Component

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK

1,163 NHTSA complaints about service brakes, air:antilock issues across 42 makes and 282 models.

Data updated August 2026. Counts render from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation standardized component field; severity flags cross-reference NHTSA ODI complaint flags for owner-reported crash, fire, and injury markers. This page is for informational purposes and does not replace NHTSA recall notices or a vehicle-specific inspection. Methodology · Corrections.

NHTSA ODI component intake brief

ODI category SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK

1,163 filings · 282 models · 42 makes · vintage August 2026

  • FILINGS MODERATE 1,163 ODI rows
  • MODELS 282 nameplates citing this part
  • MAKES 42 manufacturers in corpus
  • CRASH 19.9% 232 crash-flagged
  • RANK #141 of 696 categories
  • SEV FATAL 17 deaths · 120 injuries
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK (this)SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK…1,163EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCHEXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGH…1,149POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSM…1,149EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCHEXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS…1,146
ODI filing volume neighbourhood: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK vs nearest complaint-total peers

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK sits MODERATE on ODI intake volume (#141 of 696 standardized categories) with a FATAL severity stamp (17 reported fatalities across 282 models). Open Chevrolet Silverado (category leader) →

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK filing-volume reading

The standout signal for service brakes, air:antilock is ODI intake volume: 1,163 filings (MODERATE band · #141 of 696 standardized categories) across 282 nameplates. Crash-flag share is 19.9%.

Moderate-volume categories still show a fingerprint in the model table below, cross-check each nameplate's recall and investigation history before inferring a defect pattern.

Next step: compare Chevrolet Silverado against EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH on filing totals before treating service brakes, air:antilock volume as a purchase signal.

1,163
Complaints
282
Models Affected
232
Crashes
6
Fires
17
Deaths

Most Affected Vehicles

# Vehicle Complaints
1 Chevrolet Silverado
72
2 Chevrolet Blazer
51
3 Chevrolet Suburban
47
4 Chevrolet S10
41
5 GMC Jimmy
31
6 Pontiac Grand AM
22
7 Honda Accord
21
8 Dodge Caravan
21
9 Ford Explorer
20
10 Toyota Camry
19
11 Cadillac Allante
18
12 Chevrolet Cavalier
17
13 Isuzu Rodeo
16
14 GMC Sierra
16
15 Ford Windstar
16
16 Dodge Durango
16
17 Chevrolet Malibu
16
18 Chevrolet Astro
16
19 Dodge Grand Caravan
15
20 GMC Sonoma
14
21 Subaru WRX
13
22 GMC Suburban
13
23 Chevrolet Tahoe
13
24 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
12
25 GMC Safari
11
26 Ford Taurus
11
27 Ford F-150
11
28 Plymouth Voyager
10
29 Jeep Grand Cherokee
10
30 Honda Passport
10

Recent Complaints

2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Fire

The contact owns a 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. In addition, a burn

2019 Honda Accord Crash

The contact owns a 2019 Honda Accord. The contact stated while driving at 55 MPH, the contact stated that the lane assist feature was activated. The contact stated that the Anti-lock Brake System wa

2020 GMC Sierra 1500

The contact owns a 2020 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was stuck in gear. While driving there was an abnormal burning odor coming from the vehicle. Th

2018 RAM 2500

The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated the antilock brake system light was on and it chimed. The contact stated the chiming was distracting and the contact was unaware if the brake sys

2014 Toyota Corolla Crash

The contact owns a 2014 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH the vehicle in front of the contact made a complete stop. The contact attempted to brake, but the Anti-lock Brake Syst

2017 Chevrolet Suburban

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle was smoking from the rear, and the ABS failed to operate as designed, causing the wheels to lock-up. Th

2020 Ford Explorer

The contact owns a 2020 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed down a steep driveway, upon depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to come to a com

2016 Ford Edge Crash

I was driving in a parking lot when it was snowing and the traction control and anti lock brakes went out. Due to that, the car locked up and I hit a curb. My tie rod is bent now on the passenger si

2020 Ford Escape

The contact owned a 2020 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of Ford Campaign Number: 20E03 and requested to be removed from the recall distribution list because he no longer owns the vehic

2014 Ford Fusion

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the ABS, traction control module, and steering column control module warning lights illuminated. The vehicle

2013 Toyota Prius

The contact owns a 2013 Toyota Prius. The contact stated while driving at 20 MPH, the anti-lock brake turned on with no warning causing the contact to crash into a construction barrel causing minor da

2014 Jeep Cherokee

The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the shifter module, ABS, door module for the driver’s and passenger’s side doors, the instrument cluste

2013 Ford Escape

The contact's daughter owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that her daughter related to her that while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle started independently braking without the brake

2008 Buick Enclave

Traction control and abs. Acceleration jerking

2006 Chevrolet Corvette

The service active handling and the traction control error is appearing on my cars instrument panel. Causing the cars ABS system to activate the front brakes while driving.This reaction causes the car

2014 BMW 428i

The contact owns a 2014 BMW 428i. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal humming sound coming from the vehicle. Additionally, the vehicle hesitated during

2013 Cadillac SRX Crash

The contact owns a 2013 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 MPH and when attempting to make a stop, the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard. The failure occurred consist

2009 Honda Pilot Crash

The contact owns a 2009 Honda Pilot. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at 45 MPH, the brake pedal failed to operate as needed upon depression as his wife crashed a vehicle that stoppe

2008 Toyota Prius

The contact stated owns a 2008 Toyota Prius. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the ABS system locked up and the brake pedal was firm and difficult to depress, causing the contact

2010 Ford Edge

The contact owns a 2010 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed the ABS warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed tha

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