Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||
| PE92039 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/15/1992 | 08/14/1992 | BRAKE CALIPER CORROSION | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK | |||
| Anti-lock brakes fail if he starts to brake from 45mph & over. when brakes are applied, the front left wheel does not respond, causing extended stopping distance. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 01/03/2005 | 1 | ||
| The consumer noticed the vehicle tire leaning almost off the axle and found lug nuts were missing. *tc the consumer heard a squealing noise coming from the vehicle. the consumer was told the front and rear brakes needed to be replaced. *jb | |||
| 08/27/1997 | 2 | 03/01/1995 | |
| Brake failure. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 07/28/2000 | |||
| Vehicle experiencing problems with delayed in stopping distance and brakes locking up intermittently; dealer notifed. please provide any further details: | |||
| 05/07/1999 | 6 | 07/01/1997 | |
| Multiple abs failures during operation. all components (master/wheel cylinders, calipers, brake pads/shoes) except for the pump and electronic brake control module have been replaced. this problem seems to follow a pattern of failures from other complaints i have read for this vehicle model. the brake pedal plunges to the floor and there is little active braking at that time. momentarily, the pedal heighth returns and full braking is restored. this is an extremely unsafe and unreliable system. *ak | |||
| 11/24/1997 | |||
| The consumer has been experiencing problems with t anti-lock brake system. during inclement weather anti-lock brakes do not operate as well as rear brakes. the manufacturer has been contacted. *ak | |||
| Anti lock brakes causing loss of control of vehicle.(attorney for consumer). | |||
| 03/18/1998 | 0 | ||
| When coming out of a ramp in the way down, tried to apply brakes and stop vehicle, but the brakes did not respond, rear ending another vehicle in front. dealer nor manufacturer were contacted. *ak | |||
| 02/11/1998 | 04/27/1996 | ||
| Abs brakes; when applying the brakes in normal conditions pedal went to the floor, and the brakes failed to stop the vehicle, causing an accident. *ak | |||
| 10/16/1997 | 4 | 12/01/1990 | |
| Abs brakes are subjected to an intermittent brake pedal failure which causes the vehicle to have a much longer stopping distance then it should. *ak | |||
| 10/28/1997 | |||
| Brakes: backing car out of driveway and applied foot to the brake pedal, went completey to the floor and brakes did not hold. took to shop and was told the master cylinder was gone. *ak | |||
| 02/04/1997 | |||
| Failure of abs brake system; also, master cylinder failed, applied brakes and vehicle experienced extended stopping distance, impact 6:00 position. *ak | |||
| 10/01/1996 | |||
| The anti- lock brake light is illuminated on the dashboard, consumer contacted the dealer, dealer replaced both abs relays. also, replaced 2 rear wheel cylinders/machined rotors and turned drums. *ak | |||
| 03/07/1997 | |||
| Abs brake failure, when brakes were applied experienced extended stopping distance , impact 12:00 position, pedal went to the floor, driving at speed 10mph. *ak | |||
| 02/09/1997 | |||
| Lost total ability to stop the vehicle, total brake loss. applied the brakes the pedal went to the floor, had to coast vehicle before stopping. *ak | |||
| Anti-lock brakes fail if he starts to brake from 45mph & over. when brakes are applied, the front left wheel does not respond, causing extended stopping distance. *ak | |||
| 06/18/1996 | |||
| Abs brake failure, abs light came (yellow) when light came on no abs was in effect. *ak | |||
| 07/15/1996 | 1 | ||
| Anti-lock brake system (abs) went out at 40,000 miles; abs light came on, remained on; have normal braking; according to dealer, entire braking system needs replacing; no crashes; vehicle available for inspection. *ak | |||
| 12/01/1996 | 5 | ||
| In wet and dry weather conditions, the abs brakes fail and pedal goes to the floor . after contacting the manufacturer and dealership two master cylinders have been replaced within last one and half years. yet, the brakes still fail. *ak | |||
| When applying the abs brakes, the pedal went to the floor and the brakes failed to stop the vehicle. *ak | |||
| 09/22/1996 | 1 | 01/01/1996 | |
| Applied the brakes and the pedal went to the floor, the brakes did not work on wet pavement and the emergency parking brake had to be applied in order for the vehicle to stop. *ak consumerhit emergency brake vehicle spun around hitting another vehicle consumer took vehicle to dealership and was told there was nothing wrong with brakes, then consumer went to personal mechanic and was told rear drums showed signs of intense heat, master cylinder had a leak on the side paint on back cylinder was due to to fluid leakage entire hydraulic system was rplaced.*jb | |||
| 01/15/1995 | |||
| Abs: applied brakes on sudden/panic braking; no response on brake application; vehicle kept rolling; rearended another moving vehicle; no warning. *ak | |||
| 04/02/1996 | |||
| Anti-lock brake warning lights comes on continually. *ak | |||
| 01/11/1996 | |||
| Failure of the abs brakes caused consumer to have a near accident. tt | |||
