161 of the
303 complaints about the 1991 Buick Regal are about the
braking system — 53% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
67,500 miles.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 BUICK REGAL. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. HE ALSO STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOORBOARD WHEN DEPRESSED AND NOTICED BRAKE FLUID LEAVING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE MASTER CYLINDER WAS DEFECTIVE AND WAS UNABLE TO REPLACE THE PART BECAUSE IT WAS NO LONGER IN STOCK. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 59,000.
NHTSA complaint #10191065 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
GIG Harbor, WACrash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1991 BUICK REGAL SUFFERED ROLL BACK WHILE TRYING TO EXIT PARKING SPACE ON INCLINE LOST CONTROL. *MR THE CONSUMER HAD NO CONTROL AND THE VEHICLE BACKED INTO A FENCE. THERE WAS AN INTERMITTENT BRAKE PROBLEM WITH IT GOING TO THE FLOOR AND LEAKING. THE EMERGENCY BRAKE HAD AN INTERMITTENT SLIP AND WOULD HAVE TO BE DEPRESSED TWICE. *SC
NHTSA complaint #10117585 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
GIG Harbor, WACrash
PARKING BRAKE
1991 BUICK REGAL SUFFERED ROLL BACK WHILE TRYING TO EXIT PARKING SPACE ON INCLINE LOST CONTROL. *MR THE CONSUMER HAD NO CONTROL AND THE VEHICLE BACKED INTO A FENCE. THERE WAS AN INTERMITTENT BRAKE PROBLEM WITH IT GOING TO THE FLOOR AND LEAKING. THE EMERGENCY BRAKE HAD AN INTERMITTENT SLIP AND WOULD HAVE TO BE DEPRESSED TWICE. *SC
NHTSA complaint #10117585 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 169,000 milesDetroit, MI
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
I HAVE BEEN INFORMED BY A FEW MECHANICS THAT MY ABS SYSTEM HAS TO BE REPLACED. NOW, I HAVE READ SEVERAL OF THE SAME TYPE OF COMPLAINTS DEALING WITH THIS SAME SYSTEM, YET THERE HAS NOT BEEN A RECALL. WHAT HAS TO HAPPEN BEFORE THE MANUFACTURERS STEP IN AND TAKE CARE OF THIS? ARE YOU WAITING ON A FATALITY?
NHTSA complaint #10029152 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 67,500 milesChamplin, MN
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
REAR DISC AND CALIPERS FROZEN, RUST PITTED ON ROTOR, NO PARKING BRAKE.
NHTSA complaint #10025962 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 67,500 milesChamplin, MN
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
REAR DISC AND CALIPERS FROZEN, RUST PITTED ON ROTOR, NO PARKING BRAKE.
NHTSA complaint #10025962 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Washington, DC
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE BRAKE PEDAL WILL GO TO THE FLOOR CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO HAVE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PH
NHTSA complaint #10006312 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Green BAY, WI
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
CONSUMER STATES THE BRAKES ON THE VEHICLE HAD BECOME CORRODED DUE TO THE DESIGN OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING THAT THE MANUFACTURER REMIBURSE HER FOR HALF OF THE REPAIR.
NHTSA complaint #565754 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Springfield, OH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE PEDAL GETS HARD AND THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCES EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. THE VEHICLE HAS TO BE GRADUALLY SLOWED DOWN. THIS HAPPENS INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER SAYS THAT THE MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. *NLM ALSO CONSUMER STATES THAT ABS LIGHT COMES ON.
NHTSA complaint #8006475 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Springfield, OH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE PEDAL GETS HARD AND THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCES EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. THE VEHICLE HAS TO BE GRADUALLY SLOWED DOWN. THIS HAPPENS INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER SAYS THAT THE MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. *NLM ALSO CONSUMER STATES THAT ABS LIGHT COMES ON.
