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.
Oldsmobile 98 abs comes on
26 of the 228 owner complaints about the Oldsmobile 98 describe aBS light or ABS activating, most of them for the 1991 model year.
- owner complaints
- 26
- worst model year
- 1991
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below
By model year
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What owners say
The oxygen sensor came out of the exhaust train resulting in loud muffler noise. On the way to the dealer to have it looked at, the engine trouble light came on. The dealer informed me that the noise was from the oxygensensor which had come out, the mechanic shecked it and found nothing wrong so he reinserted it . I was then advised that the ABS system was not operating correctly ehich caused the engine light to come on. The ABS module and affected parts were replaced and the total bill came to $1013.61 which I paid. I do not believe I should have to pay for a part that should not have gone bad at that mileage and would appreciate any information that the factory may have put out about a claim for that obvious defect.
Air conditioner cooling temp was lower than normal stopped cooling inside of car dealer said he found leak and replaced under dash condenser unit at $800 cost next day no difference in air conditioner returned to dealer problem still unresolved. Vehicle has experienced several power door lock and power window problems still unresolved by dealer who said window morters are bad. In addition after daler repalced brake system master cyilinder the ABS light came on dealer said nothing they did caused problem- this was the third vehicle fluid leak repared by dealer
Original ABS pump motor failed on 10/10/99. This motor was replaced with a gm original equipment part. This replacement pump failed in less than 30 days and was suspected as being a faulty pump and was again replaced with another gm origial part. On 07/12/99 this replacement pump failed. All three failures resulted in loss of braking capability.
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
When driving at 50 MPH ABS system locked up, causing the consumer to rear end another vehicle.
Anytime when starting vehicle the ABS light and traction light come on and stay on.
Abs sensor light stays on. Dealer notified, and informed consumer it would cost $75.00 to inspect, and estimated $1000.00 for repairs.
Abs valve regulator failed.
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 Oldsmobile 98 abs
Why does the abs come on in the Oldsmobile 98?
Owners who report it most often also describe brake failure and check engine light.
Which Oldsmobile 98 years have aBS light or ABS activating problems?
The model years with the most reports are 1991 (8 complaints), 1992 (8 complaints) and 1995 (4 complaints).
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