1996 Buick Lesabre brakes problems

Filed Mar 16, 2009 · Brakes · 114,000 miles · CT

Tl*the contact owns a 1996 buick lesabre. While driving down a hill at an unknown speed, the brake indicator illuminated and made a constant beeping noise. The contact parked the vehicle and had aaa tow it to the dealer. She purchased the vehicle from the dealer in september of 2008 and now she needs new brakes. Within two hours, the vehicle was repaired at the cost of $400. She was very skeptical of the repairs and took the vehicle to a private mechanic. She was informed that the brake lines were clogged. The repair would cost $500. The failure mileage was 114,000. 4/01/09 *nj updated 04/09/09.

Filed Feb 23, 2009 · Brakes · 60,000 miles · NY · crash

Tl*the contact owns a 1996 buick lesabre. One year ago, the brakes failed to respond on the vehicle while leaving the driveway. The vehicle did not stop and struck another one of the contact's vehicles. There were no injuries. He inspected the vehicle and noticed that the brake line was split in half due to corrosion. The contact removed the lines and installed new ones. Recently, the brakes failed to function again. The driver struck the curb at 10 MPH in order to stop the vehicle. It was discovered that the front brake line was severely corroded. The vehicle was not taken to a mechanic and the contact made the repairs himself. He has not yet notified the manufacturer. The current mileage was 65,000 and failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

Filed Nov 7, 2005 · Brakes · 70,000 miles · IN

Vehicle failed to stop due to a loss of brake fluid. Inspection revealed steel brake tubes severely rusted only in the area of the leak. Leak location is directly below ABS hydraulic control unit in the left front of the engine compartment. All four output lines from the ABS system to the wheel were affected. The balance of the brake lines on this vehicle exhibit a normal level of corrosion.

Filed Mar 2, 2004 · Brakes · 103,920 miles · NC · crash

My 1996 buick lesabre ABS warning light did not let me know that the ABS were not working, resulting in an accident.

Filed Aug 22, 2001 · Airbags, Brakes · FL · crash

Another vehicle cut in front. Consumer applied brakes but hit other vehicle on right front. Upon impact with other vehicle, air bags deployed. Driver was jammed in seat, and unable to get out. Vehicle filled with smoke an powder substance which caused driver's eyes and throat to be irritated.

Filed Mar 13, 2001 · Brakes · OK

Brake line rubbing against transfer case, causing a hole in steel line.

Filed Sep 18, 2000 · Brakes · CT

Brake lines were corroded. This caused loss of braking power.*ak abrake line running from the master cylinder to the ABS unit failed causing loss of brake fluid. All six steel brake lines were also found corroded.

Filed Aug 23, 2000 · Brakes · WI

Front brakes warped causing front brakes to pulsate when applied. Nlm

Filed Dec 21, 1999 · Brakes · SC

Brake line from the ABS controller to the left front wheel was leaking because a hole that was rubbed through the line at the transmission side cover. Also ABS light kept coming on. Owner discovered the leak while vehicle was parked in driveway. Vehicle was towed to a dealership. Problem corrected at owner's expense.

Filed Nov 18, 1999 · Brakes · IL

Reporting faulty brake rotors; dealer notified and informed consumer that rotors could not be turned because of scaling and pitting / rotors never been turned before, and asking the federal safety agency to look into this matter and provide any information.