1996 Chevy Corsica I have a problem with my car shaking whe

NYKTALGIA

MEMBER
1996 CHEVROLET CORSICA
6 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
124,000 MILES

I have two issues. The main was is when I press the brakes while I'm going above 40mph my car starts to vibrates, shake, and rattle. I got my breaks inspected and they said everything was good except for a spring for the brake adjuster in the rear right brake mechanism. They fixed that, and my car seemed to brake a lot smoother, but it still shakes my car back and fourth when I brake a higher speeds. Could this be due to bad wheel bearings? It seems like there is just this one spot where it will throw the car off, sometimes if you brake in the right spot it will feel fine, then next time it will rumble again. I can't figure out what is causing this any ideas?

Also, I just got my oil changed on sun aug 22nd, and the "Service Engine Soon" light just came on today (aug 24th). The car seems fine and I just got an oil change so I don't know why the Service Engine Soon light is on. Is there anyway I can figure out? Ugh I hope it's not something serious. Is it likely its serious?

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LEGITIMATE007

MECHANIC
5,121 POSTS

Firstly, this is a 96 so it is obd 2. System, so you can bring it to autozone for a free computer scan and find out whats wrong, Im pretty sure its something simple. Check it asap. If they give you a code, jot it down and bring it back to me, I will look it up. As far as the brakes are concerned, I dont believe its a wheel bearing, I think the rotors may be warped or pitted and need to be "turned". You cannot really tell by eye, so thats why your brake people may have overlooked it. But I would check that.