1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass: ABS light or ABS activating

7 of the 155 complaints about the 1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass describe ABS light or ABS activating.

owner complaints: 7
of this car's complaints: 5%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 17 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

ABS light or ABS activating by model year

1999
2
1998
7
1997
7
1996
6
1995
12
1994
9
1993
7
1992
8
1990
2

What owners say

Filed Sep 12, 2003 · Brakes · 20,000 miles · WI

The ABS light came on intermittently. This problem occurred before the warranty expired. The consumer was told that the problem could not be diagnosed unless the light was on. The consumer is concerned that the brake will not work when attempting to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who informed the consumer that they would have to pay for the repairs because the vehicle was no longer under warranty. *ak *ts

Filed Jun 27, 2002 · Brakes · IL

Abs light comes on intermittently. Brake pedal feels normal when braking, and braking distance is normal. Dealer stated module needed to be replaced.

Filed Apr 23, 2002 · Brakes, Engine · LA

While driving, ABS light will illuminate on dashboard. Dealer has been notified about light; however, has replaced brake sensor and the problem is still occurring.*ak consumer states that gas fumes and smoke fumes were being emitted from engine.

Filed Jun 22, 2001 · Brakes · OH · crash

I had the car into the dealer three times prior to the warranty expiration with complaints about the brakes. My concern was that the brake light (ABS) kept coming on and off. Finally, the end of august they agreed to replace the rotors if I paid to replace the brake pads. This was done. The next week, I was driving down the highway and the brake light came on again. I immediately picked up the cell phone and called the dealer. I was told that it was probably a computer glitch and to bring it in at my convenience. I scheduled it to go in on friday, three days later. On wednesday night, I was driving, came to a stop sign and had no brakes. A tree stopped me! The dealership and oldsmobile would accept no responsibility, so I paid for the repairs myself. Today, after I have had it on the road again for about three months, the ABS light came on as soon as I started the car. Am I safe in this car???? Do I feel safe? No help.

Filed Dec 21, 2000 · Brakes · OH

Abs light goes on and off, had to have brakes replaced at 19k miles(warped rotors) and again at 32k (reface rotors, new brake pads), something is very wrong when a less than 3 yr. Old car is on it's third set of brakes. The ABS harness had to be replaced too. Dealer said brakes not under warrantee, but seems this is not an isolated problem from the comments I read on the internet.

Filed Oct 31, 2000 · Brakes, Engine · MD

A/c turned off on its own. Consumer has come close to having an accident, trying to push buttons to turn it back on. Consumer felt this was unsafe. Consumer noticed steam, pulled over ,and it was gushing coolant out. Took to dealer , and they said water pump went out, and thermostat failed. Consumer felt lucky this didn't cause a fire. Also, ABS flashed on and off sometimes.

Filed Oct 27, 2000 · Brakes · AZ

Abs brake warning light comes on periodically. Dealer said it was fixed 5 times. When do I have ABS brakes & when do I have regular brakes. How do I proceed in emergency stop?