When stopping with ABS from higher speeds, the vehicle bucks, misses, and stalls out, vehicle would immediately start up, but when put in drive it would stall out for about 5-10 minutes, consumer states the problem is with the torque converter sensor.
1993 Chevrolet Cavalier: ABS light or ABS activating
18 of the 146 complaints about the 1993 Chevrolet Cavalier describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 18
- of this car's complaints
- 12%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 7 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
What owners say
I purchased this vehicle from a "tote the note" lot, and complained to them about the problems 2 days and only 11 miles. After I purchased this car, I brought the car into them and they said they acknowledged that there was a major vibration, and they would have it checked out. When I called in, they said that the problem was the back motor mounts. They supposedly fixed the front ones on the day of purchase.they told me that problem would be fixed at my expense,, after going in and asking for my down payment back, they agreed to fix the vibration problem free but nothing else. Two days after I picked the fixed car up, the check engine light came on after 20 miles of driving. I feel that this car is unsafe to drive,due to the intense vibration, the ABS, and speedometer problems. The vibration was only bad when in drive and had to be shifted to neutral when attempting to stop. But now the vibration is worse in all gears, with the exception of the ABS light staying on, the other problems were not there when I test drove the vehicle.
While driving vehicle experiences rough vibration/ speedometer doesn't work anymore, ABS light stays on. These things were working when test driven. Dealer is not assiting consumer with problem.*ak check engine light illuminated after driving 5-6 miles. Cruise control does not work. While slowing, steering wheel vibrates. When heater is on, engine has a strong odor.
Abs system will fail intermittently, causing pedal to go to floor, and vehicle will not stop. Please provide futher information.
Abs light came on, indicating a problem with ABS braking system. Rear brakes had to be fixed also. Afterwards, brake light stayed on, and wont turn off. Please provide further information.
Abs system is working intermittently, and there is a grinding noise within the brakes. Vehicle slides when applying the brakes.
When the warning hazrad lights are on ABS warning light also comes on, disabling the vehicles ABS brakes, and allowing for extended stopping distance. Dealer has seen vehicle.
Brakes has been replaced three times already. Consumer had problems with vechicle 3years ago. The mechanic told consumer that hoses for ABS system were on recall. She notified the dealer.
Due to the defective rear brake drum, ABS braking system malfunctions, causing extended stopping distance which may result in a crash. There is a service bulletin for this problem.
Driving at approximatly 35 MPH, making normal stops, ABS became inoperative, causing a rear end collision. Vehicle was a total loss.
Abs brakes; when applying the brakes in wet weather, the vehicle will start to slow down then lunge into a forward motion.
Abs system pulses extremely slowly/left rear brake locks up, causing extended stopping distances.
Service bulletins that may apply
- 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
- Unknown
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- The brake hoses were manufactured incorrectly, and do not comply with fmvss 106, "brake hoses."
- Risk
- The improperly manufactured brake hoses can causereduced brake effectiveness and/or uneven braking, which could result in anaccident.
- Remedy
- Replace the right front brake hose assembly on ciera and century models, and both rear brake hoses on cavalier and sunbird models.
Recall number 93V121000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1993 Chevrolet Cavalier abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 1993 Chevrolet Cavalier?
18 of 146 owner complaints about the 1993 Chevrolet Cavalier (12%) mention ABS light or ABS activating. The model year with the most reports is 1994.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1993 Chevrolet Cavalier?
There is 1 recall and 7 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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