Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle has had continual problems with the transmission. The vehicle has been to the dealer several times for repairs but the problem persists. The transmission was also rebuilt by an independent mechanic. There is a recall #91v214000 pertaining to power train:automatic transmission. The manufacturer confirmed that VIN was included in the recall but that the recall has expired. The vehicle also has continuous failure in the design of the whole brake system. Two mechanics confirmed that the brake problem is a chronic problem due to a manufacturer defect. The dealer and the manufacturer do not acknowledge the brake failure as a manufacturer defect.
1992 Buick Regal brakes problems
53 complaints (37% of all complaints for this car). 6 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 53
- of this car's complaints
- 37%
- crashes
- 6
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip15
- Foundation components: disc11
- Foundation components10
- Foundation components: disc: rotor9
- Foundation components: disc: caliper8
- Foundation components: master cylinder5
- Foundation components: disc: pads4
- Foundation components: drum3
At what mileage
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Buick Regal brakes problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1992 Buick Regal brakes
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Related investigations
Corroded rear disk brakes
There is no summary currently available
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What 1992 Buick Regal owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Consumer stated while driving, vehicle experienced a reduction of brake effectiveness.
Brake failure.
Calipers will not come off the brake pads. Consumer is not able to change pads, and has to ride with warped brakes. Consumer has contacted dealer. Please provide any further information.
Intermittently when brakes are applied under normal conditions pedal goes to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealer has lubricated sliders twice, and problem has reoccurred.
When putting on brakes consumer would hear a rubbing noise, consumer said it was getting hard to stop vehicle.
Brakes have been replaced several times. The brakes pedal goes completely to the floorboard. Dealer has tried to repair the vehicle, but can't remedy the problem.
Vehicle experiencing multiple brake failures which include the pad,rotor and calipers due to poor design. Yh
Master cylinder had failed and was replaced with factory unit about a year ago. This master cylinder is also failing, requiring excessive pedal pressure and poor stopping. Front brake do not appear to work well.
When the brakes were applied pedal went to the floor, resulting in extended stoppingf distance. Dealer has replaced the brake system twice. Also, when consumer went to rotate the tires the brake parts started to fall off. The manufacturer has been notified.
Questions about the 1992 Buick Regal brakes
Does the 1992 Buick Regal have brakes problems?
Owners have filed 53 complaints about the brakes of the 1992 Buick Regal, 37% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 1992 Buick Regal brakes problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1992 Buick Regal brakes?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Buick Regal have bad brakes?
The Buick Regal model years with the most brakes complaints are 1991 (117 complaints), 1992 (53 complaints) and 1990 (43 complaints).
Other 1992 Buick Regal problems
Seat belts 30Transmission 19Electrical 13Engine 9Steering 8Visibility 8Body 7Lights 5Suspension 5Seats 4Acceleration 3Locks 2Tires 2Fuel system 1
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