Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||||
| 970801735026 | 08/01/1997 | 54419 | Comment that the abs light is on with diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) 46 and 86 set as current or history. *yc | 04/07/1998 | |
| 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, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 10/24/2006 | 1 | 07/01/1993 | |
| Dt*: the contact stated while traveling various speeds under normal road conditions, the vehicle had permanent to worsening conditions with the brakes. the brake design was four wheel abs. the contact stated the brake pads, rotors and calipers had been replaced twice before, but the problem persisted. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who determined that the vehicle was not included in a recall due to the vin and again replaced the brake pads, rotors and calipers. the vehicle still had the same problems as compared to nhtsa complaint # 532762 about the service brakes, hydraulic:antilock. the front and rear brakes were replaced. updated 12/1/06. *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 10/24/2006 | 1 | 07/01/1993 | |
| Dt*: the contact stated while traveling various speeds under normal road conditions, the vehicle had permanent to worsening conditions with the brakes. the brake design was four wheel abs. the contact stated the brake pads, rotors and calipers had been replaced twice before, but the problem persisted. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who determined that the vehicle was not included in a recall due to the vin and again replaced the brake pads, rotors and calipers. the vehicle still had the same problems as compared to nhtsa complaint # 532762 about the service brakes, hydraulic:antilock. the front and rear brakes were replaced. updated 12/1/06. *jb | |||
| 07/01/1998 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle has increased braking distance during all kind of weather. when applying brakes hard there is a grinding sound. *ak | |||
| Ea94-041; when driving andupon depressing brake pedal to make a normal stop, consumer noticed a loud noise coming from rear of the vehicle. also, vehicle was very difficult to stop. consumer has contacted dealer. dealer has replaced brake calipers on three different occasions. dealer unable to determine the cause of the problem. please provide any further details.*ak | |||
| 04/20/1995 | |||
| When driving on wet or dry pavement and upon attempting to make a normal stop by depressing brake pedal, pedal traveled to the floorboard causing extended stopping distance. also, noticed a noise coming from the brakes. consumer has contacted dealer, dealer has replaced the calipers. brake problems returned after repairs. *ak *ml | |||
| When applying abs brakes on wet pavement pedal goes to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. cause unknown. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| 06/10/1996 | 3 | 11/01/1993 | |
| Has there been a consitant problem with the brakes system on the 93 regal? i have replaced all brake parts at least 3 times. *ak | |||
| While driving on smooth dry pavement and applying brakes to slow down, a noise was heard and abs failed stop vehicle from 25 mph. cause unknown. *ak | |||
| 08/28/1997 | 3 | 01/02/1993 | |
| Anti-lock brakes continue to fail, repairs made however problem still contnues. | |||
| 04/15/1996 | 30 | ||
| When braking, heard loud shattering noise, intermittent grabbing, extended stopping distance. according to dealer, brakes are normal, an independent dealer replaced brake drum/shoes and rotors . problem still exists, various speeds. *ak | |||
| 10/19/1995 | 1 | 11/15/1992 | |
| Poor abs brake performance, the pedal went to the floor and complete brake failure was experienced which resulted in an accident. *ak consumer tested brakes at home and brakes wnet almost to the floor, after driving vehicle the brakes would come up, but would become hard, therefore making a stop was a major effort.*jb | |||
| 05/15/1996 | |||
| Abs: when coming to slow stop can hear shifting taking place, loose braking, brakes do not grab as should. *ak | |||
| 08/30/1993 | |||
| Upon placing transmission into drive with foot on brake pedal, suddenly engine surged then accelerated out of control, resulting in multi car accident. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||
| 09/19/1995 | |||
| Abs system failure, abs indicator light came on, brake pedal would go to floor, replaced front wheel speed sensor. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 07/19/1997 | 1 | 09/29/1993 | |
| Corroded/contaminated brakes caused accident. | |||
| 2 | |||
| Brakes failed twice. | |||
| 05/20/1996 | 1 | ||
| Front and rear brakes failed and replaced. | |||
| Owner had her foot to the floor on the brake and the car still wasn't stopping, car had to be stopped with the emerg. brake. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 07/01/1998 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle has increased braking distance during all kind of weather. when applying brakes hard there is a grinding sound. *ak | |||
