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really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 42 / 1
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 20 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 17,309 miles
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The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Silverado. The antilock brake system light illuminates intermittently on the instrument panel. The failure has occurred ever since the vehicle was purchased. A mechanic confirmed that there was an issue with the antilock braking system. The current mileage was 170,000 and failure mileage was 120,000.
- Lexington, KY, USA
The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Silverado. While driving approximately 10 mph, the contact depressed the brake pedal and the vehicle failed to slow down. He crashed into the trash cans and the vehicle sustained minor damages. There were no injuries. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic that stated the failure was related to the rusting of the anti-lock sensor. The vehicle was repaired. Recently, the failure recurred. The authorized dealer advised the contact to pay for a diagnostic test. The contact was concerned of the safety risk involved with this malfunction. The failure mileage was 45,000 and current mileage was 85,000. Updated 07/29/08 the consumer stated the problem was due to a rusty speed sensor and the repair that the dealer performed was only a temporary fix. Updated 08/07/08.
- East Liverpool, OH, USA
Pulling into a gas station with my son from a road with a 45 mph speed limit. Slowed down to attempt to park on side of building and about the last 50-75 feet the ABS brake system pulsates and brake pedal is slammed down as hard as could and there is absolutely no brakes. Truck hits corner of gate damaging bumper, grille, hood and small dent in door from gate. Taken to dealership to have recall campaign 05068 looked at and damage accessed. Dealership says damage not due to recall campaign. They also state that there are other components that caused crash and I am charged $220 to fix these. Called Chevrolet hot line and of course they do nothing but deny responsibility for products they have problems with. They insult my good faith in them by asking me how tall I am (they probably think that I am a short person and inadvertantly stepped on gas pedal instead of brake).
- Troy, MI, USA
I have developed a problem with anti-lock brakes with my 1999 Chevy ex cab 1500 4X4 and I have tried to have the vehicle repaired as per the recall to no avail ( GM claims my truck is not one of the involved vehicles, but it is doing the same thing as the recalled vehicle is doing!!!!! I contacted GM at Chevrolet.com and spoke with a Mr. Brandon christen file # 1-387148116 and was informed of the above then I received an E-mail from a Mr. Michael goonan and he also told me that it was not covered!!!!!! I feel that this a GM problem and being that it is doing the same thing as the stated 99 through 05 pickups that this should be repaired by GM!!
- Newark, NY, USA
When brakes were applied on consumer's 1999 Chevrolet Silverado the brake pedal seemed to travel farther than usual then the vehicle would not stop. The antilock brake light illuminated and remained on occasion. ***** the consumer is aware of several recalls and service bulletins related to ABS brakes.
- Arlington, TX, USA
: the contact stated the ABS pulsates while the vehicle is at a static position. The vehicle has not been inspected by a mechanic for this issue. There is a NHTSA recall, # 05V379000, regarding the antilock brakes; however, it is not included in the recall due to the VIN.
- National City, MI, USA
ABS pump malfunctioned, causing it to activate and remain running, even with the key removed from the ignition. Brakes work okay, just without the assistance of ABS. Dealer estimated fix at approximately $1,000. ABS and brake warning lamps are illuminated and have remained on for almost 2 years since the pump initially malfunctioned.
- Loogootee, IN, USA
: the contact stated while driving at any speed the antilock brakes fail. There was a NHTSA recall # 05V379000 concerning the antilock brakes however this did not correct the problem. The dealer determined the brake pump ran continually causing the brakes to fail. This was not part of the recall.
- Alden, MI, USA
: the contact stated while driving 25 mph a noise was heard coming from under the vehicle. The dealership determined the antilock brake system had failed and needed to be disconnected. A local independent repair shop disconnected the antilock brake system. Updated 5/10/2006 -
- Worland, WY, USA
1999 Silverado anti lock and brake indicator dash lights are coming on all the time. The consumer was told the anti-lock brake module needed to be replaced. The consumers vehicle was included in the recall, however after the recall was performed, the lights illuminated every time the vehicle was in motion. The consumer was told the problems were not related and the manufacturer was not willing to replace the module free of charge.
