2001 Chevrolet Silverado: pulls to one side

Filed Oct 16, 2012 · Brakes · 40,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado. While driving 10 MPH, the contact depressed the brake pedal when the vehicle exhibited an abnormal humming sound and began to pull to the right. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop for diagnostic testing. The mechanic stated that the ABS sensors would have to be cleaned. In addition, the mechanic suggested the ABS fuse be disconnected to permanently prevent the failure but the ABS function would no longer be operable. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign id number: 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock) and contacted the manufacturer who then advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000. Updated 11/15/12*lj the consumer stated that an internet search recommended to pull out the ABS fuse to disable the ABS system, so it wont crash the truck. There are hundreds of thousands of trucks out there with the ABS fuse removed. Updated 11/19/2012 *js updated 11/27/12

Filed Dec 19, 2005 · Brakes · 39,050 miles · OH

Our 2001 chevy silverado 2500hd diesel 2wd pickup truck consistently experience false activation of the ABS on the drivers side front wheel at about 5 MPH, causing the vehicle to be hard to stop and causing it to pull to the right. This has been happening since march 2005. We have had several near crashes because of this problem. We understand this problem is addressed by recall campaign 05v379000, but we never received a recall notice from gm. When we contacted gm about this recall, we were told that it is VIN specific, and that our VIN is not included. We were advised that we should take our vehicle to a gm dealer and pay for its diagnosis. If the dealer and gm agree that this problem should be fixed under recall 05v379000, then gm might reimburse us for the repairs. We do not think we should have to pay for diagnosis and repairs for a problem that gm is aware of and has issued a major recall. We believe that gm has omitted some smaller classes of vehicles to reduce its cost of this recall.

Filed Oct 25, 2005 · Brakes · 52,000 miles · PA · crash

Anti lock occured on left front wheel causing right front wheel to lock and pull to right causing slide into pole and damage to front end. As vehicle is stopping ABS activates in any instance, vehicle pulls to right.disconnection of left front wheel sensor connector was neccessary to prevent reoccuring false activation.

Filed Aug 18, 2005 · Brakes · 40,000 miles · MI

2001 chevy silverado ABS not working properly. Had brakes replaced now brake light will not go out. Brakes pull to the right when applied and take along time to come to a stop. Afraid of getting into an accident due to failure of brakes stopping truck. Sometimes they do not want to work at all. Something needs to be done about this on going problem before someone gets seriously hurt.

Filed May 6, 2004 · Suspension · 93,000 miles · CA

While driving consumer stated that the front end was causing the steering to pull to the right. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

Filed May 3, 2004 · Tires · MA

Husband noticed that 2001 chevy silverado equipped with firestone wilderness at p265/75r16 tires was pulling to the right...upon inspecting the vehicle, he noticed tread separation on right side front tire. Brought vehicle to firestone, they refused to inspect tire and they refused to replace tires. Although tire is defective they are not concerned with my particular tire since it was not on a ford vehicle and not part of the tire recall a few years back. Tire that is falling apart was replaced with a full sized spare tire until new tires can be purchased.

Filed Oct 22, 2003 · Brakes, Steering · 300 miles · WI

While driving at any speed the vehicle drifted to the left and right. The owner made contact with the dealer multiple times, however the problem still existed. *nlm the vehicle pulled to the right and left while in motion. The right wiper did not clean the windshield. There was a rattle noise which had come from the dash area on the left side while the vehicle was in motion. The dealer found four missing bolts under the steering. Due to the vehicle going to the left, the front calipers were removed, to check movement, the rear drums for dragging, binding, adjust and reassemble. *scc

Filed Jun 27, 2001 · Steering · IA

While driving the vehicle under normal operating conditions is difficult to maintain control of because it will wander back and forth. Dealership explained to consumer that "brain is trying to over-correct while steering.