Abs electronic brake control module failed on truck. Replacement cost was $860.00. After reviewing the complaints on the internet this appears to be a common problem which the manufacturer should be responsible for fixing.
1999 Chevrolet Silverado brakes complaints
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The ABS control module went out on my 1999 chevy silverado z-71 (four wheel disk) with only 60,000 miles. I was told the part would cost $1147.00 from gm, not including tax or labor. The ABS pump and motor continued to run until I disconnected the 60 amp fuse. Of course, now the ABS warning light stays on. I have since learned of at least 30 others silverado owners with the same problem. The 99 model seems to have the most problem. Gm refuses to recall the part, which is very expensive. Many of the other "victims" had less mileage on their vehicles than mine.
The ehcu for the ABS system on my 1999' chevrolet sivlerado went out after just 53000 miles. I have found endless complaints about this on the web and it is a severe safety issue that needs to be fixed.
The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated the ABS pump and the PCM module were going bad. *nlm this problem was displayed in 1999 silverado's. The problem was, the ABS pump continued to run after the vehicle was turned off. (the ABS was inoperative) gm representative stated there was no recall, but an upgraded part and the consumer paid for the repair. *scc
Abs module shorted out and now the antilock brakes are inoperable. This is a known problem by generals motors. Dealership said they replace several weekly. Also, 2000 silverado`s have the same problem ,and I beleive module they have been recalled for a new module. Told general motors this and all they could say was "but sir yours is a 1999 model isn`t it". The federal safety agency please help us consumers . We are driving trucks without antilock brakes. How safe could this be? This is definitely a safety issue.
Abs light came on then heard grinding sound of ABS motor running. Turned off vehical ABS motor still running without key. Took vehical to repair shop $1000 estimate to replace ebcm.
Electronic brake control module failure in 1999 chevrolet silverado. Mileage at time of failure around 19500. Chevrolet refuses any help with this problem.VIN#[xxx] I contacted chevrolet directly with this problem.*ak this seems to be a safety issue that chevrolet will not address. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The ABS brake controllmodule is defective, had to pull the 60 amp fuse to get the ABS pump to stop running, the dealer says its a common problem and will cost $1000 to fix.truck only has 53000 miles on it.
The ebcm of the ABS has internal short, causing the anti-lock braking system to stop working. This occurred at 54200 miles. The service writer for thornton chevrolet lithia springs, ga. Stated this was a problem with the 1999 chevrolet silverado. The estimate to replace the ebcm was $1000. The ABS will not work with out the ebcm. This is a major problem with the 1999 silverado and should be recalled and repaired at gmc expense.
My wife backed out of the garage and the ABS light came on. She pulled back in to the garage and turned the truck off. She heard a "motor running" sound from under the drivers seat. I believe after researching on the internet that the ABS control module has shorted out. Pulled the fuse causing the ABS and parking brake lights to stay on. Very disappointed to hear there have been numerous failures of this module with no relief from gm. Was told by the dealer that the repair would cost approx. $1000.
I don't know if you got my previous complaint.1999 silverado,anti-lock brake module bad.talked to the dealer this evening and cost will be $972.he is working with gm to see if they will eat any of the cost.I called gm and the lady was very nice but refused to admit this was a problem.from my internet research this is a major problem that should be addressed.
Humming noise coming from ABS control module under left side rail. Pulled 60 amp fuse to stop from running. Contacted dealer and found that these modules go out all the time. $800 for parts and $250 for labor to install.after checking the internet I found this a widespread problem throughout the country. What will it take to get gm to fix this problem? There should be a recall on these units, this is a national highway safty issue.
Abs motor continues to run after vehicle is turned off.local dealer said he has to replace 1 module a week on the average. Why isn't there a recall?
Consumer states ABS module failed due to defective electrical wires. Dealer hads been contacted.
Abs warning light came on and stayed on. Vehicle's motor continued to run with keys out of the ignition, and turned off. Driver had to remove fuse to disengage the motor. Dealership replaced the ABS module.
Abs module failed causing the ABS pump to run contantly. There should be a safety recall issued to repair this safety issue due to loss of anti-lock braking.
Consumer stated having the same as a tsb#868309, ABS. Dealer notifed.
Abs module failure on a 99 silverado 4wd. This failed before the first brake job. When the module fails the motor runs until the battery is dead. Replacement of the module is a ridiculous $1000 for 15 mins worth of work. This should be warranted on time not mileage.
