Brake Abs Warning Light problems of the 2002 Chevrolet Venture

Constant problems with abs/awd system. This van has been at the dealer 13 times and going to be 14 soon for the same issues. In only 18 months. Hubs have been replaced both on my ownership and prior to my ownership. Wiring harnesses have been repaired and the problem remains. Now just driving the abs computer activates, as well as now when you stop the computer keep activating for about 3 seconds after complete stop. Gm has been notifyed and can not respond for 6 days. It is only a matter of time before the system causes a complete brake system failure, will this happen before someone forces a repair? or will it wait until somebody is critically injured or dies? I would like to think that the government could jump in and not waist time doing so. Just on this site it has been documented 20 times, complaint numbers, 80005017, 10002188, 10014288, 10021976, 10040887, 10051990, 10057579, 10064377, 10069872, 10059752, 10083334, 10060961, 10103060, 10105875, 10108658, 10134831, 10135162, 10135981, 10170423, 10183334. The dealer has tried to repair this problem but to no avail.

I own a 2002 chevy Venture and had the problem of abs dis-engaging and the abs warning light come on intermittently at first when the car is in motion (mostly at low speeds) and then permanently. The first two times I took it to the dealership, I was told that there were problems with brakes and tires. I got them replaced and even then the problem persisted. Finally, I was told that the front left hub assembly needed to be changed and it was done at no cost to me (the car is under manufacturer's warranty). During the time the hub assembly was changed, I got an uncomfortable feeling that I was not being given the reason for the abs problem in a straight forward way. I now see that certain Chevrolet vehicles (venture is not one of them) have been recalled for a front end hub assembly problem. The symptom for the recall seems a little different but I would like the NHTSA to investigate and make sure that chevy Venture does not have the same hub assembly corrosion problem. The incident date I mention below is the latest incident date, but I have had the problem at least for the past six months.

While traveling on the highway and without prior warning the abs braking light appear on the dashboard. Also, brake pedal goes all the way down to the floor. Please fill in additional information dealer is aware of the problem.

The design of the abs on the 2002 chevy Venture (awd) is that the abs is tied to the awd for traction control. The front left and right abs sensors have cracked 4 times in the past 2 years on our vehicle, with the 5th time occurring this month. When the abs sensors (hub assembly) malfunctions, it disengages the awd. While the abs and awd should be tied together for traction control, they should not disengage each other. In addition, there is no warning when the abs malfunctions, and once it malfunctions, it does not stay malfuntioned. This means that the next time you start the vehicle, the abs warning light is no longer on. If you are braking at the time of the malfunction, it is very difficult to stop, which could result in an accident. We bought the Venture specifically for the awd feature, and it is unfortunate that due to poor design or lack of quality control on the part, we do not have the reliability of the awd, not to mention the possible accident(s) that could occur.

Abs/awd disable light comes on. Have replaced left front hub/speed sensor assembly twice. Replaced right front hub/speed sensor once. Parts availability and reliability have been a constant issue. Continuous failures in recent months.

While traveling on highway abs braking light and all wheel drive light appeared on dashboard. Dealership was aware of problem.

Under snowy weather conditions abs light illuminated, then the wheels suddenly locked up. This caused the driver to slid, nearly resulting in a crash. Driver felt this vehicle was very unsafe , and small children were aboard.