When applying ABS brakes pedal went to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. Cause unknown. Please give any further details.
1994 Saturn SL: ABS light or ABS activating
7 of the 286 complaints about the 1994 Saturn SL describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 0
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
What owners say
Abs; driving at approx 30-35 MPH went about 3 miles, left emergency park brake on,came to a stop , saw light smoke coming from rear ,released emegency brake,went down hill ,went to brake, pedal went to floor , completely lost brakes. Had to downshift to come to stop. Dealer said brake fluid heated up, emergency brake was applied to rear. System was designed with diagonal brakes which caused emergency brake to heat both circuits. *a
Driving about 25 MPH, went to apply (ABS) brakes & they failed to work; rearended another vehicle; air bag didn't deploy; vehicle towed to body shop; insurance inspector looked at vehicle & found nothing wrong; saturn representative said ABS needed changing & said other brakes were working fine.
While drivin, at approx. 50mph, suddenly experienced ABS failure, attempting to slow down, pedal went to floor, got off hwy, upon reaching intersection, rearended vehicle stopped at red light, pedal was still on floor.
Cruise control failed to disengage, causing vehicle to lose control, also ABS brakes failed to work properly.
Abs brakes; when applying brakes failed to stop vehicle and resulted in rear end collision.
Abs braking system failed upon a hard braking application. Tt
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1994 Saturn SL abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 1994 Saturn SL?
7 of 286 owner complaints about the 1994 Saturn SL (2%) mention ABS light or ABS activating. The model year with the most reports is 1993.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1994 Saturn SL?
There is no recall or service bulletin for this area of the car on record.
Other symptoms on the 1994 Saturn SL
Adaptive cruise 29No deployment 14Brake failure 13Seat belt 8Stalling 8Engine failure 6Loss of power 5Wipers 5
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