Panic stop to avoid hitting car in front that stopped short to avoid dog in road. Brake pedal went to floor, very long stopping distance, steered around car ahead avoiding accident. Brake pedal did not returnto normal for about 20 minutes of pumping and test stops, proceeded with journey normally. Brought car to dealer next day. Parking brake cable replaced but no fault found in braking system. Note ABS out of service for 8 months but same problem occurred when ABS was not disabled in last 2 years, I have read other reports of similar incidents with this make, model and year.
1991 Oldsmobile 98: ABS light or ABS activating
8 of the 46 complaints about the 1991 Oldsmobile 98 describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 8
- of this car's complaints
- 17%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
- 19954
- 19941
- 19933
- 19928
- 19918
- 19902
What owners say
When driving applied brakes and vehicle vibrated. Contacted local mechanic and he replaced master cylinders/rotors, and ABS brakes.
Abs light illuminates on the dash panel, when it illuminates ABS system will go into effect when driving. Delaer has been contacted. Dealer said that the ABS system needed to be replaced to fix the problem, but the owner didn't comply because of the cost. Vehicle later taken to a specialist, said that the wheel sensors needed to be replaced, not the ABS system. Owner wants manufacturer to pay for repair expenses. *ak
Abs sensor light stays on. Dealer notified, and informed consumer it would cost $75.00 to inspect, and estimated $1000.00 for repairs.
Abs brakes; when applying the brakes in normal conditions, the pedal went to the floor and the vehicle continued to move forward. Please provide further details.
Abs brake light came on and stayed on intermittently, dealer could not find the problem.
The car has ABS brakes. When applying the brakes the pedal goes to the floor and the car does not stop. It has caused an accident. Please describe. Tt
The ABS brakes failed when tried to be applied, causing an accident.
Related recalls
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical
- What is wrong
- When applied, the parking brake lever assembly may release one or more teeth, reducing the cable load to the rear brakes.
- Risk
- Depending on the extent of the lever release and roadlevel. The parking brake may not hold the vehicle, allowing it to roll, whichcould result in an accident. Vehicle does not comply with fmvss 105.
- Remedy
- Replace parking brake lever assembly.
Recall number 91V167000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1991 Oldsmobile 98 abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 1991 Oldsmobile 98?
8 of 46 owner complaints about the 1991 Oldsmobile 98 (17%) mention ABS light or ABS activating. The model year with the most reports is 1991.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1991 Oldsmobile 98?
There is 1 recall and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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