Anti lock brakes not catching when applying brakes. Then ,sometimesd it catches at the wrong time. Took vehicle to several dealerships, and each time was told that there was nothing wrong. One dealer suggested pulling fuse on ABS, but refused to do it because of liability.
1993 Chevrolet Lumina: ABS light or ABS activating
21 of the 242 complaints about the 1993 Chevrolet Lumina describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 21
- of this car's complaints
- 9%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 3 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
What owners say
Dealership did shocks and struts, ABS been on since then, they said no code reading, auto place I took it to got two codes. Now I have to get chevy to fix it. Jerking me around because female(doesnt bs my father)
After vehicle reaches 5 MPH, the ABS light is illuminated, dealer replaced the computer module, however the light is still illuminated.
Abs brake systems grabs when consumer applies the brakes.
Brake failure. Consumer contacted dealer. Abs light keeps coming on. After dealer was unable to correct problem, owner took vehicle to an independent repair shop, all 4 rotors and pads were replaced and the problem has not reoccurred since. *ak
<10 MPH a frequent clattering noise and a vibration in brake pedal. Abs light comes on and stays until engine restarts. Four different mechanic have tried unsuccessfully to diagnose the problem.
Brakes make a noise when pressing the pedal and turning right. The ABS light comes on intermittently, extended stopping distance occur. , dealer is not aware of the problem.
Abs brakes; when applying the brakes on two occasions, the pedal went to the floor and the vehicle failed to stop completely, resulting in dealer buying back the vehicle.
Abs brakes, when applying the brakes at low speeds, the pedal goes to the floor and the brakes fail to stop the vehicle. *ak consumer states ABS kicks in while backing up for no reason, this happens on dry surfaces and there is no sliding or skidding.
When applying the ABS in any type of weather or speed, the ABS light comes on and the brakes fail to stop the vehicle. Please provide details.
Abs brakes have gone for the 2nd time. Dealer replaced first set. Refuses to replace this time.
Driving vehicle about 10-15 MPH, applied ABS brakes. Left front wheel locked up, would happen on/off; also occurred when leaving parking lot; was low grade; pushed on brakes, pedal went to floor; heard noises in dash area when applying brakes.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1993 Chevrolet Lumina abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 1993 Chevrolet Lumina?
21 of 242 owner complaints about the 1993 Chevrolet Lumina (9%) mention ABS light or ABS activating. The model year with the most reports is 1992.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1993 Chevrolet Lumina?
There are 0 recalls and 3 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1993 Chevrolet Lumina
Brake failure 23Grinding brakes 13Fire or smoke 11Premature wear 6Stalling 5
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