2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Aug 16, 2018 · Airbags, Brakes · KY

Abs light traction control light and air bag light are constantly on..,since ive owned it

Filed Nov 10, 2014 · Acceleration · 116,000 miles · CA

I was driving down a busy street at approximately 25 miles per hour and my car accelerated on its own. I had to step on my brakes to prevent from rear ending the vehicle in front of me. Attention when I drive. However, less than one week later, I noticed that my cruise control light was on and I had not touched the button to activate cruise control at all. I never use this feature and couldn't understand how this occurred. I then begin to notice that the cruise control sign would activate itself and my I was no longer driving at the speed that I thought I was. I do need to back up and state that I had a big problem with my ABS light going on and off and had taken my car to martin chevrolet to have this problem repaired. After approximately 4-5 visits of the same problem and out of pocket hundreds of dollars, the service technician found the problem and fixed it at the tune of $200. I do commend him for digging deep to find out what the problem was and he never gave up trying to find a solution. The last item I would like to report is the issue of me being shocked with small jolts of what I can only describe as small electric shocks when I would open my car door. This dates back to the first year that I purchased my brand new car.

Filed Jul 31, 2014 · Brakes, Electrical · 90,250 miles · TX

While backing out of the driveway the ABS lite came on with warning bells along with the service traction light and trac turned off. Later as I was driving on freeway with these lights on it began to make a grinding noise. I pulled onto the service road and the brakes failed to stop the car so I blew thru the stop sign and pulled into a lot. I turned the car off and let it sit a few minutes. When I restarted I was able to return home with all the lights on. Since then the brakes have been serviced, the tie rod ends replaced, a number of failed repair attempts and $2000 later, same problem. After every trip to the mechanic and 500 plus dollars the problem comes back in about a month. This car often will not start, dead as a door nail. By leaving the key in the ignition, turning it to on and not touching anything for ten minutes, it will reset and start right up. Replacing starter does not solve problem.

Filed Apr 5, 2014 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 110,000 miles · KY

I went to turn and my service traction control and ABS lights came on. While turning, I lost power to the breaks and felt and heard a grinding/whining noise in the brakes and could not stop. The vehicle now has a whining noise when turning without braking at all.

Filed Mar 20, 2012 · Brakes, Driver assistance · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet monte carlo. The contact stated that when the attempting a left turn, the traction control warning light would illuminate and the vehicle would stall. The contact had to replace the ABS wiring for the front driver side wheel to correct the failure. The VIN was not available.the failure mileage was unknown, but the current mileage was 170,000. Updated 04/26/12

Filed Oct 11, 2009 · Brakes · 90,000 miles · VA

2001-2002 gm models, ABS system malfunctioning, randomly turning on. Heard many problems about this, needs to be fixed.

Filed Jul 4, 2009 · Brakes, Electrical · 95,000 miles · OH

Loss of traction control and anti lock brakes in my car. My vehicle has allowed these safety features to quit working and after replacing the parts that the dealer said needed to be replaced, the vehicle's system does not recognize the new sensor and part, thus not allowing the traction control and ABS to work. After researching this on the internet, it seems to be a very common problem in gm vehicles.

Filed Jul 2, 2009 · Driver assistance · 89,000 miles · OH

I have had the brakes checked and repaired several times for the same problem. The ABS light keeps coming on and the tracking light says the traction is off and to service. The brakes slip and sometimes fails to stop the car.

Filed Apr 14, 2009 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 70,000 miles · WI

I own a lemon of a 2002 chevrolet monte carlo ss. Nothing but problems since I bought it last year. Steering column problems, cost $200.00 to fix, catalytic converter replaced, covered by warranty thank god. Today it is in the shop again for leaky gasket and wheel bearing/ hub replacement which is costing another $500.00. This was bad because the ABS breaks didn't always work which was scary since I wondered when they were going to give out totally and I would be in an accident. The transmission solenoid also needed to be replaced which cost us another $700.00. Is there any help for us? I wonder what will be next with this car, it is a nice looking car, but it sucks mechanically!! Please help! Any suggestions?

Filed Mar 5, 2009 · Brakes · 90,000 miles · OK

On our 2002 chevrolet monte carlo the service traction system and ABS light comes on. Now the brakes occasionally feel like they are trying to lock up when coming to a stop. A mechanic said it was about $1500.00 to repair but it would be fine without repair. Now we are not so sure. Others have said that even dealerships don't know how to fix the problem. Changing the brake pads and rotors works for a very short time then the lights come back on.

Filed Jul 2, 2008 · Brakes, Steering · 51,000 miles · MA

Abs and tac off light come on stay on and service traction system light comes on took to shop if didn't fix (meaning I have no antilock brakes and they thing its the ABS motor pump think) I wont be able to get a inspection sticker and they said it will cost 1600 to fix and went on web and seen many hundreds of 2002 monte owners are having the same problem.

Filed Nov 17, 2007 · Brakes · 82,000 miles · WV

Trac off and ABS lights stay on and the message center says service traction system. Went on line and noticed that a lot of people are experiencing the same problem. They have tried to get the problem fixed without success. Could be a potential safety issue.