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, AIR - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||||
| 4511 | 10021941 | Abs indicator on intermittently. *kb | 06/27/2007 | ||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - WHEEL SPEED SENSOR | |||||
| 3477 | 10014875 | Tech 2 displays asterisk for the left front wheel speed sensor. *tt | 05/11/2005 | ||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||||
| 040523002 | 08/01/2005 | 040523002A | 10012633 | Brake rotor minimum allowable thickness after refinish specification correction. *tt | 03/09/2005 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||||
| 3500 | 10019284 | Abs light on and possible diagnostic trouble codes. *ak | 02/23/2006 | ||
| 3500 | 10017271 | Abs light coming on and codes c1225, c1226, c1232, c1233, c1276 and/or c1277 are found in the ebcm. *tt | 10/31/2005 | ||
| 030525008 | 10/01/2003 | 10004719 | Intermittent/constant anti-lock braking system (abs) malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated. *tt | 01/02/2004 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||||
| 010523011A | 02/01/2002 | 010523011 | 629418 | Concerns with rattle type noise coming from the front of the vehicle. *tt | 04/02/2002 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||||
| 010523011 | 12/01/2001 | 628930 | Some customers may comment about a rattle type noise coming from the front of the vehicle under 30 mph and while driving over bumps. *tt | 03/25/2002 | |
| 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 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||||
| 04082004 | 04/08/2004 | 10009210 | The current brake rotor minimum allowable thickness after refinish, or minimum thickness specification, found in the past service manual applications are incorrect. please use correct information as follows. *tt | 09/17/2004 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 10/03/2002 | 28000 | 1 | |
| As stated in several other complaints my brakes have rusted and also screech. i have also replaced them like others have with the same result ( put new rotors on this last time also). this last time i had it start screaming almost instantly after replacing them. my car also has a small shake to it that can`t seem to be figured out. it comes from the front end just like others have stated.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 05/08/2009 | 115000 | 1 | |
| Was in fatal accident on may 8 2009 in des moines, ia. it was light rain that night and i made an attempt to turn a corner and slide right through and fence and dropped down a hill about and estimated 20 feet. the anti-brake system failed as well as the airbag not deploying is my concern. this was not the first incident. the one took place in december of 2009. a deer ran out in front of the car and the same thing happened i was they conducted an investigation, but was not informed to where i could understand. now the case is with their lawyers who won't answer the phone. *tr | |||
| 01/26/2007 | 84000 | 1 | 10/25/2001 |
| At about 80,000 miles grinding noise in right front wheel developed, replaced brakes and rotors found the right front wheel bearing was bad and had to have it replaced . at about 84,000 miles the lifters were making a ticking noise that sounded like a helicopter, replaced the lifters at a cost of $1600 this was just one month after the final payment of the 5 year loan one month after the lifters were replaced the engine seized up needed to be towed and i'm told that the main bearing has gone bad and the engine needs to be replaced or rebuilt. *nm | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| Ltr fm (ca) re defective 2001 - 2003 buick regal ls & gs steering shaft, requests a defect investigation. *ts the dealer informed the consumer it would cost 287.00 dollars to fix the problem. the consumer also had the brakes repaired on the vehicle. *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 05/23/2001 | 2 | ||
| Brakes were rustied. was told by dealer that brakes were rusted because of atmosphere.*ak *slc | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 04/30/2003 | 10000 | 11/03/2000 | |
| Starting at about 10,000 miles there was a very distinct rubbing sound when applying the brakes in a non-emergency situation (it reminded me of the sound brakes make when they have too much wear and usually it's an indication the brakes need to be relpaced). at about 15,000 miles i had the car serviced and the dealer stated no problem with the brakes. at about 29,500 i had to have the brakes and rotors replaced. about 5,000 miles after the brakes and rotors were replaced the sound has started again. it sounds as if the abs is constantly engaged but this happens whenever pressure is applied to the brakes. i'm convinced there is a brake problem that has nothing to do with normal wear and tear and i'm concerned the brakes will fail in an emergency. the dealers seem unable to identify a problem. does your agency have any records of brake problems with the 2001 buick regal gs? | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 04/15/2003 | 17800 | 1 | 01/22/2001 |
| Front brake rotors rusted at only 17,000 mi.was told car not driven enough.*ak | |||
| 05/18/2003 | 44000 | 2 | 03/18/2001 |
| Rotors needed to be ground @ 21000 miles and then again @43000 miles, front end shakes badly when braking, make control difficult. *jb | |||
| 05/15/2001 | 1 | ||
| Rusted rotors caused clunking noise at the rear end while braking. nlm | |||
| 1 | |||
| Rear rotors rusted. *slc | |||