1998 Buick Lesabre brakes problems

Filed Aug 26, 2018 · Brakes, Engine · 130,000 miles · MI

I recently purchased this vehicle used. Upon inspection, I discovered that the brake lines are severely corroded and require replacement. On further inspection, I discovered that the engine cradle, bushings, and fastening hardware are severely corroded as well. The rest of the vehicle is not corroded in any way, not even rust belt problem areas. From researching online (including other complaints on this website) both of these issues are common in late 90's gm w-body vehicles. How this has not elevated into a safety investigation by now is troubling to me. Ford was required to recall due to rusting brake lines...... Do people have to die for the nhsta to investigate?

Filed Jul 23, 2014 · Brakes · 93,000 miles · WV

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 buick lesabre. The contact stated that the rear brakes failed twice and the brake line was leaking. The contact replaced the brakes and noticed that the brake line was severely corroded and unprotected in the engine compartment. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 93,000.

Filed Jul 27, 2013 · Brakes · 133,414 miles · MO

Brakes went out, had no pedal at all. Managed to get home. Fluid full. Master cylinder ok. Brake shoes new. Brake fluid not leaking. Oil is leaking, but no brake fluid at all. Cannot find what the problem. Cannot get any pedal on the brakes.

Filed Mar 13, 2011 · Brakes · 131,790 miles · IL

I had to make a "panic stop" due to a car running a red light.the brake pedal went almost to the floor before I felt the brakes hold. A brake line had ruptured. Inspection revealed all the lines to and from the power brake unit[6 lines] were rusted badly and will have to be replaced.

Filed Sep 14, 2010 · Body, Brakes · 119,000 miles · NY · crash

Tl*the contact owns a 1998 buick lesabre. The contact stated that the brakes were applied yet they did not respond. The vehicle proceeded to crash into a row of hedges. The contact was not injured. The vehicle was taken to a local repair facility where the contact was informed that the brake line was completely rusted. The mechanic replaced the brake lines. In june 2010, the contact noticed abnormal front end noise. The vehicle was taken to a local repair facility where the contact was informed that the stabilizer bar bushings had fractured from the vehicle and the bushings under the cradle were extremely rusted. The bushings were replaced in both areas. Three months later, the contact noticed fuel leaking from under the vehicle abnormally. The vehicle was taken to a local repair facility where the contact was advised that the fuel sending unit was defective and would need replacing. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 119,000 and the current mileage was approximately 120,000.

Filed Apr 21, 2005 · Brakes · 25,697 miles · IL

1998 buick lesabre experiencing repeat problems with brake equipment.*mr the rear brake cylinder failed and the brakes started to leak brake fluid onto the rear brakes. The dealer replaced the rear brake cylinder. Six months later the rear brake cylinder failed again, which required the rear brake cylinder to be replaced again.

Filed Feb 17, 2005 · Brakes · 61,000 miles · MO · crash · 1 injury

Traffic light changed, brake was applied, went to floorboard, nothing happened. Brakes were pumped, nothing happened. Vehicle strikes another vehicle, airbag deploys, automobile continues in a ditch, pops out of the ditch, goes through an empty parking lot, pops onto another street and eventually stops after going over another curb into another parking lot about 1/2 mile from accident. Theory is that ABS malfunctioned which caused regular brakes to fail.

Filed Nov 4, 2004 · Brakes, Engine · SD

Consumer noticed that antifreeze was leaking from underneath the vehicle. The brakes pedal went to the floor when applied. Consumer drove vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that oil pan gasket and front brake pads needed to be replaced.

Filed Apr 7, 2004 · Brakes · 102,000 miles · WV

1998 buick lasabre...rear wheel cylinders leaking on drivers side...caused wheel to lock up completely on two different occassions...please contact me with more information.

Filed Sep 24, 2003 · Acceleration, Brakes · 50,000 miles · NJ

Vehicle stalls when making turns and parking. Also, vehicle accelerates while driver's foot is on brake, driver has to press brake harder until engine slows down.