Service Brakes Related Problems of the 1997 Buick Century

Table 1 shows four common service brakes related problems of the 1997 Buick Century. The number one most common problem is related to the brake electric antilock (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the brakes failed (one problem).

Table 1. Service Brakes related problems of Buick Century


Recently reported Service Brakes problems of the 1997 Buick Century

The Brake Electric Antilock problem

When backing out of driveway on a hill consumer feels a hesitation and pedal going down more than normal. Consumer can hear medal scratching. Consumer feels vechicle is not safe because it takes a while to stop.   Read details...

The Brakes Failed problem

While coming down a steep hill the brakes failed, causing consumer vehicle to run off into someones yard, consumer states she pushed the brake pedal went to the floor, but there waere no brakes. No injuries.   Read details...

The Brake Drum Wheel Cylinder problem

Consumer noticed leaking wheel cylinder, the left side was worse than the right side, consumer replaced both wheel cylinders himself due to vehicle being 1000 miles over the warranty.   Read details...


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