Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST | |||||
| 970501735019 | 05/01/1997 | 53015 | When brakes are depressed force or engine load may affect and cause various noises. *yc | 11/06/1997 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| Traction light came on and stayed on, which could indicate a problem with engine or brakes per owner's manual. contacted dealer.*ak | |||
| 07/25/2002 | 63689 | 1 | |
| Traction control indicator illuminated. vehicle was taken to dealership. dealer stated when traction control light was on, the anti-lock brake system was not working*ak consumer was concerned the abs light did not illuminate to indicate there was a malfunction with the anti-lock brake system. *tt *jb | |||
| 07/05/2002 | 1 | 04/01/2002 | |
| Modulator affects abs and traction control, can cause wheel lock-up and steering problems. *ak | |||
| 06/07/1999 | 5 | 11/01/1998 | |
| Since purchase of this vehicle, it has been in for brakes on five different occasions, brakes seem to wear prematurely. *ak | |||
| 11/19/1999 | 1 | 01/01/1997 | |
| Dealer has been very helpful, but enough is enough. the brake module just did the same thing it did last year and we just had the oxygen sensor replaced. for this expenisve a car, it has been in the shop constantly and is unreliable. we have never in the last nine cars had any of them be in the shop like this. this is regretfully our first and last buick at this rate. the car is lovely, but can't be trusted on over a two hour trip. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 1 | 07/01/1999 | ||
| Brake pads replaced. *mjs | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 09/11/2001 | 30000 | 1 | 08/01/1998 |
| While in reverse and applying brakes pedal dropped to the floorboard. owner discovered brake fluid pouring from brake line. brake line was rusted, which caused a hole in line. dealer not notified.*ak *jg | |||