Dt*: the contact stated while depressing the brake pedal, the ABS engages and the vehicle will not stop. There is a the federal safety agency recall #05v379000 concerning the antilock brakes. The VIN was not included in the recall.
1999 Chevrolet Tahoe brakes complaints
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Constant activation of ABS brakes due to corrosion between the front hub/bearing assembly and/or the speed sensor being defective. This issue is being addressed by gm on some vehicles but they won't fix mine because they say it's not in the VIN number range. The problem is very real and very dangerous. It started almost 12 months ago, and I was told to wait for the state of wisconsin to be added to the recall list, they have added wisconsin but have selected certain VIN numbers only that the bulletin applies to.
Unwanted antilock brake system activation at around 7 MPH. Took car to dealer, they said this vehicle was not part of the campaign and that I would have to pay for the repair. The vehicle has not been fixed yet.
I own a 1999 chevrolet tahoe. It has a severe brake problem. Sometimes when you are going under 40 and step on the brakes the ABS seems to activate making a loud noise and the vehicle does not want to stop unless you stand on the brakes and then it stops slowly. I had a complete brake job done and it didn't get any better even though I took it back 2 more times. While I was on the internet trying to find a site that might be able to tell me what was wrong I ran across a site called www.ohiolemonlaw.com. They listed my vehicle model and year as having a recall for exactly the problem I was having. I then checked with gm and my local chevrolet dealership and they were both aware of the problem and the recall but said my vehicle's VIN was not included in the recall. If there was a recall on the 1999 tahoe for exactly the same problem as my 1999 tahoe then I feel that my vehicle should be covered under that recall. I also looked under the federal safety agency site and found a recall campaign number 05v379000 for exactly the same problem I am having. Please let me know what my options are. My VIN # is [xxx] and I am the original owner thank you. *nm updated 07/16/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
Dt*: the contact stated the ant-ilock brakes are engaging at low speeds of 0-5 MPH. There is an the federal safety agency recall, #05v379000, regarding the service brakes, hydraulic: antilock. The VIN was not included in the recall. Updated 06/16/06.
Dt*: the contact stated while attempting to apply brake pressure there was an increase in stopping distance. This occurred at low speeds on normal roads without warning. The dealer determined the wheel speed sensors needed to be replaced. There is a the federal safety agency recall, # 05v379000, regarding the service brakes hydraulic antilock. The VIN was not included in the recall.
Purchased vehicle from chevy dealer, shortly after noticed brakes do not function correctly, especially at low speeds. Now the brakes consistently do not stop at low speeds in a secure distance. Have not had a crash yet. I do not even drive the vehicle much anymore and want to sell it but I can't let someone get hurt. I am an engineer that works with the automotive industry and I practice very defensive driving especially with this tahoe.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 20 MPH and below the ABS engaged. As a result, the stopping distance was increased. There was a the federal safety agency recall, # 05v379000, concerning the ABS. The vehicle was not included because of the VIN; however, the vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection.
Dt*: the contact stated while applying brake pressure at 5mph or less, there was an increased stopping distance and the ABS engaged on dry pavement. Although the problem persisted, the vehicle was not seen by a dealer. There is a the federal safety agency recall, # 05v379000, regarding the antilock brakes. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the VIN. 08/29/06 as of 8-21-06 problem still exists. 08/29/06 intermittently the anti-lock brakes come on at speeds of under 5 MPH causing numerous close calls at signals in heavy traffic. Basil chevrolet contacted.
Dt*: the contact stated the ABS activated at speeds below 10 MPH. The vehicle was taken to the dealership and both front ABS sensors were replaced. There is a the federal safety agency recall, # 05v379000, regarding the antilock brakes. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however, it is not included in the recall due to the VIN.
Vehicle goes into ABS mode at slow speed stop. On dry driveway almost ran into my own door. Took the vehicle to the chevrolet dealer and brake system was inspected. Found it necessary to replace both front speed sensors. Also had to replace 1 broken caliper bolt as necessary. Total cost $697.47. Recall was issued for 1.35 million trucks and suvs for brake sensors. Our truck being a 1999 tahoe was not covered. All other chevy trucks were.