| 07/16/1995 | |||
| Anti lock warning light came on loss of brakes. cause defective pump and motor. tt | |||
| Consumer was driving the brake pedal went to the floor took to dealer can't find problem have abs anti-lock brake . tt | |||
| 09/01/1995 | |||
| Abs system failure, when applying brakes the pedal becomes very hard, difficulty stopping vehicle. tt | |||
| The abs anti-lock brake warning light came on took to dealer have to replace the whole system . tt | |||
| 08/14/1995 | |||
| The car has abs brake. the computer module needs to be replaced. when in a panic stop the pedal becomes hard and jerks the car to one side. please describe. | |||
| 07/12/1995 | |||
| Abs, loss of brake pressure when brakes where applied, failed without warning to stop, vehicle ran off hwy to stop vehicle under body damages. *ak | |||
| 12/12/1992 | |||
| Coming off highway applied brakes pedal went to the floor. this is the third occurance. tt | |||
| 01/01/1995 | |||
| Abs, when driving and applying brakes vehicle will pull very hard to right. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| When driving at any speed and without prior warning vehicle suddenly accelerated. brakes were applied and vehicle continued to accelerate, causing extended stopping distances. consumer noted key had to be removed from ignition in order to stop vehicle. consumer has contacted dealer, dealer unable to determine cause of problem. please provide any further details.*ak | |||
| 11/12/1998 | 1 | ||
| Brakes failed resulting in vehicle collision. | |||
| 2 | |||
| Brakes failed twice. | |||
| 09/22/1996 | 1 | 01/01/1996 | |
| Applied the brakes and the pedal went to the floor, the brakes did not work on wet pavement and the emergency parking brake had to be applied in order for the vehicle to stop. *ak consumerhit emergency brake vehicle spun around hitting another vehicle consumer took vehicle to dealership and was told there was nothing wrong with brakes, then consumer went to personal mechanic and was told rear drums showed signs of intense heat, master cylinder had a leak on the side paint on back cylinder was due to to fluid leakage entire hydraulic system was rplaced.*jb | |||
| 05/08/1996 | 1 | ||
| Brakes failed. (second vehicle on 504456) | |||
| 03/01/1995 | 2 | 12/01/1996 | |
| Brake pedal goes to floor. | |||
| 04/30/1996 | 0 | ||
| Brakes failed. | |||
| 11/28/1995 | 8 | ||
| Brakes failed five times. *dsh | |||
| 10/26/1995 | 6 | ||
| Brakes failed. *sd | |||
| 05/23/1995 | 3 | ||
| Brakes failed, causing loss of control. *sd | |||
| 08/03/1995 | 1 | 09/30/1995 | |
| Consumers in-laws had brake problems with same buick ,consumer took car to dealer they could not find anything wrong with car, he is still having same problem. consumer stated that master cylinder was replaced.*jb | |||
| 04/05/1995 | 5 | ||
| Brakes failed. *skd | |||
| 07/12/1995 | |||
| Total loss of braking ability, unknown source of failure. tt | |||
| 02/13/1995 | 1 | ||
| Pulled emergency release lever brakes heated up causing hydraulic brake fluid to vaporize. resulting in brake lockup. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 05/07/1999 | 6 | 07/01/1997 | |
| Multiple abs failures during operation. all components (master/wheel cylinders, calipers, brake pads/shoes) except for the pump and electronic brake control module have been replaced. this problem seems to follow a pattern of failures from other complaints i have read for this vehicle model. the brake pedal plunges to the floor and there is little active braking at that time. momentarily, the pedal heighth returns and full braking is restored. this is an extremely unsafe and unreliable system. *ak | |||
| 08/01/1994 | 1 | 10/01/1993 | |
| We have had several recurrent problems with this vehicle, yet none of the recurrent problems has been covered by any manufacturers recalls. we have replaced the alternator and battery repeatedly and have had continual electrical problems with the car. we have had constant and recurring problems with the braking system the vehicle. we have had to replace all of the origianl braking components and yet we continue to have problems with the braking system. we are now experiencing transmission problems and have found that the manufacturer issued a service bulletin in march 1994 identifying the very problem we are experiencing. yet, there had been no recall. this car has problems too numerous to mention, and it has cost us a small fortune to repair all of the malfunctions. | |||
| 03/18/1997 | 1 | 04/19/1994 | |
| Front brakes replaced. | |||
| 01/01/1995 | 7 | ||
| Experiencing problems with front brakes, metal to metal sound, had brakes changed seven times. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 03/18/1997 | 1 | 04/19/1994 | |
| Brake pads replaced. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 03/18/1997 | 1 | 04/19/1994 | |
| Brake rotors turned. | |||
| 10/01/1996 | |||
| The anti- lock brake light is illuminated on the dashboard, consumer contacted the dealer, dealer replaced both abs relays. also, replaced 2 rear wheel cylinders/machined rotors and turned drums. *ak | |||
| 04/25/1995 | 5 | ||
| Front rotors rusted, causing brake pedal to sink to floor/make noise. *skd | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||
