A crunching or grinding noise from the front end when turning at slow speeds. The ABS light and traction control system flashes when the grinding noise happens. The problem happen multiple time one day then may not happen again for a week
Chevrolet Caprice abs comes on
53 of the 605 owner complaints about the Chevrolet Caprice describe aBS light or ABS activating, most of them for the 1992 model year.
- owner complaints
- 53
- worst model year
- 1992
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below
By model year
Often reported together
What owners say
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.
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!.
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!
Abs module is not pumping brake fluid, causing extended stopping distance.
The ABS light came on while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealership which informed the owner that the wires that ran from the front to the back along the frame had shorted out circuit. This short was due to the circuit rubbing against the frame. Nlm
While traveling on highway and without prior warning ABS brake light appeared on dashboard. Dealership is aware of problem.*ak consumer stated that the brake pads were replaced at 21000 miles and front discs replaced at 27000 miles. Also the antilock brake sensor failed at 23000 miles.
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.
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.
Abs valve rotted out, causing total failure of brakes.
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The antilock brake system (ABS) modulator can corrode and leak fluid from the front brake circuit.
- Risk
- Brake fluid leakage can reduce brake effectiveness and increase stopping distances.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect these vehicles and replace the ABS modulator.
Recall number 97V217000 · Recall details
Questions about the Chevrolet Caprice abs
Why does the abs come on in the Chevrolet Caprice?
Owners who report it most often also describe brake failure, grinding or squealing brakes and windshield wiper failure.
Which Chevrolet Caprice years have aBS light or ABS activating problems?
The model years with the most reports are 1992 (23 complaints), 1991 (11 complaints) and 1993 (9 complaints).
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