Seven problems related to brake electric antilock have been reported for the 1997 Buick Lesabre. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Consumer complained of brake pedal going too far to the floor before the vehicle comes to a stop. Vehicle was taken in on two occasions for repairs, condition still exists. Dealer notified.
Was driving at approximately 55-60 mph on interstate, attempting to slow down when brake pedal became stuck, pedal did not move, causing the consumer to rearend vehicle in front. Had to downshift and use emergency brake in order to stop. 2 days prior to incident, consumer did experience brake pedal getting stuck, but only for 1 second but then release itself. Dealer cannot determine problem.
Going 35mph & started to slow down to avoid vehicle in front which stopped suddenly. Had to hit brakes & nothing happened. Rearended vehicle in front. Took to dealer , told no problem was found.
Consumer hears an unusually loud "thumping, groaning and crunching" noise when brakes are applied. Also stopping distance has seem to increase greatly when brakes are applied on lightly snow covered roads. Ph.
When applying abs brakes in damp weather, the vehicle's brakes lock up. Please describe.
Anti lock brakes make noise.
Consumer was traveling 45mph, applied abs brakes suddenly vehicle continued to move, resulting in extended stopping distance and pedal fading away.