ABS Recall

Got a notice today from GM that they issued a recall for their ABS system failing in my 99 1500LS 4x4. I'm wondering if this is the notorious ABS issue where, as a workaround, people have been pulling their ABS fuse, taping the warning light, and running with standard power brakes?

Here's what the recall said:
Reason for this recall: GM has decided that a defect, which relates to MV safety, exists in certain 1999 model year Silverado vehicles located in severe corrosion areas (Northeast Pa). These vehicles may have a condition permitting corrosion to occur between the front hub/bearing assembly and the wheel speed sensor. If the brakes are applied while the vehicle is traveling at a speed of >3 but <10 mph, the corrosion may cause an unwanted ABS activation, If this condition occurred where stopping distance is limited, a crash could occur.

Actually it's been around since Aug 05. GM recall # 05068, NHTSA advisory # 05V379000

The recall is in regards to a low speed activation caused by a corrosion build up on the wheel speed sensors.
Does not have anything to do with the ABS pump running continuosly

I got the same notice today for my 2000 2wd

How can I register so GM knows I own the truck?

I'm with him ^

i bought my truck used from a gm dealer and i guess i am registered because today i got a notice about the recall. is it really a big deal?? i am in IL. i dont see this to be a high corrosive area?? and if i dont need to go to the dealer i dont want to!!

How can I register so GM knows I own the truck?

Go here:
http://www.chevrolet.com/
There is a long menu going down the left side of the page. Near the bottom is a tab that says "My Chevy." Click it. Then click on "owner center," and follow the directions. You may have to call GM, as I did, because sometimes the site rejects VIN's, apparently. This will get you and your vehicle together in GM's system.

Go here:
http://www.chevrolet.com/


Thanks man

The recall is in regards to a low speed activation caused by a corrosion build up on the wheel speed sensors.
Does not have anything to do with the ABS pump running continuosly

Any idea whether everyone with the affected year model silverados is going to get a recall notice? I don't live in a northern state, but I don't wanna take any chances, either.

The recall is only valid in certain states which GM feels have the most corrosive climates; currently only about 8 states.

I'm hoping to get new wheel speed sensors.:D I purchased my car on ebay from a guy in upstate NY, and GM sent me the recall notice. They probably work with the DMV to get the mailing list for the recall notice.

Honestly, I dont know how Wisconsin isnt in the recall. Michigan and Illinois are...wtf?? We have tons of corrosion here. I DO have this ABS problem and have almost gotten in accidents because of it, yet my state isnt a recall state. Im pretty pissed off about this.

The recall is only valid in certain states which GM feels have the most corrosive climates; currently only about 8 states.
Which would be?

I live in Texas so I'm wondering. I have yet to get a notice in the mail. I'm wondering if this is in some way related to my ABS dummy light being on for the past few years (it comes and goes) I wonder why my Parking Break dummy light has also been on for the same amount of time. My mechanic has ran electronics and everything else and it comes up with nothing.

I live in indiana and we got 2 notices yesterday for our 2000 and 2002 work trucks. I really don't think that it's right to just recall certain states due to their climates. All vehicles, no matter where they are at will eventually be exposed to corrosive elements.

How can I register so GM knows I own the truck?

If the web site doesn't work, try calling chevy at 800-222-1020. Have your vin# ready. They will take your info and assign a you a case number. They told me the recall was going to be in 14 northern states. I live in NY and just got my notice today. ('01 1500LS 4X4)

How can I register so GM knows I own the truck?


I guess GM already knew I had it, got the notice today.

Update: Took my car in this morning for the ABS recall. No call yet that it's ready. I did have a secondary issue:

Has anyone ever had a pulley bearing go bad ? I think either my AC Compressor pulley or AC tensioner pulley is shot. Most (75%) of the time if the AC is not on there is a harsh noise coming from near the compressor. As soon as the compressor kicks on the noise stops abruptly.

Truck's done...got 2 new speed sensors, and found out my ac compressor pulley (read: new compressor) is shot. They wanted $1200 to install reman. I told them in harsher terms "no thanks". I bought one used with 6k mi for $120 and a local mechanic will install the unit, drier/accum, and orifice for $180, so I'm out the door for $300.

Update: Took my car in this morning for the ABS recall. No call yet that it's ready. I did have a secondary issue:

Has anyone ever had a pulley bearing go bad ? I think either my AC Compressor pulley or AC tensioner pulley is shot. Most (75%) of the time if the AC is not on there is a harsh noise coming from near the compressor. As soon as the compressor kicks on the noise stops abruptly.

I guess GM already knew I had it, got the notice today.

Big brother is watching...

Fun huh?

Your state motor vehicle department sends the VIN info to the automakers so they can send out notices.
If you lived in a northern state and moved to a state not involved in the recall you will not get a notice...same goes if you lived in a state that was not involved and moved to one of the affected states, you will get a notice.
Dont worry, they will find you.

Any idea whether everyone with the affected year model silverados is going to get a recall notice? I don't live in a northern state, but I don't wanna take any chances, either.

You will find out before I do...usually the news will leak info before the parts or procedures are sent to the dealer....this is the reason when you here about a recall, the dealer has no idea what you are talking about :banghead:

You will find out before I do...usually the news will leak info before the parts or procedures are sent to the dealer....this is the reason when you here about a recall, the dealer has no idea what you are talking about :banghead:


i think thay are trained to say, gee never heard of that befor.

I took my truck in for a recall that was months old. its the first time thay heard of it. lol i had called them for the parts, and even faxed the letter over to them on the tail gate cables. you talk about a guy getting ready to hit the floor when he found out the recall was 6 months old and thay had to fix trucks on the lot.

i think thay are trained to say, gee never heard of that befor.

I took my truck in for a recall that was months old. its the first time thay heard of it. lol i had called them for the parts, and even faxed the letter over to them on the tail gate cables. you talk about a guy getting ready to hit the floor when he found out the recall was 6 months old and thay had to fix trucks on the lot.
It all depends on the dealer. The dealer I work for posts all new campaigns in a notebook for the service advisors. Also the service advisor should check your VIN (for any open campaigns)anytime you come in for service.

Anyone know if they will fix this for free if you're not in a recall state? My truck has exhibited this problem several times, and twice while pulling a trailer, nearly leading to accidents both of those times. Of course the GA dealers have heard nothing about it, but it has been on the local news...

Thanks!