C0583
Park Brake Release Performance
The EPB module has detected that the release operation took longer than expected or did not fully release. The vehicle should not be driven until the brake is fully released to avoid pad damage.
- Check engine light: Not always
- Emissions related: No
- Repair difficulty: medium
Symptoms
- ABS warning light on
- ESC/stability control deactivated
- Possible reduced brake assist
- Speedometer may behave erratically
Common causes
Ordered by how often each turns out to be the cause.
- Actuator corroded or sluggishCommon
- Brake pads seized to disc after long standstillPossible
- Low system voltage during releasePossible
Parts involved
- Epb Actuator
- Epb Module
- Brake Pads
- Vehicle Power Supply
C0583 is a generic OBD-II code defined by SAE J2012. Exact wording and diagnostic procedure vary by manufacturer and model. Code definitions are drawn from the public-domain OBDex dataset; the workshop notes are our own.