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.
Buick Riviera abs comes on
13 of the 293 owner complaints about the Buick Riviera describe aBS light or ABS activating, most of them for the 1995 model year.
- owner complaints
- 13
- worst model year
- 1995
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below
By model year
- 19971
- 19962
- 19958
- 19902
Often reported together
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
Traction control indicator illuminated. Vehicle was taken to dealership. Dealer stated when traction control light was on, the anti-lock brake system was not working*ak consumer was concerned the ABS light did not illuminate to indicate there was a malfunction with the anti-lock brake system. *tt
Modulator affects ABS and traction control, can cause wheel lock-up and steering problems.
Abs light remains on while driving. Vehicle delayed before stopping. Manufacturer notified. Feel free to provide any further information.
Abs braking problem, when applying brakes there is noise and less braking power.
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.
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: brake fluid low warning: lamp
- What is wrong
- Brake indicator light may not light when ignition is in the "on" position, the parking brake is applied, and the shift selector is in the park or neutral gear range.
- Risk
- Vehicles would not meet the requirements of fmvss 101and 105.
- Remedy
- Replace the prom in the body computer module to prevent this condition from occurring.
Recall number 91V158000 · Recall details
Questions about the Buick Riviera abs
Why does the abs come on in the Buick Riviera?
Owners who report it most often also describe brake failure and ball joint or control arm failure.
Which Buick Riviera years have aBS light or ABS activating problems?
The model years with the most reports are 1995 (8 complaints), 1990 (2 complaints) and 1996 (2 complaints).
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