Tl* the contact owns a 1992 buick lesabre. The contact noticed coolant leaking from under the vehicle. While the parking brake was engaged, the contact had to depress the brake pedal to prevent the vehicle from rolling down an incline. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 96v015000 (power train) and 91v167000 (parking brake) however, the contact's VIN was excluded. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 240,000.
1992 Buick Lesabre brakes problems
72 complaints (38% of all complaints for this car). 9 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 72
- of this car's complaints
- 38%
- crashes
- 9
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip46
- Foundation components: master cylinder7
- Foundation components4
- Conventional4
- Foundation components: drum: wheel cylinders3
- Foundation components: drum3
- Foundation components: disc: pads3
- Conventional: mechanical3
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
0k-25k
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125k-150k
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200k+
Buick Lesabre brakes problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1992 Buick Lesabre brakes
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical
- What is wrong
- When applied, the parking brake lever assembly may release one or more teeth, reducing the cable load to the rear brakes.
- Risk
- Depending on the extent of the lever release and roadlevel. The parking brake may not hold the vehicle, allowing it to roll, whichcould result in an accident. Vehicle does not comply with fmvss 105.
- Remedy
- Replace parking brake lever assembly.
Recall number 91V167000 · Recall details
Related investigations
Brake caliper corrosion
There is no summary currently available
PE92039
What 1992 Buick Lesabre owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl*the contact owns a 1992 buick lesabre. Occasionally the parking brake did not secure the vehicle when parked. The first failure mileage was 2300. This failure occurred for one year after purchasing the vehicle, and the most recent failure was on 3/22/07. The contact never received safety recall notice 91v167000. The current mileage was 66,500.
While driving at any speed anti lock brake light will come on and stay on. Dealer notified.
When making a sudden stop by depressing brakes vehicle did a 360'. Turn. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further information.
The drivers side air bag failed to deploy during accident causing injury to both occupants of the vehicle. Nlm
Loss of brakes, brake pedal went to floor, and brake warning system failed to operate. Manufacturer notified.
I hit a deer and since that actident I have no anti-lock brakes.
Brake line failure caused a rear end accident
Vehicle was parked on a hill, with the ignition turned off, gear in park, and emergency brake engaged. Vehicle jumped out of gear and almost rolled down the hill. Vehicle was taken to the dealership, and emergency brake lever assembly was replaced at owner's expense. *ak
Brake gave out while applying pressure, car slowed down and did not stop, next time pedal fade to the floor, replace master cylinder.
Questions about the 1992 Buick Lesabre brakes
Does the 1992 Buick Lesabre have brakes problems?
Owners have filed 72 complaints about the brakes of the 1992 Buick Lesabre, 38% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 1992 Buick Lesabre brakes problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1992 Buick Lesabre brakes?
Yes, 1 recall: 91V167000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Buick Lesabre have bad brakes?
The Buick Lesabre model years with the most brakes complaints are 1992 (72 complaints), 1993 (70 complaints) and 2000 (44 complaints).
Other 1992 Buick Lesabre problems
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