Abs system turned on out of nowhere when the roads were perfectly clear causing me to run into a shrub, ABS system light came on and the ABS system does not work anymore.
1998 Chevrolet S10: ABS light or ABS activating
18 of the 612 complaints about the 1998 Chevrolet S10 describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 18
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- typical mileage
- 32,000
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls and 3 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
What owners say
Abs breaks malfunction. Abs breaks engage when not required. Reducing stopping ability. 1998 chevy s10 zr2 4x4.
Dt: the anti-lock braking system is activating prematurely with speeds under 15mph. The brakes are making a humming noise, and doesn't stop at all. This problem has gone on for 5 months. The consumer had the ABS sensor replaced on the front at a private mechanic shop, two years ago. The vehicle is a four drive .
1998 chevrolet s10 pick up 2 wheel drive. The ABS brakes release completely and do not reengage for 10-15 feet. The truck will not stop during the release period.
Brake pedal jumps back when any snow is on ground and I slide thropugh intersections. Dealer said this is ABS and is normal and could not be fixed. Dealer is ashland motors, ashland, wi
The ABS brakes engaged, which caused the vehicle to lose brake power. *jb
Abs brakes this is my second time in for the brakes,my truck has 17,200 miles on it,an I took it in the first time while under warrenty an they said told me nothing was wrong,now that the warrenty has ran out,theres something wrong an I think brakes should last longer than 17,200 miles ,this will be my chevy ,this truck is junk.
When parking brake is released and ABS applied or vehicle turns right ABS light comes on and brakes lock up in turn.
Abs brakes are not properly working which has caused 2 seiours crashes. Please provide further information.
Any sharp turn at low speeds activates the ABS. I.e turning into a parking space. The dealer said it was because the tires were old. The tire store says the tires are fine. I have read on the web about others having this problem too.
Abs causes vehicle to pull to the left and to the right badly.
With the air conditoner the relays and fuses keep blowing. I have taken the vehicle to a air conditoning place and they are not sure. With the ABS I was driving down the road in snow. I used the brakes the anti locks came on and all lights interior and exterior cut off completely. Had to stop and restart vehicle. With the elctrical problem I was driving down the road when all my gauges jumped then went to normal. With the trannsmission it has constatly slammed into second and third gear. I have brought to thte dealer numerous times. It was worked on once. They said they replaced numerous parts on the transmission. Upon driving it down the road the same thing happened again.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: electric pickup trucks. A condition in which the fuel-fired heater fill pipe ground strap contacts the rear passenger side brake pipe.
- Risk
- This could wear off the corrosion protection on the brake pipe, leading to premature corrosion and eventual loss of brake pipe integrity. When brake pipe integrity is lost, brake fluid leakage can occur.
- Remedy
- Dealers will relocate the ground strap attachment, inspect the brake pipe for wear, and replace the brake pipe if necessary.
Recall number 00V159000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and multi-purpose passenger vehicles. A fatigue fracture of the rear axle right-hand brake pipe can occur causing a slow brake fluid leak resulting in a soft brake pedal. If the brake pipe breaks, the driver would experience a sudden drop in the brake pedal, the instrument panel brake light would illuminate, and there would be a loss of rear brake performance.
- Risk
- Partial loss of braking at a time when minimum stopping distance was required could result in a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the brake pipe.
Recall number 97V218000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1998 Chevrolet S10 abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 1998 Chevrolet S10?
18 of 612 owner complaints about the 1998 Chevrolet S10 (3%) 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 S10?
There are 2 recalls and 3 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1998 Chevrolet S10
Wipers 193No deployment 22Stalling 14Brake failure 10Pulling 10Door locks 9Won't start 8Ball joint 5Grinding brakes 5Check engine light 5Fire or smoke 5Headlights 5Overheating 5
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