Chevrolet C5 Corvette EBCM/ABS Fault
This C5 Corvette EBCM/ABS unit is a commonly failing part that will prevent full operation of the emergency braking system.
Internal component malfunction will cause symptoms including loss of ABS assistance, ABS and traction control warning lights and fault warnings such as 'Service Active Handling', 'Service Traction Control' and 'Service ABS’.
When diagnosing these issues with scan tools, fault codes will be found for C1214 and C1255, each indicating internal failure of the Corvette EBCM unit.
This EBCM has an inherent internal design flaw that causes these symptoms, and the bad news is that this unit is no longer in production and replacement sources have all but dried up.
Solution
We no longer offer rebuild services for this EBCM ABS unit, but if you are having problems with this issue there are still online specialists who do offer remanufactured units such as Mercer Corvette https://www.corvettemodule.com/ who offer worldwide shipping.
Common Failure symptoms:
- Loss of ABS assistance
- ABS warning light
- Traction control light
- Service stability control warning
Common fault codes:
- C1214 – Solenoid Valve Relay Coil/Contact Circuit Open
- C1255 – EBCM/EBTCM Internal Malfunction
Affected Vehicles:
- Chevrolet Corvette C5 2001 - 2005
Common failing part numbers:
- 12208997
- 12216561
- 10323578
- 10315150
- 10343433
- 10331729
- 10306496