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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR/TONE RING
222 NHTSA complaints about service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:wheel speed sensor/tone ring issues across 28 makes and 104 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, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR/TONE RING
222 filings · 104 models · 28 makes · vintage August 2026
- FILINGS SPARSE 222 ODI rows
- MODELS 104 nameplates citing this part
- MAKES 28 manufacturers in corpus
- CRASH 5.0% 11 crash-flagged
- RANK #254 of 696 categories
- SEV INJURY 2 deaths · 12 injuries
Filing-volume peers
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR/TONE RING sits SPARSE on ODI intake volume (#254 of 696 standardized categories) with a INJURY severity stamp (2 reported fatalities across 104 models). Open Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (category leader) →
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR/TONE RING model-concentration reading
The standout signal for service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:wheel speed sensor/tone ring is model concentration: Chevrolet Silverado 1500 accounts for 21 filings (9.5% of this category) out of 222 total.
Sparse categories can swing on a single high-volume nameplate; treat the leader row as the actionable signal, not the category headline alone.
Next step: compare Chevrolet Silverado 1500 against AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER CLOCKSPRING/SPIRAL CASSETTE on filing totals before treating service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:wheel speed sensor/tone ring volume as a purchase signal.
Most Affected Vehicles
| # | Vehicle | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | |
| 2 | Ford F-150 | |
| 3 | Honda Civic | |
| 4 | Chevrolet Silverado 2500 | |
| 5 | Chevrolet Tahoe | |
| 6 | GMC Sierra 1500 | |
| 7 | Chevrolet Impala | |
| 8 | GMC Sierra | |
| 9 | Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 | |
| 10 | GMC Yukon | |
| 11 | Ford Fusion | |
| 12 | Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | |
| 13 | Toyota Rav4 | |
| 14 | Nissan Maxima | |
| 15 | KIA Sorento | |
| 16 | Jeep Liberty | |
| 17 | Ford Escape | |
| 18 | Chevrolet Silverado | |
| 19 | Chevrolet Malibu | |
| 20 | Workhorse W22 | |
| 21 | Toyota Yaris | |
| 22 | Toyota Camry | |
| 23 | Scion XB | |
| 24 | Saturn Relay | |
| 25 | Nissan Altima | |
| 26 | Mercedes-Benz Ml320 | |
| 27 | Honda CR-V | |
| 28 | GMC Suburban | |
| 29 | GMC Sierra 2500 | |
| 30 | Ford Mustang |
Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2015 Ram 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V475000 (Engine and Engine Cooling), but the failure occurred. While driving 65 MPH, t
The contact's husband owns a 2011 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where a d
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while driving approximately 80 MPH, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted from fifth gear to first gear, causing the vehicle to abrupt
The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the output speed sensor failed to function properly, causing the vehicle not to operate and accelerate as needed
The contact owns a 2019 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the ABS and traction control warning lights illuminated, and Hill Descent Assist message was displayed. T
The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle unintendedl
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. While the contact's wife was driving 70 MPH, the vehicle independently downshifted to first gear with the transmission warning light illuminated. The contact's wife
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle shifted gear unintendedly. The check engine warning light illuminated and the Service Veh
The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle abruptly downshifted with the transmission warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle shudd
The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. The contact stated that on two occasions while driving at approximately 45 MPH, there was a clunking sound, and the vehicle inadvertently downshifted into first gea
The contact owns a 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML350. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the brake sensor warning light was illuminated. The dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was no
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated while starting the vehicle and attempting to shift out of first gear, the vehicle failed to respond. The power train warning light was illuminate
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle downshifted to 1st gear and made an abnormal clunking sound. The speedometer was at ZERO (0). The check engine
The contact owns a 2020 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was shuddering. The service transmission warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to
The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at 55 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle did not accelerate as intended. In addition, the check engine
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated that while initially starting the vehicle and while driving at various speeds, the main computer screen displayed the “Hill Stop Assist
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated while driving 5 MPH, an alarm sounded, and the ABS warning light and the traction control warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the fa
The contact owns a 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA250. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle lost power steering functionality and the vehicle independently turned off. The contact pulled over t
The contact owns a 2012 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle unintendedly downshifted to first gear. The wrench symbol was illuminated on the instrume
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