Actuator within ABS brake system malfunctioned, causing system to become inoperable.*ak
1999 Chevrolet Silverado brakes complaints
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Abs system has been failing since the time I purchased the vehicle. Abs engages when braking on rough surfaces causing vehicle to coast and not come to a stop. When ABS is engaged no control of braking or steering is available. Now on 10/10/01 I was pulling out of my driveway and I heard and felt a loud vibrating. I shut off the vehicle and the vibrations continued. I called the dealer service center at marquart and they said they knew what the problem was and that I needed to pull the fuse for the ABS or it would drain the battery. The service tech said that he has seen this happen quite a bit and replacement is needed. Well now I have no ABS and it is over $1,000 to fix. This is a known safety problem and needs to be taken care of by the manufacturer.
While backing vehicle out consumer heard a noise,vehicle cut off and still heard noise, consumer noticed ABS indicator light was on, looked under hood, and pulled ABS fuse out and motor stopped.*ak
After vehicle was turned off ABS motor continued to run. Consumer contacted local dealership, and was told to pull fuse for ABS motor. Upon pulling fuse, motor stopped running, but ABS light on instrument panel was still illuminating. Please provide any additional information / attachments.
After turning vehicle off ABS motor would continue to run. Consumer was instructed to pull fuse for ABS motor - which stopped motor from running, and caused ABS light on the instrument panel to come on. Dealership has not examined vehicle. Please provide any additional information / attachments.
Consumer stated he experienced ABS failure. *ak
Check out my other listed complain on this site, the odi id # is 745532. I'm just posting another complaint because I haven't heard a word from the federal safety agency regarding this issue. Silverado ABS modulators need to be recalled! They are getting water in them. There are numerious listing on this site regarding this issue. The federal safety agency needs to investigate this issue! It is ridiculous for consumers to take the hit on a failed, poorly designed piece of equipment. The more technology advances the more theses electronic units cost to replace. The direction we're headed in is that ten years from know when a electronic unit fails at a thousand miles over and out of warranty, it will have to sit in the driveway because the average american wont have the cash available to fix it. I had a ABS modulator fail at 54,000 mile, the unit would not turn off, even with the key out. I had to pull the fuse to stop it. The dealer would not do a xxxx thing about it and neither would gm. The dealerships are rteplacing alot of these units.that means there is a defect (poor design) with this unit. Anybody with this defect should get a new and improved unit for free regardless of warranty! I have a more descriptive explanation of the problem on this site, again the odi id # is 745532. I'm an engineer and it pisses me off when a company hides behind closed doors when an issue like this arises. It pisses me off even more when a government agency (the federal safety agency) that is suppose to protect the consumers saftey fails to contact me regarding this issue. I'm beginning to wonder if the federal safety agency actually read these complaints. I submitted odi id 745532 five or six months ago, may be even longer than that and still no word. Any body that wants to contact me regarding this issue an email me at [email protected].
I was told at the dealership that this part (ABS module) has a very high rate of failure. The replacement part costs over $900.
When shutting off engine right away consumer heard a loud grinding noise. Called dealer, who stated that problem was ABS module that failed, dealer stated it was a known problem on 1999 models. *ak
The ABS brake system is a safety issue and I feel the price of $1000.00 to replace this system should be covered by chevrolet .
Anti-lock brakes went out. Brakes wii stop vehicle, but anti-lock system is inoperable. Contact dealer, and dealer stated no recall.
Rear wheels would intermittently lock up when applying brakes at low speed. Dealer notified, and replaced ABS senor. Problem still reoccurring, and vehicle is being retuned to dealer. Feel free to provide any further information.
Reporting ABS sensor failed, causing loss of ABS braking. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was out of warranty, and ther ewas no manufacturer's recall on that part. Feel free to provide any further information.
One right rear brake pad wore away to nothing and was grinding away at the rotor and when I called veronica perez,a g.m. Customer rep. She called ross moody to talk to the service manager and he told her that one brake pad out of eight failed because of rust.I have never before seen one brake pad go bad unless there were something wrong with the brake caliper or asembly but g.m. And the dealership are both saying nothing is wrong but I know there is.I'm retired from g.m. And can't afford to put new brakes and rotors on my vehicle in another 27,000 miles when my warranty expires and this problem happens again.
While applying brakes ABS light came on, and a loud hmming sound started, even after the vehicle switch was turned off. Sound continued until battery cable was disconnected. Dealer was notified. Feel free to provide any further information on this mattter.
The brakes in other trucks in this area was the same problem. The anti-lock brake quit working around 60,000 miles.
When engine is shuit off the ABS motor continues to run.
I am aware of several of these modules "going out" and don't understand why there isn't a recall to fix this problem. No safety defect mentioned.
Abs motor continuously even when ignition is turned off.
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The ABS pump continually runs, rendering the system inoperable. Brakes still work, just no anti lock.
Abs module failed and caused ABS valve to fail. Dealer would not contact gm to see if they would cover this failure as a defect. Abs has been disabled on the truck. I tried to contact a michelle lee who is gm's northeast rep. Whom I spoke to on another matter several times throuigh gm's 800 number to no avail.
While traveling at 25mph ABS system went out and the brakes locked up. It became difficult for consumer to slow down. Contacted dealer.*ak consumer states as he was turning that ABS went out and the vehicle began to skid, vehicle was taken into dealership and consumer was informed that the ABS computer module failed.
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Would have no ABS brakes after pressing on brake pedal. Had fuse removed due to ABS pump continuing to run. Abs module had shorted out. Have taken to mechanic, but warranty expired. *ak drivers side window will not roll up, there was a popping noise when backing up and turning, dealer replaced lower ball joint, passenger side window leaks, leather seats are torn, cruise control module was replaced, dash panel parts inoperative, also cup holder rattles and the right back window leaks.
Vehicle experienced a brake loss when applying brakes before reaching a stop intersection. Dealer was notified, and informed consumer that ABS motor needed to be replaced. Feel free to provide any further information.
The brakes failed on more than one occassion on the highway. There were two recalls, one of them related to brake problem. The consumer wants the dealer to fix the problem.
Air brakes ABS motor continues to run, and over time drains battery and reduces operating ability of braking system. Dealership has replaced this component at the consumer's expense. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
Abs motor spring clip was defective. Also, ABS light stays on, and ABS brakes do work.
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