1997 Pontiac Grand Prix: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Jan 4, 2016 · Brakes, Electrical · 52,300 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 pontiac grand prix. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, when the heating system was activated, the contact noticed that the head lights failed without warning. The contact also noticed that the information system in the dashboard would fail when the heat was activated. In addition, the contact stated that the ABS warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the failure recurred. It was unknown if the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 52,300. Updated 04/08/16*lj the consumer stated the brake module needs to be replaced. Updated 05/16/16.

Filed Mar 23, 2004 · Electrical · OK

Car will stop running unexpectedly. It occurs sometimes while turning but most of the time it can be at anytime while driving down the road. I have a long commute and it died 4 times this morning alone. It may not quit again for 3 or 4 months. Also, the ABS light and check tire pressure light sometimes come on with no apparent reason.

Filed Jan 24, 2004 · Airbags, Brakes · OR

Most recent complaint is, heated driver seat gets too hot and makes it hard to stay seated. Heater blower quit working. Have had to replace the alternator every 3rd year (3 times). Have had oil pan gasket and valve cover leakage. Power steering failed to make left hand turns. Headlights continue to have poor range and visibility even with bulb replacement. Car lurches forward when starting up engine. Outside temperature display keeps wrong temperature. A.m. Radio would not work. Water pump had to be replaced. Abs light stayed on. Air bag light came on when going over bumps in road.

Filed Jun 10, 2003 · Brakes · 35,000 miles · AZ

About 1 out of 50 times applying brakes, the ABS system activates the ABS motors on the master brake cylinder, causing a brief (1/2 to 1 second) loss of brakes. Additional brake pedalis not effective during this time. Clicking noise from ABS motors and brake master cylinder. Able to reproduce the ABS motors activating for 1/2 to 1 second by: with key off, apply brake, start engine, release brake. When brake lights turn off, ABS motors run for 1/2 to 1 second. Unable to depress brake pedal during this time.removing ABS fuse prevents problem from occurring, but the ABS light is on.

Filed Apr 17, 2003 · Electrical · NC

Warning lights, ABS, check tire pressure, trac off.

Filed Feb 17, 2003 · TX

On 7/19/02, I was in an accident and totaled my vehicle. Since then, I have been driving my 1997 pontiac grand prix that I purchased from my grandparents. Less than a month later, 2nd and thrird gear melted together in the transmission. The ABS light has come on, and the car has lost traction. Since that date, my front seal started leaking, I have replaced my brakes which are quickly wearing out, I have been through 3 sets of tires, and replaced the front bearing on the driver's side. I have also had to have a front end alignment doe and am again in desperate need of another one. Due to this being my only vehicle, my options are limited. I often feel shaking in the steering wheel and the car tends to pull. It has been less than a month since we replaced the bearing and we already hear the same rubbing noise we heard before. Finances limit what repairs I can and can't have on this car. I have already spent about $3500.00 on this car, plus the $5000 I bought it for. When you bring home $1200.00 a month, have a house payment, two car payments, and only one vehicle running(not a safe or reliable one at that) it makes matters worse. My main reason for writing this letter is because I have lost control of my car twice, with no explanation. I am scared to drive to work, but I can not afford another vehicle or pay someone else to drive me 80 miles round trip to get to work. Any assistance anyone can provide would be appreciated.

Filed Jun 25, 2002 · Brakes, Electrical · RI

Recall 99v348000 repairs on windshield wipers were done in july of 2000, vehicle has been taken back to dealer numerous times. Windshield wipers stopped working intermittently.*ak map lamp assembly, door lights, rear door lens, gasket lamp and headlamp assembly were all replaced, ABS light illuminated, dealer adjusted brake light switch. Both outer tie rods were replaced. Windshield cowl panel leaked and was replaced. Steering column was replaced. Serpentine belt has been replaced 3 times, valve cover gasket has been replaced 2 times, vehicle has experienced 3 oil leaks, oil pan and water pump were replaced, a belt snapped and has not yet been repaired. Alternator has been replaced 3 times. The supercharger gasket was replaced. The automatic shift mechanism was replaced. The radio skips and the radio module to the steering column broke. 2 front wheel speed sensor jumper wiring was replaced.

Filed Jan 12, 2002 · Brakes, Transmission · NJ

When driving over bumps such as small potholes or railroad tracks, sometimes the ABS and low traction lights come on. Usually they go off. Sometimes they don't. Only method to turn the lights off are to pull of the road or highway and turn the engine off. Additonally, sometimes when braking over potholes / railroad tracks, the ABS engage and the clicking starts. Fortunately, due to my careful driving, I give myself plenty of room and don't need to press harder to prevent a collision. Also, sometimes with the low traction light coming on, the engine / transmission will rev up and engage the other front tire, which is completely useless when conditions are dry and normal.

Filed Oct 9, 2001 · Brakes · IL

Car was taken to dealer to have oil changed after which brakes locked up ABS lights up dealer could not fix after instaling new ebtcm took to another dealer several times they said they installed new ebtcm still had problems got the feeling I was getting the run around didnt go back I feel they dont know what they are doing but I dont know where to go I feel this is a safety related problem they say now its not under warrenty now I would suppose if they fool around long enough with problems they will be out of warrenty thank you geo anderson.

Filed Jul 5, 2001 · Electrical · OR

Radio failure display randomly changes, cd will not eject wty replaced; water pump failed at 39000 miles cost to repair not covered under wty, gm comp $200 of $350 repair bill;battery and alternator failed no indication of failure until battery was dead and alternator not chargeing then the battery light and ABS light stayed on and as the battery became weaker the other idiot lights on the dash came on until the car eventually quit running.

Filed Feb 13, 2001 · Acceleration, Brakes · TX · crash

While driving 35-40 MPH ABS/traction control light came on, slowed down vehicle to 10 MPH. At that time vehicle sped up, wheels screeching. With foot on brake, and vehicle spun around and landed in ditch. Consumer tried to get out of ditch, vehicle accelerated again opposite way. Consumer realized he had a flat tire, drove 100-150 feet to find a flat spot to change tire. Vehicle lurched forward, and landed in ditch, had to be towed. Reported this to pontiac, no response.

Filed Aug 25, 2000 · Airbags, Brakes · NC

Consumer was traveling about25mph on a highway and another vehicle had jumped in front of her. Consumer went to apply brakes, four dash light came on the dashboard. Consumer turned vehicle off. These are four lights that were showing on the dashboard. Airbag light/ABS brakes system/ checked tire pressure/ .low tire. Dealership mechanic told consumer that brake pads needed to be replaced. Also, SRS light needed to be replaced.