Service Brakes Related Problems of the 1997 Buick Regal

Table 1 shows four common service brakes related problems of the 1997 Buick Regal. The number one most common problem is related to the brake abs warning light (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the brake light on (one problem).

Table 1. Service Brakes related problems of Buick Regal


Recently reported Service Brakes problems of the 1997 Buick Regal

The Brake Abs Warning Light problem

After taking my car to the mechanic 6 times to repair the service engine soon/abs light/trac off light coming on, he replaced the left front wheel bearing with a more expensive model and replaced the module on the abs pump that has the circuit board and pump gears. The problem went away for approx.   Read details...

The Brake Light On problem

At low speeds (under braking conditions), brakes make loud grinding noise and completely fail to stop the car. Abs light, low tracking light and engine check light came on/off. We have had 14 instances where the brakes have completely failed.   Read details...

The Brake Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings problem

The contact was pulling out of driveway and the brakes would not work. When he applied the brakes the pedal went completely to the floor. There were no warning indications prior to this incident. When the mechanic inspected the vehicle he said the brake lines were corroded and split.   Read details...


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