Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||||
| 435012A | 01/01/1995 | 43-50-12 | 39072 | Abs warning light is on. *tw | 03/06/1995 |
| 435012 | 12/01/1994 | 37955 | Abs wire harness for the right front wheel may rub on the brake line causing the abs warning light to come on. *tw | 02/09/1995 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||
| PE94063 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/12/1994 | 12/21/1994 | CORRODED REAR DISK BRAKES | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK | |||
| 07/23/2003 | 169000 | 1 | 05/29/2003 |
| I have been informed by a few mechanics that my abs system has to be replaced. now, i have read several of the same type of complaints dealing with this same system, yet there has not been a recall. what has to happen before the manufacturers step in and take care of this? are you waiting on a fatality? *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| 07/11/1998 | 3 | 10/22/1992 | |
| Rusted calipers on rear disc brakes. premature failure due to worn rotors and brake pads because of caliper problem. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 04/12/2004 | 4 | 01/01/1994 | |
| 1991 buick regal suffered roll back while trying to exit parking space on incline lost control. *mr the consumer had no control and the vehicle backed into a fence. there was an intermittent brake problem with it going to the floor and leaking. the emergency brake had an intermittent slip and would have to be depressed twice. *sc *jb | |||
| 02/18/1997 | 2 | 11/19/1993 | |
| Faulty brake system design results in excessive brake wear and replacement. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 01/15/2002 | |||
| When applying the brakes the brake pedal will go to the floor causing the vehicle to have extended stopping distance. dealer has been notified. ph | |||
| 07/26/2001 | 4 | 03/09/2001 | |
| When applying the brakes the pedal gets hard and the vehicle experiences extended stopping distance. the vehicle has to be gradually slowed down. this happens intermittently. dealer says that the master brake cylinder needs to be replaced. *nlm also consumer states that abs light comes on. *yd | |||
| 2 | 05/01/1994 | ||
| Abs modulator replaced 6/01: abs pump failed. car will not stop! nhtsa has multiple complaints regarding this problem on file. when will you do something? *ak | |||
| 09/15/1990 | 1 | 10/14/1990 | |
| Ever since day one of vehicle ownership electric booster brake system has operated erratically. around 50,000 miles dealership replaced entire abs brake system when the warning light came on and stayed on. recently, around february, an unknown component in this system ruptured, and caused all brake fluid in system to leak onto ground. dealership was aware of problem, but did not inform consumer of the cause of the defect. *ak *slc | |||
| 11/17/2000 | 3 | ||
| While driving in snow applied brakes, but vehicle did not stop due to loss of steering. *ak | |||
| 10/01/1996 | |||
| Abs light continues too glow after complete brake service new pads,complete brake fluid flush, dealer barret bros. in lufkin texas says i need too replace abs unit. i disagree, i think this should be addressed by the manufacturer. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Was driving 5mph, applied brakes, and vehicle failed to stop. abs would not kick in. took to dealer & was informed that abs system was gone & needed an entire new system.*ak | |||
| Emergency brake cable and brake line are positioned too close together, causing them to continously rubbing together, resulting in brake failure. *ak | |||
| 08/05/2000 | 4 | 07/01/1997 | |
| Brakes in the rear are corroded. rotors in the rear are not working at all. brakes would make noises when applied, like metal to metal. also, they would lock up in an open or closed position. over 2 1/2 years ago, the entire brake system was overhauled. *ak | |||
| 04/12/2000 | 04/24/2000 | ||
| When consumer applies brakes brake pedal almost goes to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. consumer had brake job done. *ak *ml | |||
| 09/20/1999 | 2 | 04/22/1991 | |
