2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 · symptom sheet
ABS light on
- 31owner reports
- 13,000median miles
- 3involved a crash
Newest report Jul 11, 2025 · checked Oct 2, 2026
31 of the 192 reports of brake wear on the 2019 Silverado 1500 describe ABS light on.
Part of Brakes grind, pulse or wear early (192 reports) · also: brake light on, brake failure, soft brake pedal
Tick what matches of 31 reports
ABS light on on other Silverado 1500 years
Report counts are for each model year on its own, so a newer car has had less time to collect them. Model years with too few reports of it for a sheet: 2014, 2016, 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.
What this problem usually is
This is the narrower sheet inside brake problems for the anti-lock brake (ABS) warning light. What separates it from the wider brake sheet is that most owners here aren't describing worn pads or grinding. They're describing a light, and often a list of features that quit along with it.
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the ABS module (4 reports).
Recalls and investigations
2 recalls on the brakes cover the 2019 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.
These vehicles received updated software for the Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM). This software has an error, and as a result, the vehicle's electronic brake assist may be disabled.
Due to an Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM) software error, the vehicle's Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and Antilock Brake System (ABS) may become disabled.
NHTSA investigations into the brakes on the Silverado 1500
Brake vacuum pump failure. Closed apr 10, 2022, led to recall 19V-645.
Brake line corrosion failure. Closed apr 8, 2015.
Brake line corrosion failure. Closed jan 5, 2011.
Unwanted low-speed abs activation. Closed sep 13, 2005, led to recall 05V-379.
Hydraulic pump failres. Closed feb 28, 2005, led to recall 05V-005.
None of these investigations covers the 2019 model year.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 3,800 and 31,120 miles, from the 20 reports that gave a mileage.
What owners wrote
“Started truck Lights came on and warnings popped up on 5/13/2025 Service ESC Service Trailer Brake System Engine Power Reduced ABS Light Started truck lights came on and warnings popped up on 7/10/2025 Service ESC Service Trailer Brake System Engine Power Reduced ABS light”
Filed Jul 11, 2025
“Stabilitrak was set off due to air bag module going bad. When braking it locked up 3 of the 4 tires ABS went nuts but didnât stop it from locking up”
Filed Jul 6, 2021
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 3 of 31 reports involved a crash and 2 people were hurt. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.
File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation. How reports land on this sheet.
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Other problems on this car
- Engine stalls or loses power while driving 155 reports
- Transmission shudders, slips or shifts hard 153 reports
- Engine failure, knocking or rod bearing 134 reports
- Check engine light or misfire 120 reports
- Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 111 reports
- Power steering cuts out or goes heavy 51 reports
- Traction control or StabiliTrak light comes on 51 reports
- Engine leaks oil 39 reports
- Transmission fails or needs replacement 37 reports
- Engine rattles or ticks 35 reports
- Burns oil or oil level rises 31 reports
- Battery dies or the car will not start 28 reports
- Multiple warning lights come on at once 27 reports