I have multiple complaints on this vehicle. Was bought as a used vehicle, past owner claims his daughter drove it to and from college. It is an ABS car with the 2.3 4 cylinder, auto trans, fwd se. The ABS system is messed up and when you try to stop the tires lock-up on you, the car will slide especially if the roads are wet and this is at a speed of not more than 15 MPH. Luckily we have avoided several accidents, but there is going to come a time we aren't that lucky. Also the headlights and dash lights work when they feel like it. The car won't stay cool no matter what I do to it, the thermostat and heater core were already removed from the car when we bought it. The electric fan does not work and I have replaced countless relays attempting to get this car to be dependable again. The tilt steering column needs work, because it moves when it shouldn't. We can't afford another vehicle because we are wasting money attempting to keep this one on the road. Yes it was a used car and we got what we paid for in reality. But the design of the car just plain out was a failure. Seriously the designers need to test their ideas more before putting them out on the market. We looked at a brand new kia yesterday and walked away from it, because it was never tested for safety. The manager of the dealership claimed they just didn't bother putting the safety ratings on the window sticker. I in fact researched the car and found it had never been tested for safety. Yes it is a brand new 2014 kia cadenza, don't buy one they aren't worth the almost $40,000 price tag. To top it off almost 90% of the car is built and manufactured in korea. Sorry just my opinion, if I'm going to spend that much money I will buy built american.
1994 Pontiac Grand Am: ABS light or ABS activating
17 of the 377 complaints about the 1994 Pontiac Grand Am describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 17
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- recalls
- 0
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
What owners say
While driving 55 MPH, ABS lights blinked off and on, when brakes were applied, they did not hold, causing vehicle to run into another vehicle. *ak. Consumer was slowing down at light and the brakes failed at 40 MPH, the dealer informed consumer there was nothing wrong with the brakes.
A part of ABS system is shorting out and causing the alternater to short out.
Abs brake light and the engine warning light illuminated, indicating a malfunction in system, cause unknown. *ak prior to ABS light and engine light problem, the ignition switch was replaced.
Was driving 10mph & started to apply brakes to slow down, and brake pedal failed to move. Vehicle was unable to stop & rearended another vehicle. Had contacted dealer & was told the problem was the ABS brakes. Owner unplugged the ABS system & had no problem ever since.
When brakes are applied pedal goes to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealer has repaired brakes; however the problem still exists. *ak the ABS failed repeatdly afer being replaced by different dealers.
Abs brake problems; when applying the brakes under normal conditions, the pedal went down about an inch from the floorboard, and there was no braking ability, until the regular braking system started holding. The vehicle was taken to a brake shop to be checked. Please provide any further information.
There is a wiring short and the interior lights will go off and sometimes the headlights. Usually happens when using turn signal. Also when turning on flashers the ABS light comes on. The right interior turn signal light stays on when lights are on. Also the steering column vinyl covering over the airbag has split down the pontiac symbol exposing the airbag.
Brakes will grab, jerk forward, and release, the ABS brake light comes on and sometimes nothing happens. Dealer cannot duplicate the problem.
Abs brakes: pedal goes to the floor. Has no brakes. Front brakes make noise/grind. Pads replaced 4-5 times. Steering wheel: pin fell out 4 times. Column does not lock. Air conditioner: not working. Just noisy, no air. Took to dealer for repairs.
Abs brake problems; during regular braking, no inclement weather, when applying the brakes, the pedal went to the floor and there were no brakes. Driver was able to avoid a crash when vehicle went off the road. Dealer stated that it will cost $2,000.00 to correct the problem with the ABS.
Abs brake system failed, pedal hard, resulting in long stopping distance and accident.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Vehicles may set anyone or a combination of front-wheel speed sensor anti-lock brake system codes as...
- ABS front wheel speed codes - jumper harness
- Anti-lock braking system (ABS) front wheel speed codes - jumper harness
- Information regarding snow intrusion into rear drum brake assemblies
- Complaints that the ABS indicator lamp is "on"
- Comment that the ABS light is on with diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) 46 and 86 set as current or history
- Unknown
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1994 Pontiac Grand Am abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 1994 Pontiac Grand Am?
17 of 377 owner complaints about the 1994 Pontiac Grand Am (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 1994 Pontiac Grand Am?
There are 0 recalls and 8 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1994 Pontiac Grand Am
Fire or smoke 24No deployment 21Headlights 18Brake failure 15Stalling 15Won't start 13Door locks 6Overheating 6Ball joint 5Engine failure 5Wipers 5
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