1999 Chevrolet Silverado: water leaks into the cabin

Filed Sep 27, 2003 · Brakes · 129,500 miles · IL

The ABS control valve and ABS control module shorted out causing the ABS warning light to illuminate on the instrument panel while driving. Water had entered both units, the pins of the control unit and sockets of the module unit were covered with rust, shorting the system, in some manner water entered through the control unit and caused the pins and sockets to rust resulting in premature failure.

Filed Mar 28, 2003 · Body · 40,000 miles · MI

Rear sliding window frame cracked in three places, leaks water into cab. Replaced once under warranty with same plastic frame. One year later two cracks already. $275 after market window has metal frame. Called gm will not help with any of the cost. Door seals also leak and make noise at highway speeds.

Filed Feb 8, 2002 · Body, Brakes · NE

Abs light came on while driving also, when engine was shut off fan kept going. Dealer replaced ABS motor. *ak the rear window on passenger side leaks water. Driver side window rattles when closing door. Driver door squeaks when opening and closing. The front seat belt locks up. The front end was leaking due to front differential vent failure. Wiper blades failed. Driver?s seat would not move due to seat adjuster failure. The ABS light came on because the ABS motor was defective. Transmission was leaking. The battery was leaking and was replaced. The coolant light came on due to a leaking water pump.

Filed May 19, 2001 · Brakes · OK

The failure of the ABS ecu and pump are due to the location of the unit which is located under the vehicle below the drivers seat. The ABS unit is in the direct spash path of the front left tire. I dont think the engineers that designed this unit took into consideration that the ABS ecu and pump get a presure wash evertime it rains. When the unit failed I went to the dealer in norman, ok (mark heitz) and talked to the service manager about it. He told me that they replace these units quite often because they get water in them and short out. Not being familiar with the unit I asked more question. The ecu is sealed to the pump and when water enters through the seal it shorts out the ecu and starts rusting out the pump. The rust in the pump concerns me because it can potentialy contaminate the brake fluid and cause brake failure. Tom-the service manager at mark heitz exact words "the pump had water in it and it was full of rust" mark heitz phone number is 405‑321‑7021. The other failure is the parking break. I dont think it ever worked the day it came off the dealer lot. The first time I tried toused the parking brake was at beaver lake in arkansas on a camping trip. This was last summer -summer of 2000-. I parked on a steep hill and applied the parking break . The pedal went to the floor rater easily and I thought nothing of it, that was unitll I got in the truck and tried to put it in drive, I had a hard time getting it out of park. The nut on the tensioner shaft to the parking brake system under the truck is completely tightened. The cable brances off to each rear caliper and is each attached to a lever on the calipers. I've observed the levers move and still no parking brake. The levers look to be fully engaged, that is the levers are pulled as far forward as possible by the cables. It's a great feeling to know that you've paid thirty grand for a vehicle with problems. If you have any question I can be reached at any time on my mobile 405.205.6621-thanks.

Filed May 13, 2001 · Body, Brakes · TX

I was driving at about 30mph,aloud humming noise started,and my ABS light came on.I turned off the ignition,but the noise continued.I found the humming noise coming from under the truck,on the drivers side,under door area.there is a black"box" with 2 electrical plugs.it was necessary to pull one of the plugs to get the humming to stop.but now my ABS light and my brake lights are on all the time on dash.took the truck to original dealership,and was told that the ABS pump and module both went bad.I was told that the cost to repairs would be $1685.66.I just can't believe that both parts went bad.the truck is only 2 years old.now I am driving with my truck in this condition,because I don't have enough available cash on hand to have the repairs done.(2) both drivers side and passenger side windows rattle when they are down.it doesn't matter how far down the windows are.I'm waiting for them to break.it sounds as if they are ready to fall off the track.this has been a problem since I purchased the truck.I told the dealer about it ,but nothing was ever done to correct the problem.(3)also,on the front passenger door,there is an air leak when I am driving,again told dealer,and nothing was done.(4)on the third door on right side,rear,water leaks in around glass.took it back to dealer,& was told they couldn't find the reason for the water leak.still continues to leak,when it rains or I wash the truck.another problem I have is with the truck hydroplaneing in the rain.this has also been going on since I purchased truck new in feb.1999.lost total control on one occasion.truck went completely sideways on roadway.I was traveling at about 50mph.,in a 60mph zone.I was in traffic at the time,the other vehicles around me realzed the situation,and backed off giving me room.when I finally regained control,I pulled off of the highway.I was very badly shaken from the experience*ak (tiresize: p265-75r16)( dot number: tire size: p265-75r16 )

Filed Nov 6, 2000 · Brakes · TX

The ABS control valve and ABS control module shorted out causing the ABS warning light to illuminate on the instrument panel while driving. Water had entered both units, the pins of the control unit and sockets of the module unit were covered with rust, shorting the system, in some manner water entered through the control unit and caused the pins and sockets to rust resulting in premature failure. Nlm

Filed Oct 17, 2000 · Body, Electrical · AR · crash

My vehicle dies while driving down the road, is very hard to start, right and third door had air and water leak, my truck also has a clanking noise underneath frame.