10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
42 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
20 / 0
Average Mileage:
18,070 miles

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problem #350

Dec 022002

Silverado 2500 4WD

  • miles
General Motors has indicated that pretty much every 1999 Silverado will have this defect. The ABS motor will stick on and not shut off even if the truck is off. You have to pull the fuse out. The dynamic rear proportioning system is now not working. Which balances the front to rear brake balance. GM know this part is defective and has recalled it on the 2000 model year but not the 1999 model year. I am sure you already know about how many others are like this and could cause the truck to handle different leading to possible accident. Repair cost are around 1000 dollars and many people will not have it replace.

- Leo, IN, USA

problem #349

Nov 162002

Silverado 2500 4WD

  • miles
No summary.

- Muskego, WI, USA

problem #348

Sep 282002

Silverado 2500 4WD

  • miles
I have had three problems with the ABS brakes. First problem was the truck would not stop while towing my tailer with electric brakes and doing 10mph on dry, level road. The second was same as first but without the tailer. Both times the dealer found nothing. The third was that the rear rotors had rusted over and the pads were down to the metal backing. This was all before 21,000 miles and I had to pay for the pads. GM only paid for the rotors. Now the truck is out of warranty the module has gone bad and after several phone calls to GM they said they will only pay 30% of the repair bill and I will have to pick up the other 70%. talking to the dealer they tell me GM has a problem and GM knows it. GM told the dealer the trucks were not designed for the weather in the northeast (snow, salt, water) so why are they selling these trucks where they know their going to have problems. This problem is going to get someone hurt if not kill if someone doesn't do something about it. A mechanic friend at the GMC dealership in town said that the location of the ABS system is the biggest problem. He also said that they have replaced quit a few units in the last two years in GMC trucks. Why don't they do a recall and fix the problem.

- Farmington, NY, USA

problem #347

Nov 012002

Silverado 2500 4WD

  • miles
ABS module failure ABS module runs continuously and must be shut off at the fuse or it will run down battery. The part must be replaced as a dealer part (no aftermarket) at a cost of $1000 plus. Dealer indicated that failure is a systematic problem with the 1999 model. Has been corrected for 2000 model. This should be a recall item!

- Cypress, TX, USA

problem #346

Oct 212002

Silverado 2500 4WD

  • miles
Driving to work, ABS light came on, ran code check, C0265, C0267, C0281, and then told parts would be $850. Decided to expensive to fix and not worth it with the number of problems the state inspector had seen. DT5

- Cedar Hill, TX, USA

problem #345

Oct 012002

Silverado 2500

  • miles
Consumer states that while driving ABS engaged w/O warning when brakes were applied under normal conditions. Consumer had to pull ABS fuse in order to get function to disengage.

- Clarkston, MI, USA

problem #344

Sep 252002

Silverado 2500 4WD

  • miles
Problems with brake system.

- Madison, AL, USA

problem #343

Sep 202002

Silverado 2500 4WD

  • miles
No description given. Nlm

- Rochester, IN, USA

problem #342

Sep 272002

Silverado 2500

  • miles
Consumer states that ABS motor will continuously run while the vehicle is running or when it is shut off. Contacted dealer and the dealer is taking a look at it. Nlm

- Apex, NC, USA

problem #341

Sep 152002

Silverado 2500

  • miles
Consumer states that the ABS system on the vehicle is not working properly when appliying the brakes. Dealer has been notified and also put a wrong part. Nlm

- Clear Water, FL, USA

problem #340

Sep 182002

Silverado 2500

  • miles
These three defects that are mentioned here nearly cost me my life!. no safety defect listed.

- Sapulpa, OK, USA

problem #339

Sep 042002

Silverado 2500 4WD

  • miles
No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Pecan Gap, TX, USA

problem #338

Jul 242002

Silverado 2500 4WD

  • miles
ABS module failed at just over 43,000 miles. Dealer said this was common problem with '1999 Silverado. Contacted Chevrolet to question why recall has not been placed or if they are providing assistance with repair cost due to the failure on a newer, low mileage vehicle. Told by Chevrolet there was nothing they could do. Researched problem on internet and discovered this is a widespread problem for this truck. I feel as if Chevrolet should live up to the high standards they claim and take care of a problem of this nature.

- Alpharetta, GA, USA

problem #337

Mar 152001

Silverado 2500 4WD

  • miles
When vehicle is turned off electric module for the ABS does not shut off. Dashboard light continually on. Chevrolet will not take responsiblity.

- Denver, CO, USA

problem #336

Sep 132002

Silverado 2500

  • miles
ABS system not working.consumer has taken vehicle to dealer, and dealer has disconected ABS brakes.

- North Beach, MD, USA

problem #335

Sep 062002

Silverado 2500

  • miles
ABS pump runs constantly, and only way to shut it off is to pull fuse. Please provide any further information.

- Taylor, MI, USA

problem #334

Sep 082002

Silverado 2500 4WD

  • miles
ABS pump continously runs. Pulled ABS fuse so battery would not run down. Took truck to local shop where they ran diagnostics. Informed me that both the ABS module and pump needed to be replaced. This is a very expensive repair for a vehicle that has less than 50,000 miles on it.

- Lee's Summit, MO, USA

problem #333

Sep 062002

Silverado 2500

  • miles
ABS motor would continue to run after turning off ignition switch. Dealer contacted. Feel free to provide any further information.

- Amiericus, GA, USA

problem #332

Sep 062002

Silverado 2500 4WD

  • miles
No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Clio, MI, USA

problem #331

Jul 262002

Silverado 2500

  • miles
When trying to apply anti lock brakes they will lock up, causing vehicle to have extended stopping distance. Dealer notified.

- Toledo, OH, USA

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