2017 Buick Envision: brake failure

Filed Oct 18, 2023 · Brakes · MO

I was returning home from shopping. As I approached a stop sign, I applied the brakes and the brake pedal went completely to the floor: Fortunately, I was able to stop before entering the intersection. I had the vehicle towed to a nearby Buick dealer to determine the cause of the brake failure. I was told the left front brake line had a hole in it causing total loss of brake fluid - cause unknown. There were no warning lamps or other symptoms of the problem prior to the brake failure. The brake line was replaced by the dealer at significant cost to me.

Filed May 4, 2023 · Brakes · MD

Driver front brake hose burst, mechanic placed back in packaging for me to keep for inspection. Fortunately it busted coming to a stop for traffic light while already slowing, then could slowly drive off roadway into a parking lot, brake pedal went to the floor due to loss of fluid and could have been catastrophic for my wife or other motorists. My mechanic replaced with factory GM hoses on both sides. My mechanic is a state of Maryland licensed inspection station and confirmed the failure. No prior warning, Onstar records will confirm, after the fact, of lights and warnings of brake failure.

Filed Oct 28, 2022 · Brakes, Electrical · PA · crash

Brakes failed while coming to a stop causing me to crash into the back of someone. Also all dash and radio and shifter lights went out and came back on at the same time brakes failed. Brake issue still not fixed by GM Buick.

Filed Aug 25, 2022 · Brakes · MO

The brakes went to the floor with very little stopping power. Took the car to the dealer and the left brake line failed. The dealership said they thought since there was minor damage to the left front of the car, that this was the cause of the failure. The brake line was replaced with an aftermarket part and brake lines flushed and replaced. We had another instance of brakes going to the floor with little stopping power. This time the right side brake line failed. The dealership noticed that there was no damage on the right side of the car to cause this failure. The dealership told me they sent an email to corporate and checked for a recall on the brake lines. If this car would have been on the highway when either of these failures took place, we might be having a different conversation. I have asked the dealership to find out the cost of replacing the rear brake lines. Dealership involved in repairs. Reed Buick GMC 9550 NW Prairie View Rd Kansas City MO 64153 Phone 816‑436‑6300

Filed May 23, 2022 · Brakes · IL

We own a 2017 Buick Envision with approximately 42,000 miles on it. While on her way home from work, my wife experienced brake failure that almost caused her to be in an accident. I checked the fluid and the brake fluid level was low. I added fluid and it leaked out as soon as the brake pedal was depressed, which to me points to a failed brake line.

Filed Feb 28, 2022 · Brakes · 65,644 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2017 Buick Envision. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced intermittent brake failure with the brake warning light illuminated. The driver was able to slow down, pull into a gas station, and stop the vehicle. The vehicle was then towed to a dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed of a brake line failure. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 65,644.

Filed Apr 4, 2021 · Brakes · 69,000 miles · NJ

Almost crashed my vehicle on highway. When to tap my brakes and brake assist came on then my brakes completely stopped working all together. Even when I attempted to push my brake pedal down it was hard as a rock barely made it into the shoulder with my hazards on. Attempted to pump the pedal nothing - shut the vehicle off and let it sit for 5 minutes to restart still no brakes or ability to stop vehicle. Scariest thing to happen. Have to get vehicle towed

Filed Mar 3, 2021 · Brakes · 60,000 miles · FL

Brakes failed. Brake fluid leak out of a split brake line. I was driving car for multiple stops. No problems. Came to a stop light push down on brake. Found pressure and then it release and the pedal went straight to the floor. Added brake fluid. It immediately leaked out. Investigation found a split in the brake line.