Abs brake module went out, had to disconnect to prevent battery drain from the ABS pump constantly running. Abs brakes is represented as a safety feature, I know of multiple instances other than myself of this problem occurring.
1999 Chevrolet Silverado brakes complaints
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The anti-lock brake system failed.
1999 chevrolet silverado - ABS module runs even when the ignition is turned off causing a failure.
Abs module failed--began experiencing problems in june 2002. Sometimes worked but often didn't--finally had the ABS disconnected in feb 2003.
On 03/29/03 the ABS system failed on my 1999 silverado truck. After turning off the ignition I could still hear the ABS motor continuing to run. I had to pull the 60 amp fuse to keep from running the battery down. I looked at this site and notice several other 1999 silverado owners with the same problem. The prospect of shelling out $1000 to fix a vehicle with less than 50,000 miles will definitely make me reconsider my loyalty to gm products.
The ABS light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the ABS module.
I just bought this vehicle, and a week later the anti-lock relay switch stuck in the on position. Running the battery down, and disabling the anti-lock brake system. Now I have to pay 700.00 for this little part or I have no active working brakes. Dealers will not fix this because it's not part of the drive train.........help!
When the brakes were applied, the pedal traveled all the way to the floor, which almost caused an accident. *jb
Anti-lock brake relay sticking in the on position.
The ABS pump continued to run after the vehicle was shut off.
The front and rear brakes had to be replaced frequently.*jb...
Failure of anti lock brake (ABS) control module.
1999 silverado ABS failure. *tt *nlm
Abs motor runs continually, even after the key is removed. Pulling the 60 amp fuse is the only way to shut it off. Now the ABS and brake system warning light are on.
The ABS motor continued to run after the vehicle was turned off.
The ABS warning light came on, after turning vehicle off, ABS pump continued to run, I had to remove the fuse to make it stop.
After the vehicle was turned off, the ABS pump continued to run.
Failure of electronic ABS control module. Got out of vehicle and noticed there was the sound of an electric motor running even after the ignition was turned off. Found out that it is over $1,000 to have fixed. Just so happens that the dealer keeps several of these in stock because of the numerous failures. Problem was that mine was out of warranty by around 5,000 miles. Do you think gm would offer to cover this... Of course not. What a joke.
The ABS light illuminated, which caused loss of braking ability.
The anti-lock brake system engaged without warning, consumer had to pull the fuse to disengage the anti-lock brake system.*jb *jb
I was driving the truck when I applied the brakes, and when I released them a constant "humming" noise was present from the underside of the truck. The brake light came on, ABS warning light also stayed on. When I took the truck in to be repaired I was then told the anti- lock brake module was bad and the cost would be around 1000 dollars to repair. I had no choice but to repair the truck. When I called chevrolet with the promblem I was told I was'nt the first with the promblem but since my truck was out of warranty it wasnt chevrolet responsibility to help with any of the repair costs. I even went as far and submitted a letter to the customer service deptartment, and again was told that it chevrolet would not take resposibility for the defective part. I have since spoken with several other people who own the same style truck with milage ranging from 38000 to 66000 all have had the same response, the trucks are out of warranty and chevrolet would not help with the repair costs. I believe a part of this magnitude should not go bad in such a short amount of time.
I own a 1999 chevy sivlerado. On 12/27/02 I started my vehicle after leaving work and noticed that the ABS light went on. After I got home and shut the truck off there was a noise coming from under the truck (sounded like an electric motor running). I drove the truck over to my local chevy dealership and one of the tech's listened to the truck and diagnosed it as the ABS module. I told the service manager to call me with a quote for repair. He called about an hour later and said that it was the ABS module, and it would cost around $1000 to repair. I declined repair as I was told that the brakes would function fine by just pulling the ABS fuse (the ABS wouldn't work, but the brakes would work fine). Trying to negotiate with dealer and/or gm on repair cost. Truck has 60000 miles, so they are saying "out of warranty". I said "stand behind your product!" saw these other instances of the same problem on this web site, so I thought I would add mine. Looks like they have a problem with the ABS on this vehicle and they are not taking care of it.
Anti lock brake system failed. Module must be replaced at a cost of $1000 plus, as diagnosed by both a chevrolet dealership's service department and an independent ase-certified mechanic. I know of others with same make and model who have had same problem.
We have been having problems with our ABS since we purchased the vehicle. At times the ABS would suddenly engage when it wasn't warranted (I.e., in the middle of summer on a dry road, slowly approaching a stop). Then suddenly, backing out of the driveway the ABS light came on, along with the buzzing noise. The only way to stop the noise was to pull out the fuse to the ABS system. Upon researching the problem on the internet, I've noticed that this is a very common problem among other 1999 chevy silverado owners. Something is obviously wrong with the ABS system in these models. General motors won't do anything about it. The unit costs $1000 to fix, which by the time the defect usually shows up, warranties don't cover. My guess is that by the time someone takes this problem seriously enough to take a look into this and realizes that there is a problem with the ABS system in the 1999 chevy silverado, that someone will have gotten hurt or even worse...a death will occur because of it.
Abs pump continues to run after ignition is turned off. I called norman frede chevrolet in houston texas and the service technician told me to take the 60 amp fuse out from the distribution center under the hood and bring it in. He also told me that this is a $600.00 part alone. He said this is a common problem with 1999 silverados. If its so common, how come there isn't a recall on this yet. It still isn't fixed.
My truck is now out of warranty and I am having problems with the ABS. I was driving home and the ABS light came on, and I noticed a humming noise, even after the ignition was turned off. I had to remove the 60 amp fuse from the fuse center to turn off the ABS module. My mechanic told me that the repair cost is approximately $1000. I can't afford the repair cost and now I am driving without ABS. This is a common problem with the silverados and gm is not doing anything about it. My mechanic said that when he called the local dealership and explained the problem to them they immediately told him it was the module. They said that they keep no less than 3 in stock at anytime because they go out so often. If this is the case why hasn't gm looked into it. When you pay $30,000 for a vehicle you should not have to spend another $1,000 for one part to keep it on the road.dl
Abs system on the vehicle is not working properly due to a faulty module. Dealer was notified. Ph
The brakes failed to stop the vehicle. Ph
Abs motor continued to run and would not shut off. Had to disconnect the 60 amp fuse to prevent battery from running down. Am told that the ABS module is defective and will cost well over $1000 of my money to repair - this has not been recalled. This from a chevy with 80,000 miles?? I've discovered that this is not an isolated incident, that this is a common defect with this vehicle. Why isn't this being recalled? What else can we do? M.e.
Emergency brake adjustment problem has caused excessive brake rotor wear, affecting brake operation. Ts....
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