2006 Chevrolet Silverado: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Nov 12, 2015 · Brakes · 96,000 miles · FL

This vehicle has had multiple brake issues since new. First off, it goes through front brake pads and rotors too frequently. First replaced around 25k and again around 60k. This vehicle has mostly been used for long highway trips, ny to fl etc., not around town. Used in rural area. Next, several brakes lines have burst and had to be replaced. The last incident luckily was in my driveway. Having dual brake cylinders on these trucks does not seem to help if a brake line bursts. I needed the emergency brake to stop it on almost flat ground. A recurring problem is with the ABS. Evidently they rust easily, especially in salt belt states, then corrosion on the sensor and hub causes it to activate for no reason. It does not activate the computer control or give warning. It happens intermittently. I had to have one front hub replaced in 2013 and another in 2014. Now I am having to replace one of those again with the dealer recommending to replace both. The cost is over $750 per side. There were recalls on previous year models but not 2006. This is ridiculous and the brake line issue has been going on with chevrolet for a very long time. I had to replace most lines on my 1996 silverado. I can't believe that nhsta allows this to go on year after year. Nothing is more important than braking, nothing!

Filed Jul 15, 2015 · Brakes · 60,000 miles · NY

While applying breaks on dry surfaces and coming to a stop the ABS kicks in and pedal goes to the floor. This causes the stopping distance to increase. I have almost rear-ended stopped and parked cars and ran into my garage door. There have been to many close calls so I have pulled the fuse to shut off the ABS.

Filed May 31, 2014 · Brakes · 65,230 miles · OH

Saw wet spot under driver's side of truck, just behind engine compartment. Knew it wasn't good as the AC is on the other side. Figured I'd check it later. Started truck and as soon as I put my foot on the brake pedal, I could feel something was wrong. Stopped truck, popped hood and checked brake fluid level in master cylinder. Saw it was low. Added a pint of fluid and looked under the truck. Saw it leaking from a rusted out brake line near the ABS module. All lines are rusted and in need of replacement.

Filed Mar 28, 2014 · Brakes · 61,000 miles · IA

Abs engages at slow speeds - evidently there is a known problem with the ABS sensors engaging at low speeds. This is a potentially dangerous defect. It is scary when you approach a stop and the brakes release. Gm has known about this problem and has issued a service bulletin. There was a recall on previous years but stopped in 06 even though they never fixed the problems. They should reinstate the recall and fix the remaining vehicles. We have not been involved in an accident because of the defective sensors but I consider us fortunate.

Filed Mar 3, 2013 · Brakes · 45,000 miles · CT

Abs kick in at low speeds increasing stopping distance by several feet.

Filed Feb 19, 2013 · Brakes · 100,000 miles · NC

2006 silverado 1500 in october 2012, as I approached a stop light, my brake pedal lost pressure and went to the floor. I was able to pull into a parking lot and stop by pumping the pedal and using the parking brake. The cause was a rusted out brake line, which I paid the shop to replace. In february 2013, I pressed the brake pedal to shift into drive in my driveway and the brake pedal again lost pressure and went to the floor. I had the truck towed to a mechanic and upon inspection learned that all of the brake lines are rusted out including at the ABS module connection point. The only repair option is a $2000 job to remove the body from the truck to replace every single brake line. Through internet searches and by my mechanic's experience, this is clearly a known problem that gm should be recalling silverados for.

Filed Nov 16, 2012 · Brakes · 98,000 miles · MN

The brakes on this vehicle fail at low speeds (approx. 5 MPH). This is a known problem for this vehicle. Chevy has issued a technical bulletin on this problem (low speed ABS activation, bulletin #03-05-25-007c). I had this problem repaired in october 2010. Now the same problem is occurring again, roughly 10,000 miles later. Information about this problem is readily available online. Many silverado owners have complained about it. Please advise if there has been any recall action on this issue. I believe there was a recall on prior models, but not 2006 and beyond models, although it is clearly still a problem.

Filed Aug 28, 2012 · Brakes · 66,000 miles · MI

Abs applies for no reason at 10 to 5 MPH. Making truck travel 6 to 15 feet beyond expected stopping distance. I think this is very dangerous.

Filed Jan 26, 2011 · Brakes · 39,900 miles · NY

Activation of ABS braking system on 2006 silverado 1500 on clean dry pavement at low speed resulting in increased braking distance. Problem seems to be increasing in frequency. .

Filed Jan 22, 2011 · Brakes · 41,229 miles · MD

2006 chevrolet silverado extended cad 4x4 had the ABS kick in at low speeds, when not needed. This was part of a recall for earlier model year trucks of the same make and model but was never fully corrected by gm.

Filed Dec 7, 2010 · Brakes · 24,000 miles · CT

Abs activates at low speeds. Dealer states nothing can be done to permanently resolve the issue. Nov 2009 (13000 miles)had the speed sensor replaced. Oct 2010 front brakes replaces(22000 miles) now december 2010 with 24000 miles happening again.

Filed Oct 16, 2010 · Suspension · 36,000 miles · NC

I am writing to report what I believe to be a critical problem with the 2006 chevrolet silverado pickup. It is very likely, from what I have read from other owners' reports, that the problem is not exclusive to the year 2006. It may well pertain to several other years for this model produced around the same time. I purchased a new chevrolet silverado 1500 pickup in september of 2006. Only a short time after the 36,000 mile warranty ended I had to replace the wheel bearing assembly on the passenger's side. The licensed mechanic replaced it with a universal bearing for a cost to me of $250. This was a much better price than other estimates I received. This occurred in 2008. After only 15 months, this same bearing had to be replaced again at another expense of $250. The mechanic determined in both instances that the damage was caused by extensive rust on the hubs of the assembly due to poor design of the system. The area where we live has an elevation of 4200 feet. We live along the spine of the appalachian mountains of northwestern north carolina, where the winters are quite severe with icy roads and therefore needing to be treated with salt during much of the winter months. This rust is leading to damage to the ABS system or brake line as the salt gets into the bearing. This then is causing an unsafe condition in which a much longer stopping distance takes place when the brakes are applied. In addition, it causes a jerking or grabbing motion rather than the usually smooth movement of normal anti-locking braking systems. Today, for the third time since owning the truck, I have again had to replace one of the wheel-bearing assemblies. This time is was to the driver's side assembly which makes a replacement being needed twice to the passenger side wheel and once to the driver side wheel.