Anti lock brakes come on at 5 mph or less and the car will not stop.

- Hicksville, NY, USA

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.

- Eagle, MI, USA

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.

- Corfu, NY, USA

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.

- Chippewa Falls, WI, USA

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.

- Dover, NH, USA

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.

- Jackson, TN, USA

The consumer was pulling into the driveway, when he pressed the brakes to stop, the pedal froze. The car did not stop which resulted in a crash.

- Taylor, MI, USA

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)

- Houston, TX, USA

ABS system went out at 42000 miles. Realized this when I took the truck to the dealer to ask about the buzzing sound the truck was making after I shut the engine down. Was informed that it was the braking module, and parts and labor would be $1200. Was notified this is only covered under 36K warranty. Read the manual and figured out which fuse to pull to disable the module. ABS light remains on as well as the parking brake light.

- Dallas, TX, USA

The consumer experienced a brake problem. The rotors rusted which caused the brake pads to wear prematurely. The rotors rusted and pitted causing the three inside pads to be ground away.

- Evansville, IN, USA

Complaint sent via E-mail." I have own my vehicle since it was new. It has a problem with the anti-lock brakes. The pedal gets so hard that you can't stop the vehicle even with all the pressure applied to the brake pedal. I almost had 3 accidents with this problem. A diagnostic test was done, no problem found with the brake system.

- Cleveland, OH, USA

The ABS brake system light on my 1999 Silverado comes on intermittedly. The dealer advised me that the 1999 had a problem with the ABS pumps and GM refuses to recall, they stated this repair costs over 1000 dollars to fix. The brakes are mushy on this truck since new and the service manager stated "the brakes suck on 99's". many web sites have complaints posted about the ABS system yet GM apparently is ignoring this problem. The dealer advises the only solution to the cost of replacement is to remove the fuse and disable the ABS. Why is this not a recall?

- Copley, OH, USA

When braking at a low speed ABS system suddenly engaged causing the brake pedal to go almost to the floor and drastically increasing the stopping distance, almost causing an accident. This occurred on dry pavement with no skid imminent. A mechanic informed me that it was caused by minute particles from the wheel bearings affecting the magnetic detector for the ABS system causing it to activate suddenly and without warning. This occurred frequently until I had to replace both front wheel bearings.

- Reading, VT, USA

Vehicle was experiencing an intermittent problem with extended stopping distance. When braking, the brake pedal would feel soft, and the vehicle would continue before stopping. Vehicle was taken to a repair shop, and dealer informed consumer that the ABS sensor needed to be replaced. Dealer was not notified.

- Toledo, OH, USA

In the last month I've had my ABS brakes on my 1999 Silverado engage at between 10 and 5 mph every time I stop..on three different occasionsif there hadn't been a curb in front of me io would have been crosswise on a heavy traffic street twice and once I'd have gone into a business front...no ABS light has been on in the vehicle..I brought this up to the dealership and all they told me was that there was a service bulletin on this and no recall..in my opinion this is a very serious problem on a nearly 30,000 dollar vehicle and also an 850 dollar option..the parts alone are over 400 to 700 dollars...I checked several forums on the internet and this is a highly reported problem...my vehicles are kept in showroom condition and serviced well.

- Murrysville, PA, USA

Intermittent loss of braking power. The brake pedal went to the floor, and vehicle experienced extended stopping distance. Dealer was notified. Dealer informed consumer that wheel speed sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle crashed into a wall resulting in front end damage.

- Johnson, VT, USA

While applying the brakes ABS braking light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Consumer drove vehicle to the dealer for inspection.

- Marshall, MI, USA

1999 Chevrolet Silverado extended cab, ABS system motor runs after vehicle is shut off, runs down battery. ABS motor was unplugged. Module needs replaced.

- Cuba, IL, USA

Consumer stated that while driving and applying the brakes, he heard a humming noise. It sounded as if the ABS was kicking in. This should not happen because there was no bad weather. The consumer stopped and turned the vehicle off and the noise was still there. After getting off work the noise was still there, but the vehicle would not start. Consumer got a co-worker to jump start the vehicle. When raising the hood, the found the fuse for the ABS and removed it. The noise then stopped. But when the consumer put the fuse back the noise started again and the ABS illuminated light. The mechanic told the consumer that it was a mechanical design flaw common with these vehicles.

- North Branch, MN, USA

The ABS on my 1999 Chevrolet Silverado failed while trying to park in a parking space, causing truck not to stop and crashed into a retaining wall. This occurred under normal driving conditions on a clear and dry day.

- Rochester, NY, USA