Gm issued a recall #05068 on over 800,000 trucks & suvs involving improper ABS activation at low/slow speeds. (the federal safety agency campaign id #05v379000). I took my 1999 chev tahoe to the dealer today for the repair, and was told this recall did not effect my vehicle, that it did not include my VIN #. The service person said he did observe the fact that my vehicle indeed has the problem, but they cannot fix it per gm's guidelines. I do not understand how - if it is evident the vehicle has the unsafe equipment/actions that warrant the recall, how can it be excluded from the recall? As of this date, I do not have an auto accident and/or personal injury on record due to the fact that I have learned to adjust my driving to avoid the obvious fact that, yes, I would have one or two rear-end accidents a week if I did not. This vehicle was purchased by me dec 2004 and was a problem from the beginning. We did not immediately have the money to pay to have it fixed. My husband was checking to see if the wiper system had been recalled for some reason as they rarely work, when he discovered the brake problem was being investigated. So we have waited this process out, only to discover it does not include our tahoe. As a matter of fact, when he printed the recall information out on 9/29/05, it listed the 1999 tahoes, but now as of today, it has been changed to 2000 and newer. How can that be when my vehicle has the problem?
Dt*: the contact stated at speeds below 10 MPH, the ABS activates. There is a the federal safety agency recall, # 05v379000, regarding the antilock brakes. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however, it is not included in the recall due to the VIN.
1999 chevrolet tahoe with 49,000 miles anti lock brakes sensors activating at speeds under 10 MPH. Took to dealer for repair at our expense, we were told this vehicle was not part of a recall. Gm is now trying to offer us 25% of our cost. This is not acceptable since this is a safety issue. My wife almost drove through the garage door one day. (incident date is being listed as date of repair, the vehicle had many incidents were the sensors failed.
Dt*: the contact stated the antilock brakes engaged at 10 MPH. There is a the federal safety agency recall, # 05v379000, regarding the antilock brakes. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the VIN.
Within the past 2 weeks, my 1999 chevy tahoe began experiencing a problem with the ABS brakes. When slowing down and performing normal braking prior to coming to a stop, the ABS kicks in at very low speed (<5mph) and the brakes essentially fail. I contacted my dealer about this problem and they said the 1999 tahoe (old style) is not covered under a recall.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving at 5mph, the ABS engaged and the vehicle did not stop. The vehicle ran through the end of a garage door. The vehicle received minor damage; however the total amount of property damage has not been assessed by the insurance company. The vehicle has not been inspected by a dealer or independent repair shop. The contact removed the fuse to the ABS and drives without the ABS.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 5 MPH slowing down to a stop, the antilock brakes engaged without warning. This occurred on a normal road during normal braking. The dealership and manufacturer were notified however no repairs were made. Updated 3/17/2006 - the consumer's vehicle was not included int he ABS recall. The consumer heard a squeaking noise in the driveline. The dealer replaced the rear universal joint in the driveshaft.
Dt*: the contact stated there was an increased stopping distance at a speed of 15 MPH or less. There is a the federal safety agency recall, # 05v379000, regarding the antilock brakes. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the VIN. The vehicle was seen by a dealer. The dealer replaced the brake shoes and the cylinders, but the problem persisted. The service department suggested replacing the entire antilock brake system, but no further repairs were made. Updated 3/3/2006 -
Dt*: the contact stated the ABS activates at low speeds of 3 to 5 MPH. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. Upon inspection both wheel speed sensors were corroded due to salt on the highway. There is a the federal safety agency recall, 05v379000 regarding the anti lock brakes. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the VIN. The consumer stated the ABS warning light never illuminated. Updated 03/03/06.
