Consumer stated when she tryied to stop vehicle quickly, the brake pedal pulsated and then there was a grinding noise coming from the brakes when applied, owner checked brake pads, and found them in good condition, vehicle was taken to dealership, this happens when the brakes lock-up on ice and the car is sliding. *jg
1997 Buick Park Avenue brakes complaints
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Recall 97v064000; while driving and applying brakes they will pulsate, resulting in extended stopping distance. Contacted dealer, and dealer stated that this vehicle was not included in recall due to VIN.
Brake lines leaking discovered in florida on trip. Buick dealer repaired, both brake pipes from master cylinder to ABS unit rubbed against transmission, replaced. I would say this is a mfg. Fault.
All four disc brake rotors are defective and require replacement at only 54000 miles. Product prcludes turn down? Life is terrible for such an important safety related item. Repair facility reports many similar failures are occuring.
On two occassions, one on dry pavement, one on wet, in a panic stop situation, there was little or no braking for a time. It was as if the ABS started on the wrong cycle (no braking). The stopping distance was increased significatly in both cases.
Electronic brakes malfunctioned, causing ABS to activate when it was not suppose to. Also, traction control activated when taking off, preventing vehicle from accelerating. Recall 97v064000/ ABS failure. However, this vehicle was not included in recall due to VIN.
Intermittently while coming to a slow and normal stop ABS will kick in, causing extended stopping distance. Abs kicks in when it is not necessary.
While traveling at 50 MPH going down hill brake pedal was locked in place. Consumer could not press brake, and had to coast down the hill. *ak the possible cause is brakes heating the fluid and was fixed by the dealer.
First time repaired brakes at 19000 miles.
While making a turn brake indicator light flashed and stayed on. Mechanic stated that the brake line was rubbing on transmission and wore a hole through the brkae line. Would have LED to total loss of brakes. *ak
Factory replacement of defective seat belt retractor sept 1998 same as before. This dangerous problem persists; service manager told me that buick could do nothing. Passenger can extend seat belt, but it often folds & jams, leaving 1-2 ft of loose belt which voids the safety of seat belt. Warped brake rotors were replaced. The defective power steering problem is a known defect to buick who has last week suggested a trial of changing hoses.
When the brake pedal is applied there is a pulsating feeling in the pedal . Dealer has been contacted.
Driver master door lock inoperative. Yh
Brakes make vibration and shudder, repaired rotors however continues. Mjs
The front brake rotors were replaced five times and the rear brake rotors were replaced three times. However, vehicle still experience shaking of the wheel, most severe when braking at 60 MPH.
Seat belt inoperative due to the retracting mechanism jamming. Mjs
Anti lock brake recall repair work completed however after replacement brakes heated up causing rotors to warp.
Seat belt retractor failed.
Car has been in garage for repairs or problems for 116 hours of service
While driving 50 MPH down a mountain hill and when appyling the ABS brakes, the entire vehicle violently shuddered cause unknown. Dealer resurfaced the rotors. Please give any further details.
Rotors warped resulting in vibration.
Front brake malfunciton.
Brake pedal broke loose and dangled to the floor, causing accident due to loss of control.
Anti-lock brakes failed prior to recall, recall repairs refused due to wrong VIN (97v‑064).
When applying the ABS brakes under normal conditions, the brake pedal went to the floor and the brakes failed to stop the vehicle. *ak the cause for the brake failure was determined to be a missing split lock ring. Possibly, it was never installed at factory. Driver suffered minor injuries durign the ABS failing.
Vehicle owner contacted dealer immediately after receiving recall notice. According to dealer, no parts to perform corective action, manufacturer cannot get parts. The federal safety agency no: 97v064000, mfr no: 97020. No brake problems as yet.
Service engine light comes on.
Owner states that while driving the ABS light comes on and the service light also comes on, owner notes that dealer replaced a faulty computer but problem returned.
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