| When applying the brakes, there was hardly any brake pedal. pedal went to the floor, and the vehicle would not stop. there was no braking ability. driver was able to pull to the shoulder of the road, vehicle slowed down and stopped. after standing about 20 mintues,the brake pedal came back up. consumer experienced the same problem last year. the vehicle was checked by the dealership. dealer found that the problem was caused by the emergency brake not being fully released. also, rear disc brakes were replaced. *ak | |||
| 02/01/1999 | |||
| When driving under 40 mph and applying the brakes, they go straight to the floorboard, and consumer has to pump the brakes to get vehicle to slow down. also, brake pads/rotors and the master cylinder have been replaced. delaer can't determine the cause of the problem. | |||
| 3 | 01/01/1991 | ||
| Brakes failed on multiple occasions. brought to local dealer for repair (jack schlein) car was purchased at slivka buick in michigan. must apply firm pressure to sotp. pedal changes height. system investigated by buick twice. master cylinder and rear calipers replaced. problem persists. | |||
| 09/16/1998 | 1 | ||
| Anti lock pump and accumulator failed. | |||
| 06/01/1991 | 0 | 05/15/1991 | |
| The abs light comes on intermittently, and when the abs light comes on there are no abs brakes. the vehicle has been in shops a number of times, and the problem is still occurring. *ak | |||
| 04/01/1998 | |||
| When attempting to make a gradual stop, consumer noticed the brake lights illuminated on the dash, pedal became very hard, and there was no response from the brakes. consumer, therefore, had to apply great amount of force to the pedal to stop the vehicle. consumer has contacted the dealer. please provide any further details. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Abs brakes; when applying brakes in any condition, the abs brake light comes on, and pedal goes to the floor, causing an extended stopping. *ak | |||
| 1 | 05/01/1991 | ||
| Anti lock brakes do not function properly. | |||
| 06/04/1997 | 1 | 07/01/1991 | |
| Abs open accumulator & pressure switch failed. mjs | |||
| 11/01/1997 | |||
| Driving at different speeds brakes felt very soft did not stop vehicle. consumer then had to pump emergency brake in order to gain control. dealer said this is a normal conditon,cannot find problem. *ak | |||
| 01/31/1997 | 11/12/1990 | ||
| Abs brake system failed, causing an accident. also, abs warning light came on. *ak | |||
| Was driving and abs light came on, took to dealer and he replaced the abs pump . *ak | |||
| 01/04/1997 | 11/27/1990 | ||
| When applying the abs brakes, the pedal went to the floor and brakes failed to stop the vehicle. *ak | |||
| 08/02/1996 | |||
| Abs, brakes when driving brakes over heat, cause a loss of effectiveness and pedal goes to the floor. *ak | |||
| While driving, upon pressing brake, normal stopping, brake action seems ineffective when vehicle continues to roll forward. *ak | |||
| Abs brakes activate and light comes on and brakes get spongy-this happen for no apparent reason. *ak | |||
| When apply the brake goes to the floor have abs anti-lock brake . tt | |||
| 01/01/1992 | 2 | 12/01/1990 | |
| Abs brakes: calipers are rusting. tt consumer states from about 10000 miles on brakes did not seem to work correctly, rotors and pads have been replaced 2 or 3 times, rear brake assembly needs lubricating because it rusts up and front brakes do all the braking, consumer states dealer is very courteous. *slc | |||
| Abs acts as if it does not have enough braking power. tt | |||
| 12/03/1992 | 3 | ||
| Antilock brakes fade/pulsate after several repair attempts. | |||
| 06/14/1995 | |||
| Abs brake light came on, turn ignition off and back on, light still on, then brake failed within hours, accumulator pressure switch faulty. tt | |||
| 08/26/1994 | 6 | ||
| Anti-lock brakes continuously make noise, also perform sluggishly. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||
| 08/26/1994 | 6 | ||
| Anti-lock brake lamp light flashes until brakes are pumped. *skd | |||
| 03/19/1995 | 3 | ||
| Abs system failure; abs light comes on/off. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer states the brakes on the vehicle had become corroded due to the design of the brake system, consumer is requesting that the manufacturer remiburse her for half of the repair.*jb | |||
| 06/10/1991 | 5 | 06/08/1991 | |
