The entire time I have owned this car, there have been issues with the ABS - especially when the road is wet and driving down hill. When applying the brakes in these conditions, the car does not always stop even when pushing the brake pedal to the floor. You will here a clicking or grinding type of noise. It's not the pads or rotors because it happens when they have been replaced. In these conditions, I have to make sure I have plenty of room so I won't hit the car in front of me. I have on several occasions not been able to stop at a red light and gone through the intersection. It happens more frequently in icy conditions even when driving super slow. From reading other online complaints, I see I'm not the only one. I believe this is a manufacturer's safety defect.
1997 Buick Skylark: ABS light or ABS activating
7 of the 79 complaints about the 1997 Buick Skylark describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 9%
- recalls
- 0
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
- 19981
- 19977
- 19962
- 19952
- 19943
- 19934
- 19923
What owners say
The ABS light illuminated on the dashboard.
Ongoing problem with ABS engaging on wet roads or intermittently on dry road. Vehicle been in/out of dealer shop on three occasions, and problem still reoccurring. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
Abs light would flash while traveling. When making turns vehicle would also stall. Also, when depressing brakes vehicle would go into extended stopping distance. Please provide further information.
Recall 97v059000: consumer was traveling on the highway 35mph and ABS brake system blew up in her face. There was white smoke inside of vehicle brake system was grabbing slowly. Consumer drove vehicle home very slowly. Consumer stated that she had very little braking power.
Abs system has never worked properly since ownership, replaced brakes once, however continues to lock up in the right rear wheel area and makes noise. Mjs
When applying brakes there is a knocking noise and the pedal goes to the floor. The vehicle does not stop. Dealer cannot duplicate problem but independent mechanic has and claims failure is due to failure of ABS.
Service bulletins that may apply
- ABS pump running when not needed
- Vehicles may set anyone or a combination of front-wheel speed sensor anti-lock brake system codes as...
- ABS front wheel speed codes - jumper harness
- Anti-lock braking system (ABS) front wheel speed codes - jumper harness
- Information regarding snow intrusion into rear drum brake assemblies
- Complaints that the ABS indicator lamp is "on"
- Comment that the ABS light is on with diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) 46 and 86 set as current or history
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1997 Buick Skylark abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 1997 Buick Skylark?
7 of 79 owner complaints about the 1997 Buick Skylark (9%) mention ABS light or ABS activating. The model year with the most reports is 1997.
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There are 0 recalls and 7 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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