Alternator failed at 45,600 miles, water pump failed at 46,000 miles, master cylinder failed at 48,017 miles.
1992 Buick Lesabre brakes complaints
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The brakes will sometimes stop very high when depressed, usually after driving a short distance and stopping and then re-starting the car. After releasing pressure on the pedal, it will then depress to the normal position. It is very scary and we do not know if the car will stop although it does not seem to affect the stopping power*ak.
It had been raining in a parking lot of a department store, vehicle proceeded out of parking lot. Driver's foot slipped off brake pedal, and ran head-on to a light pole. Upon impact, driver's side airbag didn't deploy. Had vehicle towed to a service station. Due to front damage vehicle has been totaled.
Front brakes make noise and fell apart later. Yh
Consumer awaiting notification from gm concerning recall 91v167, emergency brake still inoperative. Nlm
Upon starting vehicle consumer noticedthe ABS light is illuminated on the dash. Also, without having this unit there could be a possible safety hazard. Consumer contacted the dealer, dealer stated the ABS unit needed replacing. Please provide any further details.
The ABS braking light stays on, and extended stopping distance occurred which may result in a crash. Dealer notified. *ak
While driving about 30mph ABS light came on when driver applied brakes to stop about a foot in front of a vehicle ahead.
Dealer will not honor hhtsa campaign id no. 91v167000.
Abs brakes and the dashboard sensors do not operate properly. Dealer contacted, and diagnostic check was done. Found three troubled codes, and faulty ABS computer. Problems cannot be remedied, and still exists.
I have written buick motor division twice regarding this serious defect and have been denied any assistance or satisfaction. I received the typical boiler plate letter reply stating that because my vehicle was out of warranty and because it was seven years old they felt no responsibility to replace the components responsible for the ABS failure. I documented to them a five-year history of ABS failures in buick le sabres and park avenues, but they did not acknowledge the problem (I didn't expect them to). I believe the federal safety agency should investigate the buick's chronic ABS defective components and require buick to recall their product to replace the system components to protect the driving public from this serious safety defect. For confirmation of the ABS problem, I refer you to: ww.carpoint.msn.com/vip/reliabilitysummary/buick/lesabre.
When the vehicle is parked on a hill and the parking brake is applied, the vehicle won't stay parked, but would roll. Dealer was contacted.
While driving vehicle at 30-35mph, the ABS light would come on & stay. Took vehicle to dealer. Abs pressure modulator valve needed replacing. Relay for pump & asm relays needed to be replaced also. Gm provided no help with paying for repairs. *ak
Consumer experiencing problem with vehicle emergency brake system. When applied the parking level assembly may release one or more teeth, reducing the cable load to the rear brakes. Depending on the level of the road, the parking brakes may not hold the vehicle, and allowi it to roll. Dealer/manufacturer notified, and was informed that vehicle was not under that recall. Repairs will not be made unless consumer is willing to pay for repairs.
Abs light came on. Vehicle in dealer shop, and was informed vehicle needs a pmv valve. Dealer refused to repair unless cost goes to consumer.
When traveling at 35 MPH and attempting to make a gradual stop the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard, causing extended stopping distance, resulting in the consumer having an accident. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer was unable to determine the cause. Please provide any further details.
The brake pedal and the accelerator pedal are too close. Sometimes when applying the brakes foot touches the accelerator pedal, causing the vehicle to surge forward.
Anti lock brake system failed.
Driver's side rear wheels locked up while vehicle was sitting overnight.
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.
The ABS warning light remains illuminated, indicating malfunction within the system. Please give any further details.
Brakes went out.
Vehicle's brakes went out without warning and had to be replaced. Dealer says the master cylinder was bleeding.
Abs problems; intermittently, when applying the brakes the pedal would go to the floor. The master cylinder/ the rear wheel cylinders and rear brake shoes were replaced in march of 96, at 62,000 miles. The master cylinder was replaced again on 10/15/97 at 73,000 miles for the same problem.
The ABS pump failed. The owner had vehicle repaired at a buick dealer.
Rear brakes show no wear, causing excessive wear of the front brakes shoes and pads, consumer has contacted the delaer. Dealer replaced the front shoes and pads. *ak left wheel cylinder was leaking.
Rear brakes show no sign of wear, causing excessive wear of the front brake shoes and pads. Consumer has contacted the dealer, problem has yet to be corrected.
Anti lock brake light came on; when taken to dealership was informed that the anti lock brake system would have to be replaced.
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