# Chevrolet Silverado aBS warning light: complaints, recalls and what to do **Verdict:** Drive to a shop this week - **Owner complaints:** 89 - **Most complaints:** 2019 (26) - **Related recalls:** 2 - **Verdict:** This week ## Quick answer NHTSA has 89 owner complaints about the aBS warning light on the Chevrolet Silverado (2015-2026 models), most for the **2019** model year (26). There are **2 recalls** for related parts; check yours by VIN. Drive to a shop this week: If only the ABS light is on and the brakes feel normal, you can drive carefully to a shop, leaving more stopping room. ## Chevrolet Silverado aBS warning light complaints by model year | Model year | Complaints mentioning the abs light | All complaints that year | Share | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2015 | 10 | 1193 | 1% | | 2016 | 6 | 801 | 1% | | 2017 | 12 | 839 | 1% | | 2018 | 8 | 522 | 2% | | 2019 | 26 | 1097 | 2% | | 2020 | 13 | 749 | 2% | | 2021 | 5 | 855 | 1% | | 2022 | 2 | 656 | 0% | | 2023 | 2 | 391 | 1% | | 2024 | 2 | 320 | 1% | | 2025 | 1 | 108 | 1% | | 2026 | 2 | 127 | 2% | Counts are complaints filed with NHTSA whose description mentions this light. They show where owners have had trouble, not a failure rate: popular years collect more complaints simply because more cars are on the road. ## Chevrolet Silverado recalls related to the aBS warning light **[19V889000](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V889000)** (2019 models, reported 2019-12-12): If the driver operates the vehicle unaware that ESC and ABS are not functioning, there is an increased risk of a crash. **Remedy:** GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EBCM, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2020. **[19V761000](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V761000)** (2015-2018 models, reported 2019-10-24): Unintended activation of the driveline-protection system will cause unintended braking on the wheel on the opposite side of the failed sensor, causing the vehicle to pull to one side unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash. **Remedy:** GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EBCM, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2019. Recall repairs are free at any Chevrolet dealer. Enter your 17-character VIN at [nhtsa.gov/recalls](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see whether yours is still open. ## What Chevrolet Silverado owners report - "The dashboard simultaneously displayed multiple warnings involving the brake/ABS system, ESC, steering-column lock, and trailer-brake system. OnStar generated a diagnostic/safety report identifying fault/error code P062F. The vehicle then entered a reduced-speed/limp-mode condition. I was extremely fortunate this..." -- owner of a 2026 Chevrolet Silverado, complaint filed 2026 - "On 3/30/2026, I was driving down the road & suddenly my dash filled with warning lights about brakes, abs etc. Steering the vehicle became almost impossible because power steering was gone. When I attempted to brake, I also found that I had very little braking. The vehicle has 11,036 miles. Got the vehicle to the..." -- owner of a 2025 Chevrolet Silverado, complaint filed 2026 - "After incident dashboard lit up with warning lights including, Brake, ABS, Traction control, power steering, Collision system, Engine light, Steering Column and others. Truck speed limited to 43 mph. And pedal still goes to the floor without applying brakes." -- owner of a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado, complaint filed 2026 Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly cleaned for reading. They are owners' own accounts and have not been verified. ## What the aBS warning light means The ABS light means the anti-lock brake system has found a fault and turned itself off. Your regular brakes should still work, but the wheels can lock up in a hard stop, especially on wet or icy roads. The most common cause is a failed wheel speed sensor. If the red brake warning light is also on, the problem may affect normal braking and you should stop driving. The most common causes, on any make: 1. **Failed wheel speed sensor** (most common) 2. **Damaged sensor wiring or tone ring** (common) 3. **Low brake fluid** (less common) 4. **ABS module or pump failure** (less common) Full causes, what to do and how to reset it: [ABS warning light](/warning-lights/abs). ## Frequently asked questions ### Is there a recall for the Chevrolet Silverado abs light? Yes. NHTSA lists 2 related recalls (19V889000, 19V761000) covering 2015-2019 models. Recall repairs are free; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is open. ### Which Chevrolet Silverado years have the most abs light complaints? In NHTSA's database the 2017, 2019 and 2020 Silverado model years have the most complaints mentioning the aBS warning light, with 26 for 2019. Complaint counts reflect how many cars were sold as well as how often problems happen. ### Is it safe to drive a Chevrolet Silverado with the abs light on? Drive to a shop this week. If only the ABS light is on and the brakes feel normal, you can drive carefully to a shop, leaving more stopping room. Stop driving and have it towed if the red brake light is on too, the pedal is soft or sinks, or the car pulls hard when braking. ### How do I check if my Chevrolet Silverado has an open recall? Enter the 17-character VIN from your dashboard or registration at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Chevrolet dealer. Open recalls are fixed free of charge, even if you are not the first owner. ## Sources - [NHTSA: Vehicle safety complaints and recalls (api.nhtsa.gov)](https://www.nhtsa.gov/nhtsa-datasets-and-apis) - [NHTSA: Check for recalls by VIN](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls) ## Other Chevrolet Silverado warning lights - [Airbag (SRS) warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/chevrolet-silverado): 50 complaints - [Battery (charging system) warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/battery/chevrolet-silverado): 5 complaints - [Brake warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/brake/chevrolet-silverado): 383 complaints - [Check engine light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/check-engine/chevrolet-silverado): 911 complaints - [Coolant temperature warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/coolant-temperature/chevrolet-silverado): 100 complaints - [Oil pressure warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/oil-pressure/chevrolet-silverado): 58 complaints - [Power steering warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/power-steering/chevrolet-silverado): 389 complaints - [Traction control light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/traction-control/chevrolet-silverado): 337 complaints ## ABS warning light on other models - [Ram 1500](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/abs/ram-1500): 280 complaints - [Jeep Wrangler](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/abs/jeep-wrangler): 180 complaints - [Honda Accord](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/abs/honda-accord): 72 complaints - [Jeep Grand Cherokee](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/abs/jeep-grand-cherokee): 58 complaints - [Chevrolet Traverse](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/abs/chevrolet-traverse): 53 complaints - [Hyundai Santa Fe](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/abs/hyundai-santa-fe): 45 complaints - [Hyundai Sonata](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/abs/hyundai-sonata): 42 complaints - [Toyota Prius](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/abs/toyota-prius): 40 complaints - [GMC Sierra](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/abs/gmc-sierra): 37 complaints - [Kia Sorento](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/abs/kia-sorento): 36 complaints ## Chevrolet Silverado - [Chevrolet Silverado specs and mpg by year](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/chevrolet-silverado) --- Source page: https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/abs/chevrolet-silverado Updated: 2026-11-04 General information, not a substitute for a qualified mechanic.