2001 Chevrolet Suburban: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Jan 2, 2024 · Brakes · PA

The ABS and Brake lights illuminate as per GM recall 05v379000. This occurs each time the vehicle is driven. I purchased this vehicle on 12/6/2023 from Kyle's Kars which is a used car dealership in Slatington, PA. A warranty was not offered due to the age, however I did purchase a warranty from Car Shield. This repair would not fall under the warranty guidelines.

Filed Jan 7, 2021 · Brakes · 159,000 miles · PA · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet suburban. The contact stated that while driving behind his father's vehicle, they had approached a stop and attempted to depress the brake pedal. As his foot was on the pedal, the contact could hear the ABS making an abnormal noise as the brake pedal failed to operate as needed. Due to the failure, the contact hit the back of his father's vehicle without warning. Due to the low impact of the crash, the airbags did not deploy. A police report was not filed and no injuries were reported. The manufacturer was then notified of the failure and they informed him that his vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 05v379000(service brakes, hydraulic) and offered no further assistance. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was 159,000.*dt

Filed Sep 16, 2019 · Brakes, Fuel system · 209,357 miles · NC

Fuel pump may falter or fail; fuel pump relay was non-functional, replaced it; other fuses passed testing with meter; vehicle started, would not run more than a few minutes. New fuel filter. Guy at service station banged on gas tank, and it would start then run great for a minute, then will not restart. Ordering a replacement fuel pump. Bought this vehicle in 2005 about the time of gm recall 05027. In doing online trouble-shooting today, I discovered the 2001 gm recall 05027. Have had this problem several times. Fuel filter was last changed in july 2009. Complete failure when in motion, backing out of service station onto main street (us 64 bus), just inches from lane of travel (6.14.19).what could be worse than fuel pump failure at a busy intersection during lunch hour? Grateful it didn't catch fire, or get hit. As the service attendant tried to restart it, over and over, the relay in the ecu may have failed at that time. In the interim, my husband died. I replaced relay/fuses today 9/14/19, and vehicle started, but would not stay running. Another mechanic banged on fuel tank, it ran for a while, so he advised replacing pump, which is not rocket science after viewing youtube how-to videos. With the pump failing sporadically, and responding to the vibration of being banged, it seems like faulty wiring or connection problem, or that something is loose or not fully seated anymore. Lots of folks say the chevy 1500 is widely known for fuel supply problems. Gas gauge has not been accurate ever. When full, it may show empty when turning or hitting a slight bump in the road. (track by computing mpg and mileage, to determine range). In short distances, it swings full-> empty->full. Wiring diagram shows tiny fuse labeled prime, none there. Abs indicator lights up because sensor cable at right front tire may fail on left turn, or hard right turn, yet brakes are fine.

Filed Aug 10, 2015 · Brakes · 125,000 miles · VA

The ABS activate without reason when I slow to a stop. The problem began infrequently and I attributed it to possible slippery surface conditions. Over the past year the problem has gotten much worse and happens frequently now. Research indicates that this is a known problem and the subject of a recall for "snow" states - like dc and maryland which are just across the potomac river from where I live and use my suburban. This is the second serious brake issue with this vehicle. All three brake lines have been replaced over an approximate 18 month period two years ago as a result of sudden brake failure caused by corroded brake lines. This is also a well known problem (though not one I was aware of when my brakes failed and were repaired). My research indicates that many owners have suffered from these problems. The federal safety agency should further investigate these problems and expand/initiate recalls for these problems.

Filed Apr 4, 2014 · Brakes · 148,000 miles · DC

Tight turn in driveway ABS brakes locked up and there were no brakes, vehicle kept rolling almost running into garage door. If had been at intersection I would have hit car on front of me! Car towed to chevrolet dealership in arlington tx

Filed Apr 4, 2014 · Brakes · 140,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns 2001 chevrolet suburban. The contact stated that while parking in a residential driveway, the brakes failed to respond. The contact stated that the ABS and the brake warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 140,000.

Filed Jun 25, 2013 · Brakes · 145,182 miles · PA

Brake pedal went almost to floor when approaching a stop sign. Stopping ability was very poor. We were close to home, so we returned home. Upon inspection brake fluid was dripping down frame rail under drivers seat, where about five brake lines enter the ABS valve unit. The brake lines were all severely rusted to the point one failed. Very bad location for the ABS valve, as the brake lines follow the frame rail from the front left wheel to the ABS unit and are prone to collecting road salt spray. Service access is limited and awkward. This same failure occurred on my 2001 silverado pickup in august 2010.

Filed Jun 2, 2013 · Brakes · 182,000 miles · TX

While braking at a stop light the ABS started making a buzzing sound; it failed. The anti-lock braking system no longer be used safely.

Filed Dec 23, 2012 · Brakes · 133,000 miles · CT

Abs system activated and prevented the car from slowing down. Lifted my foot off the brake and tried again, it seemed to work. This has happened multiple times and ABS system activates incorrectly at about 5 miles per hour.

Filed Mar 19, 2012 · Brakes · NH

I was taking my suburban in for it's annual safety inspection and was notified by my mechanic that one of the vehicle's brake lines (exiting the ABS pump) was leaking and that all five of the primary brake lines are externally rusted and near breaking. All five lines need to be replaced resulting in very costly repairs. I have six children and we regularly travel as a family. This potential failure has jeopardized my children's lives and gm should be held accountable for selling an inferior product. The vehicle has 88,000 miles and is regularly maintained.

Filed Mar 18, 2012 · Brakes · 158,000 miles · WI

Abs system was serviced as part of 2006 recall campaign. Sensors were cleaned and returned to service. Please note that in 2006 when issue first surfaced, one week prior to recall, chevrolet dealer quoted a price over $800.00 to replace hubs. Then when recall was announced, they said the hubs could be cleaned. In november 2011 sensors failed again and hubs (housing sensors) were replaced. The recall campaign was not effective.

Filed Feb 28, 2012 · Brakes · 117,000 miles · NY

Vehicle was serviced per recall below on 1/26/2006. Abs sensor was inspected and cleaned, but not replaced. Defect covered in recall is now being displayed by vehicle (braking distance is extended at low speed - caused by ABS sensor malfunction). Vehicle is currently not driveable. Apparently the solution in the recall was not sufficient to address the problem. Dealer and chevrolet refuse to address this problem. Recommend that the effectiveness of the recall solution be re-evaluated. The federal safety agency action number: 05v379000 the federal safety agency recall campaign number: pe05020 make: chevrolet model: suburban manufacturer : general motors llc model year : 2001 component(s) : service brakes, hydraulic:antilock:control unit/module.