Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme brake failure problems

Filed Aug 29, 2002 · Brakes · NC

While driving at 30 to 40 MPH, consumer's wife started to slow down when brake pedal went to the floor. Consumer was informed the ABS modulator failed causing total failure of the brakes.*ak

Filed Jul 31, 2002 · Brakes · TX

Vehicle was going 35mph and emerrgency brake light and antilock brake light illuminated. Brakes failed, and vehicle was forced to run a red light. Brakes were making a hissing noise before they failed. An independent mechanic diagnosed that master cylinder, rotors and discs failed. Oldsmobile manufacturer was notified. *ak

Filed Sep 10, 2001 · Airbags, Brakes · NJ

Brakes failed and were fixed.

Filed Apr 10, 2001 · Brakes · AL

The rear right and left brake calipers have both failed..the left one was completed replaced back in 1993 due to complete lock up.the right brake at the time was ok. Then this month I had a brake failure in my driveway..I kept trying to make the parking brake work for nmonths and it never did. Then when I took the wheel off to looks a the brakes the left brake had burned up the outboard shoe only and not the inboard shoe..this chewed up the rotor. The right side had been doing nothing..the shoes still looked new except for dirt..the pucks had stuck out and left the seals rolled and nothing would reset. It first cost me $144.00 plus labor in 1993 to replace the left rear caliper which just failed again. Now I had to have all the rear brakes done over and I have copies of the recipt.*ak( dot number: )

Filed Mar 24, 2001 · Brakes · FL

Since purchase of new vehicle, ABS light comes on and occasional brake failure. During warranty period, each visit to dealer for check was unfounded (no written indication of checkup on receipt, from mechanic or dealership), upon end of warranty, the mechanic knew that the $800. Abs componant was making knocking noise and needs replacement. Occasional brake failure is still happening.

Filed Oct 16, 2000 · Brakes · NY

Rear brake rotors had been shaking. Rotos were worn out. Was no brakes in the rear. Front brakes were being used. Took vehicle to dealer & informed by mechanic back brakes, front brakes & the rotors all need replacing due to excessive wear. Contacted gmc after repairs & received reimbursement. Kept original invoice & bad parts.

Filed Aug 17, 1999 · Brakes · TN

Braking failure. During normal driving the ABS warning light and the low trac warning light came on. The brakes failed to operate for approximately 2 seconds, nearly causing an accident. The problem was resolved by the dealer. It was a failure of the right rear wheel speed sensor. Cost of $550.00 to repair.

Filed Jun 14, 1999 · Acceleration, Brakes · MA

Possible design flaw may have caused vehicle to experience brake failure during rainy weather conditions, causing loss of control, resulting in collision. However occasionally the brake lights fail intermittently, ABS failure.

Filed May 26, 1999 · Brakes · MA · crash

Consumer was driving approximately 18-20 MPH on the off ramp. While merging into highway a noise came from dash area, and dash flickered and went out electrically. The noise and flicker coincided with loss of brakes, up to approximately 15 seconds. Then vehicle hydroplained and struck another vehicle.

Filed Feb 24, 1999 · Brakes · MO

Anti lock brakes failed due to a nut that had loosened that holds a gear system in place, that opens and closes a hydralic valve system which allows the ABS to work.