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Contact states he became aware of a report about GM vehicles, ABS system. Approximately 2 years ago in the summer while coming to a stop sign he pushed on the brake pedal, he heard and felt the ABS kick in, he could not stop. The consumer stated he disconnected the ABS because it doesn't operate properly.
Anti lock brakes; when going slower the anti lock brakes engage themselves. Was never repaired. Main brakes, both front and rear were replaced ( pads and rotors) after an unusually short amount of time. Left door glass was inoperative. Tech replaced broken door glass regulator.
Consumor states: Brakes do operate properly at low speeds. Vehicle continues to roll, and doesn't come to complete stop. Pressing very firm, and not stopping. No for warning before hand, checked brake fluid. Took vehicle to mechanic, and had it checked out.
- Hudsonville, MI, USA
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1. I began to notice that as I applied my brakes to come to stops at stop signs or destination arrivals that the anti-lock brakes would deploy. 2. the anti-lock brakes would activate when coming to a stop when they should not have (the wheels were not slipping). Although I never actually hit anything, I did come close several times. 3. I took the truck to my local Chevy dealer and they fixed the problem. The charge was $90.93 for labor. I still have the receipt.
Contact states: Trouble with brakes on and off on his truck, at low speed the brakes start pumping, but will not stop the vehicle. Contact thinks it is the anti-lock brakes. Contact has not had the vehicle serviced. There was a minor collision as a result of the brakes not stopping the vehicle.
My '99 Silverado had the brake failure problem (anti-lock brakes not working at very low speeds) that I see is now being investigated. I took it to the Chevy dealer, and was told it was a common problem. I was required to pay to have it fixed. I suspect this was never reported by GM.
The ABS malfunctioned. The system engaged without cause, resulting in the service brakes not working when depressed. When this occurred, the consumer has to pump the brake pedal several times to stop the vehicle. The dealership indicated that this occurred because the sensor on the front wheels gets corroded, causing the system to mis read. Therefore the system indicates that the vehicle is on ice when it isn't and the ABS engages. The dealership cleaned the front wheel sensor assembly. The dealership indicated that there's a recall on this problem but only for vehicles assembled in Canada. Consumer concern when coming to a stop the ABS system will activate caused by unwanted ABS activation.
In low speeds there was no stopping power, and the anti-lock brakes seemed to kick in. The consumer struck another vehicle at 5 mph when this occurred. The manufacturer stated that there was no problem with the vehicle. The consumer did find a technical service bulletin on the internet.
While driving down a bumpy dirt road at approximately 20 mph driver applied the brakes and they grabbed. Then made a grinding sound and released, resulting in extended stopping distance. Owner took vehicle to two different dealerships, yet neither were successful in remedying the problem. Owner contacted the manufacturer, and they were not giving the owner any assistance.
Module controlling the ABS brake system fails making the system inoperable. Braking system reverts to the standard braking system. My contacts with local garages indicates this is a common failure. Module replacement costs are in excess of $1,000. Been advised that most owners do not have it repaired.
When braking the ABS motor will be activated and the brake pedal will get rock hard but does not stop the vehicle at all I have to let off the brake and press the pedal again to get vehicle to stop. Happens at all slow speeds and all the time on any road and any conditions even dry roads.
The ABS check light cam eon on while consumer heard a noise coming from under the driver's seat. Took vehicle to dealer for check up, and results showed that anti lock brakes needed to be replaced.
Anti-lock brakes engaging at low speeds on dry pavement causing brakes to fail and vehicle to continue moving. After several near misses of other cars and buildings, the fuse has been removed to disable the system.
ABS pump stays on all the time. Have to remove fuse to stop it. Many others on www.carsurvey.org/viewmorecomments_review_30093_1.html experienced the same problem. Average cost of repair: $1000. GM will not recognize as a failure necessitating a recall.
ABS light and brake light stay lit in on my 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 [xxx]. I brought the vehicle to a Chevrolet dealer to have it serviced. The dealer told me it was the ABS motor is misaligned and is burnt out and would cost in excess of $1,000 to fix. Also, that he has seen this problem a lot. For a quick fix he told me I can remove the fuse to the ABS. He told me he could not do it because it was a "safety issue." I had no choice since I did not have the money to fix it. But recently I notice there was a recall on the 2000 models (NHTSA campaign id#: 00V055000). Since the 1999 model was release toward the end of 1999 and uses the same part as the 2000 model, it only seems logical the recall should extend also for the 1999 models. I brought this point up to the dealer, but they said they are very specific to servicing vehicle recalls and my vehicle did not qualify. I fear if this problem is not recalled, many trucks with this faulty braking system is a serious safety concern. I have had this problem for about 1 year. Please help. Thank you. [xxx] [xxx]. updated 07/24/2012 information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
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- Onaway, MI, USA