Brake Electric Antilock problems of the 1998 Buick Century

Seven problems related to brake electric antilock have been reported for the 1998 Buick Century. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 12/27/2006

The paint on my car keeps chipping off and the brakes have been replaced three times.

2 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 08/04/2006

Abs system on my 1998 Buick Century custom failed while I was driving on local street at about 40 mph. Failure caused handling issues. Buick dealer inspected the vehicle and said the abs motor power pack and the modulator have gone bad. According to the internet, it's a common problem for this vehicle.

3 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 09/02/2002

Cable to brakes are not working properly. Please provide further information. Ak.

4 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 06/15/1999

Brakes are squeaking when driving down the street at approx 20 mph even when not applying the brakes.

5 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 09/23/1998

Power steering mechanism moans, graons, and shudders, steering wheel hard to turn and fluid levels drop. According to their service manager, the power steering pump system has a factory defect. Engineers have been trying five years to resolve, they cannot fix problem. Brake system has abnormal wear for age of car, rotors have been turned and ground twice in 18 months. Front-end components have broken namely rocker arm assembly in first 100 miles and remained broke for 28,000 miles. Nuts and bolts have fallen out of the front end suspense system. (tiresize: p205/70r15) (tiresize: p205/70r15)( dot number: tire size: p205/70r15 ).

6 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 06/17/1998

When starting vehicle the noise is coming from the dash. When foot is on the brake.

7 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 06/12/1998

While driving at 40 mph applied brakes and the vehicle was shaking.




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