Dt*: the contact stated the ABS engaged while stopping at speeds of 10mph or less. There is a the federal safety agency recall, # 05v379000, regarding the antilock brakes. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the VIN. Although the problem persisted, the vehicle was not seen by a dealer.
1997 Chevrolet Silverado: ABS light or ABS activating
15 of the 272 complaints about the 1997 Chevrolet Silverado describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 15
- of this car's complaints
- 6%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 2 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
What owners say
Dt: the consumer noticed a problem on december 1, 2004 with the ABS brake system, there is a recall but consumer's vehicle is not included. At slow speeds when pressing the brake pedal the ABS system will activate. Can hear a moaning sound when it activates. The ABS system activates no matter what the road conditions are. There is no forewarning before this happens. When this first started it was intermittent, and now it does this every time vehicle is driven.
Consumer states: ABS brakes activated while stopping at low speed as a result the vehicle would not stop. Abs sensor has been replaced 3 times. Dealer is aware of the problem. *ak *sb
Dt: the ABS is kicking in when it is not suppose to be working. The ABS only kicks on on low speeds like 5-15 MPH, pulling into a parking lot or stopping at stop signs. The ABS is worse in cold weather. No prior warning to the failure. It starts making a anti-lock braking noise when the ABS kicks on. Took to the chevrolet dealer, and they could not find a problem with the vehicle. Took to a local service station and he told him that it was the ABS right off.
The ABS braking system makes a grindind noise and does not stop the truck properly.I have driven past driveways and almost went through a stop sign into oncoming traffic. I work for the city so getting to work to plow is important, but I cant trust the truck to get me there safely
I have two problems with the ABS and brake pedal surge on my 1997 silverado ext-cab k-1500 z71. Under light braking conditions the brakes momentarily engage followed by short intervals of pressure/loss of pressure until the vehicle stops. I have never lost (at least until this point in time) complete brake pressure. The second problem occurs when the brake surge is not present. In this case, the ABS system activates. The brake problems occur everytime the vehicle is driven (dry and wet conditions). I have had the truck serviced twice in the past month, and my dealer cannot locate the problem. Their recommendation is to start replacing brake component by component until it is solved ($$$). Their comment to me is that the rear brake system (that's the area that my dealer is focusing on) is a poor design by gm.
Consumer states after turning off the engine, there was a motor running that was vibratiing the whole vehicle. Consumer looked under vehicle and saw ABS burning red cherry hot.
Consumer states ABS brake module still run after turning vehicle off, consumer would have to go under hood and pull fuse. Dealer has contacted. Please provide further information. Ph
Abs prematurely engages on any surface. Once ABS is released main brakes kick in, causing vehicle to feel as though it will not stop in time. Dealer has been notified, and cannot find a remedy to fix the problem.*ak the dealer changed both hubs as possible cause of ABS problem but it did not solve it.
There is intermittent brake failure, pedal will go to floor. Consumer feels problem is rear ABS brakes. Vehicle taken to dealer 3 times, cannot duplicate problem, cannot remedy. *ak consumer states he can not haul his trailer or haul any large loads because of faulty rear brakes, the front shoes have been replaced with lifetime brake pads twice and the rear ones look brand new.
Vehicle experiencing a problem with brakes releasing themselves before stopping. Abs would intermittently/prematurley engage. Dealer notified, and unwilling to assist in this matter. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter .
Both frontal ABS brake sensors have gone bad which causes brake failure. Upon depressing the brake pedal to make a stop, the pedal travels to the floorboard, causing brake failure. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Complete hub and sensor system has to be replaced. *ak
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1997 Chevrolet Silverado abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 1997 Chevrolet Silverado?
15 of 272 owner complaints about the 1997 Chevrolet Silverado (6%) mention ABS light or ABS activating. The model year with the most reports is 1999.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1997 Chevrolet Silverado?
There are 0 recalls and 2 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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