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.
Buick Roadmaster abs comes on
28 of the 330 owner complaints about the Buick Roadmaster describe aBS light or ABS activating, most of them for the 1992 model year.
- owner complaints
- 28
- worst model year
- 1992
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below
By model year
Often reported together
What owners say
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.
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.
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
Vehicle took off full throttle while in drive going aproximately 60mph. Consumer was stomping on brake pedal trying to stop and brakes were pulsating, causing ABS to jam. Consumer turned key to shut vehicle off. Cruise control cable pulled throttle cable back.*ak consumer stated he had no control of vehicle and injured his foot.
When applying brakes pedal stiffens and vehicle keeps going. Dealer has seen vehicle, but can't fix problem. Also ABS light comes on.
The ebcm unit for the ABS failed prematurely. Nlm
Received notice #97v217000, and contacted dealer for an appointment for repairs of ABS modulator. Abs brakes were going out whenever applied. Dealer did not have parts for repairs.
While driving consumer tried to use ABS brakes, and vehicle would not stop. Vehicle was still moving at about 1mph ,for a mile before actually stopping.
Complete, total brake failure. The only wat to stop was a light pole. Afterwards the varkes worked again. Contacted buick the answer there is no warranty left on ther brake shoes! Buick dealer must look at it. Buick dealer nothing wrong, car sent back. I took it for state inspection, total brake failure while inspector does test drive. Back to buick - no problems found then after another week at buick the electrical system fails. We take ir to an independent mech. - the b dealer damaged the computer system, our mech fixes it. No break problem found, keeps testing - total break failure. Now more often. In the end he found a bosch relay full of fire ants. Current: the relay is removed - no more break failures - no more ABS! Btw there are a lot of fire ants in texas. I will never buy another gm vehicle. The way gm treats customers is insulting. Ps the date of acc maybe off but there is a police report. It took 6 month to get the problem fixed. *ak( dot number: tire size: 225hr15 )
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The antilock brake system (ABS) modulator can corrode and leak fluid from the front brake circuit.
- Risk
- Brake fluid leakage can reduce brake effectiveness and increase stopping distances.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect these vehicles and replace the ABS modulator.
Recall number 97V217000 · Recall details
Questions about the Buick Roadmaster abs
Why does the abs come on in the Buick Roadmaster?
Owners who report it most often also describe brake failure, pulls to one side and headlights failing or too dim.
Which Buick Roadmaster years have aBS light or ABS activating problems?
The model years with the most reports are 1992 (12 complaints), 1994 (8 complaints) and 1993 (4 complaints).
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