Tl*the contact owns a 1997 cadillac seville. While driving various speeds, the antilock brake and traction lights illuminate simultaneously during non-ABS applications. The issue has been occurring for the past three weeks. The contact was informed that his vehicle was not affected by the federal safety agency campaign id number 97v064000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock), although the failures were identical. The failure mileage was 138,000 and current mileage is 139,000. Updated 6/22/09 *cn the horn, fan blower and stabilizer link were replaced. Updated 06/25/09.
1997 Cadillac Seville: ABS light or ABS activating
5 of the 95 complaints about the 1997 Cadillac Seville describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 4 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
- 20021
- 20002
- 19975
- 19961
- 19953
- 19931
- 19911
- 19901
What owners say
Dt: the contact states there is a the federal safety agency recall campaign 97v064000 concerning the ABS brakes. This vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall, but it is not included in the recall due to VIN. The vehicle has not been repaired due to excessive cost.
While drivinga nd upon hitting the brakes ABS light illuminated. This was a recall.consumer experienced the very same problem as mentioned in recall 97v064000 concerning ecbm replacement.
Abs light on, brakes will not work when light comes on. Took vehicle to dealer twice, cannot remedy intermittent problem.
Abs brakes failed, resulting in a crash.
Service bulletins that may apply
- ABS light on diagnostic trouble code C1226 or unwanted ABS or tcs activation
- Some customers may comment on an underhood noise; traction engaged massage; ABS warning lamp illuminated...
- Experiencing noise coming from front brakes
- When brakes are depressed force or engine load may affect and cause various noises
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
- What is wrong
- The electronic brake control module or the electronic brake and traction control module can cause the antilock brake system (ABS) to cycle during a non-ABS brake application.
- Risk
- This condition can result in an increase in vehicle stopping distance increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the electronic brake control module or the electronic brake and traction control module.
Recall number 97V064000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1997 Cadillac Seville abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 1997 Cadillac Seville?
5 of 95 owner complaints about the 1997 Cadillac Seville (5%) mention ABS light or ABS activating. The model year with the most reports is 1997.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1997 Cadillac Seville?
There is 1 recall and 4 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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