1992 Buick Roadmaster brakes problems

Filed Jan 31, 2011 · Brakes · 147,000 miles · NC

Tl*the contact owns a 1992 buick roadmaster. The contact stated that after receiving a recall notice in reference to recall 97v217000 (service brakes, hydraulic: antilock), the vehicle was taken in for service. The dealer stated that they would not replace the module that was referenced in the recall, but perform a fix to it so that it would not leak anymore. The manufacturer was also contacted who offered no assistance. The ABS module had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 147,000.

Filed Apr 21, 2010 · Brakes · 142,000 miles · OH · crash · 1 injury

Tl*the contact owns a 1992 buick roadmaster. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the contact applied the brakes but the vehicle did not slow down and crashed into the rear end of a vehicle. The driver of the other vehicle was injured and a police report was filed. The contact inspected the vehicle and repaired the brake line. The vehicle had not been inspected by an authorized dealer when the complaint was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 142,000. The current mileage was approximately 156,000.

Filed Oct 15, 2009 · Brakes · 175,000 miles · NY · crash

Tl*the contact owns a 1992 buick roadmaster estate wagon. While driving approximately 25 MPH the brake pedal failed to stop the vehicle at the proper distance which caused the contact to rear end a vehicle. The contact stated that the antilock brake system (ABS) modulator caused the crash since it was corroded and leaking fluid from the brake circuit. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was 17 years old and there was nothing they could do to repair it. The contact is responsible for paying the repair costs. There was no need to notify the police. The failure mileage was 178,000.

Filed Aug 16, 2007 · Brakes · 80,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 1992 buick roadmaster. The contact stated that the ABS modulator failed. The dealer stated that her vehicle is not included in recall number 97v217000 (service brakes: hydraulic antilock). The purchase date and power train were unknown. The current and failure mileages were 80,000.

Filed Jan 10, 2007 · Brakes · 177,000 miles · OH

Tl* - the contact stated that she owns a 1992 buick roadmaster, and that on january 7 2007 she had to push the brakes all the way down to the floor to get the vehicle to stop. The service light on came on at that time. She was leaving a gas station at the time and driving 5-10 MPH. The contact took the vehicle to the mechanic ,who told her told her that there was recall 97v217000 .on her vehicle. The contact called a buick dealership and was told that the vehicle was is not included in the recall. Due to the VIN. Updated 02/16/07.

Filed Aug 12, 2005 · Brakes · TX

Dt: consumer complained about a brake problem. . His local mechanic found recall, 97v217000. When he contacted buick, oldsmobile, general motors, and also a local dealer, they are all stated that they had no idea what that number was and they have never heard of it. There were no recalls. The vehicle will not stop. This happened for approximately two weeks. The brake light came on. Mechanic could not find what was wrong with the vehicle. Consumer stated had to stand on the brakes to stop vehicle. He replaced the master cylinder, the wheel cylinder, and had the brakes realigned. The problem was constant, the vehicle will not stop. *ak

Filed Jan 7, 2003 · Brakes · OK

The ABS braking system is leaking brake fluid from the side of the brakes. Please fill in additional information dealer is aware of the problem. Ts

Filed May 10, 2002 · Brakes · TN

Anti-lock brake system failure.

Filed Feb 5, 2002 · Brakes, Engine · WI

Consumer stated without prior warning, the vehicle hesitates when shifting gears.*ak. Consumer stated the driver wheel fell broke off due to the nuts and bolts had broken off, the brakes went out, the vehicle would not go into reverse, the thermostat went out, passenger window would not roll down, turn siganl was inoperative, windshield was replaced, and the upper ball joints were replaced.

Filed Aug 14, 2000 · Brakes · OH

Brake failure: when pulling into the driveway and upon depressing brake pedal to make a gradual stop, pedal traveled to the floorboard, causing extended stopping distance. This resulted in a near accident. Vehicle was placed in park in order to stop it. Also, manufacturer's recall notice 97058 sent to consumer. But both dealer and manufacturer stated that this vehicle was not covered by recall due to VIN. Please provide any further details.