We have had the car over 10 years and it had a hard pedal when you first start it up then as we use the brakes they work better
1990 Buick Reatta brakes problems
24 complaints (83% of all complaints for this car). 2 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 24
- of this car's complaints
- 83%
- crashes
- 2
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip20
- Foundation components2
- Power assist1
- Foundation components: master cylinder1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Buick Reatta brakes problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1990 Buick Reatta brakes
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: brake fluid low warning: lamp
- What is wrong
- Brake indicator light may not light when ignition is in the "on" position, the parking brake is applied, and the shift selector is in the park or neutral gear range.
- Risk
- Vehicles would not meet the requirements of fmvss 101and 105.
- Remedy
- Replace the prom in the body computer module to prevent this condition from occurring.
Recall number 91V158000 · Recall details
What 1990 Buick Reatta owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Complete failure of anti brake system on my 1990 buick reatta also-- as specifically reported from other reatta owners. Dealer states there are problems --- reatta internet sites states there are major problems --- the federal safety agency website list several complaints / personal accounts of ABS failure. How many incidents / deaths will it take for buick or the federal safety agency to correct this factory / part defect? What a disgrace of public safety shown by buick and the federal safety agency. Dealer states oem replacement parts are available -- $1500.00-$2000.00. Same part manufacture, same continuous defect.
Failure of hydralic/ABS brake system on my 1990 buick reatta convertible requiring replacement of entire brake master cylinder and ABS system.
The ABS system on this vehicle has had many problems since new. Many times the braking system would pull to one side and this is documented in repair orders at the dealer. Dealer never was able to find a problem at the time of the ro.in 1996 dealer replaced ABS relays to correct concerns of ABS system inopperable. The ABS warning light has come on many times. Dealer not able to determine any problem. Then during july and august of 2000 more consistant problems began to occur. Very bad pull to one side upon braking on one occasion and a stiff pedal with greatly reduced braking effectiveness. Took to dealer for these problems , ro states red brake light and yellow ABS warrning lights come on and stay on. Replaced accumulator. Left dealer and with in blocks warning light comes back on. Return to dealer and discuss replacement of entire braking system. Begin to do some research on web and find reatta owners group forum with many other complaints that are of the same nature involving the braking system. Buick, dealer and owner (me) split the 3291.91 bill 3 ways after sevice manager and factory service rep. Review information gathered from the reatta owners forum. My feeling is that the teves braking system used by buick/general motors on many vehicles during the late 80.
Both times we experienced total brake failure. The brake pedal was "hard" (would not move). Both times there was no warning ie. No ABS light on dash and no brake light on dash. Both time the failure occured while driving at a low rate of speed so there was no damage to the car or diver.
Brakes would not stop car while backing down driveway. Intermittent problem. Also have had brake failures at road speed where car swerves when brakes applied. Have taken car to dealer many times and they can't find anything wrong. Have contact with many reatta owners who have this same dangerous condition that can't be resolved by the dealer.
Individual component failures resulting in near misses on highway.
Intermitant failures where ABS would either engage or wheels would lock and/or the car would lunge left or right. In 10 months numerous dealerships were never able to diagnose the problems, always said there were no problems with brake system on car.
Brake boost failed only once, after 500 miles of driving, then worked okay again for another 50 miles. No panel indicators showed. When braked hard I was able to slow the car down enough to make the curve at roadway exit. During this slow deceleration a whine or screech came out from under the hood. Checked with users group on web. They have started to see this problem within the past year and are not sure what caused this intermittant problem. Very dangerous situation with no warning.
In bumper/bumper traffic, 97 degrees, stop and go, ABS brakes failed without warning. No lights on dash. At time was just barely moving. Checked fluid levels, okay, no leaks. Abs brakes just stopped working with no warning lights or other hints. Glad I was behind the wheel and not my wife.
Questions about the 1990 Buick Reatta brakes
Does the 1990 Buick Reatta have brakes problems?
Owners have filed 24 complaints about the brakes of the 1990 Buick Reatta, 83% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 1990 Buick Reatta brakes problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1990 Buick Reatta brakes?
Yes, 1 recall: 91V158000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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