Tl*the contact owns a 1991 buick regal. While driving 35 MPH, the contact noticed that the antilock braking system warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel. He also stated that the brake pedal went to the floorboard when depressed and noticed brake fluid leaving from the vehicle. The mechanic stated that the master cylinder was defective and was unable to replace the part because it was no longer in stock. The current and failure mileages were approximately 59,000.
1991 Buick Regal: brake failure
24 of the 200 complaints about the 1991 Buick Regal describe brake failure.
- owner complaints
- 24
- of this car's complaints
- 12%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 2 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Brake failure by model year
What owners say
Brake calipers went, causing brake fluid leakage, resulting in loss of brakes.
Emergency brake cable and brake line are positioned too close together, causing them to continously rubbing together, resulting in brake failure.
Emergency brake cable and brake line are positioned too close together which caused a hole to rub through the brake line, resulting in complete brake failure. Please give any further details.
Rear brakes failed causing accident. Nlm
When applying the brakes, there was hardly any brake pedal. Pedal went to the floor, and the vehicle would not stop. There was no braking ability. Driver was able to pull to the shoulder of the road, vehicle slowed down and stopped. After standing about 20 mintues,the brake pedal came back up. Consumer experienced the same problem last year. The vehicle was checked by the dealership. Dealer found that the problem was caused by the emergency brake not being fully released. Also, rear disc brakes were replaced.
Brakes failed on multiple occasions. Brought to local dealer for repair (jack schlein) car was purchased at slivka buick in michigan. Must apply firm pressure to sotp. Pedal changes height. System investigated by buick twice. Master cylinder and rear calipers replaced. Problem persists.
Brake failure twice. Qcaw
Abs brakes; when applying brakes in any condition, the ABS brake light comes on, and pedal goes to the floor, causing an extended stopping.
Brake failure resulted in vehicle colliding with tree.
Consumer had to replace the brakes three times. When coming to a stop, the brakes would jerk. Vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The mechanic told the consumer that the front brakes and back brakes failed. The back brakes needed new calipers.owner had the front brakes replaced . Owner contacted the dealer.
When applying the ABS brakes, the pedal went to the floor and brakes failed to stop the vehicle.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1991 Buick Regal brake failure
Is brake failure a common problem on the 1991 Buick Regal?
24 of 200 owner complaints about the 1991 Buick Regal (12%) mention brake failure. The model year with the most reports is 1991.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1991 Buick Regal?
There are 0 recalls and 2 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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