Brakes go completely to the floor with no warning and no stopping. Ran into curbing to stop and avoid crash. Abs sensors replaced, brakes, drums, master cylinders, brake lines, etc replaced. Pedal still goes to floor and ABS grabs at end of stop. Computer turns off ABS system, but won't report error code or cause. All this has caused brand new tires to wear down to steel belt within 4 months time. Low beams failed but still had highbeams. Low beams come and go. Had to bypass module in order to regain lights. Dt
1991 Buick Park Avenue: ABS light or ABS activating
19 of the 92 complaints about the 1991 Buick Park Avenue describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 19
- of this car's complaints
- 21%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
What owners say
Multiple ABS failures during operation. All components (master/wheel cylinders, calipers, brake pads/shoes) except for the pump and electronic brake control module have been replaced. This problem seems to follow a pattern of failures from other complaints I have read for this vehicle model. The brake pedal plunges to the floor and there is little active braking at that time. Momentarily, the pedal heighth returns and full braking is restored. This is an extremely unsafe and unreliable system.
Abs brakes; when applying the brakes in normal conditions pedal went to the floor, and the brakes failed to stop the vehicle, causing an accident.
Abs brakes are subjected to an intermittent brake pedal failure which causes the vehicle to have a much longer stopping distance then it should.
Failure of ABS brake system; also, master cylinder failed, applied brakes and vehicle experienced extended stopping distance, impact 6:00 position.
The anti- lock brake light is illuminated on the dashboard, consumer contacted the dealer, dealer replaced both ABS relays. Also, replaced 2 rear wheel cylinders/machined rotors and turned drums.
Abs brake failure, when brakes were applied experienced extended stopping distance , impact 12:00 position, pedal went to the floor, driving at speed 10mph.
Abs brake failure, ABS light came (yellow) when light came on no ABS was in effect.
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) went out at 40,000 miles; ABS light came on, remained on; have normal braking; according to dealer, entire braking system needs replacing; no crashes; vehicle available for inspection.
In wet and dry weather conditions, the ABS brakes fail and pedal goes to the floor . After contacting the manufacturer and dealership two master cylinders have been replaced within last one and half years. Yet, the brakes still fail.
When applying the ABS brakes, the pedal went to the floor and the brakes failed to stop the vehicle.
Abs: applied brakes on sudden/panic braking; no response on brake application; vehicle kept rolling; rearended another moving vehicle; no warning.
Related recalls
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical
- 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 1991 Buick Park Avenue abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 1991 Buick Park Avenue?
19 of 92 owner complaints about the 1991 Buick Park Avenue (21%) mention ABS light or ABS activating. The model year with the most reports is 1991.
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There is 1 recall and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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