- West Newton, PA, USA
Front hub/bearing assembly and wheel speed sensor not working when vehicle is traveling between 3 and 10 mph and brakes are applied. The ABS is activating causing one wheel to continue and speed higher than other preventing safe turning and stopping of vehicle. The truck had this problem upon purchase, and dealer attempted to fix. Approximately 3 months later vehicle began doing same thing. This was a recall, and was taken to dealer to be repaired. Dealer only cleaned the area. Chevrolet was called by me and dealer and refused to replace hub, so vehicle is still doing same thing. Representative from Chevrolet on phone was rude, and replied that all that was covered under recall was cleaning hub. However the recall notice clearly states "in some cases, the front wheel speed sensor may need to be replaced." It also states "this service will be performed at no charge to you." I received recall notice in mail, and took immediately to dealer only to have problem keep occurring and Chevrolet refuse to fix it. This problem poses a danger and could cause a crash because of failure to stop.
- Eminence, KY, USA
: the contact stated the ABS activates at speeds of 5 mph or less. This caused the stopping distance to be increased. The vehicle has not been taken to dealer however; the fuse to the ABS has been removed to deactivate the antilock brakes. There is a NHTSA recall, # 05V379000, regarding the service brakes, hydraulic: Antilock. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the VIN.
- Lee's Summit, MO, USA
ABS system failure. Vehicle has 38000 miles. Had to disconnect fuse. Web search indicates this is a common problem with this vehicle/model. GM has not done a recall on this safety issue. I originally reported braking failures to dealer years ago that vehicle would lose brakes if you hit rough road or pot holes while attempting to stop. Got typical run-around.
- Oceanside, CA, USA
Letter stating has not been reimbursed for recall repairs on 1999 Silverado's antilock system. ***** the antilock brakes would activate while braking the repairs were made prior to the consumer receiving the recall notice. The consumer submitted a claim for reimbursement. The manufacturer denied the claim for reimbursement because consumer did not produce a work order from a certified mechanic.
- Unknown, DC, USA
Consumer 1999 Silverado developed corrosion between the front hub/bearing assembly and the wheel speed sensor. The consumer received recall 05V379000. In September 2003 the consumer had to replaced the front an rear brake rotors and pads with less than 17000 miles. The consumer was told then that the cause was excessive corrosion. The consumer contacted GM at that time but they offered no assistance. When the consumer received the current recall he submitted the invoice to the manufacturer. They refused to reimburse the consumer stating the work done was not covered by the recall.
- Brockway, PA, USA
: the contact stated while attempting to apply brake pressure at 20 mph there was an increase in stopping distance. There is a NHTSA recall, # 05V379000, regarding the service brakes hydraulic anti-lock. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the VIN. Updated 03/09/06.
- O'fallon, MO, USA
Ltr from consumer (mn) requesting NHTSA extend recall no. 05068 to the state of Minnesota owner of a 1999 Chevrolet Silverado truck, reply to the fort snelling office. The consumer stated the ABS engaged inappropriately at low speeds.
- Cotton, MN, USA
: the contact stated the brake pedal became hard to depress at 5-10 mph. A new wheel speed sensor was installed in 2002, but the problem returned. There is a NHTSA recall, # 05V379000, regarding the antilock brakes. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however, it is not included in the recall due to the VIN. Both frnt hub sensors were defective, they were both replaced on each side. Also, replaced rear tail lamp.
- Jewell Ridge, VA, USA
ABS brakes fail at low speeds, making it impossible to stop. Took it to the dealer (2-20-2006) with a recall relating to the ABS brake system, and was told the recall didn't cover the problem with the truck. I was told if I had $1,100 to replace the ebcm motor relay circuit, that would solve the problem. I have found with only minimal research, there's a lot of folks out there with the same truck, or similar trucks having the same problem. This is an extremely dangerous situation in heavy traffic, the truck will not stop!! I have had to remove the ABS fuse, and completely disable the ABS system, in order to make this vehicle safe to drive.
- Rochester, MN, USA
- Aurora, OH, USA