Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 97V223000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1996 to 05/31/1997 | V (Vehicle) | 4387 | 11/30/1997 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 11/14/1997 | 12/04/1997 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the right front brake pipe can contact the piower steering assembly causing the brake line to wear through. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition can result in the loss of brake fluid and eventual loss of half of the vehicle brake system. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect for proper clearance between the brake line and power steering assembly. assemblies found to be out of position will be repositioned and all assemblies secured to maintain proper clearances. additionally, those brake lines found to have been damaged will be replaced and properly routed. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began during november 1997. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact buick at 1-800-521-7300.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | |||||
| 4615 | 10023171 | Abs pump running when not needed. *nj | 10/31/2007 | ||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||||
| 970501735011 | 05/01/1997 | 53020 | Concerns with squealing and grinding noises coming from front brakes. *yc | 11/06/1997 | |
| 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 | |||||
| 9810013 | 03/24/1998 | 601780 | Information on abs light on caused by right front wheel speed sensor harness insulation. *yc | 08/24/1998 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||||
| 010523006A | 06/01/2001 | 010523006 | 623403 | This bulletin is being issued to revise the fastener requirements for the front and rear brake caliper bracket replacement procedures in the disc-brake sub-section of brakes in the appropriate service manual. *tt | 10/29/2001 |
| 010523006 | 04/01/2001 | 619792 | Subject regarding revised fastener requirements for front and rear brake caliper bracket. *tt | 06/29/2001 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - WHEEL SPEED SENSOR | |||
| 08/04/2000 | 2 | ||
| Dealer replaced entire failed hub assembly, consumer started experiencing lurching problems with brakes again, took to another dealer who said the right front wheel hub assembly had been replaced but the right rear wheel sensor was not operating properly, faulty part was replaced again. *slc | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 01/27/2002 | |||
| Abs lights flash ,causing extended stopping distance. vehical is being inspected.*ak | |||
| 12/01/2001 | 2 | 10/01/1999 | |
| Vehicle has a history of steering problems from ps pump to rack and pinion cost of repairs are outrageous. most recent failure locked steering completely with my wife and 6mo baby driving at 75mph on interstate. has had numerous other problems with oil seals, electrical, idlers going out. serpentine belt broke dur to idler seized and shut down power steering while at 75mph in a seperate incident | |||
| 06/16/2000 | 0 | 04/01/1997 | |
| Brakes failed while driving in traffic due to a meltdown. mechanic said that brake lie melted due to engine heat. no warning. *ak *ml | |||
| 04/22/1999 | 14 | 07/01/1997 | |
| At low speeds (under braking conditions), brakes make loud grinding noise and completely fail to stop the car. abs light, low tracking light and engine check light came on/off. we have had 14 instances where the brakes have completely failed. approximately 5 seconds after initial failure, the brakes come back. we have taken the car to the dealership 8 times so far, and they have not been able to correct problem. we have called the manufacturer to report the problem (case#990045360). various brake warning lights continue to illuminate, even when the car is not moving and we are not applying the brakes. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 10/25/1997 | 32869 | 8 | 10/25/1997 |
| 1997 buick regal sedan developed various problems since purchase. *mr there was a continuous oil leak. the repairs consisted of the replacement of the oil pan and gasket due to an oil leak, the thermostat, belt tensioner, coolant pump, complete flushing of the system, wires and plugs, new alternator, upper and lower intake gasket replacement and a new engine. the first time the consumer was informed that a new engine was needed, the bearings and the pistons were noisy. *sc the front brakes were replaced and the rotors were resurfaced. *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 10/15/2005 | 30000 | 1 | 04/01/1997 |
| Dt: the contact was pulling out of driveway and the brakes would not work. when he applied the brakes the pedal went completely to the floor. there were no warning indications prior to this incident. when the mechanic inspected the vehicle he said the brake lines were corroded and split. the vehicle was routinely maintained. the vehicle was towed from the mechanic to the service dealer. the dealer confirmed the problem with the brakes. they replaced the brake lines, but the brake lines were still leaking. the manufacturer said the brake corrosion was due to the environmental changes.*ak | |||
| 06/10/2001 | 1 | 03/01/1997 | |
| There was a popping noise coming from vehicle. consumer took car to dealer. dealer stated that air conditioner is leaking water onto cradle mounts, which have dried out and caused front cradle mounts to pop like there were going to fall off. *ak the bolts of the cradle mounts were rusted. power steering hoses rubbed againstthe brake lines, causing a hole in brake line and a loss of of brakes, dealer informed consumer that there had been a recall, 99v223, however consumer never received notification, consumer is concerned that the problem will occur again. *slc | |||