1. GMC Sierra 1500
  2. Problems
  3. 1999
  4. Control Unit/Module

1999 GMC Sierra 1500 Control Unit/Module Problems

6
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 6 stored complaint records:

  • 1 indicate a crash
  • 0 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire

What owners report

  • humming noise · 4 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
30–60k mi3
100–150k mi1
60–100k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • September 4, 2008

    Control Unit/Module

    Tl*the contact owns a 1999 gmc sierra 1500. While attempting to stop the vehicle at a low rate of speed, the abs engaged and the vehicle could not be stopped until the brakes were disengaged, engaged, and pumped. On september 4, 2003, at 46,663 miles, the failure occurred, but only one sensor was replaced at that time. On september 20, 2004, at 54,318 miles, the failure recurred and a second sensor was replaced. A…

    Crash reported

    ODI 10250309

  • September 22, 2006 · 79,000 miles

    Control Unit/Module

    Dt*: the contact stated while backing the vehicle out of a parking space, a humming noise was heard. While driving the vehicle 50 mph, the noise continued. The contact determined the humming noise was the brake module pump running and disconnected the pump until the vehicle could be taken to the dealership. After the engine was turned off, the humming noise continued. The dealership confirmed the humming noise was…

    ODI 10168941

  • June 21, 2006 · 124,494 miles

    Control Unit/Module

    On my 2001 gmc sierra truck the warning lights came on for the abs and the parking brake i took it to the mechanic and was told the ebcm (electronic brake control modul) needs replaced. I spoke with the mechanic and he pointed out that there is a lot of these being replaced on this year of vehicle. *jb

    ODI 10160355

  • September 9, 2003 · 36,000 miles

    Control Unit/Module

    The abs brake light was illuminated at all times. The consumer heard a humming sound coming from under the vehicle. The abs module was disconnected because the module continued to run although vehicle was turned off. If the module was left connected it could drain the battery and possibly damage other systems. The dealer and manufacturer were informed of the problem.*ak the abs module has not been repaired due to…

    ODI 10044789

  • December 10, 2002 · 32,632 miles

    Control Unit/Module

    The computer that controlled the abs failed and as a result the system did not function properly. *ak *ts *nlm

    ODI 10040413

  • 51,000 miles

    Control Unit/Module

    Abs motor continues to run even after the engine has been turned off. Consumer has to pull the fuse to get the abs motor to stop. Dealer has been contacted. *ak

    ODI 10044299