1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Jun 23, 2006 · Brakes · 95,000 miles · UT

I have had a problem with the ABS system on my car for a few months now. When I start my car the ABS goes to set itself and the ABS light comes on along with the brake light. As I have been researching the problem I have found that it is one of the main problems on the car, but nothing has been done about his problem. It is a very costly fix dealing with the wheel bearings and sensors. My 1998 oldsmobile intrigue is a very solid car, but I believe they have a faulty ABS system on them due to the hub assemblies. The average price for such a repair that I have seen is $500- $1100. Many drivers of these cars are not getting them fixed as it is costly. Thus this there are thousands of intrigues around with the ABS turned of increasing the chances of brake failure.

Filed Mar 22, 2005 · Brakes, Visibility · MI

The windshield wipers do not operate properly, making it difficult to see the road during inclement weather. Abs light/check light remained on, which the owner's manual informed the consumer that anti-lock brakes may not function.

Filed Jan 8, 2003 · Brakes · 52,596 miles · MA

Abs indicator light illuminated. Dealer states ABS motor pack (fp part # 18024482) failed. Dealer indicates this is "common problem" for this vehicle. Dealer replaced same.

Filed Oct 1, 2002 · Brakes, Engine · MA

All three problems (ABS failure/ windshield wipers/ oil leak) described by dealer as "very common" for 1998 oldsmobile intrigues. Mr

Filed Oct 22, 2001 · Brakes · IN

Had reported noise in ABS control module 01/12/00.

Filed Oct 19, 2001 · Brakes · IL · crash

The rear brakes are insufficiently proportioned to the front causing the front tires to loose traction easily under moderate braking. There is a spongy brake pedal and I have suggested that air in the back lines may be causing this. No action has been taken because they say their tests show the car is within gm guidelines. The problem becomes readily evident when traction conditions are unfavorable with only slight brake pedal pressure the front tires will overcome the available traction available. It is obvious that the rear brakes are barely assisting, if at all. I have 3 other vehicles and in the same conditions, I can't even get the tires to break loose unless I stomp the brakes. But with intrigue, light pressure causes the front tires to loose traction. Abs functions properly, but would have never come on if all 4 brake were assisting. And in an ABS event, no matter how hard or soft I apply the brake, the car's deceleration rate is dramatically reduced. Actually feels like the car is stopping about half as well as before ABS activated. These ABS events occur all the time. The consistent feeling that the fronts are about to loose traction while the backs are just not contributing is frustrating and life threatening. My wife, brother and I have all had this happen to us while driving this car. I've gone through intersections, into snowdrifts to avoid other vehicles, etc. While the cars next to me can stop with no fuss. Another item that shows more evidence to this is, the front rotors were turned twice for warpage and replaced, then turned again for warpage, all under 36000 miles. Also the back tires look like they're still new. Last week, during a nice heavy rain, with ABS disabled (removal of a fuse), I showed the mechanic that I could not make the back brakes lock the wheels. This was with both feet mashing on the brake. This is while the fronts were skidding all the way. Please help! Abs isn't going to save me, but good brakes sure would help.*a

Filed Aug 2, 2001 · Brakes, Suspension · MI

Abs system activision on dry pavment surfice somewhat rough, I travel this route often and the street surfice has not change . It is my opionion that ABS activation is due to poor strut performance however based on the "jump or push down on a corner of the vehical and see if it stop in less than one and one-half bounces the unit sill works. It is my opionion that ABS is sensitive to shock ware much earlyer then non ABS cars. This problem can create longer braking, resulting in accidents and damage. This is not my first not to the federal safety agency about this concern but on my 1992 roadmaster had the same problem , even if the shop said the shock were within safity limits with the bounce test the shock change fixed the ABS cycles in all conditions that were normal (non ice) thank you for your consideration into this matter of safety bob urmetz

Filed Feb 21, 2001 · Brakes · AK

Rotors grounded and pads sanded at our expense. Brakes had to be hammered on to stop. Vehicle always feel like when you just touched the brakes that ABS was going to kick in. After work was done brakes feel better than they ever have. Since the original date of purchase.

Filed Jan 29, 2001 · Brakes · IL

While traveling ABS indicator light stayed on through travel. Techniciian stated ABS needed to be replaced . Provide further inoformation.*ak the ABS traction light came on and the consumer found out that the vehicle was unable to stop on slippery surface.

Filed Jan 18, 2001 · Brakes · NJ

Abs and brake lights on, brake pedal hard to push. Slid on snowy road as ABS not working. Dealer couldn't find problem at first, then replaced ABS motor pack for $412.

Filed Sep 1, 2000 · Brakes · OR

The ABS motor is on national back order, as told by the dealer. I'm guessing I'm not the only one. The cost quoted by the dealer for the repair is $687.89 for the part & $195.50 for the labor.

Filed Aug 24, 2000 · Brakes · RI

Consumer noticed ABS light on, dealer advised that the ABS motor pack was defective.