2006 Avalanche - Replaced ABS Module - Need programming?

mark97213 · May 1, 2018

I just replaced my ABS Module in the 2006 Avalanche and am getting U1000 Loss of Serial Communications for class 2 and C0558 Calibration data not programmed. I was told that a new ABS replacement wouldn't need to be programmed but the DTC is saying otherwise. Am I missing something or do I actually need to take the vehicle to GM and have it programmed?

Supreme Pizza · May 1, 2018

On a 2002 Suburban, you can replace the ABS module - but you MUST have it reprogrammed by the dealer.

If you want to save a bunch of time and money, just ship your defective unit to one of the repair guys on eBay, and have them fix it. Its about $50, and doesn't require a re-program at the dealer. Plus they offer a warranty.

Supreme Pizza · May 1, 2018

$40-$60 for the repair:

Even if you cant return the new unit, it will still cost less to fix your old one and re-use it, rather than a re-program.

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.X2006+avalanche+abs+module.TRS0&_nkw=2006+avalanche+abs+module&_sacat=0

Supreme Pizza · May 1, 2018

mark97213 · May 2, 2018

Yeah, I already tried the repair route, no go. Spoke with one of those e bay repair shops at length. Not all of them are rebuild able. Most modules in this era are Kelly Hayes 325, mine is a Kelly Hayes 30 which is not repairable. Had to resort to buying a brand new one for 400. I guess it's off to the dealer, much as I suspected.

Supreme Pizza · May 2, 2018

Ah. Sounds like you are on top of it.

mark97213 · May 2, 2018

Thanks for you help. Was hoping to avoid a trip to the dealer but, such is life.

Supreme Pizza · May 2, 2018

For the new part, did you check eBay, Amazon, & the local junk yards?

mark97213 · May 2, 2018

I did check e bay as well as Amazon. The closest I found on Amazon was for the Kelley Hayes 325, so it was either GM for $749 or Rock Auto for $400 for the Kelly Hayes 30. Looks like 375-400 is the cheapest to find it. I did think about going to the junkyard but I'm always hesitant putting in used electronics... might have ended up in the exact situation using a used one. Plus the Kelly Hayes 30 module was only used in about 10% of the vehicles for that year, so, just went with new.

Supreme Pizza · May 2, 2018

Ya, sounds like you got it under control. You followed all the right steps. I went through the same thing, but mine was repairable. I fixed broken solder connections twice before sending it for an overhaul that included a new internal relay. Haven't had any problems since.

Oh, the things we will do to eliminate that little ABS light on the dash.