The SUV does not stop and the ABS activates when coming to a stop (approximately 5 MPH). I noticed there is gm recall no. 05068 but my model is not included. That is strange because all of the SUV and pickup trucks around that time are included, my model is not. Abs light sometimes is on and sometimes not during these episodes. This safety issue happens periodically over many years with this vehicle.
1999 Chevrolet Suburban 1500: ABS light or ABS activating
27 of the 74 complaints about the 1999 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 27
- of this car's complaints
- 36%
- typical mileage
- 95,200
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? No recall or service bulletin covers this area of the car yet.
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
What owners say
I was turning left into a parking lot in dry weather and the anti-lock brakes kicked in when they should not have. I complained about this previously, but was not aware that this should not have happened and my complaint stated that they did not work properly when they came on almost causing a wreck. This has happened several times since, most recently yesterday. I was trying to stop at 8 MPH, the ABS came on, they pulled my vehicle to the left, and I have 106,870 miles on her now. My brake pedals is going lower to the floorboard each year and I have been told that this is normal and it cannot be adjusted! My master cylinder is not leaking, nor is my brake fluid at this time. I have had my front calipers replaced twice! I maintain my vehicle and have a lot of money put in my black beauty, with repair records to show for it. I have my children and friends ride with me and do not want to injure/kill them or anyone, myself included! You need to do something about this!
My 1999 chevrolet suburban ABS engage at any speed while driving on dry pavement. This is especially problematic at 5-10mph causing near misses with homes and businesses.. Recall found on the internet regarding the ABS and wheel speed sensors although my particular VIN was not included. Many similar complaints with non-covered VIN noted. Contacted my dealership but they were unable to look back more than 10 years. Contacted gm customer service who state nhb has not issued a recall and the problem is likely due to my vehicles age and mileage. They suggest I repair my vehicle and save the receipts just in case the nhb issues a recall in the future. Onset of problem at 40,000 miles. Much worse more recently. Currently 60,000 miles on vehicle.
Started getting intermittent brake failure at slow speeds. Abs appears to activate greatly increasing stopping distance. Problem hasn't been resolved.
When slow stopping 5-10 MPH speed, the ABS engages requiring pressing brake pedal harder.
Anti-lock braking system on 1999 chevrolet suburban 1500. This vehicle has the exact same symptoms as the recall of pe-05020 and 05v379000. Low speed activation of the anti lock ABS. General motors states"the vehicle in question is not on the recall, it was manufactured in mexico". Correction to the reported recall on 2000 to 2002 models is for the "dealer" to clean apply anti rust and then grease to the hub and reluctor. The recall and correction however does not apply to the 1999 chrevolet suburban even thought the vehicle is used in the "salt belt". Low speed activation can and may lead to increased stopping distance and a crash. The dealers refuse to correct teh porblem due to the 1999 chevrolet suburban is no on recall. The vehicle has exact same problems as the 200 to 2002.
My 1999 chevy suburban k1500 exhibits the exact same characteristics as the federal safety agency campaign id number : 05v379000 . It has 175k miles, I live in michigan, and the ABS has been kicking in at low speeds in dry conditions for about 15k miles. Website http://www.aboutautomobile.com/complaint/1999/gmc/suburban and http://www.aboutautomobile.com/complaint/1999/chevrolet/suburban+1500 are loaded with the same complaints - 1999 models with ABS engaging at low speeds. This is an obvious safety issue.
1999 suburban lt low speed brake failure!. Abs kicks in at 1-10 MPH, groaning sound accompanies pedal vibration and no stopping power. Started at about 100k. Pads replaced brakes inspected continues to happen brakes pull, wear too quickly, vibrate at times. Poor braking system for such a large heavy weighing truck. This model suburban has many documented complaints of the same nature and should be recalled and repaired by gm.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet suburban 1500. While driving 15 MPH or less, the ABS pulsates. The contact must pump the brakes in order to stop the vehicle. There is a recall for the 2000 suburbans (the federal safety agency campaign id number 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock)) for the same symptoms; however, the dealer stated that there are no recalls for the 1999 models. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure occurs each time the vehicle is driven. The failure mileage was 125,000 and current mileage was 130,000.
Vehicle is a 1999 chevrolet suburban k1500. Vehicle was purchased used on february 19, 2009 with 91,437 miles and has the corrosion and ABS activation problem described in the federal safety agency campaign id number 05v379000. Chevrolet has advised that this specific vehicle was not included in this campaign. I believe the omission of this vehicle from the campaign is inappropriate.
I am having the same problem that the person stated about the ABS braking on her 99...even when my truck was still under warrenty the dealer said nothing was wrong and blamed it on the way I drove...like he knows how I drive!!!....I did find that their was recall on othem and the dealer said my truck was not included ..in it ...well it should have been and should be...doesnt matter the conditions of the road they kick in whenever they feel like it..once it happened and I slid right out into on coming traffic and I was still told nothing was wrong...I think that the dealer never cared....I have 104th on my truck now at 102th I replaced then engine due to 2 broken lifters....I also have a trannie problem while under warrenty and again the dealer refused to admit a problem and I brought it to a aaa cert. Shop and they too also refused that there was a problem...2 1/2 months after the warrenty expired I completly lost my transmission and had my children in the truck when it happened!!!..and again the shops that I went to both still wouldn't acknowledge there was a problem and said I was a problem customer!!! I complained to the warrently place and they too did nothing about .... Remind me again why we have warrenties!!! This started in 2002 with these issues and the dealer refused to take back the vehicle!! And now in 2009 I still have issues with the ABS.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet suburban 1500. The contact is experiencing ABS issues. An independent mechanic stated that the sensors needed to be cleaned on the wheel sensor. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was excluded from the federal safety agency campaign id number 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock), even though the failures were identical. The failure and current mileages were 140,942. Updated 02/10/09 *bf updated 02/11/09.
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Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 1999 Chevrolet Suburban 1500?
27 of 74 owner complaints about the 1999 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 (36%) mention ABS light or ABS activating. The model year with the most reports is 1999.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1999 Chevrolet Suburban 1500?
There is no recall or service bulletin for this area of the car on record.
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