ABS and brake light turn on

2001 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
261,000 MILES • 5.3L • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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CESALI ANDERSON
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My ABS and brake light intermittently come on. I have noticed it comes on a lot when pressing my brake. What should I check first?
May 6, 2021 at 3:30 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning,

I would have the codes checked first as it will help narrow down the area of failure.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/abs-warning-light-on-easy-repair-guide

It may be a sensor that is the most common failure.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/abs-wheel-speed-sensor-test

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-an-abs-wheel-speed-sensor

Roy

May 6, 2021 at 10:10 PM
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