10.0

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

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problem #390

Oct 092003

Silverado 2500 8-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 49,929 miles
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.

- Little Rock, AR, USA

problem #389

Oct 302001

Silverado 2500

  • 53,000 miles
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.

- Fort Morgan, CO, USA

problem #388

Jul 192003

Silverado 2500 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 109,000 miles
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.

- Buford, GA, USA

problem #387

Oct 032003

Silverado 2500 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 59,600 miles
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.

- Goleta, CA, USA

problem #386

Sep 302003

(reported on)

Silverado 2500

  • 50,000 miles
ABS failure. ABS pump continued to operate although the vehicle was turned off. Consumer was unable to restart vehicle as a result.

- Franklin, NC, USA

problem #385

Sep 232003

Silverado 2500

  • miles
When driving over bumps ABS light would come on.

- Fountain Valley, CA, USA

problem #384

Apr 252001

Silverado 2500 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 53,000 miles
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.

- Macedonia, OH, USA

problem #383

Sep 232003

Silverado 2500

  • miles
While traveling at a normal speed anti-lock brakes were not operable, and when consumer applied brakes, vehicle vibrated.

- Purdy, MO, USA

problem #382

Sep 032003

(reported on)

Silverado 2500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
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.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #381

Jan 302002

Silverado 2500 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 45,000 miles
ABS brake system.

- Worcester, MA, USA

problem #380

Jul 112003

Silverado 2500

  • miles
When driving at variuos speeds and when applying the brakes ABS pump failed, causing extended stopping distance.

- Shakopee, MN, USA

problem #379

Aug 132003

Silverado 2500 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 74,500 miles
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.

- Keizer, OR, USA

problem #378

Jul 292003

(reported on)

Silverado 2500

  • 44,000 miles
Consuemr states when coming to a stop ABS light comes on. Brake pedal may get hard, and consumer has to pump the brake to get the pedal back up.

- West Monroe, NY, USA

problem #377

Nov 242002

Silverado 2500 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 72,000 miles
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.

- Murfreesboro, TN, USA

problem #376

Jun 052003

Silverado 2500 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When the brakes were applied, they locked up, which caused the vehicle to experience extended stopping distance.

- Bellflower, CA, USA

problem #375

Jun 302003

Silverado 2500 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 50,000 miles
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.

- Huntsville, AL, USA

problem #374

Jun 172003

Silverado 2500

  • miles
Consumer stated having the same as a tsb#868309, ABS. Dealer notifed.

- Westerville, OH, USA

problem #373

Jun 202003

Silverado 2500

  • miles
Chevrolet siverado extended cab, 1999 ;ABS system failed in June 2003! (transmission broke in summer 2002.couldn't back-up anymore!).

- Opelousas, LA, USA

problem #372

Apr 012003

Silverado 2500 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 40,000 miles
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.

- Kelso, WA, USA

problem #371

Jun 042003

Silverado 2500 4WD 8-cyl Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • 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!!

- Belfast, TN, USA

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