After taking my car to the mechanic 6 times to repair the service engine soon/ABS light/trac off light coming on, he replaced the left front wheel bearing with a more expensive model and replaced the module on the ABS pump that has the circuit board and pump gears. The problem went away for approx. 1 1/2 weeks and now is back! Am going to the mechanic to see what is going on.
1997 Buick Regal: ABS light or ABS activating
6 of the 136 complaints about the 1997 Buick Regal describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 6 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
What owners say
The service vehicle soon/ABS warning light/and trac off light lit and the car lurched as if the brakes were applied at the left front wheel. The error code was c1225, which is too much speed at the left front wheel. The bearing and sensor was replaced 3 times and the problem still occurred. The mechanic also replaced the ABS pump module (the electronic part of the ABS unit) and then had to upgrade the left front wheel bearing and sensor to another brand that was 2x as expensive. The ABS problem affected the steering (making it harder to steer and more noisy), and also affected the shifting of the transmission. The online warnings said that it could damage the transmission if not corrected. I even tried replacing the module of the traction control unit under the dash. This was a very time consuming and costly repair, as the left front bearing was replace a total of 4 times and two visits for the ABS module and programming. I see that another owner had similar problems at about 140,000 miles.
Tl* the contact owns a 1997 buick regal. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, the vehicle seized. The contact mentioned that the front driver and passenger wheels locked. Also, the anti traction, and the ABS light illuminated on the instrument panel. The failure recurred several times. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired or diagnosed. The failure and current mileage was 140,000. Updated 09/05/14
If you use turn signals car will shut down. Gauges go crazy all lights come on. Started with seat belt light and ABS light coming on first time - - about a mile later while in a parking lot and stopped tried again and engine shuts off !!!!!! Finally got car to start after playing around with signals and 4 way flasher and drove home ok but did not use turn signals. When in drive tried signals and again car shuts off. This is my wife's car 97 regal turned 30,000 miles on the way home.
Abs lights flash ,causing extended stopping distance. Vehical is being inspected.
At low speeds (under braking conditions), brakes make loud grinding noise and completely fail to stop the car. Abs light, low tracking light and engine check light came on/off. We have had 14 instances where the brakes have completely failed. Approximately 5 seconds after initial failure, the brakes come back. We have taken the car to the dealership 8 times so far, and they have not been able to correct problem. We have called the manufacturer to report the problem (case#990045360). Various brake warning lights continue to illuminate, even when the car is not moving and we are not applying the brakes.
Service bulletins that may apply
- ABS pump running when not needed
- This bulletin is being issued to revise the fastener requirements for the front and rear brake caliper...
- Subject regarding revised fastener requirements for front and rear brake caliper bracket
- Information on ABS light on caused by right front wheel speed sensor harness insulation
- Comment that the ABS light is on with diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) 46 and 86 set as current or history
- Concerns with squealing and grinding noises coming from front brakes
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The right front brake pipe can contact the piower steering assembly causing the brake line to wear through.
- Risk
- This condition can result in the loss of brake fluid and eventual loss of half of the vehicle brake system.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect for proper clearance between the brake line and power steering assembly. Assemblies found to be out of position will be repositioned and all assemblies secured to maintain proper clearances. Additionally, those brake lines found to have been damaged will be replaced and properly routed.
Recall number 97V223000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1997 Buick Regal abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 1997 Buick Regal?
6 of 136 owner complaints about the 1997 Buick Regal (4%) mention ABS light or ABS activating. The model year with the most reports is 1991.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1997 Buick Regal?
There is 1 recall and 6 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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