Seven problems related to brake abs warning light have been reported for the 1997 Chevrolet Malibu. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
While traveling on highway and without prior warning abs braking light appeared on dashboard. Dealership was aware of problem.
Abs light comes on when making slow turns. When car is re-started the light goes out until another slow turn is made. This happens 5-6 tim. Es a week.
Anti- theft system activates ramdomly and the ignition will not start. Has been in the shop for repairs numerous times without success. The abs light comes on at random. The rotors wear out excessively on this car. The cruise control cuts itself off while driving. We have also had sensors replaced on the air conditioner twice. Those are just the major problems.
Abs light keeps coming on. When pressing on the brakes, extended stopping distance occurred. Dealer contacted on numerous times, problem still exists.
The abs light stays illuminated while the vehicle is in motion. The dealer has been notified.
On-going / intermittent failure with asb senor light and brake sysytem; sometime when abs senor light would come on the, it appear to affect the braking system on the vehicle/ vehicle been in/out of dealer shop on 15 occasion and condition still occur. Seeking help from NHTSA in this matter.
Abs warning light comes on at least three times per week but dealers cannot reproduce the problem and find anything wrong.