Dorman 599-871 ABS Control Module

ABS Control Module for GM Traction Control Systems

This Dorman ABS control module, part number 599-871, is a newly manufactured replacement for select GM vehicles with traction control. It is engineered as an OE FIX solution to address premature relay failure found in original equipment modules.

• Direct replacement ABS control module for brake system electronic control
• Newly manufactured and completely redesigned for improved durability
• No programming required for installation
• Bolt-on attachment method for a straightforward replacement process
• 3 connectors with 20 terminals total; male connector and terminal design
• Metal and plastic construction for the module body and connectors
• Compatible with select Chevrolet Avalanche 1500, Silverado 1500, Silverado 1500 HD, and GMC Sierra 1500 applications with traction control

Detailed Product Information

Dorman 599-871 is an ABS control module built for select 2003-2004 Chevrolet and GMC trucks and SUVs equipped with traction control. It is designed for vehicles such as the 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500, 2003-2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500, 2003-2004 GMC Sierra 1500, and 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD with the listed brake and RPO-code requirements. This module replaces OE part number 13451118 and is intended for drivers needing a dependable ABS control module for GM brake and traction control service.

Part number 599-871 measures 5.25 inches long, 4.7 inches wide, and 2 inches high. It uses a bolt-on mounting style and arrives as a new ABS control module with metal and plastic housing materials. The design focuses on replacing the failed relay-related weakness found in original modules while keeping installation simple with no programming required.

This part cross-references OE part number 13451118 for the same application.

What This ABS Module Helps Address

• ABS warning light caused by internal module failure
• Traction control faults on supported GM vehicles
• Brake system communication issues tied to a failed control module
• Intermittent ABS operation from relay-related wear in the original unit
• Loss of electronic brake control functions on compatible Chevrolet and GMC models

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle’s year, make, model, traction control equipment, and RPO code before ordering. This module is a bolt-on replacement and does not require programming, but the brake system should be inspected for stored fault codes and related wiring or sensor issues before final installation. Confirm connector style and terminal count match the original unit on the vehicle.

Quality Assurance

Dorman designed this OE FIX module as a newly manufactured replacement with a revised internal design to improve durability over the original GM unit. It is built to address a known failure mode in the factory module and restore proper ABS control function on the listed applications.