Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
53501409/01/1995445802Abs adn traction off indicator lamps come on. *sd04/25/1996

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK
11/27/1998108/01/1994
 Windshield wiper/washer-do not function properly unless wiper switch is turned to 'high' and then down to the interval i need. i had to pull off the highway at 70mph when i turned the washers on and the wipers did not come on. oldsmobile has refused to correct. air conditioning-knob fell off in my hand this afternoon. i cannot select the defrost mode and it is cold and raining. abs modulator valve was replaced by oldsmobile (i thought nhtsa would like to know). air conditioning-evaporator was replaced at 38798 miles. oldsmobile refused to reimburse because i had the work done at a nearby chevrolet dealer since smoke was pouring out of the vents and into the passenger compartment. alternator died at 39196 miles and oldsmobile refused to reimburse me.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
06/07/200011/01/1993
 Abs light came on, indicating a malfunction of the abs braking system which may cause extended stopping distance or inoperative abs brakes at 37,000 miles. system checked out by independent repair shop, indicated pump defective. *ak *ml
07/17/1997212/15/1993
 Defective anti lock brake power modulator valve caused abs light to come on several times, valve was replaced.
09/01/1998105/01/1997
 Anti-lock brakes failed.
03/23/1998212/02/1994
 Driving & noticed abs light on. pulled over. turned ignition on/off, according to manual. light still on. called & took vehicle to dealer. mechanic said needed to replace 2 pmv valves & cr voltage. then bled brakes. *ak
 Abs light came on, abs power modulator valve need replacing.
09/14/1993709/13/1993
 Brakes fade and make a rumbling sound when being applied.
06/20/1996
 During vehicle operation in wet conditions. the abs brakes lock up, causing the driver to lose control, resulting in an accident. *ak
04/14/19944
 Antilock brakes locked up. *dsh
09/09/1994
 Consumer was driving went to apply the brakes there were no brakes(abs anti -lock) cause an accident . tt
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
07/12/1997012/15/1993
 While driving on the interstate the abs light came on. a diagnostic test was run and the test showed that the valve modulator in the abs is defective. please describe. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
12/11/1995
 The owner is having problems with the brakes and the manufacturer is refusing to give any info related to a test that they did on the car. tt
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS
09/15/1997108/11/1994
 Brake shoes failed, causing noise while braking.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - DRUM
11/10/19941
 Out of round drums, causing vibration. *ak
05/01/19941
 Left rear brake drum cracked, causing noise. *skd
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - WHEEL CYLINDERS
12/01/199909/01/1994
 Master & both rear wheel cylinders leaking brake fluid.my next door neighbor also had the same thing happen on his low mileage 1995 buick lesabre which is the same is the same platform. seals on brake cylinders should not leak on such low mileage. this is a quality defect in my judgement and a safety problem. thank you.
04/29/19953
 Wheel cylinders leaking, resulting in brake lockup. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
08/01/2000105/10/1997
 Brake lines became corroded/ rusted through. one of the lines cracked, causing no braking ability, which almost resulted in a crash. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER
12/01/199909/01/1994
 Master & both rear wheel cylinders leaking brake fluid.my next door neighbor also had the same thing happen on his low mileage 1995 buick lesabre which is the same is the same platform. seals on brake cylinders should not leak on such low mileage. this is a quality defect in my judgement and a safety problem. thank you.
09/15/1997108/11/1994
 Rear brake cylinders failed, causing oil to leak out.