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1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass: ABS light or ABS activating

7 of the 139 complaints about the 1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass describe ABS light or ABS activating.

owner complaints
7
of this car's complaints
5%
recalls
2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls and 3 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below

ABS light or ABS activating by model year

What owners say

Filed Jun 4, 1997 · Brakes · MI

When applying the ABS brakes in any type of weather, the pedal goes to the floor and the brakes fail to stop the vehicle.

Filed Nov 12, 1996 · Brakes · UT

While driving vehicle applied the ABS brakes and the vehicle did not stop at that moment. The vehicle took a couple of minutes to come to a complete stop.

Filed Feb 22, 1996 · Brakes · CA

Abs; when applying braking system front passenger brakes are locking up. Replace rotors and calipers once and brake pads twice with less than 10,000 miles.

Filed Nov 24, 1995 · Brakes · LA

Abs braking problems. Please describe. Tt

Filed Jul 20, 1995 · Brakes, Suspension · TX

Abs: brakes have gone all way out four times since december 1993; hear grinding metal sound when pressed pedal; front end shimmies;pulls to right;pedal to floor

Filed Jul 14, 1995 · Brakes · MA

Abs system failure, replaced the entire ABS system.

Filed Feb 6, 1995 · Brakes · NY

Abs, brakes failure, in for repair, replacement of disc pads and rotors on vehicle on front and rear pe94-063 active. Tt

Service bulletins that may apply

Related recalls

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsReported October 26, 1994 · 70,676 vehicles affected
What is wrong
The brake lines can contact the transmission mounting bracket of the frame side rail. The lines can wear through resulting in loss of brake fluid, and eventual loss of half the vehicle braking system.
Risk
A leak in the hydraulic brake line will cause a loss of one half the vehicle braking system and extended braking distances which can result in an accident.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect for proper brake line clearance and reposition the brake lines. Brake lines found to have indentations will be replaced.

Recall number 94V211000 · Recall details

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsReported July 21, 1993 · 2,848 vehicles affected
What is wrong
The brake hoses were manufactured incorrectly, and do not comply with fmvss 106, "brake hoses."
Risk
The improperly manufactured brake hoses can causereduced brake effectiveness and/or uneven braking, which could result in anaccident.
Remedy
Replace the right front brake hose assembly on ciera and century models, and both rear brake hoses on cavalier and sunbird models.

Recall number 93V121000 · Recall details

Questions about the 1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass abs

Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass?

7 of 139 owner complaints about the 1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass (5%) mention ABS light or ABS activating. The model year with the most reports is 1995.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass?

There are 2 recalls and 3 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

Other symptoms on the 1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass

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