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Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon ABS Fault Issues

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#1 of 379 Chevy Colorado ABS Fault Issues by ubart55

Feb 02, 2010 (6:37 pm)

My 2005 Colorado started to randomly display an ABS Fault error message. In addition, when applying the brakes even at slow speed on level dry pavement, the ABS system will randomly activate.
 
I have read some other posts about the locks, windows and battery also not working. My battery has been fine, my locks and key fob work. My passenger rear window won't go down though. You can hear it click when you use the main control on the driver's door but it doesn't move. Any thoughts on what the deal is with the ABS and why it activates randomly? Thanks.

#2 of 379 Re: Chevy Colorado ABS Fault Issues [ubart55] by sicksigma

Feb 05, 2010 (3:29 pm)

Replying to: ubart55 (Feb 02, 2010 6:37 pm)
My '05 GMC Canyon displayed that ABS Fault message for the first time this evening while driving in 6 inches of snow, and the ABS ceased to function. Great timing. Don't know the cause yet. Knowing GM, probably never will.

#3 of 379 Re: Chevy Colorado ABS Fault Issues [ubart55] by mittens1

Feb 21, 2010 (8:58 am)

Replying to: ubart55 (Feb 02, 2010 6:37 pm)
I have a 2004 colorado same problem. i have been dealing with it for about 2 yrs. had it checked out there is something wrong with the wheel speed sensor most likely in only 1 wheel. mine is the drivers front. something about the seal bad allowing dirt, water to set off this censor also could be a problem. hoping chevy will do a recall I have heard several complaints about this poblem. hope this helps u out

#4 of 379 Re: Chevy Colorado ABS Fault Issues [mittens1] by fosef

Apr 19, 2010 (11:48 am)

Replying to: mittens1 (Feb 21, 2010 8:58 am)
Having the same issue with 2004 Colorado, took it to the dealer and they had front left wheel speed sensor replaced...picked it up, hour later the light was back on and problem still exists. Still dealing with them trying to get it fixed.

#5 of 379 Re: Chevy Colorado ABS Fault Issues [fosef] by tomtom231

Apr 27, 2010 (9:33 pm)

Replying to: fosef (Apr 19, 2010 11:48 am)
I have this same issue with my 2005 Colorado, (74,000 mi). Local Chevy dealer wanted $400 to fix it. I think they said it was wheel speed sensor?
 It hasen't happened to me in a couple of months though, so i'm not too woried about it yet. Hopefully GM issues a recall, but I'm not holding my breath.

#6 of 379 Re: Chevy Colorado ABS Fault Issues [tomtom231] by gmcustsvc

Apr 28, 2010 (7:53 am)

Replying to: tomtom231 (Apr 27, 2010 9:33 pm)
Hello Tomtom231,
I am from GM Customer Service. Can you please email me so I can look into your situation further? You can find my email address if you click on my name. Thank you,
Mariah GM Customer Service

#7 of 379 ABS FAULT 2004 Colorado by hallucinating

May 05, 2010 (7:17 pm)

My 2004 Colorado has been displaying ABS FAULT intermittently for over a year now. When it first happened I brought to the dealer and the LF Sensor was replaced. The FAULT was back in immediately. Returning it to the dealer, I was told that there was no memory of any faults, and the pulsing I was experiencing was due to warped rotors. They could not duplicate the ABS FAULT. Leaving frustrated, my goal was to drive it until the fault came in hard. A year later it is still intermittent. I recently had the rotors and pads replaced. I took it back to the dealer last week and talked to the general manager. He said he would arrange for a GM engineer to take a look at it and call me back by noon. I never got the call. On my Colorado, the ABS activates without applying brakes and then a few seconds later it chimes and the ABS light comes on and I read the ABS FAULT as it repeatedly scrolls. It usually happens after I have driven for about 5 miles, shut it down for 15 minutes and then re start it. ABS usually activates when pulling out of parking lot going at a speed of 5 to 10 MPH. I have had the ABS activate at 30 MPH once. I'm afraid that it will activate when I need an emergency stop and will result in going through the trunk of the vehicle in front of me. I have sent an email to GM customer service and have not received a response.

#8 of 379 Re: ABS FAULT 2004 Colorado [hallucinating] by gmcustsvc

May 06, 2010 (9:20 am)

Replying to: hallucinating (May 05, 2010 7:17 pm)
Hello Hallucinating,
I am from GM Customer Service. I apologize that no one has gotten back with you on your email that you sent. I would like to look at your situation a little further. Can you please email me with some more information? You can access my email by clicking on my name. Thank you,
Mariah GM Customer Service

#9 of 379 Re: ABS FAULT 2004 Colorado [gmcustsvc] by dpierc5

May 09, 2010 (3:25 pm)

Replying to: gmcustsvc (May 06, 2010 9:20 am)
I have had the same problem on 2005 Colorado 4X4. Cost about $1000 to repair drivers side sensor a little over a year ago. Started acting up on same side about two months ago. Truck is nearly paid for; bought new at Hubler in Bedford, IN. 95 S-10 is still going strong at 220K. No wonder Consumer Reportrs rates this truck so low. I don't want to have to spend a fortune to correct a problem that doesn't seem to go away

#10 of 379 2005 Chevy Colorado by frankv74

May 26, 2010 (11:35 am)

My Chevy Colorado has had the ABS light go on and off for a while. Sometimes during the day I would apply the brake and it would engage at low speed. Today was coming back to the office after making a deposit and the ABS fault light came on and then started pumping the right brake all by it self. Have no idea why it is doing this but no I have to have the car towed the repair shop. I am going to report it to Chevy and see if they have recall.
Frank

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