10.0

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

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problem #329

Aug 162002

(reported on)

Silverado 3500

  • miles
Upon leaving parking spot. The ABS light on the dash came on and the ABS unit started to run as if stopping on a slippery surface. Stopping and shutting off the truck did not stop the ABS unit and it continued to run. The only way I could get it to stop was by pulling the 60 amp fuse under the hood.

- Camillus, NY, USA

problem #328

Jun 202002

Silverado 3500 4WD

  • miles
In my research of 1999 Chevrolet, Silverado, all owners I have contacted have had this component fail. Chevrolet has chosen to replace this device at their cost all of them. Some of these vehicles were under warranty, some were not. Mine was not replaced due to the mileage on the vehicle. The ABS is a safety device and there is obviously a problem since everyone I know - this is greater than 10 owners - have had this device fail. I think this is a safety issue with the 1999 Chevrolet's Silverado and should be addressed.

- Corning, NY, USA

problem #327

Aug 132002

Silverado 3500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
After shutting off vehicle ABS pump kept running. Vehicle is at dealership at this time.

- Hesperia, CA, USA

problem #326

Aug 142002

(reported on)

Silverado 3500

  • miles
While driving ABS brake sensor light came on, indicating that anit lock brakes were inoperative. Contacted dealer. This was a common problem.

- Bosque Farms, NM, USA

problem #325

Aug 122002

Silverado 3500

  • miles
The ABS system on this vehicle needs to be recalled due to the large amount O F failures occuring on low mileage as well as the outragious amount to repair.

- New Orleans, LA, USA

problem #324

Aug 092002

Silverado 3500 4WD

  • miles
ABS light on, ABS motor keeps running after engine shut off, numerous units already replaced locally.

- Marion, OH, USA

problem #323

Aug 092002

Silverado 3500 4WD

  • miles
No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Virginia, MN, USA

problem #322

Aug 122002

(reported on)

Silverado 3500

  • miles
When depressing brake to make a stop consumer noticed a skipping noise, and vehicle had extending stopping distance.

- Kendy, NY, USA

problem #321

Jun 252002

Silverado 3500

  • miles
When slamming on brakes to avoid an object in road vehicle went to the left into traffic. Consumer feels ABS is not working properly because ABS light has illuminated.

- Port Orchard, WA, USA

problem #320

Jul 152002

Silverado 3500

  • miles
No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Tomball, TX, USA

problem #319

Jul 052002

Silverado 3500

  • miles
ABS pump unger drivers side runs when the truck is turned on or off. I have found a number a people on the internet with the same problem.

- Farmington Hills, MI, USA

problem #318

Aug 012002

Silverado 3500

  • miles
ABS motor would remain running after turning off vehicle. Vehicle taken to a repair shop. Dealer and manufacturer were not notified at this time. Feel free to provide any further information.

- Horse Cave, KY, USA

problem #317

Aug 062002

Silverado 3500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
After shutting off vehicle ABS pump kept running, vehicle at dealership at this time.

- Corona, CA, USA

problem #316

Aug 012002

Silverado 3500

  • miles
While traveling on highway went to apply brakes. To avoid a truck and pedal went all the way to the floor. Brakes were stuck. Vehicle had to be towed to dealership.

- West Memphis, AK, USA

problem #315

Jul 152002

Silverado 3500

  • miles
While driving at 40mph anti-lock brake system failed, making it hard for consumer to stop. Dealer notified.

- Keller, TX, USA

problem #314

Apr 042002

(reported on)

Silverado 3500 4WD

  • miles
Consumer states when the vehicle is in 4-wheel drive, and he accelerates quickly, and then lets up on the brakes, the ABS goes into effect without consumer touching the brake pedal, this only happens when there is snow/ice on the roads, consumer has no control of the braking, consumer contacted the manufacturer and was informed that they were aware of the problem and had no plans of correcting it.

- Little Suamico, WI, USA

problem #313

Jul 252002

Silverado 3500

  • miles
The anti-lock brake pump, a major componet, of the ABS system, continues to run constantly. This causes a drain on the battery. The pump must be disconnected to prevent battery drain. Disconnecting disables the anit-lock system. At only 22,000 miles this is obscene! dealer refuses to pay for repair.

- Marietta, OH, USA

problem #312

Jul 152002

Silverado 3500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
After shutting off vehicle ABS pump keeps running. Vehicle has not been examined by dealer.

- Victoria, TX, USA

problem #311

Apr 252002

Silverado 3500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
After shutting off engine, the ABS pump kept running, according to dealer part has to be replaced. Jlg

- Amarillo, TX, USA

problem #310

Jul 242002

Silverado 3500

  • miles
Anti-lock brakes do not work when applied. Contacted dealer.

- Stansbury Park, UT, USA

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