3.9
definitely annoying- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 30,750 miles
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The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. While traveling 10 mph the contact noticed that the ABS system would activate without warning every time the contact applied the brakes. The vehicle had not been diagnosed. There were no prior warnings. The failure mileage was 24000. The current mileage was 27900.
- Van Horne, IA, USA
2006 Chevy Silverado truck front ABS antilock sensors failed due to corrosion GM had a recall 08/30/2005 for same problem on 2002 models, they knew about this in 05 (when my truck was built) but only admit to 2002 models NHTSA campaign # 05V37900 - think this needs to be extended to all models they built this way.
- Lawrenceville, NJ, USA
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. While driving 50 mph he heard a grinding sound from the front-end of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and he was advised that the hub and bearing assembly failed. The vehicle was repaired at an expense of $432.41. The failure mileage was 48985. The current mileage was 49000. Updated 01/29/10. The consumer stated when the grinding started, the vehicle pulled to the right. Also, the ABS activated under normal driving conditions. Updated 01/29/10.
- Niles, OH, USA
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. During brake application the ABS system engaged without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The front ABS sensor were cleaned and then replaced at an expense of $270. The failure mileage was 43,642.
- Candia, NH, USA
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. While driving in reverse out of the driveway and applying pressure to the brake pedal, the antilock brake system activated. The contact was able to continue driving normally. The failure occurred whenever proceeding to a complete stop. The authorized dealer was notified of the malfunction. The vehicle has not been repaired at this time. The contact had concerns of the safety risk involved. The failure mileage was 45,000. The current mileage was 49,000.
- Saranac, NY, USA
Continual unwanted ABS activation during low speed brake application on a 2006 Silverado. Virtually the same problem that was addressed by NHTSA campaign id number 05V379000.
- Syracuse, NY, USA
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. At 4,000 miles the indicator light for the four wheel drive illuminated and stayed on for 2 to 3 days until it was repaired. At 11,000 miles the vehicle over heated, and the water pump had to be replaced. Under 20,000 miles the front brakes failed, and it was hard to stop the vehicle at a normal distance. On 04/30/2007 while driving 75 mph, the ABS indicator light came on, an hour later the right front end of the truck shook and the engine shut off. The vehicle currently has 52,000 miles, and began failing at 4,000 miles.
- Bellechasse, LA, USA
- Williamsport, PA, USA