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Buick Lesabre abs comes on

110 of the 3,607 owner complaints about the Buick Lesabre describe aBS light or ABS activating, most of them for the 1993 model year.

owner complaints
110
worst model year
1993
typical mileage
70,000
Is there a fix? There are 3 recalls for this area of the car. See below

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What owners say

Filed Sep 3, 2018 · Electrical, Visibility · MD

First electrical... My wipers stopped working during bad rain right after coming out the tunnel in heavy traffic no accident I knew road enough to pull over.. Got fixed replaced wiper motor 3 times and the wiper switch wipers still go without being turned on... Then my dash keeps getting dim and my ABS,traction ,and brake lightsare on and I've had that fixed still keeps staying lit.... I get regular oil changes at walmart every 3000 miles theres fluid leaking from valve cover that I had replaced ...things I replaced on car should have never been inspected.. My dash was lifted when I purchased vehicle used also said it was fine mva made them reinspect car n its still lifted I also know it wont pass inspection lifted

Filed Dec 4, 2016 · Brakes · 93,564 miles · NY

While driving the vehicle on dry pavement at approximately 30 MPH I heard a chime and the ABS light illuminated on the dash board. The light went out the next time I drove the car and then returned. This light signifies that I have "lost" the benefit of ABS braking on this vehicle. This condition could jeopardize the safety of the driver and occupants as braking efficiency could be dramatically reduced.

Filed Mar 15, 2015 · Airbags, Engine · 7,200 miles · NV

The engine keeps stalling and shutting off in traffic after lurching forward. Defective engine burned part of engine hood, and severed ABS brake lines burned off by heat, gm manufacturer defects.

Filed Jun 24, 2014 · Body, Brakes · 58,800 miles · NY · crash

On 06/08/14 brake pedal of my car went to floor while I was driving it at low speeds to escape collision with car in front of me, which stopped on red light, I directed my car to pole of subway. It damaged frontal right side of my car my car was towed to geico direct shop quentin auto center, inc on 06/10/14 I was present at inspection of my car by geico adjuster [xxx]. Both the adjustor and repair shop owner [xxx] determined that brake system of my car has serious rupture near ABS unit right there I presented geico adjuster with original invoice of repair of the brake system by 86th street chevrolet saab, inc dealer of general motors in july of 2013 though she took copy of invoice, she never added it to my claim I explained to adjustor and shop owner that on 07/04/13 brake pedal of my car failed for first time at that time I did not have accident and my car was under most comprehensive extended warranty of general motors gmpp. 86th street chevrolet saab, inc. Dealer of gm repaired my car under warranty there is warranty that covers the repair eleven months after brake pedal failed for first time, it repeated itself drove it less than two thousand miles since then according to both geico adjustor and shop owner brake system of car, that now has serious rupture near ABS unit, was already in dangerous rusty condition during its repair by dealer of gm in july of last year; dealer improperly repaired only one of lines of brake system; the dealer would have to replace all the lines?? On 06/11/14 [xxx] contacted me and stated that brake system will not be covered and I will have to arrange with gm or its dealer to repair car on 06/12/14 geico provided me with a letter of denial to repair brake lines because inspection of my car found that the damage to brake lines was due to wear and tear, and not loss related now geico puts me liable. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Nov 4, 2011 · Brakes · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 buick lesabre. The contact stated the traction control and ABS light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle continued to function normally although the warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic, but the source of the failure could not be found. The current mileage on the vehicle was 87,000.

Filed Sep 21, 2011 · Brakes · 151,561 miles · PA

While performing routine maintenance with my son he noticed all the front brake lines were severely rusted and close to failure. This vehicle previously encountered a burst rear brake line on 5-19-09, mileage at that time was 143,304. See the federal safety agency odi #: 10269462. All metal brake lines from the master cylinder and to/from the ABS unit and front wheels were replaced to avoid imminent brake failure. Silently rusting brake lines are a potential for sudden and unexpected brake loss, only giving the driver seconds to react.

Filed Jan 9, 2011 · Brakes · IL

I have owned the car for 3 1/2 yrs now and this is the first time I have had this type of brake failure. The brakes went all the way to the floor and the car sled, I was trying to come to a complete stop to make a turn. The ABS lite has been on the car almost ever since I bought it.

Filed Dec 2, 2010 · Body, Brakes · 2,000 miles · MS

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 buick lasabre. The contact stated that the dash detached from the windshield while the vehicle was parked. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 2,000. Updated 01/18/11 *bf the consumer stated the dash has continued to peel to the right of the air bag and the light has started to flash intermittently. Also, the left side of the sunvisor broke off. The ABS locked-up when the consumer hit a pothole. Updated evoq 03/02/11

Filed Jul 21, 2010 · Brakes · 67,000 miles · WI

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 buick lesabre. The contact stated that at various speeds the ABS light illuminated and the ABS system failed to function . The failure became progressively worse over time. The failure was diagnosed by a local mechanic who stated that there was a technical service bulletin 030525008, dated october 2003, for the ABS jumper harness (part # 103141677). The service bulletin stated that both wiring jumper harness' should be replaced. The vehicle will be repaired at the local repair shop. The failure and current mileages were approximately 67,000.

Filed Feb 9, 2009 · Brakes · 160,000 miles · RI

I was driving and came to a red light. Upon pressing my brakes, it made a loud crunching/grinding noise and the car started skidding as if I was driving on ice, but there was no ice on the ground. My ABS light came on. I assumed it was the brakes that needed changing. Took the car to the mechanic and put new brakes on the car. Abs light still comes on and it is not stopping correctly. I have tried resetting the battery, as suggested on the buick website. That didn't help the situation. Light still is on, and car is not stopping correctly.

Related recalls

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation componentsReported April 17, 2000 · 8,132 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some of these vehicles have internal fluid leaks in the brake hydraulic control unit.
Risk
When the rear brake proportioning, antilock brake, traction control, or stability control feature is activated in some driving situations, the feature may not perform as designed.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the ABS hydraulic modulator unit and if necessary, replace the hydraulic modulator.

Recall number 00V114000 · Recall details

Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuumReported August 27, 1999 · 988 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The brake booster to pedal assembly attachment nuts may be loose.
Risk
If these nuts are loose, the brake pedal may be low, the assembly may be loose, the brakes may not release, and if the nuts back completely off, braking may be lost. Also fume and water intrusion to the passenger compartment can occur.
Remedy
Dealers will replace any missing brake booster to brake pedal assembly nuts and tighten all four (4) nuts to specified torque.

Recall number 99V238000 · Recall details

Parking brake: conventional: mechanicalReported September 23, 1991 · 20,765 vehicles affected
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 Buick Lesabre abs

Why does the abs come on in the Buick Lesabre?

Owners who report it most often also describe brake failure, engine stalls while driving and jerking or lurching.

Which Buick Lesabre years have aBS light or ABS activating problems?

The model years with the most reports are 1993 (32 complaints), 1992 (22 complaints) and 1994 (14 complaints).

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