1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip Problems

May 10, 2001

Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

When appyling abs brakes pedal goes to floor, causing extended stopping distance. Abs system is inoperable due to a module failure. *ak *jb

ODI 888251

June 1, 2000

Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

Consumer was traveling 60mph on highway and heard a noise. Abs braking light came on dashboard. He turned off vehicle, and motor located under driver seat outside of vehicle, controled abs braking system. There was no abs since braking system was detached. *ak

ODI 880025

March 3, 2000

Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Frontal

Consumer was hit from left side by another vehicle. For consumer to avoid crash she swayed and ran into a ditch. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy. Consumer was driving at about 70 mph. *ak brakes did not respond properly. *yh

Crash reported · 1 injury

ODI 878807

July 22, 1999

Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

While driving at 70 to 80 mph applied the brakes, and they didn't work, causing the consumer to rear end another vehicle. *ak

Crash reported

ODI 843796

July 4, 1999

Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

When brakes are applied they pull to the left most of the time. *ak *mjs

ODI 844722

June 15, 1999

Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Rotor

While driving down the road heard grinding noise when stopping or braking hard. Consumer's foot was thrown off when applying the brakes. Contacted dealer. They replaced the brakes, and resurfaced rotors' base according to a technical service bulletin. But, consumer is still having the same problem. *ak *ml

ODI 855592

June 1, 1999

Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving at any speed, the brake pedal vibrated when depressed and the abs light illuminated. The road conditions were clear. The dealer stated that this was normal behavior for the abs, and no repairs were performed. The dealer inspected the vehicle on two more occasions and could not find any failure. The contact experienced this failure approximately eight…

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ODI 10189092

May 4, 1999

Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

This vehicle will not stop when going over bumps or rumble strips or potholes.i have spoken with several dealerships and some know of the problem but have not recieved a recall to correct this situation. This is very serious since it requires an additional 30 to 50 feet of stopping distance.i leave an extraordinary didtance between myself and the vehicle in front of me for fear that i will have to make an ordiary…

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ODI 733689

March 1, 1999

Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

Brakes were working, but brake light came on dashboard dealership's mechanic told consumer that braking modular system failed. *ak

ODI 898664

February 9, 1999

Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

Anti lock brakes continually fail, several component replacements, however abs unit experiences same failures.

ODI 544206

February 1, 1999

Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Front

The truck has been to the dealer often and they admited they could not guarntee they have fixed the front end the service mgr crossed his fingers and with a response that he hope so we dont drive the truck often for fear of an accident either the wheels locking up or the brakes failing, he said they tighted a bolt on the subframe and that fixed the front end but a gm engr told me that truck does not have a subframe…

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ODI 744506

January 17, 1999

Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Body · Manual Transmission

Anti lock brakes failed several times, during first activation of brakes they fail almost resulting in several accidents, unable to determine cause.

ODI 543914

Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Instrument Cluster/Panel

Defective brake pressure module valve assembly**cc the consumer stated the check engine light illuminated. *jb

ODI 10178530

Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

1999 chevrolet silverado abs light illuminated making a noise under seat. *ts ***nar*** the abs motor was replaced. *jb

ODI 10159446

54,000 miles

Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

When the abs engages, it causes the consumer to lose control of the stopping distance without any warning. Consumer has to disconnect the fuses. *jg *jb

ODI 10001477

Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

While driving, the owner heard a "buzzing sound" and then the abs light illuminated. The engine of the abs brakes continued running even after the owner pulled over. The manufacture has issued a recall for the 2000 models for abs brakes. The owner feels that the recall should also involve the 1999 trucks due to the similarity in failure. Please describe details. Ts

ODI 8024139

Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

Abs brake light illuminated due to a mechanism within abs brake motor that continued to run, causing system to become inoperable. Please give any further details.*ak

ODI 897616

Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

When brakes are applied pedal goes partially to floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealer has inspected vehicle, and could not duplicate the problem.*ak

ODI 887993

Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

When vehicle is turned off electric module for the abs does not shut off. *ak

ODI 866503

Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

Intermittently when brakes are applied pedal becomes soft, resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealer has inspected the vehicle on several occasions, and has not been able to duplicate the problem. *ak

ODI 861569

Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

When making a normal stopping procedure and appyling brakes ,they will make a growling noise , brakes will go to the floor and will not stop vehicle. Driver must pump brakes once in order for it to stop ,but brakes will feel spongy. Dealer cannot find cause. *ak

ODI 855304

Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Front

When applying abs brakes in normal braking conditions vehicle hesitates, causing extended stopping distance, and nearly resulting in a collision. Also a grinding and squealing noise occurs in the front end of the vehicle which the dealer states is normal. Please give any further details. *ak

ODI 842070

Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Manual Transmission

Consumer states when stopping at 3-7 mph, the brake pedal will drop and you can hear the abs motor working, consumer feels this could cause a slow speed accident. *slc

ODI 785964

Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

Whenever i apply the brake and the vehicle happens to drive over any uneven surfaces on the road ( ie, bumps, pot hole, cracks, etc) abs would engage and causes the vehicle to shake violently.*ak

ODI 759503