This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
1. ABS motor started running while driving, then kept running, even when vehicle was shut off. 2. engine turns over but is hard to start if it sits longer than 15 minutes and less than 6 hours 3. while idling, engine occasionally shakes and sounds like it's going to die.
While driving the brakes operated poorly, intermittently took them a long time to slow the vehicle down. Vehicle was taken to the dealer on two occasions, and consumer was told that the braking system was working normally.
My father-in-law pulled up at work. He turned the truck off and he heard a noise under the truck near the drivers door. He looked under the truck to see what was making the noise and found the ABS pump still running. He had the mechanic at the job site look at it and he disconnected the pump. The ABS light as well as the brake light came on but the truck was drivable. He told me about it and I did some research and found that it is a very large problem! Chevrolet is refusing to recall the part and putting the general public in danger. If the ABS fails during bad road conditions everyone is at risk. The occupants and the other drivers on the road. This needs to be put into a force recall by the NHTSA for the safety of the general public. There should not have to be deaths on the road before safety issues are addressed. Please act swiftly in this matter before the deaths start showing up from this issue.
Brakes pulsate when coming to a stop or over rough/bumpy roads. This has been happening since I owned the truck. Dealer informed it was normal. In the past two weeks I have been having a problem with the ABS light occasionally staying on and during the first braking where the truck will not stop and the brakes chatter or pulsates but then will work fine for the rest of the day. Brake fluid is fine.
Dry and sunny conditions. Anti-lock brake system caused brake pedal to go to the floor causing greatly extended stopping distance. Hit the guy in front of me.
Consumer complained about ABS brake problems. Consumer was browsing around and a mechanic told him that it the first thing that went wrong with those vehicles. Manufacturer or dealer were not contacted at the time of this call.
ABS system failure, 65,000 miles "motor module" failed and replaced, 75,000 rest of system failed and was replaced. As a standard equipment item, this is very disheartening and worrisome. It is also expensive, as I am $1700+ out of pocket for a repairs. "it happens" does not seem a good explanation for why this has happened. No loss of control or accident occurred. The repairs were made as soon as they were identified and could be scheduled.
ABS module shorted out and now the antilock brakes are inoperable. This is a known problem by generals motors. Dealership said they replace several weekly. Also, 2000 Silverado`S have the same problem, and I beleive module they have been recalled for a new module. Told General Motors this and all they could say was "but sir yours is a 1999 model isn`T it". NHTSA please help us consumers. We are driving trucks without antilock brakes. How safe could this be? this is definitely a safety issue.
ABS module failed causing the ABS pump to run contantly. There should be a safety recall issued to repair this safety issue due to loss of anti-lock braking.
Just after the 36,000 mile warranty was up, the ABS light illuminated and the pump motor runs continuously. Had to remove the fuse to stop it. Cost to replace is $900 plus, on a part that should last the life of the truck! friends purchased an identical truck to our, did the same thing at 38,000 miles.
The ABS light came on while driving. When vehicle was shut off, the ABS unit continued to run. Pulled the 60 amp fuse and the unit shut off. Continued to drive vehicle without the fuse. Been driving it this way for about a month. Brakes are now worn. Do not relish spending $1000+ to repair a 4 year old truck with low mileage!!
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- Little Rock, AR, USA