They have seen this several times. They took the sensor out and cleaned the casting and sensor sprayed a anti rust on both and replaced the sensor. Things work ok now.
Dt*: the contact stated the ABS activated at 15 MPH or less. There was a the federal safety agency recall, # 05v379000, regarding the service brakes, hydraulic; antilock. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN.
Front ABS sensors on gmc 350 trucks. They are bad just like the 250 & 150 p/u trucks. We had too have ours fixed due to a near miss accident caused by not working properly under 10 MPH shoud be a recall.
Dt: the contact states at low speeds the ABS activated. This is a company vehicle. The contact does not drive the vehicle, but the person who drives it reported the problem. The vehicle is currently at a dealership and it is still being inspected. *ak updated 11/16/2005 - upon inspection the dealer determined that the front wheel speed sensor was dropping out at low speeds. R&r sensors and cleaned corrosion, treated with corrosion resistant grease and reinstalled.
Abs pulsates on left front wheel when applied (a noise eminates from the left front wheel). Dealer replaced right front hub and left low speed brake sensor. Brakes still pulsated on left front side. Returned to dealer and was told now the left hub needs replacing. (did not have replaced. ) pulsation in brake system had not stopped after the two earlier repairs. Have spent over $1000.00 for these repairs and do not feel the gm experts know what they are doing. Want the problem resolved, but don't want to spend another $1000.00 only to find out that the problem still exists. Is this problem a sign of a future safety issue? I haul a large fith wheel camper and fear brake failure after perusing the complaints on the gm ABS system.
After changing tires ABS system would not work properly on wet roads. Dealer was told not to reset ABS system.
Service bulletins that may apply
- This technical bulletin provides information and a solution to a condition of Brake Pedal Moves or Self...
- Service brakes
- This informational bulletin is to inform dealers of an improved service strategy to aid in the replacement...
- Pre-Formed and Pre-Flared Hydraulic Brake Pipe Kits Now Available for Service
- Service brakes, hydraulic
- This informational bulletin provides information on brake line kits now available and how to service them...
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500?
9 of 72 owner complaints about the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 (13%) mention ABS light or ABS activating. The model year with the most reports is 2001.
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There are 0 recalls and 14 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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