Consumer stated that when driving at high speeds there were brake problems. Dealer notified. *ak the problem was with the ABS brakes sensors on the front wheels. As the dirt guard rusted, particles of the plate had fallen and ruined the speed sensor and caused false signals to the computer which locked the brake pedal. *scc
1994 Oldsmobile Bravada: ABS light or ABS activating
27 of the 91 complaints about the 1994 Oldsmobile Bravada describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 27
- of this car's complaints
- 30%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 1 service bulletin covers this area of the car. See below
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
What owners say
The brake light indication flashed while driving, and when the brakes were depressed, the vehicle experienced extended stopping distance. *ak the yellow ABS light blinked, then the red brake light blinked when theconsumer attempted to stop the vehicle. The consumer found on the internet, that the plugged filters in the hydro/electric ABS unit must be replaced with the new modified unit.
Kelsey hayes ABS brakes failed, fixed and failed the following month feb/2000.
When applying the ABS brakes pedal becomes very hard and resists application, causing extended stopping distance. Cause unknown. Dealer cannot identify the problem. Please give any further details.
When appyling ABS brakes on wet pavement pedal goes to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. Please give any further details.
Wiper swicth smoked - replaced - now wipers come on when using turn signal/ ABS brakes lock at low speed while turning on bumpy road/ front disc brakes replaced 3 times in 78,000 miles
Ongoing / intermittent problem with ABS brake. When applied pedal would go down to the floor and slowly rise back up. After returning, consumer would have to pump brake pedal to get vehicle to stop. This poses a danger of a vehicle collision.
Abs brakes engaged entering intersection and failed to stop car. Luckily no approaching traffic. They have engaged in similar way 3 times in total.
When applying the ABS brakes in normal braking conditions pedal resists and becomes hard, resulting in extended stopping distance, cause unknown. Please give any further details.
Since vehicle was purchased had been in & out dealer for ABS brakes. They fail to stop vehicle properly. Make a lot of noise when applied. Brake pedal goes to the floor. Also premature wear of left front brake pads.
Abs brakes failed.
Abs brakes failed.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1994 Oldsmobile Bravada abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 1994 Oldsmobile Bravada?
27 of 91 owner complaints about the 1994 Oldsmobile Bravada (30%) mention ABS light or ABS activating. The model year with the most reports is 1994.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1994 Oldsmobile Bravada?
There are 0 recalls and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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