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1999 GMC Silverado: ABS light or ABS activating

6 of the 15 complaints about the 1999 GMC Silverado describe ABS light or ABS activating.

owner complaints
6
of this car's complaints
40%
recalls
0
Is there a fix? 3 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

ABS light or ABS activating by model year

  • 2003
    1
  • 2002
    1
  • 2001
    1
  • 2000
    2
  • 1999
    6

What owners say

Filed Sep 8, 2011 · Brakes · 10,100 miles · MN

Brake lines that enter ABS control unit rusted out and ruptured.

Filed Oct 12, 2003 · Brakes · CA

Failure of ABS control module .*mr the failure occurred when the consumer first started the vehicle. The ABS light came on and the ABS pump/brake modulation system started running. The pump continued to run when I turned off the ignition. The consumer then disconnected the battery to stop the pump from running. When the consumer reconnected the battery, the pump started running again. The repair shop diagnosed the problem as being caused by a defective ebc control module (pn 88982286). Consumer feels this could result in a possible loss of brakes. Consumer has the defective part. *ph

Filed Nov 28, 2001 · Brakes · MI

Abs brake pump will not stop running. Consumer has removed the fuse, dealer has been contacted, but refuses to fix vehicle. *ak

Filed Jun 26, 2001 · Brakes · FL

Consumer has noticed that ABS brake warning light remains illuminated on the dashboard, indicating a malfunction within the system. Cause has not been determined. Please give any further details.

Filed Feb 1, 2001 · Brakes · FL

Abs warning light illuminates,indicating a malfunction within system, cause unknown. Please give any further details.

Filed Dec 13, 2000 · Brakes · GA

Abs system does not work at all. Consumer is having trouble when he comes to a sudden stop. Contacted dealer, and dealer said there was nothing they could do about it.*ak consumer states that ripples, bumps, and slick conditions cause ABS to release brakes and avoids stopping.

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Questions about the 1999 GMC Silverado abs

Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 1999 GMC Silverado?

6 of 15 owner complaints about the 1999 GMC Silverado (40%) 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 GMC Silverado?

There are 0 recalls and 3 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

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