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 - 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 - 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 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM | |||||
| 02019 | 05/01/2002 | 634236 | Customer satisfaction program bulletin regarding vehicles with brake booster containing certain internal parts that are not to specification. *tt | 09/28/2002 | |
| 02019 | 05/06/2002 | 634242 | Customer satisfaction program regarding brake booster power piston. *tt | 09/28/2002 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DRUM - SHOES/LININGS | |||
| 06/03/2005 | 29489 | 2 | 08/10/2002 |
| Re2002 regal #2g4wb55k821142434 i purchased this car new from ken nelson buick dealer ship in dixon, il. i have been a buick car enthusiast for many, many years, but i find this design and manufacture not to be up to my expectations. i am very disappointed with what the lou bachrodt dealership claims is federally mandated restrictions on parts manufacture, which are not as durable as on my previous 1994 regal, which i had for eight years, with none of these problems. the brakes are not asbestos anymore and are prone to rusting out, and need to be replaced all too early. the plastic materials of the other parts is not made for reliability nor durability. in september 2003 there was a recall #030334 for installing new nuts and tablets . i have the part numbers. mileage 19135. september 2004 there was noise from rear brakes, and for which the rotors had rusted and had to be refaced; mileage 29489. this should not be necessary on a new car with this low mileage. june 2005 there was a problem with steering. it seemed as tho there were loose bolts in the front wheels. the dealer lou bachrodt (they have done all these repairs) said the shaft of the steering column was disintegrating and had no grease. mileage 37631. they had to replace the intermediate steering shaft, to the tune of $789.79. this amount includes fuel injector system cleaning; transmission flush service and tune up and replacement of the plenum gasket which they stated was leaking. lou bachrodt service manager states they have not yet had a recall for this steering column shaft problem, but i believe i could have lost control of my car and caused a very bad accident to others, as well as myself from this bad new design and manufacture. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 6696 | 7 | ||
| Consumer had little satisfaction in correcting the brake pulsation. *ph there were seven occurrences of brake pulsation while in motion. *mr (npo-400 req#39375db) *sc *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 09/29/2005 | 86399 | 12 | 10/01/2002 |
| Dt: started having problems with abs brakes on august 1, 2004. the abs light/traction control light stayed on. contacted the dealer, and took vehicle to them about once or twice a month. they have replaced several vbpmv module, bctmb module, and wiring on the wheel sensors, also, they have cleaned wheels speed control. when the abs light comes on there is extended stopping distance. the consumer has another appointment to take vehicle back to the dealer on september 26, 2005. *ak *nm | |||
| 04/22/2002 | 10550 | 1 | 04/22/2002 |
| Service vehicle soon light comes on after driving a few miles along with the anti-lock light and trac off light. reading the buick manual, this indicates some sort of braking system problem which would explain why once those lights came on, i had to press the brake almost to the floor. dealer stated i don't see a brake problem at this time. it's an ignition switch problem. what???? *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 07/14/2005 | 30800 | 1 | 07/02/2002 |
| Dt: caller complained about rotor problem. the rotors began pitting and started to rust. caller could feel the brakes not holding. the car would not stop. caller said both rear rotors were rusted. caller had rear rotors replaced a few weeks ago and now he needed to replace the front as well. dealer said it was out of warranty and they could not help . manufacturer offered no help. caller took vehicle to another mechanic to have the work done. *ak | |||