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Anti-lock brakes turning on and off by themselves, anti-lock motor continued to run after taking key out of vehicle, went to G.M. garage they said, 1500 to 3000 dollars to fix( I said yeah right!) I then pulled the relay switch under the hood eliminating the anti-system all together. Now dash lights stay on but I don't have braking problems. This all happened at 40,000 miles I now have 65000 on truck. Way to stand behind product GM thanks a lot! for nothing!
I own a 1999 Chevy Silverado. The ABS sensor went bad and I was told it would be $1000 to fix this. Outrageous! I did more research and found that this problem is common and GM is doing nothing about it. I read that they recalled all trucks with same problem in Canada, but not here. This is a safety concern because my ABS does not work, and the ABS motor runs, which is a fire concern. Next, with winter driving coming soon, this is a major concern to not have ABS. This problem should be recalled and fixed at GM's expense.
The vehicle is a 1999 Chevrolet Silverado. Every time the consumer comes to a slow stop the ABS brakes come on when they are not suppose to. Do so. Consumer states ABS will come on when driving 5 mph. Consumer feels ABS brakes should not be coming on in these conditions, like when the roads are dry. The consumer is almost unable to get the vehicle to stop quickly enough to keep from hitting anything else. Consumer has disabled the ABS by pulling the fuse. He states that it has not missed with any other part of the vehicle. The brakes work fine now, and the other components with it. In 2002, the ABS part had been replaced. He believes it was because of the control unit. The problem at that time was that the ABS would not turn off. This is the only problem with the vehicle. He has not taken it to the dealer or the manufacturer. Consume R states there has been a recall in Canada concerning this problem. The dealership he purchased it from is out of business.
Consume rcomplained about a brake problem.. when coming to a stop the brake will go just about to the floor, and would stop half way through a stop. It has 34,000 miles, and yesterday it was like it had no brakes at all. Pushed hard as I could and I went through the garage door. This happened yesterday July 18, 2005. Just about anytime hadto push the brakes to the floor. Its happened twice were Y mashing the brake as hard itwas like haveingno brakes. When first got the vehicle iconsume rcomplained to the dealer, and the dealer and said this was normal for anti lock brakes.
- Columbus, OH, USA
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Consumer says this problem is being investigated by NHTSA. Consumer has 1999 a Chevrolet Silverado and is experiencing problems at low speed with the ABS. The investigation is NHTSA action number PE05020. On several occasions, the consumer says that he has been lucky to avoid accidents when traveling at low speeds. The problem seems to increase the stopping distance. Consumer has now disabled the ABS due to the fear of the malfunction of the ABS. The consumer says that road conditions doesn'tt seem to matter, wet, dry, cold, or hot the ABS caused the vehicle to take an extreme amount of distance to stop. Consumer received an estimate on repairing the problem. It was 800 dollars for parts alone.
Emergency brake failed three times. The consumer contacted the manufacturer. While driving consumer tried to down shift and the vehicle would not go into gear. The brakes locked up and the anti-lock braking system did not work. The emergency brakes also failed to work causing the driver to hit a tree. The driver or passenger side air bag did deployed. The driver's seat ejected off of the floor with the driver strapped into the seat. The vehicle had caught on fire upon the side impact. Consumer has had trouble shifting threes times previously and the transmission along with the clutch had been replaced once before.
Consumer has 1999 Chevrolet Silverado. Vehicle does not stop at slow speed, when applying brakes vehicle makes a terrible clanking or grinding noise. Consumer noticed this in February. Consumer said that she heard of recall by GM in March, and checked her vehicle to find no recalls. Consumer contacted GM, and was told that problem was her responsibility.
We have taken very good care of our vehicles, because we try to maximize their lives. One day, the "brakes" light came on. I contacted my Chevrolet dealer, who checked it out, then told me "you are better off just driving with it the way it is." When I asked why, I was told that GM has a problem with the ABS systems going whacky, but will not do anything. I made several calls to GM, trying to plead my case and listing the several others and web sites created by some of them, that have had this same problem. I was coldly told that there had to be large numbers of people having this problem, like millions. This is a safety device that buyers have no choice whether to have or not, but it is not backed by the manufacturer! it is ridiculous!!!
Truck does not brake properly, resulting in extended stopping distances. Had 2 accidents as a result. The brakes were applied, but they do not stop vehicle. This could occur when standing on the brakes. Had brakes replaced, and mentioned this to dealer, who ignored this problem.
At low speeds the antilock brakes on my 1999 Chevy Silverado (4X4) activates for no apparent reason and almost resulted in an accident. The brakes continue to be unpredictable at low speeds. A garage said they had multiple inquiries about this and knew of the problem well. I think this is a recall item and GM should resolve the issue. Incident date is approximate first occurence.
When applying the brake at speeds under 10 mph I will hear the anti lock brakes turn on and then the brake pedal cannot be depressed and the vehicle will roll another 5-10 feet further then intended. This has happend to at least 6 other people that I know with the same type of vehicle. One of them a sheriff's department vehicle.
ABS motor was running all the time. Consumer took vehicle to local mechanic, and was told ABS valve along with the control valve were bad. The parts were replaced, and had no problems since. Mechanic contacted GM and was told the 1999 models were too old to qualify for repair assistance despite low mileage. Consumer therefore had repair done locally, replacing ABS pump and valve control at cost of $995, of which $825 were parts.
ABS brakes went out 20,000 miles and this again occurred at 45,000 miles. This occurred at low speeds but happened once at high speed on the highway. Took to dealer for repairs and they said that simply the ABS was out and needed to be replaced. Consumer saw report where GM was recalling Canadian vehicles due to the salt conditions and its affect on the ABS system. Owner feels his vehicle should be recalled because his state uses the same salt used in Canada.
99 Chevy Silverado pickup. ABS brake motor operation. Dealer told consumer it would be costly to fix. The brakes were making a humming noise and consumer had the ABS system disconnected. The noise stopped, but consumer does not have ABS brakes.
Since 12,000 miles the ABS was disconnected by dealer because brakes were not working properly. They failed to activate at low speeds. There was extended stopping distance along with vibration. ABS was disconnected due to this problem. The vehicle is now driven with manual brakes only-no ABS due to the faulty situation they provided, unable to drive safely due to the ABS.
GM/Chevrolet light truck ABS activates at slow speeds. At approximately 5 mph, when the brakes are applied, the ABS activates (audible) and diminishes braking requiring increased pedal pressure and increased stopping distance.
ABS enables itself when coming to a low speed stop. The ABS makes it hard to stop when it is enabled. No accidents. No repairs. A few close calls with almost hitting vehicles.
About a year in half ago the anti lock brakes starting acting up, when it was wet and preparing to stop the anti lock brakes would engage and the truck would not stop. Code was left front sensor. This was replaced. Did not correct the problem. Had the right front sensor replaced, did not correct the problem. The fuse was then unplugged just so I would have brakes. Currently, in Vermont truck was due for inspection in June, and it will not pass inspection, with or without the anti lock brakes. Spoke with elmore at GM in portland office, and he advised to take vehicle to GM dealer and have a diagnostic test done. Dealer cleaned both front speed sensors but did not guarantee it would solve the problem.
Driver's side safety belt will not extend so it can be used. Will not come out of the reel. The other concern were the ABS brakes. Had situations while in traffic the ABS activated on their own. This removes control from the driver, and is startling when it happens. There is a vibration from the ABS. Tried to corrrespond with GM, but feot concerns have fallen on deaf ears. No repair has been made as of yet. The seat belt began to fail on 1-1-03, and the ABS system began to malfunction on 2-10-05.
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- Lacrosse, WI, USA