| 08/01/1994 | 1 | 10/01/1993 | |
| We have had several recurrent problems with this vehicle, yet none of the recurrent problems has been covered by any manufacturers recalls. we have replaced the alternator and battery repeatedly and have had continual electrical problems with the car. we have had constant and recurring problems with the braking system the vehicle. we have had to replace all of the origianl braking components and yet we continue to have problems with the braking system. we are now experiencing transmission problems and have found that the manufacturer issued a service bulletin in march 1994 identifying the very problem we are experiencing. yet, there had been no recall. this car has problems too numerous to mention, and it has cost us a small fortune to repair all of the malfunctions. | |||
| 03/18/1997 | 1 | 04/19/1994 | |
| Rear brakes replaced. | |||
| 08/01/1993 | 2 | 03/01/1990 | |
| Brakes system failure, rear brakes overheated and vaporized the brake fluid. tt consumer went off road causing 2300 dollars worth of damage to vehicle, dealer stated parking brake was not fully released causing the rear brakes to run hot and vaporize the brake fluid, consumer asks if vehicle has dual braking system then why didn't the front brakes operate. *slc | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - DRUM | |||
| 03/18/1997 | 1 | 04/19/1994 | |
| Brake drums turned. | |||
| 10/01/1996 | |||
| The anti- lock brake light is illuminated on the dashboard, consumer contacted the dealer, dealer replaced both abs relays. also, replaced 2 rear wheel cylinders/machined rotors and turned drums. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - SHOES/LININGS | |||
| 03/18/1997 | 1 | 04/19/1994 | |
| Brake shoes replaced. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - WHEEL CYLINDERS | |||
| 03/18/1997 | 1 | 04/19/1994 | |
| Wheel cylinders replaced. | |||
| 10/01/1996 | |||
| The anti- lock brake light is illuminated on the dashboard, consumer contacted the dealer, dealer replaced both abs relays. also, replaced 2 rear wheel cylinders/machined rotors and turned drums. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 07/30/1998 | |||
| Fuel line separated fron the gas tank, resulting in fuel leakage. the dealer has been notified. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 05/07/1999 | 6 | 07/01/1997 | |
| Multiple abs failures during operation. all components (master/wheel cylinders, calipers, brake pads/shoes) except for the pump and electronic brake control module have been replaced. this problem seems to follow a pattern of failures from other complaints i have read for this vehicle model. the brake pedal plunges to the floor and there is little active braking at that time. momentarily, the pedal heighth returns and full braking is restored. this is an extremely unsafe and unreliable system. *ak | |||
| 08/01/1994 | 1 | 10/01/1993 | |
| We have had several recurrent problems with this vehicle, yet none of the recurrent problems has been covered by any manufacturers recalls. we have replaced the alternator and battery repeatedly and have had continual electrical problems with the car. we have had constant and recurring problems with the braking system the vehicle. we have had to replace all of the origianl braking components and yet we continue to have problems with the braking system. we are now experiencing transmission problems and have found that the manufacturer issued a service bulletin in march 1994 identifying the very problem we are experiencing. yet, there had been no recall. this car has problems too numerous to mention, and it has cost us a small fortune to repair all of the malfunctions. | |||
| 2 | |||
| Brake master cylinder has been replaced twice within 60,000 miles. this could result in an accident. *ak | |||
| 10/28/1997 | |||
| Brakes: backing car out of driveway and applied foot to the brake pedal, went completey to the floor and brakes did not hold. took to shop and was told the master cylinder was gone. *ak | |||
| 03/18/1997 | 1 | 04/19/1994 | |
| Master cylinder leak. | |||
| 02/05/1997 | 2 | 02/17/1991 | |
| Master cylinder failed twice. | |||
| 02/04/1997 | |||
| Failure of abs brake system; also, master cylinder failed, applied brakes and vehicle experienced extended stopping distance, impact 6:00 position. *ak | |||
| 11/14/1996 | 1 | 08/15/1991 | |
| Brake master cylinder failed, causing brake failure. | |||
| 02/10/1996 | 2 | ||
| While driving applied the brakes and the brake pedal went to the floor.this does not happen every time when brakes are applied. dealer replaced the master cylinder twice . *ak | |||
| 12/01/1996 | 5 | ||
| In wet and dry weather conditions, the abs brakes fail and pedal goes to the floor . after contacting the manufacturer and dealership two master cylinders have been replaced within last one and half years. yet, the brakes still fail. *ak | |||
| 11/16/1995 | |||
| Brake failure of the master cylinder caused consumer to have a near accident. tt | |||
| 08/03/1995 | 1 | 09/30/1995 | |
| Consumers in-laws had brake problems with same buick ,consumer took car to dealer they could not find anything wrong with car, he is still having same problem. consumer stated that master cylinder was replaced.*jb | |||