Loss of brakes, brake pedal went to floor, and brake warning system failed to operate. Manufacturer notified.
1992 Buick Lesabre: brake failure
19 of the 189 complaints about the 1992 Buick Lesabre describe brake failure.
- owner complaints
- 19
- of this car's complaints
- 10%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below
Brake failure by model year
What owners say
Brake gave out while applying pressure, car slowed down and did not stop, next time pedal fade to the floor, replace master cylinder.
After driving the vehicle about 1/2 mile, at the speed of 20 MPH, saw steam coming from the front of the vehicle. As driver pulled to the side of the road vehicle had no brakes. Was able to pull into a shopping center and stop the vehicle. At that time the vehicle was on fire and burned up in the engine compartment.
Anti lock brakes failed.
While driving the vehicle and the driver applied the brakes there were no brakes. The driver said that when she pumped the brakes 3 times there was little of brakes. Dealer stated that the brakes pedal goes to the floor after two or three attempts. The motor pack valves are bad, replaced motor pack codes 61-45. Also needed master cylinder to complete repairs. This is what the dealer stated in there report that this vehicle needed to be corrected.
Anti lock brakes failed, brake drum failed, brake pedal spring came loose.
Brakes went out.
Vehicle's brakes went out without warning and had to be replaced. Dealer says the master cylinder was bleeding.
Upon applying force to the brake pedal the pedal goes to the floor, brakes fade extended stopping distance, also replaced rear wheel cylinders.
Anti-lock brakes failed 3 months after warranty expired, dealers refuse to do anything.
Emergency brake spring broke, scoring brake drum and causing brake failure.
Abs brake failed.
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
Questions about the 1992 Buick Lesabre brake failure
Is brake failure a common problem on the 1992 Buick Lesabre?
19 of 189 owner complaints about the 1992 Buick Lesabre (10%) mention brake failure. The model year with the most reports is 1992.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1992 Buick Lesabre?
There is 1 recall and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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