Bridgestone tire tred separation causing $2000 in right front fender damage plus radio antenna damage, ABS senser damage, etc. Sent tire and copies of paper work to firestone, but they denied the clain. The tire was still in warentee. I am having the tire returned from firestone. No damage has been fixed yet. Thank goodness, the car is drivable.
1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass: ABS light or ABS activating
9 of the 147 complaints about the 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 9
- of this car's complaints
- 6%
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls and 4 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
What owners say
The ABS light stays on all the time and has done so since approximately 2 years to 3 years after purchase. I have taken it to be looked at and have been told nothing can be found to be wrong. I also called the oldsmobile number listed in the manufacturers guide, and they said since the warranty had expired nothing could be done at their end (at the same time I had complained about other problems). I looked on the internet and have seen several other complaints about this problem and find it hard to believe that failure of such a major part with numerous complaints would be of no consequence to the manufacturer or any other safety organization.
Vehiocle ABS sysytem would engage intermittenly with out reason; vehicle in /out of dealer shop on three occasion and nothing could be founded.
Abs is activated on dry pavement for absolutely no reason, car is difficult to stop at times, and stopping distances are longer. Several dealers have looked at problem, two don't know, and said they could do investigative repairs that could easily amount to over $2500, the other dealer said that if my "check engine" doesn't come on then they can't help me!! The car is a hazard to drive and shouldn't be on the road left unrepaired. Because of the ABS malfunctioning, I did hit a stationary object, causing damage to the left front of the vehicle. I don't have $2500 to throw into a car for investigative repairs. I know longer want to put myself or my passengers in jeapardy because I am no longer able to stop the vehicle. I don't want anyone to drive the vehicle in fear that they might have a serious accident that I would feel responsible for. Since, I feel basically helpless, I am currently looking for a different car.
When applying the ABS brakes under normal conditions, the pedal goes to the floor and the brakes fail to stop the vehicle.
Abs system is inoperative. Please describe.
In dry weather vehicle was cut off by truck has ABS brakes which failed to operate properly, driver's side air bag didn't deploy .
While driving experienced intermittent alternator failure, causing ABS light to appear/ loss of power assist/ steering/brakes and when applying brakes, the front end vibrates, failure caused engine shutdown.
The brakes give and catch when being applied. They are ABS brakes. Please describe.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Comment that the ABS light is on with diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) 46 and 86 set as current or history
- ABS warning light is on
- New diagnosis and correction procedures for front brake pulsation
- ABS wire harness for the right front wheel may rub on the brake line causing the ABS warning light to come on
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- The rear wheel brake hose(s) can contact the rear suspension components causing the brake hose(s) to wear through.
- Risk
- This condition can cause loss of brake fluid and eventual loss of the vehicle braking system increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect for proper brake hose position and replace those hoses in an incorrect position with new hoses and correctly routed.
Recall number 95V061000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- 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
Questions about the 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass?
9 of 147 owner complaints about the 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass (6%) 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 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass?
There are 2 recalls and 4 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass
Wipers 10No deployment 8Stalling 8Brake failure 7Door locks 6Loss of power 5
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