Tl* the contact owns a 2002 oldsmobile alero. The contact stated that the while driving at various speeds, the check engine and ABS warning lights illuminated. The contact mentioned that when the brake pedal was depressed excessive force was required to stop the vehicle. In addition, the contact stated that the steering wheel was loose. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
2002 Oldsmobile Alero: ABS light or ABS activating
5 of the 279 complaints about the 2002 Oldsmobile Alero describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 22 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
What owners say
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 oldsmobile alero. The ABS and 'track off' warning lights illuminated. The dealer replaced the right front wheel hub and sensor. The warning lights illuminated after 1,000 miles. The dealer stated that the left front wheel hub and speed sensor needed to be replaced. The purchase date of the vehicle was unknown. The failure mileage was 77,000 and the current mileage was 78,000.
Turn signals intermittently quit working, but hazards work fine. Also, intermittently when you turn the steering wheel fully (either way) the ABS light and low traction off light come on which clear after turning the ignition off and restarting, but does it again or maybe not for a while.
Last year I had a rubbing type sound coming from my front end, upon taking it to tuffy I learned that I needed a left wheel bearing. I replaced the wheel bearing and 7 months later I had to replace the right wheel bearing. Currently I am being told that the wheel bearings still needs to be replaced. My ABS lights are on and there is a popping sound when my car turns. I have a new tie rod so that rules the noise coming from it. The bearings are expensive to replace and I only had the car three years and I had to replace bearings, the manifold intake, a tie rod, and hoses.
My service engine light, ABS light and trac light stay on at all times. I have had it serviced with the result being "my gas cap was not tight." I feel there is more to this than they say due to knowing 3 other alero owners with the same problems.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Service brakes, hydraulic
- Service brakes
- ABS pump running when not needed
- Incorrect outer backing plate
- Tech 2 displays asterisk for the left front wheel speed sensor
- Revised brake system specifications
- The anti-lock brake system indicator is illuminated and diagnostic trouble code C1236 is stored
- Brakes caliper noise on apply
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2002 Oldsmobile Alero abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 2002 Oldsmobile Alero?
5 of 279 owner complaints about the 2002 Oldsmobile Alero (2%) 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 2002 Oldsmobile Alero?
There are 0 recalls and 22 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2002 Oldsmobile Alero
Won't start 43Stalling 17Fuel pump 15Power windows 8No deployment 6Fire or smoke 6Loss of power 6Check engine light 5Knocking 5
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