I have owned the car for 3 1/2 yrs now and this is the first time I have had this type of brake failure. The brakes went all the way to the floor and the car sled, I was trying to come to a complete stop to make a turn. The ABS lite has been on the car almost ever since I bought it.
1993 Buick Lesabre: ABS light or ABS activating
32 of the 194 complaints about the 1993 Buick Lesabre describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 32
- of this car's complaints
- 16%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? No recall or service bulletin covers this area of the car yet.
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
What owners say
Abs brake light illuminates, indicating a malfunction within the system, dealer states that problem occurs due to a defective ABS solenoid sensor. Please give any further details.
Abs brake light comes on and stays on until consumer shuts the car off.consumer called manufacturer.
When applying the brakes during normal braking on wet road conditions, ABS warning light came on along with the traction off light. The pmv valve shorted out. The valve was replaced and the system was bled. Dealer has done repairs at owner's expense. Manufacturere agreed to reimburse for part of the cost, but the owner has yet to receive it. *ak
Abs brakes needed replacement.
Abs light came on, and unable to turn off unless cost goes to consumer.
Consumer is having a problem with the anti-lock skid system. When driving the ABS light comes on, indicating a problem in the system, the anti-lock skid system does not work only the regular hydraulic brakes. Manufacturer has not been contacted.
Abs system failed to operate. Dealr refused to repair unless cost goes to consumer.
Abs brake warning light remained illuminated, indicating malfunction within the system. Dealer states that the pmv valve has to be replaced. Please give any further details.
The vehicle ABS system malfunctioned, causing light to come on, and extended stopping distance when the which almost caused an accident. Also, dealer replaced a "major component".
Vehicle had approximately 18,623 miles when master cylinder needed to be replaced. Vehicle had 20,000 miles when ABS became inoperative. Had to install new pressure modulator valve. Also all lines connecting to cylinder are corroded, need to be replaced, resulting in total defective brake system.
Upon applying brakes (ABS), vehicle responds poorly. Vehicle involved in an accident a year ago. Area dealership not able to correct the problem unless duplicated on scene.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1993 Buick Lesabre abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 1993 Buick Lesabre?
32 of 194 owner complaints about the 1993 Buick Lesabre (16%) mention ABS light or ABS activating. The model year with the most reports is 1993.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1993 Buick Lesabre?
There is no recall or service bulletin for this area of the car on record.
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