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: ABS light or ABS activating
8 of the 130 complaints about the 1995 Buick Riviera describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 8
- of this car's complaints
- 6%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 1 service bulletin covers this area of the car. See below
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
- 19971
- 19962
- 19958
- 19902
What owners say
The ABS and traction light illuminated. The dealer replaced the ABS control module and the modulation valve. The wiring harness was replaced. The egr system failed. *ak
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.
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.
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.
Abs brake failure, when brakes where applied vehicle had extended stopping distance, pedal was very soft, traction yellow continued to come on.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
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Questions about the 1995 Buick Riviera abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 1995 Buick Riviera?
8 of 130 owner complaints about the 1995 Buick Riviera (6%) mention ABS light or ABS activating. The model year with the most reports is 1995.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1995 Buick Riviera?
There are 0 recalls and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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