10.0

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

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problem #150

Jul 282001

Silverado 2500

  • miles
I am aware of two other 1999 Silverado owners that have experienced the same ABS module failure.

- Buena Park, CA, USA

problem #149

Jul 262001

(reported on)

Silverado 2500 4WD

  • miles
When applying brakes and simultaneously hitting a bump in the road ABS sensors must believe that the tires are skidding. The results are terrible. You cannot stop vehicle. I talked to the service manager at george white chervolet. He is aware of the problem, but indicated there is no fix. Absolutely unbeliveable. I am positive people have been killed by this problem. But, GMC did not have a solution. Please advise as to what I should do!! hopefully before I or my family gets killed.

- Ames, IA, USA

problem #148

Jul 122001

Silverado 2500 4WD

  • miles
Vehicle was parked, started engine, immediately noise from under drivers side, shift off ignition, same noise, finally removed fuse and noise stopped dealer said ABS unit failed, needs replacement. Unit should be warranted but is not.

- Hartland, VT, USA

problem #147

Jul 172001

(reported on)

Silverado 2500

  • miles
The ABS motor continues to run with key in off position fuse was pulled after talking to dealer. Throttle body making accelerator pedal stick in stop position making more press. Having to be applied and truck to jump foward when stick breaks free.

- Cleveland, OK, USA

problem #146

Feb 242001

Silverado 2500 4WD

  • miles
The ABS control pump under the driver seat continues to run after the vehicle is shut off. Therefore rendering the ABS system inoperative. Chevrolet has offered no support to fix this problem.

- Terre Haute, IN, USA

problem #145

Jul 012001

Silverado 2500 4WD

  • miles
ABS unit is malfunctioned and will not shut off when engine is turned off, resulting in drained battery.

- Chattanooga, TN, USA

problem #144

Jul 022001

Silverado 2500

  • miles
No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Greenville, TX, USA

problem #143

Jun 242001

Silverado 2500 4WD

  • miles
ABS motor continues to run after switch off ABS system failure could have caused major accident.

- Wake Forest, NC, USA

problem #142

Jul 062001

(reported on)

Silverado 2500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
ABS system motor continues to run when vehicle is shut off. Vehicle has been repaired by dealer, however problem still exists. A tsb has been issued on vehicle's make and model. Consumer states that the brake now locks up when not pressed. Transmission failed at 62251 miles, reverse, 2nd, and overdrive do not work, dealer has recall on this as long as vehicle is under warrany, the reverse drum shell failed, this part was made soft and is replaced by a harder part.

- Ravenna, MI, USA

problem #141

Jun 252001

Silverado 2500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
ABS light stay on and continue to run. Module was diconnected to keep battery from wearing down. Vehicle doesn't have ABS, and regular braking system could be affected. Dealer stated this was a common problem. Pump or module will need to be replaced.

- Knoxville, TN, USA

problem #140

Jul 022001

(reported on)

Silverado 2500

  • miles
Ea-01-013; when driving and applying brakes to make a gradual stop, consumer notice da noise coming from underneath the hood. Brakes kicked in and then released, causing extended stopping distances. Consumer has yet to contact the dealer.

- Floyds Knobs, IN, USA

problem #139

Jun 202001

Silverado 2500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brakes are bad and very soft, when hitting pedal, it takes a while for truck to stop. Consumer states pedal has lots of slack, on panic stops the brake pedal goes to the floor, brake pads are okay.

- Clarkston, MI, USA

problem #138

Jun 212001

Silverado 2500

  • miles
While driving could step on the brakes pedal and brakes will not activate. Had happened a few times. When not driving brakes will feel normal, but there is no sign when the brakes are applied.

- Lakeside, AZ, USA

problem #137

Jun 262001

Silverado 2500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer had taken vehicle into dealer for routine maintenance and was told that vehicle had a cracked frame. ABS module failed. Sending unit module failed.

- Menifee, CA, USA

problem #136

Mar 272001

Silverado 2500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle will not go into drive after it sits for a while. Vehicle will start up, but once it goes in drive engine will rev, but no movement. Problem seems to be intermittent. Dealer couldn't find anything wrong with vehicle. Consumer is considering getting a second opinion. When hitting bumps and applying the brakes, there is a noise. Accelerator pedal sticks, dealer replaced the throtle body. Plastic bezel at tailgate handle came off, delaer reinstalled.

- Six Mile, SC, USA

problem #135

Jun 132001

Silverado 2500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer contacted dealer in reference to recall 00V345000, dealer did not perform recall repairs, and informed consumer that work had been done. Consumer took vehicle to another dealer, original dealer billed manufacturer for repair work.

- Tulsa, OK, USA

problem #134

Jun 012001

Silverado 2500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When they turned off the car it would not turn off. Took car to dealer, and they replaced module at consumer's expense.

- East Jordan, MI, USA

problem #133

Jun 032001

(reported on)

Silverado 2500

  • miles
This vehicle was rebuilt and the dealer tells me it has a "warranty block" on the VIN. I understand why this is done but I am told that this also blocks any recall campaign work from being done under warranty. This vehicle has not had any campaign work done to it. Is it legal for GM to not pay for the repairs to the brake system and seat belt system on this truck?

- Martinez, GA, USA

problem #132

Jun 012001

Silverado 2500

  • miles
After turning vehicle off motor/control module for ABS was still operating/running. Concordia automart examined vehicle and determined that control module had failed. Local Chevrolet dealership stated that this was a common problem in Chevrolet trucks. Please provide any additional information/attachments.

- Concordia, KS, USA

problem #131

Jun 052001

(reported on)

Silverado 2500

  • miles
While starting vehicle noticed ABS indication light on and a loud noise running from vehicle.

- Maryfield, OH, USA

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