1997 Buick Lesabre brakes problems

36 complaints (9% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 57,000. 3 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 36
of this car's complaints: 9%
typical mileage: 57,000
crashes: 3
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
11
Foundation components: drum: wheel cylinders
3
Foundation components: disc: rotor
3
Foundation components: master cylinder
2
Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
2
Foundation components: drum: shoes/linings
2
Foundation components: disc
2
Foundation components
2

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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25k-50k

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175k-200k

200k+

Buick Lesabre brakes problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1997 Buick Lesabre brakes

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

ABS 7

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1997 Buick Lesabre owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jul 29, 2013 · Body, Brakes · GA

The brakes make a strange sound sometimes & stall;gas leak;undercarriage is weak.

Filed Oct 18, 2009 · Brakes, Engine · 75,000 miles · NJ

This will be 4th time intake manifold gasket is being replaced. By far the worst & most expensive used car ever to own. Gm's black eye.

Filed Oct 11, 2008 · Brakes · 124,000 miles · PA

When applying brakes brake pedal pushes up against foot and car vibrates making a chattering noise which seems to be coming from the front of the car. It seems the ABS was trying to work even though the pavement is dry.

Filed Oct 24, 2006 · Brakes · 156,190 miles · MA

I have discovered a brake fluid leak from the ABS modulator assembly in my 1997 buick lesabre. There is a recall (#00v114000) for this very same problem in 2000 lesabres. This can cause the braking system to malfunction! The recall should be extended to cover earlier years. In the mean time I am going to purchase a new ABS modulator assembly. I fear the new valve assembly will develop the same problem.

Filed Jun 3, 2006 · Brakes, Engine · 57,000 miles · NJ

Two complete sets of brakes since october 2005 intake manifold leaks, both very costly.

Filed Jun 20, 2005 · Brakes, Engine · NJ

1997 buick lesabre backfires at startup, engine light illuminates, and the vehicle stalls without warning. *mr there was a whining noise when the vehicle was started and rear brake noise was intermittent. The consumer requested info in reference to warranties related to his make/model. *sc

Filed Jun 7, 2003 · Brakes · 12,000 miles · FL

Component: emergency parking brake. The park brake pedal is not setting correctly & releasing prematurely.

Filed Feb 19, 2003 · Brakes · FL

Rear wheel cylinders made a weeping sound, and brake dust had a paste-like consistency. Brake performance was significantly reduced.*jb....

Filed Jan 29, 2003 · Brakes · 50,000 miles · FL

While driving lost function of brakes. Dealer diagnosed that the brake lines rusted through and bursted. Ph

Filed Jan 15, 2003 · Brakes, Steering · KS

Consumer stated that the power steering was leaking along with the steering rack and the brake cylinder. Ts

Questions about the 1997 Buick Lesabre brakes

Does the 1997 Buick Lesabre have brakes problems?

Owners have filed 36 complaints about the brakes of the 1997 Buick Lesabre, 9% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1997 Buick Lesabre brakes problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 57,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 1997 Buick Lesabre brakes?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

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).