| Consumer has experienced several problems with this vehicle, brakes have been replaced 5 times, most recently the consumer was driving and noticed smoke coming from the left front wheel, calipers had been sticking and binding. ecm failed and was replaced. heater pipe was leaking and was replaced. windshield washer didn't work right. left and right lens covers replaced due to water entering them. power door lock failed and was replaced. left side mirror was replaced. oil sensor was replaced. left window motor failed and was replaced. right front lamp replaced. *slc | |||
| Emergency brake cable and brake line are positioned too close together which caused a hole to rub through the brake line, resulting in complete brake failure. please give any further details. | |||
| 10/01/1990 | 1 | 10/01/1990 | |
| Rear brakes failed causing accident. nlm | |||
| Brakes on this car do not wear out, they disintegrate and rust out, three previous repair front and back. | |||
| 08/13/1997 | 1 | 01/01/1993 | |
| Brake failure resulted in vehicle colliding with tree. | |||
| 09/23/1997 | 3 | ||
| Consumer had to replace the brakes three times. when coming to a stop, the brakes would jerk. vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. the mechanic told the consumer that the front brakes and back brakes failed. the back brakes needed new calipers.owner had the front brakes replaced . owner contacted the dealer. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Brakes overheated. | |||
| 08/07/1991 | 3 | 11/19/1990 | |
| Brakes failed three times. | |||
| 1 | |||
| When applying the brakes, the vehicle brakes failed. please describe. *ak intermittently brake pedal fades while going down long hills then takes miles to recover and work normal. *yh | |||
| 05/25/1995 | 5 | ||
| Brakes failed 2times. *sd | |||
| 06/09/1995 | |||
| # ea94-041. had to replace the whole brake system. please describe. tt | |||
| 11/08/1995 | |||
| Attempted to stop on hill, brakes failed, had an accident. tt | |||
| 09/30/1995 | 1 | 04/01/1991 | |
| Brake pedal went to the floor while attempting to stop. tt *jb | |||
| Brakes going out every 3-4 months. no accidents yet but auto is hard to stop. tt | |||
| Have had three brake failures, had entire system replaced. tt | |||
| 03/30/1995 | 0 | ||
| Brakes failed upon crossing bump in road, resulting in loss of control/accident. *aw | |||
| 06/15/1994 | 1 | ||
| Brakes do not stop vehicle immediately; extended stopping; pads/rotors seem to be ok. tt | |||
| 07/14/1994 | 1 | ||
| Was going off of a main road at high speed when brakes stopped working, vehicle hit a tree as a result. tt | |||
| 12/21/1994 | 1 | ||
| Brakes failed during accident. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 06/18/2000 | 4 | 10/01/1997 | |
| The car was taken in for service and we were told that the problem was due to the engine bolts were not secure. while browsing the net i found that the 91 buick regal was being recalled because of this and i want to know what steps need to be taken in order to correct this problem. the car was taken to pep boys for tires when i was informed of a need for the the rear brake assembly (drums, rotors, calipers, etc.) to be repaired and i found that buick was having a problem with these parts as well as the suspension. i also found that chevy was having a similar problem with the lumina. at this point i am just trying to find a way to get in contact with buick to get some of these issues resolved. thanks in advance, erica jones. *ak | |||
| 09/20/1999 | 2 | 04/22/1991 | |
| When applying the brakes, there was hardly any brake pedal. pedal went to the floor, and the vehicle would not stop. there was no braking ability. driver was able to pull to the shoulder of the road, vehicle slowed down and stopped. after standing about 20 mintues,the brake pedal came back up. consumer experienced the same problem last year. the vehicle was checked by the dealership. dealer found that the problem was caused by the emergency brake not being fully released. also, rear disc brakes were replaced. *ak | |||
| 02/01/1999 | |||
| When driving under 40 mph and applying the brakes, they go straight to the floorboard, and consumer has to pump the brakes to get vehicle to slow down. also, brake pads/rotors and the master cylinder have been replaced. delaer can't determine the cause of the problem. | |||
| 11/06/1996 | 5 | 05/01/1991 | |
