Antilock brake light comes on and stays on. Have had numerous conditions where antilock brakes have come on. Brought it to my mechanic 2 times, he has been unable to find any problems both times. Antilock brakes continue to fail.
1992 Oldsmobile 88 brakes problems
27 complaints (37% of all complaints for this car). 3 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 27
- of this car's complaints
- 37%
- crashes
- 3
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip11
- Foundation components: master cylinder4
- Foundation components: drum4
- Foundation components: drum: wheel cylinders3
- Foundation components2
- Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light2
- Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
- Foundation components: drum: drum1
At what mileage
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Oldsmobile 88 brakes problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1992 Oldsmobile 88 brakes
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1992 Oldsmobile 88 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
On-going / intermittent problem when brakes are applied. Vehicle would slow down and cause wheels to drag. Abs sensor lighnt would come on. Vehicle been in dealer shop on three occasions, and problem is still unresolved.
Was driving at approximately 40mph when a deer appeared suddenly. Applied the brakes, but deer was hit by left side of vehicle on front grill. Vehicle stopped, but driver's air bag did not deploy. Driver hit upper part of chest & throat on steering wheel due to no air bag. Was at emergency room treatment. Wearing neck brace.
On each occasion when I have applied the brakes vigorously enough to cause the ABS braking assistance funtion to be activated. The brakes remain fully engaged after brake pedal pressure has been removed. The vehicle can then be moved only by turning off the ignition and restarting the car, which resets the ABS controller. Complete loss of maneuvarability accompanies ABS engagement.
Brake pads failed.
Brakes: when driving on the street and approaching a stop sign, applied brakes and the pedal went completely to the floor and did not catch. Applied brakes again and the brakes worked. This has happened on several occasions. Had master cylinder and right rear wheel cylinder rebuilt. *ak
Ea94-038, consumer states upon depressing the brake pedal the pedal travels to the floorboard, resulting in the consumer running through an intersection. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer unable to determine the problem.
While driving about 55 MPH owner applied the brakes but vehicle did not stop. The brakes went all the way to the floor of the vehicle. Owner had to apply the emergency park brake to stop the vehicle. Dealer was notified.
When coming to a stop or under 5mph begins to release the pedal, the ABS catches and kicks the brake pedal back out, jolting the vehicle. If it's wet and braking, the vehicle would slide. The ABS light comes on, vehicle works fine. Abs light goes off vehicle, there are problems.
Anti-lock brake light indicator came on and remains on continously. According to dealer, anti-lock brake system was completely gone. Owner has not experienced any braking problems.
Questions about the 1992 Oldsmobile 88 brakes
Does the 1992 Oldsmobile 88 have brakes problems?
Owners have filed 27 complaints about the brakes of the 1992 Oldsmobile 88, 37% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 1992 Oldsmobile 88 brakes problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1992 Oldsmobile 88 brakes?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Oldsmobile 88 have bad brakes?
The Oldsmobile 88 model years with the most brakes complaints are 1992 (27 complaints), 1993 (21 complaints) and 1998 (20 complaints).
Other 1992 Oldsmobile 88 problems
Airbags 13Transmission 11Engine 9Electrical 7Seat belts 5Steering 4Body 3Seats 3Visibility 3Suspension 2Tires 2Acceleration 1Fuel system 1Locks 1
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