1999 Isuzu Amigo: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Jan 4, 2006 · Brakes · 62,000 miles · MD · crash

Dt: the contact stated the ABS activated at low speeds. While driving at 5 MPH on slippery roads the contact's vehicle rear ended another vehicle during emergency braking. The ABS activation resulted in extended stopping distance. There was structural damage to the front end of the vehicle. The ABS continued to activate at low speeds. On october 14, 2005 the contact received the federal safety agency recall campaign 02i002000. The parts needed to repair the vehicle were not available at the local dealership. The manufacturer confirmed the parts were not available.

Filed Jul 7, 2004 · Brakes · 73,990 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

Pulling into a parking space at low speed I put on the brakes and heard a grinding noise and the brakes failed. I crashed into a concrete wall, causing front-end damage to my car. The body damage was repaired (5/20-6/03/04) and the car was sent to the dealer to diagnose the problem. Dealer stated that they could not find a problem with the brakes (6/02-6/03). The body shop went to pick up the vehicle (6/04) and when the porter drove it to the front, the brakes failed and he crashed. The dealership called the isuzu engineers and were told to pull the master cylinder off. They said when they did that the piston was stuck to the booster causing and intermittent brake problem. Dealer made all repairs at their cost and called me to pick up the car on friday (6/11). I drove the car and on wednesday morning (6/16) the brakes failed and I called the dealer to pick up the car. The dealer rep called me on friday (6/18) and said that I had to replace my rear brakes because they were not isuzu parts (I had them done at another mechanic, not long ago) and also the ABS module (which I replaced already at my cost on 6/07/02). The dealer said the car was working fine and returned it to me on friday (6/25). I did not actually take the car back until the following friday, because the dealer had scratched the door and needed to repair. I picked the car up on friday (07/02) and drove it home and parked it in my garage. On monday (07/05), I backed out of the garage and the brakes made the same grinding noise and failed to work. I pumped them until they stopped and then pulled back into the garage to park it and they failed a second time causing me to crash into the garage wall. I had a friend with me who witnessed everything and was somewhat sore after the accident. I called the dealer to pick up the car and the said they were having an isuzu engineer flow in to look at the car. That is where I stand so far, $1470.16 out of my pocket and I still don't have my car.

Filed Mar 11, 2004 · Brakes · 48,000 miles · CA

Consumer received recall 021-002-000, concerning ABS control unit/module failure. The recalled part needed to be replaced since the recall was done. Vehicle did not stop in time, and there was a grinding noise every time brakes were pressed.*ak grinding noise when braking in gravel bumps on the road or when the road is slippery. Also, stopping distance was extended.

Filed Feb 19, 2004 · Brakes · 32,000 miles · VA · crash

While waiting to have the ABS recall 02i002000 repairs performed the vehicle experienced brake failure which resulted in an accident. *ak

Filed Aug 14, 2003 · Brakes · IL

Consumer noticed that the ABS light is illuminating on the dashboard. Contacted the dealer to further analyze the situation.

Filed Jun 25, 2003 · Brakes · IL

The ABS light illuminated on 6/24/2003. After shutting the vehicle off a humming noise was heard. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who stated that vehicle was on recall, but the recall was done is stages. The consumer was not to be notified until august 2003. The dealer required the consumer to pay for the recall repair.

Filed Jun 9, 2003 · Brakes · MA

While traveling at any speed ABS system would kick in through travel.

Filed Feb 20, 2003 · Brakes · NC

The anti-lock brake system failed completely and did not regain pressure. Dealer diagnosed the problem as a defective valve in the ABS module.

Filed Feb 11, 2003 · Brakes · IL

The ABS failed, which caused the vehicle to experience extended stopping distance.

Filed Sep 24, 2002 · Brakes · GA

The ABS light came on. When I turned the car off, the engine would not turn off. I found out later that it was the ABS system and I had to remove the fuse. When I took my car into the dealership they new exactly what this was and he went on to tell me that they had 3 of the same problems yesterday and 1 more that morning. After doing some investigation I noticed that a lot of 1999 rodeos also have had the same problem. I was extremely lucky that my car was still under warranty. Otherwise I would have had to pay 325$ for the new ABS system + labor. I find it hard to believe that they are not recalling this part after so many people having the same problem with there ABS. This needs to stop! If your car acts the same as mine did, check out the 1999 rodeos and 1999 passports. All have of them have the same problem. It is about time isuzu did something about this problem!!! Nlm

Filed Aug 15, 2002 · Brakes · FL

When driving and applying brakes forcefully ABS is only functioning on 1 side of vehicle. Stopping distance is greatly extended, and vehicle skids. Brake pedal will sink to the floor, and car will shake from side to side. Consumer has narrowly avoided 3 collisions due to ABS effectiveness.

Filed Sep 24, 2000 · Brakes · PA · crash

The ABS system in my truck engages at times when it should not and dramatically reduces stopping distance. On sept 6th this resulted in my crashing into a light pole causing some major damage. Pictures of the damage may be viewed on my website, http://www.geocities.com/treading_lightly/damage.html this ABS system has caused quite a few close calls for me. Once, it engaged when slowing down for a tollbooth on the pennsylvania turnpike. When my tires hit a wet metal expansion joint in the booth lane, the ABS engaged and I went right thru. This ABS system is way too sensitive and dangerously unsafe.