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1999 Oldsmobile Alero: ABS light or ABS activating

12 of the 462 complaints about the 1999 Oldsmobile Alero describe ABS light or ABS activating.

owner complaints
12
of this car's complaints
3%
recalls
0
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ABS light or ABS activating by model year

What owners say

Filed Aug 7, 2006 · Brakes, Electrical · 89,100 miles · NY

Dt*: the contact stated while driving at various speeds the ABS and low track lights on the dash board illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on two occasions where the sensors in the front hubs were replaced. After the repairs, the problem persisted.

Filed Mar 15, 2006 · Brakes, Electrical · 79,000 miles · FL

Dt*: the contact stated while driving at various speeds there was a humming noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. Additionally, the ABS light illuminated, the cruise control became inoperable, a burning smell appeared and the vehicle was loosing water. The dealership inspected the vehicle. The battery, wiring, spark plug wiring and a belt were replaced. The water pump and window switch was replaced. The blower motor needed to cleaned out. The brakes were inoperative updated 05/01/06.

Filed Jul 8, 2005 · Brakes, Electrical · PA

Oldsmobile alero 1999 the vehicle experienced brake and rotor problems. *sc the alternator failed. The driver's side window regulator failed. The front coils spring failed. The oxygen sensor was replaced. Left front ABS sensor and hub assembly were replaced.

Filed Sep 20, 2003 · Brakes, Engine · WV

I own a 1999 oldsmobile alero with a v-6 3.4 liter engine, and it uses dex-cool. Over the past few months my low coolant light has been coming on and as instructed in my owner's manual I have been replacing the dex-cool/water mixture in the overflow tank. Just recently my ABS light and low track light has come on, and over the weekend I was driving on a highway when my fan belt prematurely broke and stranded me along side of the highway.

Filed Aug 12, 2003 · Brakes · FL

While applying the brakes ABS braking light appeared on the dashboard.*ak.

Filed Sep 16, 2002 · Brakes · NC

Abs brake ligh illuminates and remains on while vehicle is being driven. Brakes will lock up. Dealer cannot correct problem.

Filed Jun 21, 2002 · Brakes · VT

Abs light comes on intermittently. Dealer cannot find cause.

Filed Sep 10, 2001 · Brakes, Electrical · GA

Battery died @ gas station(6yr/75k repl model)/when rpl'd found acid on ABS module/brake lines under battery.gm case #c05363927-gm won't repair or pay for diag of brake sys or reimburse $75 for battery that was under 2.5 yrs old(label on battery says 6yr-75000 mile battery).multiple occurences noted on the federal safety agency complaints database lead me to believe gm is aware of problem already.one customer odi id #868902 had acid eat hole in brake line.other occurences on file already.

Filed Aug 17, 2001 · Brakes, Steering · WA

Abs senor light and the tracking light have came on simultaneously on three separate occasions, and causing vehicle to be without brakes. Vehicle been into dealer shop on five occasions, and problem still reoccurring. *ak consumer stated there was a crunching noise from brakes brake booster was relaced, consumer also stated that power steering was noisey.

Filed Jun 19, 2000 · Brakes, Electrical · CA

1)the ABS braking system feels weak and a substantial vibration of the entire steering wheel and front panel of the car occurs when brakes are applied. Car does not stop sufficiently unless brakes are fully depressed. 2)the car has not been able to successfully start multiple times and is currently unable to start. The battery has been checked and is fine. No recharging of battery occurs even after jump-starting and running the engine for a lengthy period of time. 3) left rear door panel has parts that are falling off and loose. 4) parking brakes are weak and fail to prevent rolling on inclines. Additionally, there has been a recall placed on this model for failure to conform to federal/canada motor vehicle saftey standard 201, "occupant protection in interior impact."

Filed Mar 1, 2000 · Brakes · OH

The car's brake rotors warp every 1500 miles resulting in a loss of braking. The rotors have been machined and/or replaced on 3 occasions but the problem reoccurs. When braking with the warped rotors, the ABS wheel speed sensors hit the "bad" spot on the rotors and assume a lock-up is emminent. The ABS system then releases pressure on the brakes and braking distance exceeds safe levels.

Filed Oct 7, 1999 · Brakes · MO

Vehicle is being serviced for the third time because the ABS warning light is on again. The first time there was a bad connection with the sensor. The second time there was moisture in the sensor. The current problem has not be detected. Please provide any further information.

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Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 1999 Oldsmobile Alero?

12 of 462 owner complaints about the 1999 Oldsmobile Alero (3%) mention ABS light or ABS activating. The model year with the most reports is 2001.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1999 Oldsmobile Alero?

There are 0 recalls and 20 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

Other symptoms on the 1999 Oldsmobile Alero

Power windows 18Overheating 16Grinding brakes 13Coil spring 13Won't start 12Premature wear 11Stalling 10Brake failure 8Check engine light 8Fire or smoke 8Fuel gauge 7Engine failure 6Water leak 6Adaptive cruise 5No deployment 5Knocking 5Seat belt 5Tire blowout 5

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