2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip Problems
- 43
- 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 43 stored complaint records:
- 5 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- anti lock · 16 records
- brakes hydraulic · 10 records
- service brakes · 9 records
- hydraulic antilock · 8 records
- brake system · 7 records
- lock brake · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 13 |
| 1–30k mi | 9 |
| 60–100k mi | 8 |
| 100–150k mi | 4 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
My brakes are beginning to fail when making sharp turns. Noticeable when turning into parking spaces. I hit the back of a parked vehicle this weekend because of it and now i'm afraid to drive my truck. When the sharp turn is made (in either direction) the abs kicks in and the pedal begins to vibrate then goes to the floor. The vehicle is a 2001 chevy silverado 1500, [redacted]. On 6/21/2011 i called chevrolet to…
Crash reported
ODI 10408451
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
In my 2001 chevy silver auto, every time i come to a stop at a stop sign i am experiencing unwanted anti-lock brake system application. This happens every time i stop and happens at low speeds only. I have found there was a recall on this same issue ( nhtsa campaign # 05v379000). This however does not include my vehicle but it needs to !! *tr
ODI 10376437
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving 5 mph or less approaching a complete stop, the anti-lock brakes activated prematurely. The failure would occur when braking to a complete stop at a low speed. The manufacturer was notified and they advised that there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic: antilock). The vin was not…
ODI 10357205
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the anti-lock braking system (abs) would independently engage. The brake and abs warning lights would also illuminate during the failure. The contact removed the abs fuse in order to prevent it from engaging. He also located a recall for the failure (nhtsa campaign id number: 05v379000: brakes hydraulic anti…
ODI 10345927
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving 5 mph, unwanted antilock brake system (abs) activation occurred. The contact called the manufacturer in reference to nhtsa campaign id number 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock) and was informed that the vin was excluded from the recall. The contact would be responsible for the repairs and is in the process of having the vehicle inspected…
ODI 10272633
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
The anti-lock braking system just started activating when i am traveling at low speeds. It occurs every single time i try to stop! Have not gotten to get it fixed yet just started last night when it made me run into my own garage wrecking my garage!! *tr
ODI 10245534
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving 55 mph, the abs light illuminated and the contact smelled something burning. He then noticed smoke and flames billowing from under the frame of the driver's seat. The vehicle has not been inspected by the dealer or a mechanic. The current and failure mileages were 60,000. Updated 05/08/08. *lj the anit-lock brake motor and wires from the motor caught…
Fire reported
ODI 10225209
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Tank Assembly
I bought a new chevy silverado 1500 4x4 in july of 2001. I don't drive it that much, and when i do, it is mostly freeway miles. About 5 times/year i'll tow a light boat to puget sound, and after coming back always hose off the boat, trailer, and salt water exposed area of the truck. In 2004 at 6770 miles, the rear rotors, calipers and pads were ruined (under warranty--cause determined to be debris caught up in…
ODI 10220040
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado 1500. While approaching an intersection with the brake pedal depressed, the abs activated prematurely. As a result, the vehicle took approximately ten extra feet to stop. The failure has occurred approximately six times. The vehicle has not been diagnosed. The speed was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 80,000.
ODI 10223681
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving 10 mph or below, the abs sensor failed and prevented the vehicle from stopping. The contact has had one side of the vehicle repaired; however, the failure recurred. He took the vehicle back to the dealer and they took apart the component and placed it back in the location that the sensors were replaced. The first time the failure occurred, the…
ODI 10214326
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Antilock brakes activate without cause. This causes longer stopping distances. This was repaired with existing recall and problem is recurring. *tr
ODI 10208461
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving 10 mph, the brake pedal vibrated when depressed and the vehicle took longer than normal to stop. The dealer was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock). The current and failure mileages were 103,000. The consumer…
ODI 10208032
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving 5 mph through a parking lot, the contact applied the brakes and the vehicle continued forward. The brakes eventually began to function. He was able to drive the vehicle to a mechanic and the failure was diagnosed as the vehicle speed control sensor. He will have the vehicle speed control sensor replaced. In october 2002, the speed control sensors…
ODI 10207278
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that the antilock brake sensors are engaging when the vehicle is traveling 5 mph or less. The failure occurs while driving and this is the second time. The first occurrence was repaired under safety recall # 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock). For the second occurrence, less than 20,000 miles later, the dealer has refused to make the…
ODI 10195658
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Anti-lock brakes do not work properly. If i am going slow and need to stop fast the brakes are like i am on ice. I have rolled into several red lights. If i am on rough road they do not work correctly. *jb
ODI 10185032
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
I had a recall that was supposed to of been fixed but now they are not working correctly and i almost had a major accident. I have a 2001 chevy silverado pickup and the abs sensors lock up the brakes for no reason . They say they fixed the recall awhile back which i do not believe . This is a very serious problem . I am just waiting for the lawsuits to hit gm . I almost crashed though a front glass window pane store…
ODI 10184237
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving 5 mph the abs activated when the brake pedalwas depressed and the vehicle failed to stop. The road conditions were clear. The dealer had not inspected the vehicle. There was recall # 05v379000 concerning the antilock brakes. Prior to the failure the vehicle was inspected and repaired under the recall. The contact spoke with a general motors…
ODI 10187448
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado 1500. While applying the brakes at approximately 10 mph, the antilock brake system activated. The contact stated that the failure usually occurred on dry road surfaces. The dealer had not been notified. The failure mileage was 10,000 and current mileage was 70,000.
ODI 10219983
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Own a 2001 chevrolet silverado extended cab truck. Recently received a recall notice concerning the anti-lock brake failures. After taking the vehicle to the dealer for the recommended service (under the recall), i started experiencing braking failures at slow speeds. I have not been back three times and the dealer is un-able to resolve. *jb
ODI 10155562
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Anti -lock brake system over compensating causing low impact crash. On dry summer day,bumped into building. No damage to vehicle. 2004 took to dealer for inspection' dirty sensor. Dec. 9 2005 first snow of the year could barely stop. For first two miles. Then started working properly. First bought vehicle in nov 2000 aprox. 3 week's after having truck ran over little bump in the road at intersection. Anti- lock…
Crash reported
ODI 10144889
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Pulled into a parking space very low speed, it was raining. Pressed on brake pedal to stop and the abs started pumping the pedal remained hard but the abs kept pumping as the vehicle rolled up over the sidewalk and into the side of a business. G.m. States the vehicle is part of a recall but is currently waiting on parts. *jb
Crash reported
ODI 10137915
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
I own a 2001 chevrolet silverado truck the anti- lock brakes will engage for no reason causing increased stopping distances, fortunatly the only thing that was hit was a curb.
ODI 10135167
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Brake anti-lock system cycles at low speeds increasing stopping distance. *jb
ODI 10131218
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact was experiencing brake failures and the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa recall campaign id number 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic: antilock) where the dealer cleaned the left brake sensor. The failure recurred and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer. The dealer replaced the right and left brake sensors under the contacts factory warranty.…
ODI 10331450
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
ANTI- LOCK BRAKES ENGAGING WHEN NOT NEEDED. *JB
ODI 10147768