Brakes have a tendency to momentarily delay in stopping. Noticed this problem numerous times upon leaving parking lots at slow speeds (5 - 10 MPH). Problem seems to occur when barely accelerating & then applying brake to stop. Can feel brakes lock up under brake pedal. Hasn't created an accident yet, but have had difficulty in the winter time. Never had any lights or warning problems with the ABS or traction control. Have also noticed problem in the front wheels while manuevering tires from left to right. Feels like tires popping against the wheel well (example only). Took vehicle into dealership to have looked at several times. They say it's the traction control & that it's normal. Brakes seem to pulsate. Replacement on rotors & brakes.
1995 Buick Riviera brakes problems
14 complaints (11% of all complaints for this car).
- owner complaints
- 14
- of this car's complaints
- 11%
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip10
- Foundation components2
- Foundation components: master cylinder1
- Foundation components: disc: rotor1
- Foundation components: disc: pads1
- Foundation components: disc: caliper1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Buick Riviera brakes problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1995 Buick Riviera brakes
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Related recalls
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What 1995 Buick Riviera owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Abs light remains on while driving. Vehicle delayed before stopping. Manufacturer notified. Feel free to provide any further information.
Left front ABS hub failure - brakes pulsated at low speed without foot on brakes prior to ABS warnig light being activated which would shut down the system.
While driving onto a parking ramp steering and brakes lock up while engine still running. Manufacturer was not notified at this time. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
New master cylinder was installed 2 weeks prior to it's failure, while driving forward consumer was unable to stop vehicle the brake went to the floor, consumer applied the emergency brake but the vehicle continue forward into another vehicle. Nlm
At slow speed brake pedal gets stuck and stays that way. Dealer said problem was with ABS system. Traction and sensor have been replaced 5 times.
Both rear outboard seat belts do not retract, engine has severe skip when acsending hill in overdrive 9dealer cannot diagnose) and anti-lock/ traction light come on, occasionally brakes seem to stick after coming to stop.
Traction control light came on at 35,000 miles in april 1999. I did not take into dealer until december 1999 because I did not know this was associated with the ABS system failure. So, instead of taking to dealer and for potential major expense of correcting traction control problem I chose to live without traction control. In december 1999 I took it in to dealership because I was tired of looking at the traction control light on. Was informed ABS system had failed and replaced valve kit. Cost was $870.76!!! Vehicle also made a popping noise in front suspension when making a right hand turn. Was advised that lower control arm was defective and they replaced same date. Total cost $378.25. Did not solve popping noise on right turns.
While driving down road at approximately 20mph went to apply brakes and the pedal locked up, ABS light came on, and made a strange noise.
Brake calipers stuck causing brakes to overheat and damage rotors and pads.
Questions about the 1995 Buick Riviera brakes
Does the 1995 Buick Riviera have brakes problems?
Owners have filed 14 complaints about the brakes of the 1995 Buick Riviera, 11% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1995 Buick Riviera brakes problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Buick Riviera brakes?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
Other 1995 Buick Riviera problems
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