While traveling at a normal speed anti-lock brakes were not operable, and when consumer applied brakes, vehicle vibrated.
1999 Chevrolet Silverado brakes complaints
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Abs system activates at approximately 6 MPH at every stop.
1999 chevrolet silverado has two problems with brakes. First problem is that truck continues to go full speed after hitting brakes if there is any uneven roadway or if road is wet or if any number of other conditions exist. Very scary when it won't stop. 2nd complaint is ABS module went out at 34,000 miles and 42 months. Was told that it was not under warranty. Spent $900 to replace, did not solve any of my braking problems. It is scary to drive because you never know when it will decide not to stop. Cannot identify a single date, the stopping problem has happened too many times to enumerate.
Dry and sunny conditions. Anti-lock brake system caused brake pedal to go to the floor causing greatly extended stopping distance. Hit the guy in front of me.
Abs fault indication. Abs motor runs continuously even with ignition off. Fuse removal or battery disconnect required to correct ABS motor runaway.
Abs comes on and stays on. When ignition switch is turned off the montor on the brakes continues to run. The only way to stop it is to pull the fuse.
Abs control module failed @ 32,964 miles, causing the ABS pump to continually run even when vehicle is turned off.
Abs kicks (sound and feel in the brake pedal) in at very low speed (as I came trying to come to a stop) and I loss all braking capability no matter how hard I press the brake pedal. The first time this happened, it caused an accident (hit the vehicle in front of me). I learned that by pumping the brake pedal very fast when this happens, I can regain brake control. This problem is very repeatable.*ak I finally had to pull the ABS fuse to disable it. I have already had the ABS control modeule replaced once.
When shutting vehicle off ABS motor continues to run and overheats.
The consumer stated the brake rotors experienced premature wear. When the brakes were applied, the vehicle experienced extended stopping distance and there was a heavy vibration. *ak four rotors were replaced along with the brake pads. Gm did not offer any assistance. *scc
Consumer complained about ABS brake problems. Consumer was browsing around and a mechanic told him that it the first thing that went wrong with those vehicles. Manufacturer or dealer were not contacted at the time of this call.*ak
Brakes ABS module 1999 chevrolet silverado 30,000 miles ABS brake module continuously "running" even with engine shut off. Had to pull 60 amp ABS fuse. I see there are 68 of these identical problems out just on this site for this. Is gm doing anything on this?this should be a saftey related issue that cannot just be ignored.
Abs brake system.
When driving at variuos speeds and when applying the brakes ABS pump failed, causing extended stopping distance.
Electronic control module for the ABS system failed. Dealer notified. *ak gm repaired the unit at 50% of the estimated cost. The consumer felt the component should be recalled because of the failure rate on the 1999 chevrolet silverado. *scc
Dealer states that the ABS decoder motor failed. Quoted $700 to repair. Abs light remains on and a humming noise from under the truck when it is shut off. Had to pull ABS fuse to stop the humming noise, but now truck does not have ABS brakes functional. After doing a simple search on the internet, I have found hundreds of cases of consumers paying $1000 to repair this problem and many more driving the vehicle with the fuse out either unable or unwilling to pay the repair bill. This is a factory defect which should result in a factory recall.
Consumer states that when trying to apply the anti lock brakes the brakes will lock up, causing the vehicle to have extended stopping distance. Dealer notified. *ak the brakes were soft. Braking fluid was placed in the vehicle and the consumer noticed a leak in the line. The mechanic noticed that the old line weren't the same as the new line and found that there was a recall (#00v345000). The line was worn from rubbing against the wall which caused the leak. The recall called for inspection on the right side but the left side had gone out. The consumer suggested that perhaps something was overlooked. *scc
Abs motor runs constantly. Dealer wants $700-$800 to replace module. Found electrical components to be defective and not sufficiently rated for this unit as manufactured by gm. Replacement parts up to required ratings cost only about $40. Gm will not replace components.
1999 chevrolet silverado/27420 miles/ ABS light came on/ABS motor continues to run even when engine turned off/ seems like this is a safety issue, and also numerous incidents of this occuring/ is something going to be done to force chevrolet to have a recall?
Loud humming from under drivers side of truck with engine off. Abs light on when truck started. Pulled 60 amp fuse for ABS to stop humming. Problem seems to be corrosion on a circuit located under the truck. Abs now not functional and brake warning lights stay on after fuse was pulled. Vehicle now without antilock brakes. * faulty connection happend about 800 miles over extended warranty and dealer would'nt even discuss covering it.
Abs system failure, 65,000 miles "motor module" failed and replaced, 75,000 rest of system failed and was replaced. As a standard equipment item, this is very disheartening and worrisome. It is also expensive, as I am $1700+ out of pocket for a repairs. "it happens" does not seem a good explanation for why this has happened. No loss of control or accident occurred. The repairs were made as soon as they were identified and could be scheduled.
The ABS motor was constantly running, even when the ABS was not in use. *ak *scc
Abs module runs contiually. Electronic brake control module attatched to the ABS pump malfunctions, causing the pump to run continually, even after the vehicle has been switched off. Local dealer is aware of problem, and has seen it before on several occasions. Local salvage yards can't keep parts on hand because of high demand. There is no recall!!!!!!!! Why???
Abs controller failure, motor running with ignition off.
Abs failure - the ABS light came on and loud humming noise coming from ABS system when engine is off and key is removed. Had to pull 60a fuse to stop the ABS system from continueing to make noise. Pulling this fuse also cause the main brake indicator light to stay on, thus I have no true indidcation presently if main brake failure occurs.
Abs system failed. Warning light is on contantly and sound of motor running under the vehicle. Had to pull 60 amp ABS fuse under hood to keep from draining battery.
When the brakes were applied, they locked up, which caused the vehicle to experience extended stopping distance. *ak *ts
Consuemr states when coming to a stop ABS light comes on. Brake pedal may get hard , and consumer has to pump the brake to get the pedal back up.
For about a month, the park brake did not hold on hills. An appointment was made on 7/7/2003 with the dealer to repair the park brake. *ak *scc
Abs module continues to run when key is shut off and eventually kills battery.I have come across several situations where ABS would have helped skidding;sliding on snowy roads. I have been driving my truck for quite sometime without the peace of mind that ABS could give people just waiting for that situation where someone gets seriously injured in my truck if they borrow it and drive it not knowing the ABS is not working!!! I don't think to tell them because its been so long since it has worked.I can' t afford to pay for the repair, but I believe gm should at the very least acknowledge the problem to the current vehicle owners and offer some kind of full or even partial compensation for this potential safety issue.
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