Brake Electric Antilock problems of the 1999 Buick Century

Eight problems related to brake electric antilock have been reported for the 1999 Buick Century. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 05/10/2006

I never knew such a problem existed with the anti-lock brake system on my car & never informed by gm or my dealer. Now, I've had numerous occasions of near misses. Never been taken so badly in my life. I paid 28,000 for a car worth barely 3k now, what a joke!.

2 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 05/13/2001

My wife maria nena a. Florido was involved in a total wreck accident. It took place before the exit of pioneer boulevard. She was driving around 60 mph on u. S. Highway 91 heading eastbound in cerritos, CA. She was on the second lane from the outer lane when the vehicle suddenly started to wiggle and begun moving towards the right lane. She tried to control the steering wheel to stay on the lane. When she applied pressure on the brake, the vehicle spun out of control. The driver's door slammed into the guardrail facing in the oppoite direction of traffic. Without the guardrail,the accident could have been fatal.

3 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 03/20/2000

As I was pulling into the driveway I pulled up to the closed garage door and as I pulled to within a few feet of the door I put the brakes on but the car would not stop. I was basically at idle speed but the car kept going through the garage door at which time I put the car in neutral to avoid proceeding through the house. Please let me know if this is a problem with other cars, I contacted the dealer when this happened. We have driven the car since then and the problem has not occurred again.

4 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 02/22/2000

Consumer is not satisfied with recall procedure and repair (99v-170), dealership problem.

5 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 09/07/1999

No parts were available for recall 99v170 for the abs motor which may short and result in a underhood fire. Nlm.

6 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 08/31/1999

Consumer had problems getting recall repair (99v-170) done. The repair was suppose to take 15 minutes, but it took 2 hours & 15 minutes causing inconvience to owner.

7 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Consumer has contacted the dealer to schedule an appointment for NHTSA recall 99v170000/ anufacturer recall 99033. After arriving at the dealership , consumer was informed that the parts were not available.

8 Brake Electric Antilock problem

My complaint is not a failure that has happened, but that when I.




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