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Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon ABS Fault Issues

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#74 of 380 Re: Chevy Colorado ABS Fault Issues [fosef] by jmosk

Sep 30, 2010 (9:31 am)

Replying to: fosef (Apr 19, 2010 11:48 am)
I have a 2004 colorado as well. I have spent thousands of dollars trying to fix this piece of junk so the ABS would stop turning itself on while i am driving. I am so sick of it now. I just want to buy a different truck from a different manufacturer. Chevy has gone down hill for so long. I almost crashed in the morning commute numerous times. That would have cost me tons more money. I probably should have crashed so I can get a different vehicle.
I finally took the fuse out for the ABS and now my screen just says ABS FAULT constantly for over a year. The dealership told me it was over the warranty so it was too bad so sad for fixing it.
What are we to do now? Why isn't chevy recalling this and fixing their junk? I shouldn't have to pay so much for it to never be corrected.

#75 of 380 ABS Clorado by bluetex

Sep 30, 2010 (8:56 pm)

Yes it is shameful how the GM hasn't addressed this issue knowing the problems posted here and elsewhere. Not to mention the vehicles taken in by their owners that are too ignorant to know they can go online and realize that thousands are suffering the same problems. If and when my accident happens...well there will be h--l to pay GM. These post and all others from other sites will be "exibit 1" in my defense. I want to thank GM in a way for providing for my family's future well down the road. With the millions my wife will finally be able to travel. Thank You GM.

#76 of 380 ABS Problems Colorado by jjgolfhacker

Oct 04, 2010 (8:27 am)

I have a 2004 Chevy Colorado with about 70k miles on it. The ABS recently started giving me problems. Whenever I turn and apply the brakes the ABS kicks in and its difficult to slow the vehicle down to make the turns, I basically have to depress the breakes as hard as I can to slow the vehicle. The brakes work fine while straight line braking in any situation, any road condition or under load. But when I attempt to brake the during a turn in any condition/situation the ABS kicks in and makes it difficult to slow down. The ABS Fault light will come on and then after a few minutes the ABS will shut down (I assume) the light will stay on and then I have no problem braking once the system shuts down. I posted a thread on another forum asking for thoughts on the problem and someone suggested it was the "Brake control module" Anyone have any other thoughts? Thanks Jerry

#77 of 380 Re: ABS Problems Colorado [jjgolfhacker] by captained

Oct 06, 2010 (2:20 pm)

Replying to: jjgolfhacker (Oct 04, 2010 8:27 am)
My 04 with 76000 doing same thing. Wheel sensor, so they say but when it is replaced it does it again. Gona get someone hurt then it will be in court. Already hurting the old back pocket. This is only one of the many problem mine and many, no all the colorado have. Not a bad truck a very bad truck.

#78 of 380 my issue is resolved by joe22306

Oct 08, 2010 (7:37 am)

my issue was resolved.. my mechanic and I found the issue and it seems to be quite common he says.
 
first thing, sorry for my lack of proper terminology.
the front wheel hubs have the speed sensor ring built into them. the sensor ring on mine was 'floating' causing irregular ( total ) wear on one side. he showed me he could push them in and cause them to not spin parallel to the rotor causing rubbing.
 
the new AC delco hubs we put in, this piece is solidly connected to the hub.
 
I pad over $1300 to replace
 
2 hubs, 2 rotors, 2 pads, 2 ABS sensors and labor - much better than the >$2500 GM wanted to charge me for the same.

#79 of 380 Re: Chevy Colorado ABS Fault Issues [gmcustsvc] by troubled10

Nov 19, 2010 (4:10 pm)

Replying to: gmcustsvc (Apr 28, 2010 7:53 am)
Hello gmcustsvc,
I have also had trouble with the ABS on my O4 Chevy Colorado 4x4 5 cylinder 3.5. If you could contact me thru email or thru this forum i would appreciate it. My email is emrys02yahoo.com

#80 of 380 Re: Chevy Colorado ABS Fault Issues [troubled10] by gmcustsvc

Nov 24, 2010 (7:41 pm)

Replying to: troubled10 (Nov 19, 2010 4:10 pm)
troubled10,
I would be happy to speak with you regarding your concerns. Please feel free to contact me via e-mail. Please include your Edmunds name and address the e-mail attention Christina. I look forward to your response.
Christina
GM Customer Service

#81 of 380 Re: my issue is resolved [joe22306] by leadfoot4

Dec 14, 2010 (5:30 pm)

Replying to: joe22306 (Oct 08, 2010 7:37 am)
I have an '05 Canyon 4x4 with just over 30,000 miles. Last year, when I was doing some maintenance, greasing the caliper sliders, I noticed some irregular wear on the inside surface of my rotors. I spoke with a friend who works at the dealer, and he told me that pads/rotors are considered "wear items", especially after 3 years had passed. So, a couple of weeks ago, I bit the bullet, and took the front end apart to replace the pads and rotors.
 
First of all, what an ordeal!! Afterward, I began getting random "ABS Fault" messages on the dash read out. After doing a LOT of research, it appears that the wheel speed sensors are NOT of a robust design, and about 50% of the time, any brake work done of the truck will result in one or both sensors no longer working.
 
The net result of my research also suggested that you simply, but not cheaply, replace the hubs and sensors, so you don't have to continue to take 'stabs' at fixing the issue. This past Saturday, that is what I did. I disassembled the front end again, this time replacing both hubs and both sensors, and all seems to now be OK.
 
2 rotors, (top shelf, HP items) $175; ceramic brake pads, $75; 2 hubs, (top shelf, American made) $310; 2 speed sensors (AC Delco) $110...total $670 in parts and about 9-10 hours in labor to do the job twice...

#82 of 380 abs and other issues by kmartic

Dec 14, 2010 (10:13 pm)

Have a 05 Colorado 4wd crewcab Z71. Have the same issues with the abs as everone on the site. Just replaced both hubs, rotors,pads,abs sensors. Who still uses that hub over rotor design, stupid. Light comes on and off as does the abs system, same exact symptoms as everone else. Doesn't this say something about the need for some factory help. Truck only has 66,000 miles. Drivers window switch quit today also. Had to disassemble the door to power the drivers window motor to close the window, 10 degrees here. Everything on that switch works except the drivers switch. Over $200 for the switch, have to repace the whole assembly. Great design. We need help from GM for selling these things!! HELP, HELP, HELP!!!!

#83 of 380 Re: Chevy Colorado ABS Fault Issues [gmcustsvc] by coloradolemon

Dec 27, 2010 (5:30 pm)

Replying to: gmcustsvc (Nov 24, 2010 7:41 pm)
Good luck with gm customer service they have been to no help of me. I emailed them several time only to get a new costumer service representative every single time. Ive talked to them about this problem from when my 05 colorados starting gettting to abs break faults till yesterday when my rear break system just locked up. now im ass out of a car. They dont care about us. Ive owned over 8 chevys in my life now I may need to start looking at Fords. Ive reminded gm customer service that this ABS Break problem is a big big big problems for many many many colorado/canyon owners. Ive asked why this has not been recalled but I answer I got was. Well we dont think its that big of a problem for a recall. Ive sent them copies of all theese post and still nothing. May be when someone kills them selfs and they get their pants sued off like toyota did maybe then they will take care of this problem. good luck ive had none with them.

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