Tl* the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet cavalier. The contact stated that the ABS brake module failed. The contact stated that the failure caused the brake pedal to become abnormally soft and the vehicle had become increasingly difficult to stop when the brakes were applied. The contact was advised by the manufacturer that the ABS brake module component was not available for replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown, but the current mileage was 134,000.
1998 Chevrolet Cavalier: ABS light or ABS activating
18 of the 345 complaints about the 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 18
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 5 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
What owners say
I have always had trouble with the ABS system and so did my father-in-law who drove car before me. Abs was always very sensitive to activating and when activated vehicle very difficult to stop. I have be driving 40 years and never owned a more difficult vehicle to stop. Had brakes serviced less than 10,000 miles ago at dealer, have brand new michelins. Does not matter, I see a lot of complaints on internet about this cavalier ABS system and it is dangerous.
Abs brakes fail when turning and breaking at 10 MPH.
Dt: consumer states there is a malfunction with the ABS system. At any speed, when brakes are applied, ABS kicks on and does not catch, but starts to jolt. Brake pedal seems to catch/release over and over, which caused extended stopping distances. Also causes rolling foward or backward in any weather condition or under any driving circumstances. Consumer has barely had an accident up to this point. Vehicle has rolled into traffic several times and consumer was forced to use the emergency brake to avoid an accident.
The rear brake lights do not light up.... The turn signals/hazard lights do not work... The ABS brake system light is on and the brakes can lock up and severe conditions, on gravel, or on extremely hard stops....
Chey cavalier has ABS light on for as long as I have owned the car and it has been in a accident. Also it has fail many times I called the company for answers but no one has help.
When the brakes were applied, the ABS failed. *nlm the consumer was told the anti-lock brake system was defective.
Luckily, I have not been involved in any accident because of this problem, but it is only due to luck. I contacted gm regarding this, and was told that since I didn't bring the vehicle to the dealer for "maintenance" (I do all my own oil and easy filter changes), I was not eligible for anything to help defray the $700 cost of the ABS modulator that failed, prematurely, at only 64,000 miles. It is ludicrous that they can tie oil changes to failure of a key brake component, and reward repeat gm customers in this manner. While I am awaiting the regional person's final say on this, it doesn't seem promising, judging by the response I got from they're "customer care" hotline. (now there's an oxymoron if I've ever seen one!!).
Abs fail to work at high or very low speeds. Rotors replaced twice in two years. Dealer can't find anything else wrong with the brakes. Have taken it in several times, but problem continues. The last time I had the rotors fixed they put a hole in my windshield washer fluid container and want over $100 to replace it. Starter refuses to turn over ocasionally, dealer couldn't find problem. There has got to be a recall very soon on the brakes soon, I'm lucky I haven't gotten in an accident yet. Everyone I know that has the same car has had the exact same problems with their brakes. They had to issue a recall on a faulty brake system they had on their trucks several years ago. I don't feel safe driving my car and will never buy a chevy again.
Extended stopping distance when applyinge brakes. Problem is due to an ABS modulator failure. Dealer / manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle not cover under a recall, and was out of its warranty. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
Consumer took vehicle in to dealer for ABS light coming on. Dealer said vehicle needed a master cylinder. Consumer stated that if pedal went to floor that meant that brake pedal had failed.
When applying the ABS brakes on wet or dry pavement pedal goes to the floor , causing extended stopping distance. Please give any further details.
Service bulletins that may apply
- ABS pump running when not needed
- 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
- Subject regarding request for customer complaint vehicles which have a front brake squeak / squeal noise...
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier?
18 of 345 owner complaints about the 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier (5%) 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 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier?
There are 0 recalls and 5 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier
Stalling 20Fire or smoke 14Headlights 10Brake failure 8Won't start 7No deployment 6Check engine light 6Engine failure 6Steering lock-up 5Sudden acceleration 5
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