10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
42 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
20 / 0
Average Mileage:
17,309 miles

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problem #349

Sep 272002

Silverado 3500

  • 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 #348

Sep 152002

Silverado 3500

  • 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 #347

Sep 182002

Silverado 3500

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

- Sapulpa, OK, USA

problem #346

Sep 042002

Silverado 3500 4WD

  • miles
No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Pecan Gap, TX, USA

problem #345

Jul 242002

Silverado 3500 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 #344

Mar 152001

Silverado 3500 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 #343

Sep 132002

Silverado 3500

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

- North Beach, MD, USA

problem #342

Sep 062002

Silverado 3500

  • 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 #341

Sep 082002

Silverado 3500 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 #340

Sep 062002

Silverado 3500

  • 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 #339

Sep 062002

Silverado 3500 4WD

  • miles
No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Clio, MI, USA

problem #338

Jul 262002

Silverado 3500

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

- Toledo, OH, USA

problem #337

Aug 202002

Silverado 3500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving 45mph brakes locked up, causing vehicle to skid.

- Clarkson, NE, USA

problem #336

Jun 012002

Silverado 3500 4WD

  • miles
These ABS brakes just don't work properly. I am actually scared to drive my truck. I paid over 52000 Canadian dollars for this peice of junk. How many people will have to die before Chevy bothers with us"? I am assuming the dead ones haven't complained on here. Will someone please let me know when this is going to be fixed?"

- Ayton Ontariocanada N0g1c0, CA, USA

problem #335

Sep 052002

(reported on)

Silverado 3500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Anti lock brakes has a hydraulic system (motor) failed running while truck is shut off.

- Vacaville, CA, USA

problem #334

Aug 152002

Silverado 3500 4WD

  • miles
My ABS light came on when I started my car and I heard a winding out noise coming from beneath the area where the front passenger seat is. I immediatly called my mechanic and I brought my truck in to him. I have yet to have the problem diaganosed as of yet because of my time schedule. I am concerned because my father-in-laws truck (same make and model) had the same problem, the same week as ours.

- Montgomery Creek, CA, USA

problem #333

Aug 242002

Silverado 3500

  • miles
ABS module runs all the time, resulting in ABS not working properly.

- Spragueville, IA, USA

problem #332

Aug 022002

Silverado 3500

  • miles
ABS system is not working properly, and that ABS light came on and stayed on and after turning off vehicle. Consumer could still hear the motor of ABS running. Contacted dealer.

- Glen Allen, VA, USA

problem #331

May 152002

Silverado 3500 4WD

  • miles
ABS system cylinder continued to run after vehicle ignition was turned off. $850 to replace part.

- Shaw Afb, SC, USA

problem #330

Aug 122002

Silverado 3500 4WD

  • miles
ABS motor was running all the time. Had to pull fuse. ABS light & brake light on. Item was replaced at local GM dealership at a cost of $904.,after examining the old part, poor quality and design was evident.

- Lincoln, IL, USA

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