Abs light on and ABS system failed at 50,000 miles.
1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo: ABS light or ABS activating
7 of the 164 complaints about the 1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- 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
While driving and without prior warning engine loses power, and ABS braking system becomes inoperable. Dealer has been contatced. Results from complete diagnostic work-up where that vehicle was experiencing these problems due to a low battery cell. Consumer replaced battery, and I was experiencing same problems as before. Please provide furthur details.
Abs prematurely failed while driving at only 38,000 miles. Cause unknown.
Engine leaks oil out of the top some where and the ABS has failed ABS light in dash stay's on all the time cost to fix both problems is very high for a car that only has 38,000 miles on it.
Component #1 - ABS - mechanic told me to contact you...scan ABS shows codes 1221, 1225, 1232 left wheel sensor intermittant problem - possible sensor or computer. Giving contradictory reading. Reset computer did not help. Component #2 - suspension or strut assembly. Makes scrunching noise when turning. Component #3 - fuel pressure regulator has been replaced three times and is making the noise again. Straining noise quits when you turn on rear window defogger to overload something or other. Had trouble with this part since 1998 actually.
Six rewirings and car still stalls and shuts off, ABS fails on wet roads, fuel guage fails, shuts off without warning, etc.
Abs brakes; when applying the brakes in wet weather, the vehicle brakes fails to stop. Replaced front rotors and pads.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo?
7 of 164 owner complaints about the 1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo (4%) mention ABS light or ABS activating. The model year with the most reports is 1995.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo?
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 1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
No deployment 6Power steering loss 6Stalling 6Steering lock-up 6Ball joint 5
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