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Driving at slow speed in dry weather coming up to a line of traffic at a stop light. Applying the brakes the anti-lock mechanism kicked in and my braking ability was severely decreased to the point I almost hit the vehicle in front of me. I have not replaced and parts yet, but I have discovered recall 05V379000 that seems to be the culprit. For some reason Minnesota is not included as a salt belt state. Believe me, there's plenty of salt applied to the roads in Minnesota during winter.
There is a recall on 99-02 Chevy pickups for malfunctioning antilock brakes that only covers a few states. My truck is having the same problem and GM will not fix it, even though I travel to one of these states all the time even in the winter.
Contact states he is a police officer that worked an accident case that was the result of brake failure. There is an NHTSA recall campaign id #05V379000 concerning the service brakes, hydraulic: Anti-lock. The consumer experienced the same symptoms as indicated in the recall. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN.
Anti lock brakes engage as truck is coming to a stop, for no apparent reason. This causes an increase in stopping distance and some loss of vehicle control. This is also very disturbing to the driver who feels they do not have complete control of the vehicle. Same problem that 1500 series Chevy Silverado are having.
- Mantua, OH, USA
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The consumer stated that there NHTSA recall campaign 05V379000 involving the anti lock brake in which his vehicle experienced the same symptoms as indicated in the recall but was not included due to the VIN. No repairs had been made at this time. (11/22/05)
The contact's vehicle was having the same problem as stated in recall 05V379000. He contacted General Motors, but this vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN. There have been no repairs to the vehicle at this time. He does have an appointment at the local dealership this week.
Brakes failed on two occasions. Pedal goes to floor vehicle keeps going. Once almost putting us in a lake and another hitting garage at home. Have records of brakes being repaired after first incident at GM dealer service garage, on 7-26-04 after lake incident. Vehicle is at GM garage at this time for second repair on ABS brakes.
The contact stated when the brakes were applied at low speeds the ABS activated. The service dealer determined the wheel speed sensors needed to be cleaned. The repair was done at the contact's expense. This remedied the problem. Recall 05V379000 for this year, make, and model was issued, but this vehicle was not included in the recall. Due to VIN.
The contact stated the ABS activated at low speeds. When he applies the brakes, the pedal pulsated and locked. The vehicle has not been inspected by a service dealer to determine the problem. The manufacturer said to take the vehicle to a service dealer to be inspected. The manufacturer stated there was recall for the ABS, but his vehicle was not included in the recall.
1) brakes activating anti-skid when braking at low speeds with extremely unpredictable stopping !!!!!!! 2) brakes failed to stop vehicle four times: In garage, in parking lot, in work place parking lot and at intersection. 3) taken to harold Chevrolet 10/14/05 to have checked out and repaired. Found out there was a campaign for this problem. Harold inspected and cleaned the front wheel speed sensors and mounting surfaces. On 10/17/05 brakes failed again even after having taken the vehicle in for repair. Vehicle did not stop at intersection!!!! took vehicle back to harold. As a good will jester they replaced one right hub and speed sensor assembly for our safe driving. Received a recall letter upon returning home 10/17/05.
The contact received recall 5V379000 concerning the ABS sensors on 2001 Chevrolet Silverado on 10-17-05. The contact had the rear brakes, pads and rotors replaced in December 2004 at a cost of $300. The truck had approximately 42,000 miles on it. The brake shop service man told the contact the rear brakes had not reached the sensors at the time he had them replaced in 12-2004. The contact talked to a dealer, who told him they would honor the part of the recall about the cleaning of the sensors. The contact would like to be reimbursed for the $300 he paid back in 12-04.
Antilock brakes engaged without warning and required excessive pedal pressure and/or release re-engage to stop vehicle at slow speed. Critical to stop at slow speed since steep driveway enters busy local college traffic and is blind until very end of driveway. There were several instances when unable to stop until front of vehicle was extended into the path of oncoming vehicles. Right hub and wheel speed sensor was replaced under warranty. Left side hub and wheel speed sensor was replaced the following year at my expense when it failed in the same manner. The dealer did not show me the parts or offer any sort od extended coverage. Both should have been replaced together. I am unaware if during the replacement procedure any procedures were taken to prevent this from recurring in the future.
On several occasions, my Chevy Silverado almost failed to stop at slow speeds because the ABS was engaging on dry pavement. Approx 12 times it almost caused me to crash in parking lots.
The contact stated there a recall O5V279000 on the year, make and model of this car regarding the ABS system. He owns a 2001 1500 Chevrolet Silverado. The ABS kicked in at low speeds of 4-11 mph. He noticed this happening in April 2005. The contact's state of Kentucky was not included in the recall. He had to pay $434.94 for the part and the labor to fix the brakes. He felt the state of Kentucky should be included in this recall. Updated 11/15/2005.
On September 26, 2005 the ABS system locked on and the brakes pulsated when going under 10 mph. When slowing down the consumer had to increase the stopping distance, and one could hear the ABS brakes kicking in. This happened every time while driving the vehicle and was getting worse. The consumer contacted the dealer, and they said that there was a recall but this vehicle was not included in the recall. The consumer had an appointment for October 12, 2005 for them to check the brakes because the consumer could not drive the vehicle like this. The consumer had an independent mechanic inspect the vehicle, and they determined that the sensors on the brakes rusted from the salt on the highways. (11/23/05)
My 2001 Silverado sat unused for about one month. After that every time I would come to a stop the anti-lock brakes would engage at about five miles an hour. This caused me to almost have more then couple of miner crashes. The light for the anti-lock brakes did not come on at any time to indicate a problem until I pulled the fuse out to prevent the brakes from not stopping the truck. I took the truck in to a shop and had them look at the anti-lock brake system. They found rust around the sensors on the front two wheels pulled the sensors off and cleaned the rust off put the sensors back on. I have not had a problem with the anti-lock brakes going off since.
The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Silverado. The ABS kicks in at a low speed. The contact lives in Wisconsin which was not included in recall 05V379000, concerning the ABS brakes. The contact experienced the problem with the brakes for a month when he had the sensors cleaned. This helped the problem..
2001 Chevrolet Silverado developed problems with the brake system. The consumer stated the brakes were not stable. During a slow stop there was a strange noise and the pedal went to the floor. The dealer informed the consumer that the valve in the anti-lock brake system was being by passed.
2001 Chevrolet Silverado. The consumer stated anti-lock brakes did not stop the vehicle when stopping. A recall was issued, but the consumer did not live in the salt belt states. It has not caused any accidents or injuries, but it did cause two close calls. The consumer had the problem fixed, but he wanted to be reimbursed. The anti-locking braking system was replaced. The problem started in March 2005, and fixed in May 2005.
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- Champlin, MN, USA