Abs sensors failed causing brake pulsation and failure. Rear wiper motor failed (still on vehicle).
1996 Oldsmobile Bravada: ABS light or ABS activating
12 of the 77 complaints about the 1996 Oldsmobile Bravada describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 12
- of this car's complaints
- 16%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 3 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
What owners say
Pulling off from a stop consumer heard a loud pop. Consumer proceeded to drive vehicle, heard another pop, and ABS kicked in. While turning a curve right front passenger's tire flopped inward. Please provide any further information.
Abs braking system operates intermittently. While applying brakes pedal goes all the way to the floor, less braking power. Dealership is aware of problem.
Abs system - in my opinion, the ABS is too sensitive. On several occasions the ABS activated causing my stopping distance to increase. Twice on bumpy surfaces while hard braking I came close to a collision, and in my 20 years of driving experience I know that I would not have that scare with vehilces not equiped with ABS. Contacted manufacturer on best way to disconect, their only comment was, "we don't recommend disconnecting the ABS system." you have a case #ea94038 on ABS. Transmission - on 3 occasions I had my engine light come on and each time the code retrieved was p1870, transmission slippage. I spoke to a transmission repair shop and they gave me an estimate of $1,600.00 to repair of $2,300.00 to replace with gm 3 year/36,000 mile warranty. I found a service bulletin the federal safety agency# sb052584 with similar discussion. My truck is drivable for short distances so I have not committed to any repairs yet. Ball joints - you have an action # ea99022 with similar discussion. I replaced both upper & lower ball joints on both sides earlier this year due to excessive play during routine inspection performed by myself. If a recall takes place, gm should be liable for at least the cost of the parts for those who already repaired their vehilces. Thank you.
Ea94-038/ABS braking system: ongoing problem with ABS brake failure. When applying brakes intermittently pedal would go to the floor. Dealer notified, and informed consume rthat they were unable to duplicate the problem. Vehicle was involved in two accidents because of ABS failure.
The brakes, when applied on any uneven surface (gravel, small pothole, wet surface, etc.) fail to engage. It feels as though you have no brakes for a few seconds. The brakes eventually do operate, but usually after you are into the intersection. I have asked the local dealer (demaagd oldsmobile, in battle creek, mi) about this repeatedly, and they say that they know that there is a defect, but that no recall has been done. They even offered to disconnect the ABS to make it safer. I am very afraid to be approaching the winter months with these brakes.
Defective ABS module caused brake pedal to go to floor when applied brakes. The brake warning light came on and stayed on too. Yh
While driving at any speed and apply brakes there was squeaking noise, and the ABS kicked in and didn't stop the vehicle. When making a right turn there was a loud noise coming from the front.
The ABS failure caused accident twice. Yh
Abs sensors sending false input to ABS computer/ car is fine on dry road, but under panic stop on wet road car dives to right and pedal goes to floor. At speeds of 15mph same situation on snow & ice. Dealer will not correct problem. Six tries. Refused to pick car up from dealers lot.
Abs brakes failed. Also replaced front brake rotors/calipers and engine fan belt.
Complete ABS brake failure. Also replaced front brake pads and deglazed rotors.
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Questions about the 1996 Oldsmobile Bravada abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 1996 Oldsmobile Bravada?
12 of 77 owner complaints about the 1996 Oldsmobile Bravada (16%) 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 1996 Oldsmobile Bravada?
There are 0 recalls and 3 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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