1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip Problems
- 74
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 74 stored complaint records:
- 4 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- stopping distance · 10 records
- anti lock · 10 records
- brake pedal · 8 records
- light illuminated · 7 records
- included recall · 6 records
- brake light · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 12 |
| 30–60k mi | 11 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving, the abs suddenly activated at speeds less than 10 mph. The vehicle would stop short when the contact depressed the brake pedal due to brake line corrosion. The contact called the dealer who stated that the vehicle was not included in recall 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic: antilock). The manufacturer had not been notified. The failure mileage…
ODI 10359466
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact received a recall notice in 2006 regarding nhtsa campaign id number 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock). The dealer removed the wheel speed sensor and thoroughly cleaned the wheel speed sensor mounting surface on the bearing; however, the failure recurred. While pulling into a parking space at 5 mph, the vehicle failed to stop because the…
Crash reported
ODI 10254689
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
My 1999 chevy c/k pickup fails to stop quickly when traveling at low speeds. The abs turns on preventing the vehicle from stopping as you apply extreme pressure to the brake pedal. I am told by two separate mechanics that this is a common problem on similar models which have been recalled (nhtsa campaign # 05v379000) when contacting chevrolet they say their is nothing they can do as the recall does not include my…
ODI 10208179
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
The abs is activating at low speeds mostly during parking maneuvers. The truck has been serviced under the front sensor recall but the repair did not solve the problem. *jb
ODI 10203070
Abs Warning Light · Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Anti-lock brake light and the brake light on the dash cluster comes on and stays on while driving. *tr
ODI 10195102
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
For several months i had noticed that the abs would occasionally engage at low speeds on dry pavement, resulting in increased pedal travel and increased stopping distances. Then on december 15, as i left the house and had driven about 100 yards, i heard a grinding sound coming from the abs unit next to the transfer case, and the noise stopped when i pulled the abs fuse. I called o'brien chevrolet, and the earliest…
ODI 10178338
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Control Unit/Module
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 65 mph on normal road conditions, the wheels locked up. The vehicle spun 180 degrees resulting in the vehicle facing the traffic. Also while applying pressure to the brakes, it went all the way to the floor. The design of braking system was 4-wheel antilock. The nature of the failure was permanent. The failed part was available upon request and there was no repair invoice. The…
ODI 10174899
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Door · Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive)
Tl*- the contact stated that the 1999 chevrolet silverado 1550 extended cab antilock brake pump continued to come on and stay on. He had to disconnect the antilock brake pump about one month after he purchased the vehicle. The contact stated that there was recall o5v379000 for the service brakes, hydraulic: antilock. He stated that the recall was repaired about six months ago, the pump already failed prior to…
ODI 10184001
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Dt*: the contact stated the abs light illuminated intermittently and the vehicle required excessive stopping distance. The dealership replaced the wheel sensor, but the problem persisted. There was an nhtsa recall, #05v379000, regarding the antilock brakes. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin.
ODI 10167170
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
I noticed pressing the brakes at slow speed the brakes became soft and the abs system kicked in. There is a recall for this exact thing in certain states but not mine and i am being told i have to pay 800$ to repair it. *jb
ODI 10167067
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Recalls claimed to be done, i've never taken truck in for recalls. Chevolet refuses to release where recalls were completed at. *nm
ODI 10156999
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
1999 chevy silverado 1500 2wd, i have no abs brakes have not had them for years the abs module went out the truck was barley 6 years old to expensive to fix. *kb
ODI 10429949
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Delivery
1999 chevrolet silverado 1500 pickup customer states that he received a recall letter for the abs and after getting brakes fixed the pickup started having problems with starting idling**cc the consumer took the vehicle back to dealer, who then stated the abs motor was running constantly and the fuse needed to be pulled or the battery would die. Once the fuse was pulled, the noise stopped. The dealer said to fix the…
ODI 10189032
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Electrical System
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact received a recall notice in the mail to have the brakes serviced. The dealer replaced the brakes, but was now charging the contact for other services that were included in the recall. The dealer stated that other parts on the vehicle assisted in causing the brakes to fail. The manufacturer suggested that the contact's driving habits may be the reason…
ODI 10186547
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Dt*: the contact stated the abs activates at speeds below 5 mph. 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. Updated 2/13/2006 - *nm
ODI 10149047
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Dt: the contact stated there was pulsation, and the abs brakes engaged at low speeds, resulting in extended stopping distance. There was nhtsa recall campaign 05v379000 regarding the anti-lock brakes. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however, it was not included in the recall due to the vin. No repairs have been made.*ak updated 02/07/06. *jb
ODI 10147275
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 2 mph into a service dealer, the brake was applied and the brake pedal began to pulsate and the abs system made a banging noise in the front of the vehicle. The brake was not responsive at all. The vehicle collided with the service door. There was 3200 worth of damage done to the service door and 1500 dollars in damage to the truck the vehicle was taken to a service dealer, who…
Crash reported
ODI 10175118
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
I have a 1999 chevy silverado. Last week i went to the chevy dealership and had them fix the wheel speed sensor under the recall for the abs activation. I told them that i pulled the fuse for the abs motor a while back and i didn't have a replacement. To my surprise, he said that fixing the wheel speed sensor would not fix the abs problem i was having. He said this without any details as to why i pulled the fuse. He…
ODI 10170220
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Dt: there is a recall on the anti lock brakes . The contact's vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin. The brakes grab only at low speeds. The contact is experiencing the same symptoms as indicated in the recall but the vehicle is not included. The vehicle has not been to a dealer or service repair shop. The contact has called chevrolet ,who offered no assistance other than filing a complaint. No…
ODI 10140235
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Automatic Transmission · Hub
Dt: the consumer stated that the anti lock brakes were activating at low speeds. The vehicle was taken to the dealership, and they cleaned the front hubs of rust. Then the abs worked properly, but the abs and brake light would come on. The vehicle was taken back to the dealership, and they found that there was an internal electrical failure in the brake control module. They performed nhtsa recall 05v379000 repairs.…
ODI 10142293
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
My 1999 silverado pickup truck is having braking trouble where the abs system kicks on during normal dry conditions. It has caused me to have some near misses while trying to stop the vehicle.*jb
ODI 10133273
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Seat Belts
Dt*: the contact stated both abs brake warning lights illuminated when the vehicle was started. When the vehicle was turned off, there was a clicking sound, so a wire was disconnected from the abs system. When restarted, the warning lights remained illuminated. The service dealer and manufacturer were notified. The consumer stated the seat belts tighten up at times and won't release, unless they are unbuckled.…
ODI 10171569
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Dt: hydraulic brakes problem 09/04 brake pedal is very stiff at low speeds. This causes extended stopping distance. A mechanic friend states it is the speed sensor in the anti-lock brake system. No warning. Happens in any conditions. Intermittent, happens under normal braking conditions. Permanent. Can't depress, the consumer must pump the brakes when attempting to stop at lows speeds. The brakes have serviced…
ODI 10121206
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Heater Core
Antilock brake illumination on panel goes on and off for no apparent reason. Brakes, rotors and drums were checked, various other problems include,water pump replaced, starter replaced, radiator replaced, heater core problems,alternator replaced, certain illumination lights on radio come on. *nm
ODI 10135863
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
I own a 1999 chevrolet silverado made in the usa and the abs system fails to stop at 5 mph. The vehicle will not stop and the brake has to be released and preassure reapplied.
ODI 10124647