the amber ABS light indicates a problem with the ABS system, not the main braking system. but the main braking system is working.
the ABS light indicates a problem in in Abs system, a brake light indicates a problem with main braking system. such as low fluid level, leaks in system, parking brake on etc. Abs system works in conjunction to brake system. but abs system is not the main or basic braking system.
Repair the ABS system so it functions.
go to aa1car.com/abscodes and this should help you.
how to reset abs warning light on 2000 gmc Yukon
Scroll to the engine oil life display. Hold the scroll button in until the engine oil life display's 100 percent. The ABS light for the brakes will go off.
Bring to a shop that has an ABS scanner to determine problem or clear codes
you have to fix the problem or the light will just come back on until you do.
i don't know if this will work but i am changing the wheel bearings on my 97 Malibu this weekend and i know that an abs sensor is located on the front bearings....my abs light is also on.... my bearings definitly need work so hopefully i can knock out to birds with one stone
2000 Malibu has one on left dash fuse box and one on right end of dash panel.
Fix the problem causing them to be on.
Bring it to a shop that has an ABS Scanner
The abs light is on because there is a problem with the abs system. Have the system repaired and the light will clear itself.