1995 Chevrolet Beretta: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Jan 11, 2003 · Electrical, Engine · 85,000 miles · MO

I purchased a 95 barrette. I did not start having problems until 2000. It was a brake related problem. My brakes would lock up and the ABS light would come on. I had no idea what the problem was but knew I had to have it fixed before it caused a accident from brake lock up during hard braking. I ultimately bought a cd version of a auto repair manual. Popular mechanics repair software. Still no answers until I went to the tsb and safety recall portion. I was shocked to find my problem in there. It was how the wiring was routed it and would rub on the gas line and wear the wires down to cause a short in respect cause the ABS system to shut down and not operate. I also found a safety recall notice on mine. Below list the recalls bulletins for 1995 chevrolet beretta v6-3100 3.1l VIN m sfi safety recalls tsb number issue date tsb title 95c03 sep 94 recall - support panel omitted from rocker panel general recalls tsb number issue date tsb title 95c08 oct 94 campaign - a/t defective 2nd clutch reaction plate 410103 sep 94 campaign - product bulletin numbering system I am also having problems involving the engine that involves the service bulletins. I am outraged because of 2 reasons. I paid a lot of hard earned money for a vehicle with the faith that the manufacturer would stand behind their product.. Well I called them to find out what I could do to have these problems corrected. They told me there is nothing they can do..it was my problem. Needless to say I am one very upset customer. I need to know who I can contact about this and write to. This is not right. I never got a recall notice on my car about any of the involved problems. So now I find out my car could be a death trap. From what I have read on the internet the rocker panel involves side impacts and could cause someone serious injury for whoever is driving this type of car. Ts

Filed Feb 23, 2001 · Brakes · IL

Per my mechanic, there was a problem and supposedly a recall regarding the emergency brake cable cutting the wiring harness for the rear ABS brake system.. I never received anything on this, and I was wondering if I submit the bill to someone at chevrolet, if I can get reimbursed.

Filed Mar 10, 2000 · Brakes · NJ

While driving ABS light comes on. When the light comes on the brakes fade, causing extended stopping distance. Dealer has been contacted. Problem could not be duplicated.

Filed Oct 20, 1999 · Brakes · PA

Abs system is working intermittently. When driving down a hill, the consumer applied the brakes ,and the ABS system gave out. Brake pedal was hard, and the rear wheels locked up. Consumer had to keep pumping the brakes to bring the vehicle to a stop.

Filed Aug 24, 1998 · Brakes · MD

When braking the pedal goes to the floor, there is no control. This is the third time consumer has taken vehicle in for repairs. Dealership has replaced ABS motor twice, and now repairs are needed for third time.

Filed Oct 16, 1997 · Brakes · MD

Premaure wear of ABS brakes. Also replaced worn brake pads/rotors/ calipers.

Filed Mar 20, 1996 · Brakes · PA

Abs brake is not working properly, when the driver is trying to stop it seems as if he has no brakes.

Filed Feb 21, 1996 · Brakes · TX · crash · 1 injury

(ABS) failure on the brakes caused the consumer to have an accident, the driver side air bags did not deploy.

Filed Feb 2, 1996 · Brakes · IL

Abs brakes; brakes malfunctioned w/no response upon application. Please describe detial. Tt

Filed Aug 14, 1995 · Brakes, Lights · TX

When driving with the head light on at night the light go off when trying to back up the brake grind have ABS anti-lock brake . Tt

Filed Jul 18, 1995 · Brakes, Visibility · LA

Abs anti-lock brake failed and the windshield wiper are working slow when on hi it like on low. Tt

Filed Mar 9, 1995 · Brakes · MN · crash · 1 injury

Abs anti-lock brake lock up car was totaled no person was injury. Tt