On 1/27/06 I took my vehicle to a certified mechanic for a problem with my ABS. He informed me that there was a problem with corrosion on the sensors causing the ABS to activate at slow speed. He disassembled, cleaned and reassembled the sensor for a cost of $148.00. I drove it again and the same problem occurred. I looked to see if there was information about the problem. I found a recall the federal safety agency # 05v379000 gm campaign # 05068. I took the vehicle to a chevrolet dealer today for a diagnosis and was told I needed a hub assembly which would cost $350.00 labor $180.00 and that my VIN number was not included in the recall. As of today 1.4 million trucks and SUV's are recalled with the same problem. I called gm customer service and was told that because I did not buy the vehicle new and did not have it continually serviced at the dealer there was nothing that they could do. I don't understand how they can pick and choose vehicles to be covered by this recall. My vehicle falls into the category of every stipulation except for the VIN number.
Dt*: the contact stated the ABS would not work at low speeds. There is a the federal safety agency recall, # 05v379000, regarding the antilock brakes. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however, it is not included in the recall due to the VIN.
The federal safety agency recall 05v379000: at under 5 MPH rear-ended another car. Despite standing on brake peda 1999 tahoe 4x4 would not stop. The stopping distance was approximately 35 feet. Often when front tires were turned right rear tire locked. I think the ABS sensor problem extended to more states.
Dt*: the contact stated the ABS was engaging at 10mph with increased the stopping distance. The vehicle was taken to the local service dealer for repair and cleaning of the wheel speed sensor. There is a the federal safety agency recall, # 05v379000, regarding the ABS. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the VIN. Updated 03/22/06.
Dt*: the contact stated the ABS activated at low speeds and there was an increased stopping distance. There is a the federal safety agency recall, # 05v379000, regarding the antilock brakes. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the VIN.
Dt*: the consumer stated the ABS activated at low speed and there was an increased stopping distance. There is a the federal safety agency recall, # 05v379000, regarding the anti-lock brakes. The consumer experienced the same problem as indicated in the recall; however, the vehicle identification number was not included in the recall.
I brought my 1999 chevrolet tahoe to alexandria buick-pontiac-gmc in alexandria, virginia on december 14, 2005 because the ABS light kept coming on in the dashboard. Mechanic diagnosis was speed sensors were missing. He replaced the hub assemblies and speed sensors. Total repair was $1064.54. I then found out that a recall on the problem I had just repaired was going on in the "rust belt" states and canada. The recall was for the whole northeast part of the country down to and including washington dc. I work in washington and live about 5 miles from the city. I wrote the gm claims department with copies of every receipt and a copy of the recall letter. They contacted me and told me the repair was indeed one included within the recall, but they were denying the claim because I live in virginia and the recall is only valid in "salt belt" states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maryland, massachusetts, maine, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin and the district of columbia. I want the recall to be opened back up and to include additional states. I spend every single day in washington, what makes my claim any different from the person that lives 5 miles away from me, but happens to live across the state border? What is different from someone who lives in washington and works in virginia? Since my home address was virginia, my claim was denied. The recall campaign # is 05v379000. *nm the engine light illuminated, the serpentine belt was repalced. The water pump was leaking abd the pinion seal was replaced. Updated 02/09/06.
There has been a recall issued for 2000-2002 tahoe for front wheel speed sensor corrosion (product safety recall 05068) from gm. This should have also included the 1999 tahoe. This ABS issue is currently happening to my tahoe. Its been occurring since the middle of 2005. I heard of the upcoming safety recall back in august 2005. But when I took my 1999 tahoe to the dealership, they stated my VIN# was not on the list for recalls. When I looked deeper into this recall, it only includes 2000-2002 tahoe. I know of this happening on another 1999 tahoe sport. It would be nice to have gm expand the recall coverage to include all 1999 tahoe.
Anti-lock brakes activate at low speed as noted in campaign id 05v379000 of the federal safety agency. I was told my vehicle was not included in the recall and I am wondering why it isn't.
Dt*: the contact complained about increased stopping distance and inappropriate activation of the ABS brakes at low speeds which resulted in the vehicle striking a garage door with minor damage to the vehicle. There was the federal safety agency recall campaign 05v379000 regarding the ABS brakes. The vehicle had the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it was not included in the recall due to the VIN. There were no injuries, and police report was required. The dealer repaired the vehicle as instructed in the recall. *ak updated 01/25/06.
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