Dt*: the contact stated while traveling various speeds under normal road conditions, the vehicle had permanent to worsening conditions with the brakes. The brake design was four wheel ABS. The contact stated the brake pads, rotors and calipers had been replaced twice before, but the problem persisted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who determined that the vehicle was not included in a recall due to the VIN and again replaced the brake pads, rotors and calipers. The vehicle still had the same problems as compared to the federal safety agency complaint # 532762 about the service brakes, hydraulic:antilock. The front and rear brakes were replaced. Updated 12/1/06.
1993 Buick Regal brakes problems
40 complaints (47% of all complaints for this car). 2 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 40
- of this car's complaints
- 47%
- crashes
- 2
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip13
- Foundation components: disc: rotor10
- Foundation components: disc: caliper8
- Foundation components: disc7
- Foundation components: disc: pads5
- Foundation components5
- Foundation components: drum4
- Foundation components: master cylinder1
At what mileage
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Buick Regal brakes problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1993 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 1993 Buick Regal owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The vehicle has experienced multiple brake system failures, the front and rear brake pads failed causing vibration/shimmy, the r/f wheel speed sensor and rear caliper failed. Nlm
Vehicle has increased braking distance during all kind of weather. When applying brakes hard there is a grinding sound.
Brakes would stick when they were applied. Calipers would freeze up. Took vehicle to dealer & mechanic replaced rotors and calipers. Problem returned.
Ea94-041; when driving andupon depressing brake pedal to make a normal stop, consumer noticed a loud noise coming from rear of the vehicle. Also, vehicle was very difficult to stop. Consumer has contacted dealer. Dealer has replaced brake calipers on three different occasions. Dealer unable to determine the cause of the problem. Please provide any further details.
Consumer experiencing continuous problems with the ABS rotors on 4 wheel disc brakes. Nlm
Rear calipers are locked up. Vehicle is only relying on the front brakes. Currently, they need to be replaced because they are burning out. Dealer hasn't mentioned if they will repair vehicle, just that there is a class action suit in process.
When driving on wet or dry pavement and upon attempting to make a normal stop by depressing brake pedal, pedal traveled to the floorboard causing extended stopping distance. Also, noticed a noise coming from the brakes. Consumer has contacted dealer, dealer has replaced the calipers. Brake problems returned after repairs. *ak
No summary listed for above vehicle.
When applying ABS brakes on wet pavement pedal goes to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. Cause unknown. Please give any further details.
Questions about the 1993 Buick Regal brakes
Does the 1993 Buick Regal have brakes problems?
Owners have filed 40 complaints about the brakes of the 1993 Buick Regal, 47% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 1993 Buick Regal brakes problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1993 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 1993 Buick Regal problems
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