Anyone a mechanic or good with cars?

[Sightseek]

Originally Posted by 2MinsToPost

That year of General Motors has that issue. The front wheel hub assembly, which includes the bearing, is very prone to going bad in that year and make of car, include the Monte Carlo. Did you notice by chance some noise coming from the front end while turning previously? The hub assembly will cause that sound for a while, and then when it gets close to going out it will kick the abs light on like it did for you. Be careful, cause sometimes the noise will come from one side but it is not the side that is bad.Sounds strange huh? A qualified Tech can find out in a flash.

Based on what you are saying, I would say with 90% certainty that you need a new wheel hub assembly. The part will cost arround $250 - $300, I believe. The actual R & R (removal and replacement) should take around 2 hours, maybe less. Be careful whith who you have diagnose it and repair it.

I have 8 years invested in Auto. Worked at a GM Dealership out of college, then 7 years in the retail side.

Thanks! No I didn't notice any noise prior to this...the issue just popped up. $250-$300 for parts alone, yikes! So would you go to the dealer or a brake type place and does it have to be done asap? Unfortunately my trusted mechanic is in the state I moved from