1999 Chevrolet Monte Carlo: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Nov 14, 2008 · Brakes · 140,000 miles · MN

I started to hear a slight clicking sound when I pressed on my brakes, only every once in a while, like the sound I would hear when I would hit a pot hole in the road while I was braking and my "low traction" light would come on. It progressively had started to get worse over the course of the month. I have had two garages look at my car, and they cannot figure out what is making the repeated and very evident clicking sound everytime the brakes are touched. I have had a diagnostic test done on the car and no codes are showing up. They say it could be the ABS module, but they are not sure, and that I would have to bring it to the dealership to have it investigated further. They were (the garages) both puzzled at what this sound would be caused by.

Filed Aug 30, 2005 · Brakes · 90,000 miles · MA

I have a 1999 monte carlo that repeatedly has engaged the ABS brake system for no apparent reason at low speeds only, often decreasing the ability to stop the car. I have seen many published reports of this problem in gm trucks and would like it known its not limited to trucks/SUV's.

Filed May 3, 2005 · Brakes · 237,318 miles · MI

1. Anti-lock braking system - warning light came on - mechanic checked system determined the system shut down due to corrosion of the ABS relay in the fuse block --- 2. Brake system worked, ABS did not ----- 3. Replaced ABS relay switch, fuses, and fuse block

Filed Jul 3, 2004 · Brakes · 50,000 miles · IN

This complaint is for the 1999 chevrolet monte carlo. A pulsation was being felt when the brakes were applied (even on dry pavement). The fear is that this defect may cause a future crash. What I eventually discovered is that the ringed gears the wheel speed sensors detect vehicle speed with had cracked. First the left side near 50000 miles; later the right side near 68000 miles. The gap from the crack is sending the ABS computer false speed signals. The ABS computer does not give a warning code for this. It "acts" as if trying to stop on ice, even though the pavement is dry (I.e. Pulsations in pedal). My temporary fix for the moment was to disconnect a connector for the ABS system to cause the ABS to shut down and allow non-ABS braking. Since the fix will be in the hundreds of dollars, I'm hoping for a safety recall. The ringed gear is clearly a defective part.

Filed Aug 6, 2003 · Brakes, Steering · 54,000 miles · TN

Left front wheel hub assembly failure, tie rod end & elec sensors on lh axle that help operate ABS (wheel speed sensors), torque converter slippage.: left front tire was not secure and wobbled during driving due to faulty hub assembly; ABS wheel speed sensor cracked causing ABS not to work properly; transmission slips out of overdrive under normal highway driving speeds when gearshift is in the "od" position; car starts off in what appears to be too high of a gear making it very sluggish to move-danger to pull into traffic with this. Local gm dealer mechanic stated he has reported the faulty wheel speed sensor problem to gm because many vehicles of this same model have had same problem for which the ABS control module had been replaced in error not solving the problem-vehicle makes "clicking" sound when applying brakes and causes headlights to dim and flash making it appear that I am trying to "flash" another vehicle with my headlights-this could prove to be extrememly unsafe especially if someone has the belief that my flashing headlights are giving them an ok to make a turn or other maneuver, when in fact I am not.

Filed Apr 19, 2001 · Brakes · MO · crash

Abs operated erratically. Firstcrash resulted when consumer attempted to stop while approaching a stop light traveling at approximately 35 to 40 MPH under cold/wet weather conditions, and brakes failed to engage. Vehicle rear ended another vehicle. Dealership examined vehicle at beginning of march, and found nothing wrong with ABS. On march 16th, 2001, under rainy/icy conditions, consumer was traveling at approximately 30 to 40 MPH when she tried to apply brakes. Brake pedal went to the floor, and braking system failed to engage. Vehicle went into a ditch, causing rear end of vehicle to swing around into ditch, and causing 3 tires to flatten, and $9000.00 of damage. Consumer has not been in possession of vehicle since second occurrence. Dealership has provided consumer with no information as to the cause of this defect. *ak the brakes fail completely when it gets wet and cold.

Filed Nov 30, 2000 · Brakes · MA

When driving in rain would apply brakes, and ABS system would fail to work until it dried out. Pedal would get hard. Took to dealer & mechanic put on a new set of pads & rotors. Been to dealer twice & finally informed brakes work normally.