2000 Chevrolet Tahoe: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Jul 30, 2023 · Brakes, Electrical · IA · fire

The ABS caught on fire. Lost brakes and all brake fluid, no police reports because it was in my alley way as soon as I started moving, when it happened the ABS and brake lights both came on at the same time. No prior warning.

Filed Mar 17, 2023 · Brakes · 150,000 miles · NJ

The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while driving at slow speeds, the ABS would erroneously activate. During the failure, the stopping distance was increased and the ABS warning light was activated. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 05V379000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 150,000.

Filed Feb 25, 2022 · Brakes · OR

ABS/Traction Control wheel speed sensors corroded, causing the ABS to activate at low speeds and making it impossible to stop the car. This is the same issue as has been reported for other VIN numbers of the same vehicle; see Safety Recall 05068 Front Wheel Speed Sensor Corrosion, However, that recall was limited to vehicles registered in the "Rust Belt" states; it appears that as this vintage of vehicle has aged, vehicles outside the Rust Belt now are experiencing the same problem, suggesting that the recall should be broadened.

Filed Nov 12, 2015 · Brakes · AL

In 2011 my ABS/brake light starting coming on took to dealership was told how much it would cost to repair. In searching online how to fix, I see a recall was given to salt belt states in 2005. I own truck since 2002. Told by gmc today the recall although it states salt belt states recall only affected certain VIN #'s is this correct? First owner lived in salt belt state and truck manufactured in salt belt. I see there are additional gmc products with same problem. Why don't they repair?

Filed Oct 28, 2015 · Brakes, Engine · 60,000 miles · MI · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that while attempting to come to a complete stop, the ABS system disengaged causing the vehicle to lunge forward. The contact stated that the ABS system would re-engage if the brake pedal was released and then depressed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but the failure was unable to be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact also stated that while driving at various speeds, there would be an abnormal noise coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle would veer to the left. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the hub bearing assembly on the drivers side of the vehicle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, however the failure recurred on three separate occasions. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds for a period of time and then turning off the vehicle, a burning oil odor would come from the vehicle. The contact stated that while having the vehicle serviced by an independent mechanic, it was informed that there was engine oil leaking from the main seal and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired, however the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000.

Filed Sep 17, 2015 · Brakes · 150,000 miles · MN

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that the ABS warning light illuminated when attempting to park or making a turn. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic) and 00v345000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

Filed Jul 6, 2015 · Brakes · 102,000 miles · PA

Hello I am experiencing the exact symptoms described in gm recall 05068c "these vehicles may have a condition permitting corrosion to occur between the front hub/bearing assembly and the wheel speed sensor. If the brakes are applied while the vehicle is traveling at a speed of greater than 6 km/h (3.7 MPH) but less than 16 km/h (10 MPH), the corrosion may cause an unwanted antilock brake system (ABS) activation. If this condition occurred where stopping distance is limited, a crash could occur. " however, my VIN is not included in the breakpoints, even though I have a 2000 chevrolet tahoe. I can demonstrate that this is the problem in two ways, first by reproducing with a scan tool that shows unexpected ABS activation during stopping at this low speed, and second after pulling the ABS fuse this problem does not happen. This clearly points to the ABS issue mentioned in the recall. I have contacted two local dealerships, and after I asked about recalls they said my VIN was invalid. Then I contacted the chevy contact center and they said there are no recalls for my vehicle. So now what - should I just replace the ABS sensors and move on, or is there any chance of getting this acknowledged by gm as part of the recall?

Filed Jan 6, 2015 · Brakes · 148,250 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that while driving at low speeds, the ABS activated independently. The dealer stated that the vehicle had unwanted ABS activation. The dealer cleaned the grounds, calipers, and rotors, lubed the wheel speed sensor mounts, and checked and cleaned the hubs. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 148,250. Updated 03/17/15

Filed Nov 9, 2011 · Brakes, Fuel system · 103,000 miles · CT

Brake line corrosion!! (all lines!), one ruptured, lost brakes, forced off road to stop, extended braking distance, almost crashed. Driving home from airport at 1am, getting off highway, brake pedal went all the way to floor.... Brakes kicked in approx. 90-95% of the way to the floor, but took forever to stop. Another car was at traffic light off the highway, and I was forced into the grass on the side of the road before car came to full stop. Towed home - I replaced master cylinder thinking that's where the failure was, but then I couldn't bleed rear brakes and noticed the puddle under the truck and crawled under to discover there was a brake line that was completely rusted through. This happened at the ABS module, where 5 brake lines connect, and all the lines show dangerous corrosion levels and need to be replaced. It also affected a fuel line right there too, (fuel filter is right there).... I have owned the truck since new, and there is 1 line that looks brand new (never replaced), and all other lines in that area are dangerously corroded. Very odd that one line looks good, and all the other lines are bad. I have pictures of all lines and corrosion available.

Filed Jul 13, 2011 · Acceleration, Brakes · 89,100 miles · WA

When applying the brakes at low speeds the ABS kicks in making the vehicle shutter to a stop which makes the vehicle unable to stop right away.

Filed May 17, 2011 · Brakes · 177,500 miles · OH

I was pulling into an angle parking place and the ABS brake system suddenly engaged, the vehicle surged forward striking a dumpster. Later it happened while slowing for a traffic light, almost causing me to rearend another vehicle. The dealer and gm have told me they fixed the problem once under a recall and will not cover it again.

Filed Sep 14, 2010 · Brakes · 45,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that the ABS system was failing and when driving at a slow rate of speed, the brakes would intermittently fail. The vehicle was inspected by the contact's personal mechanic who advised that the failure was within the braking system and that the contact should have the vehicle inspected by an authorized dealer. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired in 2003 under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock). The dealer advised that the vehicle could be repaired at the contact's expense. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 45,000 and the current mileage 150,000.