| The reason is that the brakes rust, the calipers seize, and the rear brakes no longer work. so not only do you have to replace the rear brakes but usually the front brakes are also worn out by the time you notice, because of the increased load on them. | |||
| 09/15/1998 | |||
| Braking system wearing out within 25,000-30,000 mile of wear. rotors and pads have to be replaced. dealer notified, and cost always goes to consumer. | |||
| 07/18/1998 | 2 | 04/12/1992 | |
| Brake failure twice. qcaw | |||
| 07/12/1997 | 06/03/1991 | ||
| Calipers/rotors overheated, causing the brake fluid to turn to gas which, in turn, caused the brakes to fail. *ak | |||
| 07/06/1996 | 2 | 12/06/1991 | |
| Front/rear brakes replaced twice. | |||
| 05/29/1994 | |||
| The front brakes of the car went out at 22,000 miles and the rear brakes are corroded and the pins need to be replaced. please explain. tt | |||
| 11/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Right rear brake corroded/froze. *skd | |||
| Upon application of brake the pedal pulsates, brake action seems inadequate, causing extended stopping distance when rear disc brakes become inoperative. tt | |||
| 01/28/1995 | 1 | ||
| Rear disc brakes froze/replaced rear brake rotors/pads/calipers. *ak | |||
| 10/09/1994 | 1 | ||
| Corroded rear disc brakes, replaced pads, rotors and pins. tt | |||
| 03/18/1995 | 1 | ||
| Corroded disc brakes, caused brake failure, resulting in an accident. tt | |||
| 10/19/1994 | |||
| The rear disc brake pad and rotor need to be replace. tt | |||
| 07/03/1990 | |||
| Experiencing long stopping distance, replace both rear caliper pin/pad and resurface rotor, to no avail. tt | |||
| 01/01/1994 | 2 | ||
| Corroded rear disc brakes/ rusted rotors and pads. tt | |||
| 03/14/1994 | |||
| Corroded rear disc brakes. tt | |||
| 09/01/1994 | 3 | ||
| Premature wear of front/rear brake pads/rotors/calipers, othe components were replaced as well. tt | |||
| 02/16/1995 | 2 | ||
| Rear disc brake corroded twice in three months, changed them in 11/94 and 2/95. tt | |||
| 01/01/1992 | |||
| Disc brake; loose pedal and makes noise when press on brake purchase car used. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| 07/12/2003 | 67500 | 1 | 01/29/2001 |
| Rear disc and calipers frozen, rust pitted on rotor, no parking brake. *ak | |||
| 12/01/2001 | |||
| Rear brakes freeze up, causing vehicle to fishtail and have no control when braking. independent mechanic confirmed that dirt and rust form around in the pin that operates the calipers. twice vehicle has had the problem. *ak | |||
| Brake calipers went, causing brake fluid leakage, resulting in loss of brakes.*ak | |||
| 07/01/1993 | 5 | 06/01/1991 | |
| I have had my front brakes replaced 3 times and rear 2 times. the cause is the rear caliper freezing up.*ak | |||
| 05/30/1996 | 1 | 07/01/1991 | |
| Both rt rear caliper sliding pistons failed.mjs | |||
| 09/01/1997 | 1 | 07/10/1992 | |
| Calipers failed due to rust and corrosion. | |||
| 07/08/1993 | |||
| Brakes/rotors: brakes were making a squeaky noise, took in for repair and they cut rotors, and put on new brake pads. one year later, heard loud noise again and had to replace three rotors/new pad/back calipers and slider kits.one month later had to have another rotor replaced,13000 miles later squeaking noise again and had to have the same work done again. *ak | |||
| 3 | 05/21/1991 | ||
| On three different occasions the front brake rotors were replaced . *ak brakes would squeak when wet, dealer found rear calipers froze up. *slc | |||
| 02/03/1996 | 4 | ||
| Vehicles rear disc caliper linkages had to be replaced 3 times due to freezing.this is causing excessive wear and tear on rear brakes.there is no forwarning noise and or lights indicating this failure.*ak | |||
| 4 | |||
| Vehicles 4 wheel disc brake system has defective rear linkage that freezes into place and causes excessive wear and tear on rear brakes.this occures with no warning lights or noises.*ak *jb | |||
| 07/07/1996 | 7 | ||
| Rear brake calipers failed twice. *dh | |||
| 05/09/1992 | |||
| Rear brake pins and calipers froze and locked up due to rusting conditions. *ak | |||
| 06/18/1995 | 8 | ||
| Calipers wear prematurely. | |||
| 08/20/1994 | |||
| #pe94-062; rear brakes freeze up and the caliper sliders fail which causes the brakes to freeze. please describe details. tt | |||
