Foxchase Posted November 17, 2011 Report Posted November 17, 2011 (edited) Hey there. I just had a question regarding a sound I hear every time I start up my 2001 Chevrolet Lumina. However, it's not right after I start up the car, release the parking brake or put it in a gear. It comes when I release the brake pad after holding it in and the car starts rolling. But ONLY right after start-up. THe car does not vibrate or anything, and the sound lasts for like 1 second. Does anyone have any idea what this could be? Edited November 17, 2011 by Foxchase Added details Quote
White93z34 Posted November 17, 2011 Report Posted November 17, 2011 Sounds like the ABS system self check. Quote
tornado_735 Posted November 17, 2011 Report Posted November 17, 2011 Yep, it is the Anti Lock Brake system doing it's self diagnostic. My 1992 Lumina make the same noise, as did my old 1991 Oldsmobile Nintey-Eight. Quote
Foxchase Posted November 17, 2011 Author Report Posted November 17, 2011 So it's a common sound? Nothing to worry about? Quote
tornado_735 Posted November 17, 2011 Report Posted November 17, 2011 So it's a common sound? Nothing to worry about? Shouldn't be. Only worry if the ABS light comes on and stays on. Quote
Mel87 Posted November 21, 2011 Report Posted November 21, 2011 Yes, ABS. My previous Cutlass had a problem with this system. I would start the car up and that sound wouldn't occur until I put the car in drive and start to move. Mine now does it as soon as I start the car up. It turned out the ABS sensor module went bad. But if you are hearing it and the ABS/Parking Brake light doesn't come on, your all good. Quote
AL Posted November 21, 2011 Report Posted November 21, 2011 My 03 GP did this, no problems with the system Quote
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