36 of the
220 complaints about the 1994 Buick Lesabre are about the
braking system — 16% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
75,000 miles.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
THE DRIVER REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING. AS A RESULT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED AND CAUSED BURNS TO THE PASSENGERS THIGHS. THE FUMES EMITTED FROM THE AIR BAG ALSO CAUSED EYE IRRITATION AND BREATHING PROBLEMS. THE PASSENGER HAS DEVELOPED ASTHMA AND HAS CONTINUED TO EXPERIENCE EYE IRRITATION. THE MASTER CYLINDER WAS REPLACED BECAUSE IT LEAKED. THE CALIPERS WERE DEGREASED, THE ALTERNATOR WAS REPLACED AND THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR LOCKS WERE REPLACED. *SCC *NLM
NHTSA complaint #10026600 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 75,000 milesMonroe, NCCrash1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION IN WHICH THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED UPWARDS. *NLM THE CONSUMER SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES AND THEY DID NOT RESPOND. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED AND THE ENTIRE FRONT END WAS PUSHED IN. THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED BUT THE PASSENGER SIDE DID NOT, INSTEAD IT JUST BLEW IN THE CONSUMER'S WIFE'S FACE. (IN WHICH SHE SUFFERED INJURIES) THE BRAKES HAD TO BE CLEANED OF GREASE WHEN THE CONSUMER FIRST TOOK OWNERSHIP OF THE VEHICLE AND A FEW WEEKS LATER THE MASTER CYLINDER HAD TO BE REPLACED. *SCC
NHTSA complaint #10020086 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Crystal Falls, MI
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
INTERMITTENTLY WHEN APPLYING BRAKES ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATES ON DASHBOARD. PEDAL BECOMES SOFT, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER HAS REPLACED REAR WHEEL SENSORS. HOWEVER ,IT HAS NOT CORRECTED THE PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #890885 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Quincy, PA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ABS LIGHT STAYS ILLUMINATED WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION RENDERING BRAKES INOPERABLE.
NHTSA complaint #884825 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Norwalk, IA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
THIS SHOULD NOT BE A PROBLEM WITH A CAR THIS LITTLE AMOUNT OF MILES ON IT. COST WAS NEARLY 1600 DOLLARS TO FIX AND HAVE SAFE FOR MY FAMILY. THE DEALER SAID NO RECALLS OR INFORMATION WAS AVAILABLE TO SHOW A PROBLEM IS OR HAS OCCURRED. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED.
NHTSA complaint #740541 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Akron, OH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ABS LIGHT COMES ON AND OFF, VEHICLE JERKS AND VIBRATES FROM SIDE TO SIDE WITHOUT ANY WARNING. *SLC
NHTSA complaint #554706 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Chicago, IL
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
VEHICLE EXPERIENCEING EXCESSIVE WEAR OF FRONT ROTORS AND PADS. AT 46,617 MILES, DEALER REPLACED PADS AND TURNED FRONT ROTORS. CURRENTLY, AT 55,000 MILES, INFORMED CONSUMER THAT ROTORS NEEDED TO BE TURNED, AND PADS NEEDED TO BE REPLACEDAGAIN. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.
NHTSA complaint #872544 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Chicago, IL
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
VEHICLE EXPERIENCEING EXCESSIVE WEAR OF FRONT ROTORS AND PADS. AT 46,617 MILES, DEALER REPLACED PADS AND TURNED FRONT ROTORS. CURRENTLY, AT 55,000 MILES, INFORMED CONSUMER THAT ROTORS NEEDED TO BE TURNED, AND PADS NEEDED TO BE REPLACEDAGAIN. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.
NHTSA complaint #872544 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ST Pettersburg, FL
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
MASTER CYLINDER LEAKED TO THE BOOSTER HOUSING, CAUSING OIL SPILLAGE. THE DEALER HAS REPAIRED THE VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #855683 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Macedonia, OH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ABS WARNING LIGHT CAME ON, INDICATING ABS SYSTEM FAILURE. TOOK TO DEALER FOR REPAIRS.
NHTSA complaint #716129 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ST Petersburg, FL
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
LIGHT ON DASHBOARD CAME ON. THE DEALER SAID THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG AND IGNORED PROBLEM. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH ON WET SLIPPERY ROAD, CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKES, AND THE BRAKES LOCKED UP. CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER.