| Brakes would stick when they were applied. calipers would freeze up. took vehicle to dealer & mechanic replaced rotors and calipers. problem returned.*ak | |||
| 10/15/1998 | 2 | 11/01/1994 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 5 | 06/01/1996 | ||
| I purchased the used 1993 buick regal in 6/96. had the brakes replaced 5 times (3 times it was the calipers and rotors in addition); full failure of vehicle because of grinding vibration noise in rear happened 3 times in last 2 years; front brakes are ready to be replaced again according to mechanic that recently put new tires on vehicle. | |||
| 07/30/1998 | |||
| Rear brake rotors and calipers were replaced and there was only 40,000 miles on the vehicle. please describe details. *ak | |||
| 10/01/1995 | |||
| Poor performance of the rear disc brake pe94-063. tt | |||
| 04/14/1995 | 4 | ||
| Brakes failed intermittently after repeated attempts to repair. *skd | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| Ea94-041; when driving andupon depressing brake pedal to make a normal stop, consumer noticed a loud noise coming from rear of the vehicle. also, vehicle was very difficult to stop. consumer has contacted dealer. dealer has replaced brake calipers on three different occasions. dealer unable to determine the cause of the problem. please provide any further details.*ak | |||
| 07/01/2000 | 2 | 08/01/1993 | |
| Rear calipers are locked up. vehicle is only relying on the front brakes. currently, they need to be replaced because they are burning out. dealer hasn't mentioned if they will repair vehicle, just that there is a class action suit in process. *ak | |||
| 04/20/1995 | |||
| When driving on wet or dry pavement and upon attempting to make a normal stop by depressing brake pedal, pedal traveled to the floorboard causing extended stopping distance. also, noticed a noise coming from the brakes. consumer has contacted dealer, dealer has replaced the calipers. brake problems returned after repairs. *ak *ml | |||
| 09/09/1996 | 1 | ||
| Caliper failed. | |||
| Owner has abs brakes while driving vehicle, the right front brake caliper came loose, a bolt fell out, owner notes that he was told this could be a design flaw with this type of vehicle. *ak | |||
| The bolts fell out of the calipers, causing the wheels to lock up. work phone 601 844 8448. please describe. *ak | |||
| 08/25/1995 | 2 | ||
| Was told by dealer that vehicle only needed brake pads second opinion told them that the calipers were rusted out part available upon request. tt | |||
| 03/27/1995 | 7 | ||
| Rear calipers siezed. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 4 | 05/12/1993 | ||
| Brake pads and rotors replaced several times, however near accidents due to defective components. mjs | |||
| 09/09/1996 | 1 | ||
| Front/rear brake pads failed. | |||
| 06/27/1994 | 1 | ||
| Brake pads replaced. | |||
| 12/01/1995 | |||
| Ea94-041 active, when brakes were applied vibration,had repaired 12 months ago, need replacement of all four pads and rotors. tt | |||
| 08/25/1995 | 2 | ||
| Brake pads wear. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 3 | |||
| Consumer experiencing continuous problems with the abs rotors on 4 wheel disc brakes. nlm | |||
| 4 | 05/12/1993 | ||
| Brake pads and rotors replaced several times, however near accidents due to defective components. mjs | |||
| 09/09/1996 | 1 | ||
| Front/rear rotors failed. | |||
| 09/13/1996 | 1 | ||
| Rear brake rotors failed and replaced. | |||
| 04/15/1996 | 30 | ||
| When braking, heard loud shattering noise, intermittent grabbing, extended stopping distance. according to dealer, brakes are normal, an independent dealer replaced brake drum/shoes and rotors . problem still exists, various speeds. *ak | |||
| 04/11/1995 | 1 | ||
| Brake rotors groved, causing pulsation. *aw | |||
| 12/01/1995 | |||
| Ea94-041 active, when brakes were applied vibration,had repaired 12 months ago, need replacement of all four pads and rotors. tt | |||
| Rear disc brake rotors have rusted putting pressure onto front. please describe details. tt | |||
| 03/27/1995 | 7 | ||
| Front/rear rotors pitted. *aw | |||
| 06/08/1995 | 1 | ||
| Warped front brake rotors. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||
| 04/11/1995 | 1 | ||
| Brake pedal pulses due to rear brakes sticking, grooved rotors. *dsh | |||
| 12/15/1995 | |||
| Rear brakes are not releasing, resulting in excessive wear. tt | |||
| 04/14/1995 | 4 | ||
| Brakes failed 5 times. *skd | |||
| 10/10/1994 | |||
| Master cylinder was contaminated, rear brakes corroded. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - SHOES/LININGS | |||
| 04/15/1996 | 30 | ||
| When braking, heard loud shattering noise, intermittent grabbing, extended stopping distance. according to dealer, brakes are normal, an independent dealer replaced brake drum/shoes and rotors . problem still exists, various speeds. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 10/10/1994 | |||
| Master cylinder was contaminated, rear brakes corroded. tt | |||