Brake/abs light on and ecbm for abs not working no anti lock brake system and for the electrical vehicle has all kinds of electrical issues had to remove fuse to radio because of it going bonkers and it wouldn't turn off or down sounds like a fax machine or old school dial up internet sounds all the time and siren sounds were coming from radio and speakers only way to make it stop was to pull the fuse and have had to get multiple four wheel alignments because of steering and steering has to much play in it before suburban turns
2004 Chevrolet Suburban: ABS light or ABS activating
8 of the 204 complaints about the 2004 Chevrolet Suburban describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 8
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- typical mileage
- 130,000
- recalls
- 2
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
What owners say
Abs breaks kicking in at low speed and not stopping almost wrecked several times
While avoiding another vehicle I applied my brakes suddenly. The bake like connecting the ABS unit and the rear brakes failed due to corrosion/rust that was not observable due to the line being ran between the vehicles frame and body and gas tank. Although this location might have made for easy manufacturing it has LED to the line being in a location that cannot be visually inspected to prevent dangerous conditions from building up from lack of awareness. .
Backing out of a parking space went to stop and brake pedal sunk to the floor ABS and brake light came on I put the truck in park opened the hood the master cylinder had fluid then looked under the truck and under the drivers side door brake fluid was leaking from 1 of the 2 steel rusted lines had the truck towed to a repair shop the shop said the 2 lines from the master cylinder to the ABS block had severe corrosion and the rest of the brake lines aren't much better im sorry guys but this is a serious problem to me I could have been killed or killed someone else im one of the lucky ones I guess so now the truck is in the shop having all the brake lines changed for a cost of $ 600.00 and guess what we also own a 2003 tahoe with 90000 miles on it I guess they will have to be changed also same condition all brake lines rusted badly how many people must be seriously injured or killed before something is done about this problem its wide spread look on line how many people have gone through this its a shame make g.m do the right thing here
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet suburban. The contact stated that the ABS warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact turned the vehicle off however, the ABS continued in operation, causing the battery to drain. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 130,000. The VIN was unavailable.
The vehicle lost it's service stability control at 40 miles per hour making it difficult for the driver to maintain control of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for repair for the fourth time, but there still continues to be a steering problem. *nm there were five repair attempts to repair the system. The brakes would pulse and come on while the vehicle was in motion followed by the service stability light. The vehicle would shake violently as if it were out of control. The transmission would slip at times. A service bulletin was found in re to the clutch. The forward clutch seal/piston diss pump as well as the shift cable. The yaw rate sensor table was replaced and the ABS module was reprogrammed. There was popping coming from the left when turning due to the crossmember. Static noise was heard under the dash at times when the headlights flickered. Both upper shock insulators were squeaking. Both shock insulators were removed and replaced by new style insulators. The yaw rate sensor was replaced again with one form a new unit, the steering rotation sensor was replaced and the stability module was reprogrammed. *sc
Update to prior complaint based on additional information. Have discussed this with d boyd. 2004 suburban failed to slow during hard stop between 40 and 20 MPH. I believe that my original conclusion is probably accurate given that the 2004 cadillac srx ABS ecu and the international ABS ecu failures were within the time period my suburban was manufactured. This happened once before and occurs during wet conditions after two consecutive brake attempts. Gm is stone walling me but I'd like to handle this without getting clarence ditlow @ the center for auto safety further involved. I've had problems with hendrick chevy for almost a year now including a defective engine on 1996 tahoe, defective brakes, suspect emissions testing dtc p302 cylinder 2 misfire, possible incorrect transmission replacement, possible failure to replace passenger seat which I believe was recalled and posed a danger for almost 4 years, dex cool gasket blow out, steering column lockup etc. I requested a police report from the nc dot and for some strange reason it's not on file although I have the receipt from the officer. Vin # on the suburban was 3gnfk1674g131855 manufactured @ the silao assembly plant on 9/13/03 @ 7:10:31. Shipped to 16153 hendrick chevolet-hummer 100 auto mall dr cary nc dealer order number gmngbb charged to zone: 16 dealer: 153 pui: 04203173688. Csq 2ga1416724 date code on the delco battery which failed was march 2004.
Brakes failed to slow 2004 suburban during low speed braking in wet weather causing a collision. Abs module is not working correctly in wet environment during a hard stop. I have owned several suvs and have never seen this problem in the others. I have the full dump of the obd speed plots just prior to the crash.
Service bulletins that may apply
- This technical bulletin provides information and a solution to a condition of Brake Pedal Moves or Self...
- Service brakes
- This preliminary information communication advises the technician that the hydro-boost is not serviceable...
- This informational bulletin is to inform dealers of an improved service strategy to aid in the replacement...
- Chevrolet/gmc/cadillac: anytime hydraulic brake pipes assembly need replacing, pre-formed and pre-flared...
- Pre-Formed and Pre-Flared Hydraulic Brake Pipe Kits Now Available for Service
- Service brakes, hydraulic
- This informational bulletin provides information on brake line kits now available and how to service them...
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic
- What is wrong
- Certain trucks, sport utility vehicles, and vans equipped with bosch hydro-boost brake assemblies, the hydraulic brake booster pressure accumulator may crack and separate from the hydro-boost assembly during normal operating conditions.
- Risk
- If a separation occurred and the hood of the vehicle were open, fragments from the accumulator could cause injury to people in the immediate area. The presence of this crack or fractured surface could allow the hydraulic fluid to leak from the accumulator circuit of the booster assembly. The loss of fluid would cause increased steering and braking effort and a crash may occur without prior warning.
- Remedy
- Dealers will test the hydro-boost assembly for functional operation of the two-function valve. If the hydro-boost assembly fails the test, dealers will replace the assembly free of charge. The recall began on march 23, 2005. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438, gmc trucks at 1‑866‑996‑9463 and hummer at 1‑800‑732‑5493.
Recall number 05V043000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic
- What is wrong
- Certain sport utility vehicles, pickup trucks, and passenger vans fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 135, ?passenger car brake systems.? Some of these vehicles were produced with an out-of-specification brake hydro-boost housing relief valve bore.
- Risk
- Consequently, the valve o-ring seal may fracture. Steering efforts may be slightly increased while braking or parking. Under certain driving conditions, a fractured seal may require a slight increase in the applied brake pedal effort to achieve the same vehicle deceleration rate as prior to the seat fracture.
- Remedy
- Dealers are to replace the hydro-boost relief valve. The recall began on june 18, 2004. Owners should contact cadillac at 1‑866‑982‑2339; chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438; gmc at 1‑866‑996‑9463; or hummer at 1‑866‑486‑6376.
Recall number 04V045000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2004 Chevrolet Suburban abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 2004 Chevrolet Suburban?
8 of 204 owner complaints about the 2004 Chevrolet Suburban (4%) mention ABS light or ABS activating. The model year with the most reports is 1994.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2004 Chevrolet Suburban?
There are 2 recalls and 34 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2004 Chevrolet Suburban
Brake failure 19Loss of power 10Fuel pump 8Stalling 7Fuel gauge 6
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