NHTSA complaint #8006475 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Milltown, IN
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
REAR BRAKES FREEZE UP, CAUSING VEHICLE TO FISHTAIL AND HAVE NO CONTROL WHEN BRAKING. INDEPENDENT MECHANIC CONFIRMED THAT DIRT AND RUST FORM AROUND IN THE PIN THAT OPERATES THE CALIPERS. TWICE VEHICLE HAS HAD THE PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #8003885 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
West Mifflin, PA
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
EMERGENCY BRAKE ASSEMBLY IS "PUMP TYPE". IT REQUIRES 2-3 PUMPS TO ACTIVATE EMERGENCY BRAKE. THE RATCHET PALL ON THE BRAKE ASSEMBLY STUCK IN THE OPEN POSITION CAUSING THE ASSEMBLY TO FAIL TO ACCEPT MORE PUMPS ON THE PEDAL. THE EMERGENCY BRAKE DID NOT ENGAGE AT ALL. HAD THE EMERGENCY BRAKE PALL STUCK OPEN IF THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS NEEDED; A CRASH COULD HAVE OCCURED. A FEW SQUIRTS OF WD-40 UNSTUCK THE PALL, BUT IS PROBABLY ONLY A TEMPORARY SOLUTION. I WILL FOLLOW UP WITH APPLICATION OF WHITE LITHIUM GREASE TO PALL AND ASSOCIATED PIVOT POINTS.
NHTSA complaint #756173 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Milwaukee, WI
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ABS MODULATOR REPLACED 6/01: ABS PUMP FAILED. CAR WILL NOT STOP! NHTSA HAS MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS REGARDING THIS PROBLEM ON FILE. WHEN WILL YOU DO SOMETHING?
NHTSA complaint #746970 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Grand Rapids, MI
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
EVERY EIGHT MONTHS REAR BRAKES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.
NHTSA complaint #888520 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Kingston, TN
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
EVER SINCE DAY ONE OF VEHICLE OWNERSHIP ELECTRIC BOOSTER BRAKE SYSTEM HAS OPERATED ERRATICALLY. AROUND 50,000 MILES DEALERSHIP REPLACED ENTIRE ABS BRAKE SYSTEM WHEN THE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. RECENTLY, AROUND FEBRUARY, AN UNKNOWN COMPONENT IN THIS SYSTEM RUPTURED, AND CAUSED ALL BRAKE FLUID IN SYSTEM TO LEAK ONTO GROUND. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM, BUT DID NOT INFORM CONSUMER OF THE CAUSE OF THE DEFECT. *AK *SLC
NHTSA complaint #886181 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Kingston, TN
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
EVER SINCE DAY ONE OF VEHICLE OWNERSHIP ELECTRIC BOOSTER BRAKE SYSTEM HAS OPERATED ERRATICALLY. AROUND 50,000 MILES DEALERSHIP REPLACED ENTIRE ABS BRAKE SYSTEM WHEN THE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. RECENTLY, AROUND FEBRUARY, AN UNKNOWN COMPONENT IN THIS SYSTEM RUPTURED, AND CAUSED ALL BRAKE FLUID IN SYSTEM TO LEAK ONTO GROUND. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM, BUT DID NOT INFORM CONSUMER OF THE CAUSE OF THE DEFECT. *AK *SLC
NHTSA complaint #886181 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Milwaukee, WI
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE, BRAKES HAVE BEEN REPLACED 5 TIMES, MOST RECENTLY THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL, CALIPERS HAD BEEN STICKING AND BINDING. ECM FAILED AND WAS REPLACED. HEATER PIPE WAS LEAKING AND WAS REPLACED. WINDSHIELD WASHER DIDN'T WORK RIGHT. LEFT AND RIGHT LENS COVERS REPLACED DUE TO WATER ENTERING THEM. POWER DOOR LOCK FAILED AND WAS REPLACED. LEFT SIDE MIRROR WAS REPLACED. OIL SENSOR WAS REPLACED. LEFT WINDOW MOTOR FAILED AND WAS REPLACED. RIGHT FRONT LAMP REPLACED. *SLC
NHTSA complaint #881639 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Euclid, OHCrash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
WHILE DRIVING IN SNOW APPLIED BRAKES, BUT VEHICLE DID NOT STOP DUE TO LOSS OF STEERING.
NHTSA complaint #878639 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
West Mifflin, PA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
BRAKE CALIPERS WENT, CAUSING BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE, RESULTING IN LOSS OF BRAKES.
NHTSA complaint #877534 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lufkin, TX
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ABS LIGHT CONTINUES TOO GLOW AFTER COMPLETE BRAKE SERVICE NEW PADS,COMPLETE BRAKE FLUID FLUSH, DEALER BARRET BROS. IN LUFKIN TEXAS SAYS I NEED TOO REPLACE ABS UNIT. I DISAGREE, I THINK THIS SHOULD BE ADDRESSED BY THE MANUFACTURER.
