1992 Chevrolet Caprice: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Apr 13, 2006 · Brakes · MO

1992 caprice does not give maximum slow down or stop ability. *ts the consumer feels that the ABS brakes do not adequately stop the vehicle during panic stops.

Filed Aug 11, 2005 · Airbags, Brakes · 110,000 miles · NM · crash · 4 injuries

Airbag and brakes failed, and caused serious injuries. Two people were thrown into dashboard,windshield, when seat belts failed to hold, driver never took foot off of brakes, airbag (deploy sensor) on ground, car is in backyard if you want to see! I now find out there was 9 (problems), recalls, two on ABS!.

Filed Aug 11, 2005 · Airbags, Body · 110,000 miles · NM · crash · 4 injuries

I'm not trying to do dual complaints. While braking ,prior to impact, there was a loud clicking coming from the ABS control unit under the hood, also the computer ECM, shows that the airbag deployed, serious lifetime injuries, I'm going into a powerchair, at 42 there is no surgery that will help me, and leslie is going to need back surgery, and a hip,and knee replacement!

Filed Aug 26, 2003 · Brakes · 118,000 miles · IA

Abs module is not pumping brake fluid, causing extended stopping distance.

Filed Apr 24, 2001 · Brakes · NY

I own a 1992 caprice station wagon. After driving from new york to oklahoma in january of 2001, I experienced total brake failure as a result of the leaking of the ABS modulator on this car. A used ABS modulator was purchased and was used to replace the failed part. On 4-24-2001, I came across a safety alert for this type of vehicle in the internet that indicated that there had been a recall for the part that had failed in my vehicle. The recall # is gm campaign #97058 and the federal safety agency # is 97v217. The safety alert states that "dealers will inspect these vehicles and replace the ABS modulator." to the best of my knowledge, this work was never done nor did I ever receive notice of a recall. I spoke with a customer assistance person at 1‑800‑222‑1020 regarding this matter today and was initially told that my vehicle was not included in the recall. After about 20 minutes, this person agreed that not only was my vehicle included in the recall but that the recall work had been performed on 5-27-99 when the vehicle had 91k miles. I can assure you that this work was never done and the part was never replaced on this vehicle. I have the original part and the used part that I purchased to replace it seems to be ok for now. The customer assistance person was unable to tell me which dealership performed the work. She gave me a file # which was c03934587. I believe that chevrolet should be responsible for the cost of a new ABS modulator and the labor to install it. This seems to be the intent of the recall notice as I read it. My nearest chevrolet dealer is davidson chevrolet on outer washington st, in watertown, ny 13601. Their # is 315‑782‑8300. You may release the information comtained in this questionnaire to interested parties. Thank you for your assistance. David w. Perfield.in.

Filed Dec 27, 2000 · Brakes · OH

Consumer received recall 97v217000 notice for ABS system. Dealer was suppose to inspect and replace ABS. Dealer inspected ABS brakes, but did not replace them. Abs failed later, and delaer will not honor recall. *ak consumer is requesting reimbursement.

Filed Dec 20, 1999 · Brakes · MD

While driving in inclement weather the front wheels lock up and make a loud grinding noise when the ABS brakes are applied. Nlm

Filed Aug 3, 1999 · Brakes · NY

While traveling in snow ABS brakes did not kick in, and vehicle continued to travel. Please provide further information.

Filed Jul 26, 1999 · Brakes · CT

Abs modulator failed in july 1995. Contacted gm zone ofice at 914‑222‑1020. In july 1995. They would not replace the ABS modulator because I was the second owner. I am reporting this failure at this late date because my wife's 1995 buick whick she purchased new has also had an ABS failure. I will submit a report of this failure also. Feel that gm may have ABS problems in many of its makes of cars. Both of our gm cars have ABS systems that have failed. Thank you.

Filed Oct 24, 1998 · Brakes · IL

After we took our 92 caprice in for oil change on oct. 22 with complimentary check of the brakes at dealer, we were told we needed the brakes replaced, especially the back ones, with the front ones needing replacedment in a few months. Going home the ABS warning light came on & stayed on. This was the first time the light had gone on while driving. We stopped the car & light went off, but after began driving light went back on & stayed on. We took caprice to dealer & they checked it & reported that we needed a modulator valve at a cost of $1400, plus labor. They said the motor in it has worn out. Is this a defective part? They said the recall for ABS was for leaky fluid, not this particular problem.

Filed Jul 30, 1998 · Brakes · MI

Vehicle was repaired under recall 97v217 on june 8, 1998. Vehicle is continually leaking brake fluid. Recall notice states that dealer will repair ABS modulator to stop brake fluid leakage. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified of existing problem.

Filed Jul 29, 1998 · Brakes · IL

Owner had recall repair work done in march, vehicle now is leaking brake fluid from the ABS system unit onto the driver's side and dealer will not repair vehicle again. Recall # 97v217000, ABS brakes.