The consumer was told she could not drive the vehicle because the ABS light and the brake light illuminated. The mechanic stated it was the motor pack which had something to do with the ABS. The consumer heard a chain clicking noise when the lights illuminated. *ak
1998 Buick Century brakes complaints
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When depressing the brakes brake pedal would get hard, and consumer was able to hear air noise in the brake line. Vehicle was taken to a repair shop. Mechanic replaced the brake power booster. Dealer was notified, and informed consumer that this vehicle was not covered under a recall due to VIN. *ak
Failure of brakes and ABS system on my 1998 buick century. I have been involved in a accident due to this. I had this problem with the car when I first purchased it and I had it worked on. But yet it happened again, due to the brakes failing and now I was involved in an accident.
Consumer stated that while driving and without warning, brake fluid leaked from the rear wheel cylinder. Dealer notified. *ak the consumer felt that gm parts were of poor quality, as he owned a buick before, that had a number of problems at low mileage. The service dealer told the consumer that the hot climate caused the rubber inside of the wheel cylinders to crack. *scc
Consumer states of having the ABS system light is on and off. Dealer was contacted. Ts
Cable to brakes are not working properly. Please provide further information.ak
When starting vehicle ABS and brake light stay on. Took vehicle to dealer, and dealer indicated needed ABS module.
Abs motor pack failed, causing ABS failure to the . Vehicle taken to dealer shop for repairs. Owner have part available for analysis.*ak
Abs light is coming on and staying on. Operation of brakes is not affected. Dealership diagnostic states that the ebcm computer chip had stopped operating. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
Power steering mechanism moans, graons, and shudders, steering wheel hard to turn and fluid levels drop. According to their service manager, the power steering pump system has a factory defect. Engineers have been trying five years to resolve, they cannot fix problem. Brake system has abnormal wear for age of car, rotors have been turned and ground twice in 18 months. Front-end components have broken namely rocker arm assembly in first 100 miles and remained broke for 28,000 miles. Nuts and bolts have fallen out of the front end suspense system. (tiresize: p205/70r15) (tiresize: p205/70r15)( dot number: tire size: p205/70r15 )
Anti lock brake system failed.
Brake shoes squeak in am sometimes in the evening, took it two times to the inspector they said it was account of asbestos in brake shoes.
Seat belts difficult to engage, brake pedal makes loud noise when brakes are applied.
Brakes are squeaking when driving down the street at approx 20 MPH even when not applying the brakes.
While driving at 40 MPH applied brakes and the vehicle was shaking.
While on an incline position at a light or stop sign and brakes applied, when releasing the brake pedal, the vehicle will roll back, almost causing an accident.
Brakes overheat on occasions.
When starting vehicle the noise is coming from the dash. When foot is on the brake.
Idle surge after releasing brake due to failure of the oxygen sensors.
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