| Vehicles rear brake calipers have corrosion problem and caused premature wear on braking system.(pe94-063). tt | |||
| 01/01/1992 | 2 | 12/01/1990 | |
| Abs brakes: calipers are rusting. tt consumer states from about 10000 miles on brakes did not seem to work correctly, rotors and pads have been replaced 2 or 3 times, rear brake assembly needs lubricating because it rusts up and front brakes do all the braking, consumer states dealer is very courteous. *slc | |||
| 01/01/1992 | |||
| Abs brakes: calipers are rusting. please describe. tt | |||
| 09/01/1995 | |||
| Rear caliper had to be replaced, rear pads had fallen off. tt | |||
| 03/07/1995 | 7 | ||
| Brake calipers/pins replaced . *aw | |||
| 08/18/1995 | 2 | ||
| While driving, rear brake caliper failed; froze up; all stopping on front brakes causing premature wear out. tt | |||
| 06/20/1995 | 2 | ||
| Replaced frozen rear caliper slides. *ak | |||
| 04/03/1995 | 1 | ||
| Need to clean/unfreeze rear caliper pins. *ak | |||
| 01/28/1994 | 8 | ||
| Rear calipers froze, causing rear brakes to lock up. | |||
| 06/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Corroded rear disc brakes, caliper pin were not working properly. tt | |||
| The rear caliper lock have no brake. tt | |||
| 02/08/1995 | 1 | ||
| Brakes perform erratically due to no disc left on caliper and brakes worn with additional front brake work. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 4 | 07/10/1992 | ||
| Brake pads have failed four times in 43,730 miles. | |||
| 07/08/1993 | |||
| Brakes/rotors: brakes were making a squeaky noise, took in for repair and they cut rotors, and put on new brake pads. one year later, heard loud noise again and had to replace three rotors/new pad/back calipers and slider kits.one month later had to have another rotor replaced,13000 miles later squeaking noise again and had to have the same work done again. *ak | |||
| 03/07/1994 | 2 | 12/06/1991 | |
| Brakes repaired/replaced twice. | |||
| 05/01/1996 | 1 | ||
| Rear brake disc pad separated from steel backing/fell off. *sd | |||
| 06/18/1995 | 8 | ||
| Disc brakes rust and crack. *skd | |||
| 09/01/1995 | |||
| Rear caliper had to be replaced, rear pads had fallen off. tt | |||
| 09/27/1995 | 1 | ||
| Have to change brake pads and shoes too often. tt | |||
| 11/25/1994 | 1 | ||
| Replaced brake pads. *ak | |||
| 11/10/1994 | 1 | ||
| The car has had 2 sets of brakes . the front pads have been chewed to pieces. *ak | |||
| 07/01/1993 | 1 | ||
| Front brake pads replaced. *skd | |||
| 05/12/1995 | 1 | ||
| Excessive wear of front brake pads. *ak | |||
| 03/30/1995 | 0 | ||
| Brake pads replaced 6 times. | |||
| 12/24/1994 | 4 | ||
| Front brake pads fell off vehicle/rotors machined/rear brake sliders overhauled. *skd | |||
| 01/01/1993 | |||
| Brake failure, experience loss brake effectiveness, replace disc pads in front, ea94-041 active. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 07/12/2003 | 67500 | 1 | 01/29/2001 |
| Rear disc and calipers frozen, rust pitted on rotor, no parking brake. *ak | |||
| 08/05/2000 | 4 | 07/01/1997 | |
| Brakes in the rear are corroded. rotors in the rear are not working at all. brakes would make noises when applied, like metal to metal. also, they would lock up in an open or closed position. over 2 1/2 years ago, the entire brake system was overhauled. *ak | |||
| 2 | |||
| Brake rotors failed, causing pedal to go to the floor. | |||
| 1 | 07/10/1992 | ||
| Brake rotors failed. | |||
| 07/08/1993 | |||
| Brakes/rotors: brakes were making a squeaky noise, took in for repair and they cut rotors, and put on new brake pads. one year later, heard loud noise again and had to replace three rotors/new pad/back calipers and slider kits.one month later had to have another rotor replaced,13000 miles later squeaking noise again and had to have the same work done again. *ak | |||
| 03/07/1994 | 2 | 12/06/1991 | |
| Brakes repaired/replaced twice. | |||
| 3 | 05/21/1991 | ||
| On three different occasions the front brake rotors were replaced . *ak brakes would squeak when wet, dealer found rear calipers froze up. *slc | |||
| 05/06/1993 | |||
| Excessive wear of front brake rotors. this is the nineth incident. *ak | |||
| 11/25/1994 | 1 | ||
| Resurfaced brake rotors. *ak | |||
| 07/01/1993 | 1 | ||
| Front rotors replaced. | |||
| 05/12/1995 | 1 | ||
| Warped front brake rotors. *ak | |||
