Why did my GMC Canyon ABS stop working?

Why did my GMC Canyon ABS stop working?

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.

Why does my Chevy Colorado have an ABS fault?

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.

Why does my ABS fault light keep going on?

2nd time the ABS fault light went on happened this morning. Last time at the dealership they replaced the brake light switch per the recall claiming that was the problem. We’ll see what they claim it is this time.

What are the warning signs on a GM car?

If you own one of the GM vehicles listed below and have any of these warnings: ABS light on, TRAC off, Service Traction Control System light on, Service Stabilitrak light and/or have the following trouble codes stored; C0035, C0040, C0045, C0050, on you should read this service bulletin #PIC5248E from GM.

Why does my GMC Canyon have an ABS fault light?

Why cant GM get rotors right, they always warp. I expect a abs fault light in my future as my rotors are going out of round bigtime already at 3k miles on my 2007, when they get bad enough it screws up the abs sensor and the light will appear. Why cant GM get rotors right, they always warp.

How does the ABS system work on a GMC?

by Alibaster Smith. The ABS brake system in a GMC vehicle uses a sophisticated ABS module to sense wheel speed. If the vehicle’s wheels stop moving while brake pressure is being applied, but the vehicle itself is still moving, the system identifies this as a skid and automatically releases brake pressure to prevent the brake system from locking up.

Why does my Colorado have an ABS fault?

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.

When does the ABS light come on on a Chevy Colorado?

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.

How can you tell if your ABS system is bad?

The most common sign of an issue with the ABS system is the ABS Light coming on. The ABS Light will show an amber color, and is the equivalent of a Check Engine Light, except it is only to diagnose problems with the ABS system.

What happens when the ABS control module fails?

Unresponsive brake pedal In certain cases, depending on the model of vehicle, when the ABS module fails, the brake pedal may become unresponsive. This is an obvious problem, as an unresponsive brake pedal will not stop a vehicle, or will not be able to do so in an adequately safe manner. In most cases, this will happen slowly, over time.