10.0

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

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problem #190

Nov 052001

Silverado 2500 4WD

  • miles
ABS motor will not turn off. Fuse was pulled to keep motor from running. Location of pump is very near fuel filter. When investigating original problem, motor was very warm!.

- Columbia Station, OH, USA

problem #189

Nov 171998

Silverado 2500

  • miles
Brakes fail to work properly when pressed. Stopping distance for vehicle was increased. Can feel vehicle slowing down, but not stopping right away. Took to dealer, and mechanic indicated that brakes were operable.

- Galveston, TX, USA

problem #188

Nov 072001

Silverado 2500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer stated the ABS pump was running constantly and getting hot, causing ABS to malfunction. The vehicle had complete ABS failure.

- Lavergne, TN, USA

problem #187

Oct 242001

Silverado 2500

  • miles
Refrence your service bulletin 22101 NHTSA item number SB618187. From research on the internet this seems to be a problem related to ABS pump/module location and mositure infiltration. On the newer models this unit has been moved to another location. Chevrolet was contacted and declined to cover the repair.

- Woodbridge, VA, USA

problem #186

Oct 302001

(reported on)

Silverado 2500

  • miles
When applying brakes hard they do not work. Also, while applying brakes to stop vehicle they let go and will not hold.

- Wall, NJ, USA

problem #185

Oct 202001

Silverado 2500 4WD

  • miles
No summary listed for above vehicle. (tiresize: LT245/75R)

- Warrensburg, MO, USA

problem #184

Oct 012001

Silverado 2500 4WD

  • miles
ABS motor continues to run after engine is turned off.

- Eureka, CA, USA

problem #183

Oct 192001

Silverado 2500

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Whenever the brakes were applied they would fail to operate properly. This would cause vehicle to have an extended stopping distance. Would have no warning. Taking vehicle to dealership to check brakes out. Consumer states that the brake lights did not come on at all.

- Centerville, OH, USA

problem #182

Oct 202001

Silverado 2500

  • miles
I was informed by service personnel that they have seen several ABS controller failures. This is an expensive($800+)part to replace and there should not be a high volume of failures. The ABS system detected the failure before I started to drive. The nature of the failure permits the controller to continue to run even with the key turned off. It only stops when power is removed by crawling underneath the vehicle. If left running the module gets hot to the touch and eventualy runs down the battery.

- Ceresco, NE, USA

problem #181

Oct 152001

Silverado 2500 4WD

  • miles
ABS motor runs after engine is shut off.

- Jeffersonville, OH, USA

problem #180

Aug 012001

Silverado 2500

  • miles
ABS warning light came on. ABS system would not stop running after truck was shut off. Fuse was removed. GM dealer said system had to be replaced at a cost of $950. GM contacted; no response. Have spoken to two other people in my office who have same truck with same problem.

- Baytown, TX, USA

problem #179

Oct 172001

(reported on)

Silverado 2500

  • miles
ABS pump does not disengage when ignition is off, motor continues to run. This is caused by water that splashes onto ABS system that is located behind left front wheel.

- Fountain Inn, SC, USA

problem #178

Oct 102001

Silverado 2500 4WD

  • miles
ABS system has been failing since the time I purchased the vehicle. ABS engages when braking on rough surfaces causing vehicle to coast and not come to a stop. When ABS is engaged no control of braking or steering is available. Now on 10/10/01 I was pulling out of my driveway and I heard and felt a loud vibrating. I shut off the vehicle and the vibrations continued. I called the dealer service center at marquart and they said they knew what the problem was and that I needed to pull the fuse for the ABS or it would drain the battery. The service tech said that he has seen this happen quite a bit and replacement is needed. Well now I have no ABS and it is over $1,000 to fix. This is a known safety problem and needs to be taken care of by the manufacturer.

- Eau Claire, WI, USA

problem #177

Oct 152000

Silverado 2500 4WD

  • miles
Check out my other listed complain on this site, the ODI id # is 745532. I'm just posting another complaint because I haven't heard a word from NHTSA regarding this issue. Silverado ABS modulators need to be recalled! they are getting water in them. There are numerious listing on this site regarding this issue. NHTSA needs to investigate this issue! it is ridiculous for consumers to take the hit on a failed, poorly designed piece of equipment. The more technology advances the more theses electronic units cost to replace. The direction we're headed in is that ten years from know when a electronic unit fails at a thousand miles over and out of warranty, it will have to sit in the driveway because the average american wont have the cash available to fix it. I had a ABS modulator fail at 54,000 mile, the unit would not turn off, even with the key out. I had to pull the fuse to stop it. The dealer would not do a xxxx thing about it and neither would GM. The dealerships are rteplacing alot of these units.that means there is a defect (poor design) with this unit. Anybody with this defect should get a new and improved unit for free regardless of warranty! I have a more descriptive explanation of the problem on this site, again the ODI id # is 745532. I'm an engineer and it pisses me off when a company hides behind closed doors when an issue like this arises. It pisses me off even more when a government Agency (NHTSA) that is suppose to protect the consumers saftey fails to contact me regarding this issue. I'm beginning to wonder if NHTSA actually read these complaints. I submitted ODI id 745532 five or six months ago, may be even longer than that and still no word. Any body that wants to contact me regarding this issue an email me at jabrant@email.sae.org.

- Oklahoma City, OK, USA

problem #176

Oct 112001

(reported on)

Silverado 2500 4WD 8-cyl

  • 72,000 miles
Actuator within ABS brake system malfunctioned, causing system to become inoperable.

- Salol, MN, USA

problem #175

Oct 012001

Silverado 2500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While backing vehicle out consumer heard a noise, vehicle cut off and still heard noise, consumer noticed ABS indicator light was on, looked under hood, and pulled ABS fuse out and motor stopped.

- Huntsville, AR, USA

problem #174

Apr 012001

Silverado 2500

  • miles
After vehicle was turned off ABS motor continued to run. Consumer contacted local dealership, and was told to pull fuse for ABS motor. Upon pulling fuse, motor stopped running, but ABS light on instrument panel was still illuminating. Please provide any additional information / attachments.

- Twin Valley, MN, USA

problem #173

Sep 152001

Silverado 2500

  • miles
After turning vehicle off ABS motor would continue to run. Consumer was instructed to pull fuse for ABS motor - which stopped motor from running, and caused ABS light on the instrument panel to come on. Dealership has not examined vehicle. Please provide any additional information / attachments.

- Barnesville, MN, USA

problem #172

Sep 232001

Silverado 2500 4WD

  • miles
I was told at the dealership that this part (ABS module) has a very high rate of failure. The replacement part costs over $900.

- Aplington, IA, USA

problem #171

Jul 302001

Silverado 2500 4WD

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Consumer stated he experienced ABS failure.

- Spring, TX, USA

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