NHTSA complaint #735187 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Chicago, IL
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
WAS DRIVING 5MPH, APPLIED BRAKES, AND VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. ABS WOULD NOT KICK IN. TOOK TO DEALER & WAS INFORMED THAT ABS SYSTEM WAS GONE & NEEDED AN ENTIRE NEW SYSTEM.
NHTSA complaint #872392 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Marion, PA
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE
EMERGENCY BRAKE CABLE AND BRAKE LINE ARE POSITIONED TOO CLOSE TOGETHER, CAUSING THEM TO CONTINOUSLY RUBBING TOGETHER, RESULTING IN BRAKE FAILURE.
NHTSA complaint #872084 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Marion, PA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
EMERGENCY BRAKE CABLE AND BRAKE LINE ARE POSITIONED TOO CLOSE TOGETHER, CAUSING THEM TO CONTINOUSLY RUBBING TOGETHER, RESULTING IN BRAKE FAILURE.
NHTSA complaint #872084 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Marion, PA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
EMERGENCY BRAKE CABLE AND BRAKE LINE ARE POSITIONED TOO CLOSE TOGETHER, CAUSING THEM TO CONTINOUSLY RUBBING TOGETHER, RESULTING IN BRAKE FAILURE.
NHTSA complaint #872084 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Marion, PA
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE
EMERGENCY BRAKE CABLE AND BRAKE LINE ARE POSITIONED TOO CLOSE TOGETHER WHICH CAUSED A HOLE TO RUB THROUGH THE BRAKE LINE, RESULTING IN COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.
NHTSA complaint #872085 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Marion, PA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
EMERGENCY BRAKE CABLE AND BRAKE LINE ARE POSITIONED TOO CLOSE TOGETHER WHICH CAUSED A HOLE TO RUB THROUGH THE BRAKE LINE, RESULTING IN COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.
NHTSA complaint #872085 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Marion, PA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
EMERGENCY BRAKE CABLE AND BRAKE LINE ARE POSITIONED TOO CLOSE TOGETHER WHICH CAUSED A HOLE TO RUB THROUGH THE BRAKE LINE, RESULTING IN COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.
NHTSA complaint #872085 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Gahanna, OH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
BRAKES IN THE REAR ARE CORRODED. ROTORS IN THE REAR ARE NOT WORKING AT ALL. BRAKES WOULD MAKE NOISES WHEN APPLIED, LIKE METAL TO METAL. ALSO, THEY WOULD LOCK UP IN AN OPEN OR CLOSED POSITION. OVER 2 1/2 YEARS AGO, THE ENTIRE BRAKE SYSTEM WAS OVERHAULED.
NHTSA complaint #871439 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Gahanna, OH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
BRAKES IN THE REAR ARE CORRODED. ROTORS IN THE REAR ARE NOT WORKING AT ALL. BRAKES WOULD MAKE NOISES WHEN APPLIED, LIKE METAL TO METAL. ALSO, THEY WOULD LOCK UP IN AN OPEN OR CLOSED POSITION. OVER 2 1/2 YEARS AGO, THE ENTIRE BRAKE SYSTEM WAS OVERHAULED.
NHTSA complaint #871439 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Forest Park, IL
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
THE CAR WAS TAKEN IN FOR SERVICE AND WE WERE TOLD THAT THE PROBLEM WAS DUE TO THE ENGINE BOLTS WERE NOT SECURE. WHILE BROWSING THE NET I FOUND THAT THE 91 BUICK REGAL WAS BEING RECALLED BECAUSE OF THIS AND I WANT TO KNOW WHAT STEPS NEED TO BE TAKEN IN ORDER TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM. THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO PEP BOYS FOR TIRES WHEN I WAS INFORMED OF A NEED FOR THE THE REAR BRAKE ASSEMBLY (DRUMS, ROTORS, CALIPERS, ETC.) TO BE REPAIRED AND I FOUND THAT BUICK WAS HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THESE PARTS AS WELL AS THE SUSPENSION. I ALSO FOUND THAT CHEVY WAS HAVING A SIMILAR PROBLEM WITH THE LUMINA. AT THIS POINT I AM JUST TRYING TO FIND A WAY TO GET IN CONTACT WITH BUICK TO GET SOME OF THESE ISSUES RESOLVED. THANKS IN ADVANCE, ERICA JONES.
NHTSA complaint #724201 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.