Chevrolet siverado extended cab, 1999 ;ABS system failed in june 2003! (transmission broke in summer 2002.couldn't back-up anymore!).
When the consumer tried to apply the ABS, they locked up and caused extended stopping distance. *nlm ph
The ABS module has just gone out on my 1999 chevrolet silverado (with 49k miles). According to research that I have done on the internet I have learned that this is a very widespread problem. All you need to do is do a search on yahoo with the terms "chevrolet silverado ABS module" and a huge amount of responses come up. Gm is charging between $1000 and $1500 to fix the problem. Since this is such an expensive repair, to solve this problem what most people are doing to solve this problem is pulling the fuse on the ABS system. This means that they have no anti-lock brakes and the brake light is constantly on. Therefore there is no way to tell if there is an additional problem with the brakes. I feel that this is a serious safety concern and gm should be forced to address this problem.
The anti-lock brake control valve malfunctioned at low speed when the brakes were applied on a rough surface road. The control valve has been replaced by the dealership. My concern is this seems to be a very common issue with the 1999 year model silverado chevrolet pickups. This valve is very expensive and I hope this is not going to happen again but if it does I don't feel this is fair to the owners of these vehicles. I see there has been 47 complaints logged to date and I know of at least one other that has not logged a complaint. The fix is either replace the valve or disconnect the system so the anti lock system does not work. I feel we ( the public ) pay enough for these vehicles that we are entitled the features we pay for.
After turning off the engine I noticed a noise coming from under the truck. I took it to a local dealer and was told the ABS control module was no good. The mechanic pulled the fuse which shut the motor down. He indicated they have had several vehicles with the same problem but chevrolet wouldn't authorize the repair when out of warranty. He said the part itself would cost $800. Seems to me any problem with a brake component should be considered a hazard and a recall should be issued on these vehicles.
Just after the 36,000 mile warranty was up, the ABS light illuminated and the pump motor runs continuously. Had to remove the fuse to stop it. Cost to replace is $900 plus, on a part that should last the life of the truck! Friends purchased an identical truck to our, did the same thing at 38,000 miles.
Anti-lock brake control module failure. My truck has brakes now but no anti-lock because fuse was pulled to keep battery from running down due to control module humming.
The ABS light came on while driving. When vehicle was shut off, the ABS unit continued to run. Pulled the 60 amp fuse and the unit shut off. Continued to drive vehicle without the fuse. Been driving it this way for about a month. Brakes are now worn. Do not relish spending $1000+ to repair a 4 year old truck with low mileage!!
The brakes failed while coming to a stop causing an accident.
With under 60,000 miles the ABS failed allowing the module motor to run constantly. Chevy mechanic advidsed pulling the 60 amp fuse as the cost for the module was over $500. Alos told to be careful drivng on wet pavement as the braking would not be as safe w/o the ABS sytem working. Contacted chevy and negotiated the replacement of the ABS module, however upon agreeing to pay for 1/2 the cost the chevy folks raise the initial $500 dealer quote to $899 which would not include the labor. As the safety is less when on wet payment I am l;ooking for a recall of this ABS system. The chevy mechainc say it is a common problem wiht the ussual course of action being to pull the fuse and run with the brake warning light on. As I have leased this vehicle I have also been told by the leasing company I will have to repair the problem before it is accepted back when the lease expires. I have copiies of all the coreespondance with the chevy folks itf you would like to see them.
The ABS control module on the 1999 chevrolet silverado has been going bad prematurely. A great number of these trucks are having this unit's motor run continuosly, causing the owners to remove the ABS 60 amp fuse to stop the loud humming sound from under the driver's seat. These modules are going out just after the 36,000 mile warranty expires.the cost to replace this unit is extremely high. Many owners refuse to spend this much money on a part that should last much longer than that, causing them to keep the fuse out. By doing this, it makes the brake warning lights to stay on all the time. If another problem in the brake system would develop, the driver would have no prior warning something is wrong. That may be a real serious hazard in the years to come. No warning-no brakes! Gm has known the problem exists, and since improved the later model silverados. At least they could re-wire a new brake light for those who choose not to have the ABS feature on their vehicle. Must have an hydraulic brake warning of some kind to avoid serious accidents! Approx. Cost of repair is close to $1,000. Too much for the average working class american! Should be recalled by gmc before the accidents start piling up.
Abs pump failure resulting in loss of ABS braking ability. Abs pump remained on after even after igniton was shut off. Had to remove ABS fuse to get ABS pump to shut off
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