Was riding through shopping center with smooth pavement when driver seat all of a sudden broke loose and started to tip rearward, went to buick dealer (hudson buick poghkeepsie, ny) about a half mile away where I got a service technician to look at it. He immediately went under the seat like he has seen the problen a number of times before and told me that the left front seat mount to the seat rail is snapped and the left seat rail must be replaced. When I examined the part by looking under the seat it appears that the seat mount had the rippled appearance of metal fatigue. (what good are seat belts and air bags if the seat is going to fall out!) this car is a little over 6 years old, has under 42000 miles. Indoor garaged and has never been involved in an accident.. The master cylinder: I was driving on rt 52 west when the brakes failed. I was able to get it stopped and then I slowly proceeded to a nearby midas muffler who told me the master cylinder had failed. They told me to take it to a dealer because of the anti lock brakes. I did and contacted buick who agreed to have the dealer replace the part for free with me paying for the labor. The work was done at colandrea buick rt 17k newburgh, ny since I was too far from the dealer that sold the car and they were local. Almost a year later the brakes failed again while I was riding on rt 17k west in newburgh, ny and I was slowly able to limp it to the dealer. They looked at the brakes and replaced the master cylinder for the second time. The master cylinder seens all right now but I have no idea if it will fail again like it did 10000 miles ago and about 8000 miles brfore that.
1994 Buick Regal: brake failure
6 of the 110 complaints about the 1994 Buick Regal describe brake failure.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- recalls
- 1
Brake failure by model year
What owners say
The ABS brake warning light came on. This indicates a brake failure which causes extended stopping distance. When brake pedal is applied it makes a loud clunking noise and keeps on rolling, the pedal goes all the way to the floor. If driver steps hard on the brakes, as if they were in an emergency situation, they respond perfectly. Dealer has been contacted.
Motor kit within ABS has been replaced 4 times.this defect could cause loss of brakes which could result in an accident.
Computer chip on ABS failed, causing total loss of brakes. Has caused $2600 fo damage to front end in one accident, and second accident scrapped vehicle in front. Dealer said new computer needs to be installed in vehicle.
Abs brakes failed four times; also alternator/turn signal/windshield wiper/fuse box malfunctioned.
Abs, brake failure replacement of hoses, sensors replaced twice and wiring for ABS systems replaced in for repair. Tt also ABS light was coming on, and also when applying brakes there is a grinding noise, but could not be duplicated by dealer.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Comment that the ABS light is on with diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) 46 and 86 set as current or history
- Message to dealers clarifying service procedure in performing recall campaign 95-C-28
- ABS warning light is on
- ABS wire harness for the right front wheel may rub on the brake line causing the ABS warning light to come on
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- The rear wheel brake hose(s) can contact the rear suspension components causing the brake hose(s) to wear through.
- Risk
- This condition can cause loss of brake fluid and eventual loss of the vehicle braking system increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect for proper brake hose position and replace those hoses in an incorrect position with new hoses and correctly routed.
Recall number 95V061000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1994 Buick Regal brake failure
Is brake failure a common problem on the 1994 Buick Regal?
6 of 110 owner complaints about the 1994 Buick Regal (5%) mention brake failure. The model year with the most reports is 1991.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1994 Buick Regal?
There is 1 recall and 4 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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