NHTSA complaint #845987 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Garden City, ID
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ANTI LOCK BRAKES GRABBING WHEN APPLIED, ABS AND TRACTION LIGHTS ARE ILLUMINATED. NLM
NHTSA complaint #548020 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Sterling, MA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
MULTIPLE COMPUTER FAILURES - AND WIRE HARNESS PROBLEMS. SINCE DEC 1998. ABS BRAKE LIGHT FAILURE IN NOVEMBER. A WIRE HARNESS PROBLEM ALSO. CAR IN SEVERAL TIMES FOR A WEEK AT A TIME LATE APR - JUN. $1800 PLUS DEALER COST ON WIRING ALONE. WEEK 2 AUGUST - CAR BACK FROM SHOP FOR 2 WKKS, ALTERNATOR (MORE ELECTRICAL ) FAILS ($280). AUG 24TH FUEL PUMP FAILS (ELECTRICAL??) (EST $600) I GIVE UP..
NHTSA complaint #710489 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Escalon, CA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ABS LIGHT STAYS ON, INDICATIND ABS BRAKES AREN'T WORKING. ALSO, A/C CONTROL HEAD ASSEMBLY IS WORKING BY ITSELF WITHOUT ANY CONTROL.
NHTSA complaint #845427 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Keedysville, MD
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ABS WARNING LIGHT HAS COME ON BECAUSE THE ABS HAS COMPLETELY FAILED. DEALER SAYS THE VEHICLE NEEDS A PRESSURE MODULATOR VALVE ASSEMBLY.
NHTSA complaint #844947 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Fall River, MACrash1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH ON WET PAVEMENT, VEHICLE INVOLVED IN FRONTAL IMPACT WHEN ABS DID NOT KICK IN AFTER BRAKES WERE APPLIED. NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED. VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. DEALER NOT AWARE OF PROBLEMS WHICH STILL EXIST. *AK
NHTSA complaint #843336 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Dravosburg, PA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ANTI LOCK BRAKES FAILED/REPLACED.
NHTSA complaint #515574 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
PGH, PA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #705107 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Glen Ellyn, IL
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ANTI LOCK BRAKES FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #604373 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Ulysses, PA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
WHENEVER BRAKES ARE APPLIED & THE ABS IS IN USE, THEY FAIL TO WORK LIKE THEY SHOULD. THE ABS LIGHT STAYS ON. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER & WAS INFORMED BY MECHANIC IT WAS THE INLET VALVE CIRCUIT THAT WAS DEFECTIVE & IT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.
NHTSA complaint #833919 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Fairfield, CA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:WHEEL CYLINDERS
WHEEL CYLINDERS LEAKING.
NHTSA complaint #543481 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Louisville, KY
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ANTI LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #542580 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
St.louis, MO
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ANTI LOCK BRAKES FAILED TO STOP VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #536501 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Augusta, GA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
MASTER CYLINDER FAILED
NHTSA complaint #532858 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Woodbury, MN
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
WHEN APPLYING THE ABS BRAKES IN ANY TYPE OF WEATHER OR SPEED, THE VEHICLE WILL VIBRATE WHEN COMING TO STOP. DEALER REPLACED ROTORS.
NHTSA complaint #815781 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Woodbury, MN
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
WHEN APPLYING THE ABS BRAKES IN ANY TYPE OF WEATHER OR SPEED, THE VEHICLE WILL VIBRATE WHEN COMING TO STOP. DEALER REPLACED ROTORS.
NHTSA complaint #815781 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Paineville, OH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
WHEN PUTTING ON BRAKES ALL OF AN SUDDEN THE ABS BRAKES EXPERIENCE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE.
NHTSA complaint #808381 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
NEW Rochel, NY
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
SEAT BELTS FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #505006 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lewiston, ID
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
BRAKES MASTER CYLINDER FAILED. *DSH
NHTSA complaint #504536 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
South Cony, GA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ANTILOCK BRAKES LOCKED UP AND RELEASED VIOLENTLY, CAUSING STEERING COLUMN/FRONT END TO SHAKE.
NHTSA complaint #504770 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.