The windows in the back will not go out. They are powered and the drivers side door window will not go up. The windows are also powered. The clock in the van quit working about a year ago. The ABS light at the lower panel control does not work. The gas hand is starting to show a full tank of gas when there is not. The doors sometimes will lock and the keys are in the ignition. Sometimes the sliding door will not open, when you try to open it.
1997 Pontiac Trans Sport: ABS light or ABS activating
5 of the 236 complaints about the 1997 Pontiac Trans Sport describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 7 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
What owners say
When headlights are turned on at night tail lights do not function. In daytime when headlights are not in use, tail lights will function. This is due to rain getting in tail lights and causing a wiring shortage.*ak consumer states when lights are on, the light at the top of the hutch work, but the tail lights,brake lights, flashers and reverse lights don't work, the radio flashes and the left and right flash light on the dashboard stay on, consumer took vehicle into repair shop and it was determined that the entire harness system was burned out and needed replacement, consumer also stated fuel guage not reading correctly, also ABS light and brake light coming on at times.
Abs brake light illuminates, indicating malfunction within the system. Please give any further details.
The defective ABS braking system malfunctioned, causing the pedal to go to the floor and extended stopping distance which almost caused an accident. Dealer will not cooperate and cannot determine the problem.
Owner has ABS brakes, while driving at 20 MPH and applying the brakes, pedal went to the floor. Owner notes that brake line was cut on the right front brake which connects to ABS system. Dealers have corrected problem, but owner still has concerns.
Service bulletins that may apply
- This bulletin is being issued to revise the fastener requirements for the front and rear brake caliper...
- Subject regarding revised fastener requirements for front and rear brake caliper bracket
- Conditions with ice accumulating on the rear brake pipes
- A condition in which the windshield wiper linkage arm contacts a brake line connected to the traction...
- Comment that the ABS light is on with diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) 46 and 86 set as current or history
- Clicking and/or squealing noise coming from the rear brakes (adjust park brake cable)
- Squealing and/or grinding (scraping) noise from front brakes (bend ABS speed sensor bracket away from rotor)
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1997 Pontiac Trans Sport abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 1997 Pontiac Trans Sport?
5 of 236 owner complaints about the 1997 Pontiac Trans Sport (2%) mention ABS light or ABS activating. The model year with the most reports is 1992.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1997 Pontiac Trans Sport?
There are 0 recalls and 7 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1997 Pontiac Trans Sport
Headlights 32Door locks 13Wipers 13Steering lock-up 10Overheating 9Power steering loss 9Engine failure 8Brake failure 7Seat belt 6Knocking 5Loss of power 5Stalling 5Tire blowout 5
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