| 11/21/1994 | 1 | ||
| Front/rear rotors corroded, causing roughness in brake pedal/noise. *skd | |||
| 03/30/1995 | 0 | ||
| Brake rotors replaced 3 times. | |||
| 04/14/1994 | 4 | ||
| Brake rotors too soft, causing them to warp easily, also brakes wear excessively. *aw | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||
| Every eight months rear brakes needed to be replaced. please provide further information.*ak | |||
| 07/06/1996 | 2 | 12/06/1991 | |
| Front/rear brakes replaced twice. | |||
| 02/03/1996 | 4 | ||
| Vehicles rear disc caliper linkages had to be replaced 3 times due to freezing.this is causing excessive wear and tear on rear brakes.there is no forwarning noise and or lights indicating this failure.*ak | |||
| 4 | |||
| Vehicles 4 wheel disc brake system has defective rear linkage that freezes into place and causes excessive wear and tear on rear brakes.this occures with no warning lights or noises.*ak *jb | |||
| 02/13/1996 | |||
| Corroded rear brakes causing excessive wear on the front brakes. tt | |||
| The rear brake was replaced , the air conditioner stopped working and the starter when out . tt | |||
| 09/07/1995 | |||
| The brakes in the rear are corroded and rusted and are not stopping the vehicle. please describe. tt | |||
| 05/29/1994 | |||
| The front brakes of the car went out at 22,000 miles and the rear brakes are corroded and the pins need to be replaced. please explain. tt | |||
| 11/10/1994 | 1 | ||
| Corroded rear brakes. *ak | |||
| 04/03/1995 | 1 | ||
| Rear brakes corroded, resulting in front brake wear, need to clean/unfreeze rear caliper pins. | |||
| 12/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Rear disc brakes fell apart. *skd | |||
| 05/12/1995 | 1 | ||
| Corroded rear brakes. *ak | |||
| 06/01/1992 | |||
| Rear brakes lock up causing front brakes to wear prematurely. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - SHOES/LININGS | |||
| 09/27/1995 | |||
| Have to change brake pads and shoes too often. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| Emergency brake cable and brake line are positioned too close together which caused a hole to rub through the brake line, resulting in complete brake failure. please give any further details. | |||
| Emergency brake cable and brake line are positioned too close together, causing them to continously rubbing together, resulting in brake failure. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 12/15/2006 | 59000 | 1 | 12/01/2006 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1991 buick regal. while driving 35 mph, the contact noticed that the antilock braking system warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel. he also stated that the brake pedal went to the floorboard when depressed and noticed brake fluid leaving from the vehicle. the mechanic stated that the master cylinder was defective and was unable to replace the part because it was no longer in stock. the current and failure mileages were approximately 59,000. | |||
| 07/26/2001 | 4 | 03/09/2001 | |
| When applying the brakes the pedal gets hard and the vehicle experiences extended stopping distance. the vehicle has to be gradually slowed down. this happens intermittently. dealer says that the master brake cylinder needs to be replaced. *nlm also consumer states that abs light comes on. *yd | |||
| 09/15/1990 | 1 | 10/14/1990 | |
| Ever since day one of vehicle ownership electric booster brake system has operated erratically. around 50,000 miles dealership replaced entire abs brake system when the warning light came on and stayed on. recently, around february, an unknown component in this system ruptured, and caused all brake fluid in system to leak onto ground. dealership was aware of problem, but did not inform consumer of the cause of the defect. *ak *slc | |||
| 02/01/1999 | |||
| When driving under 40 mph and applying the brakes, they go straight to the floorboard, and consumer has to pump the brakes to get vehicle to slow down. also, brake pads/rotors and the master cylinder have been replaced. delaer can't determine the cause of the problem. | |||
| 07/12/1995 | 2 | ||
| Replaced leaking master cylinder. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE WARNING | |||
| 09/26/1991 | 6 | ||
| Antilock brake warning light stays on after several repair attempts. *aw | |||