Service Brakes Related Problems of the 1996 Buick Riviera

Table 1 shows four common service brakes related problems of the 1996 Buick Riviera. The number one most common problem is related to the service brakes (one problem). The second most common problem is related to the brake abs warning light (one problem).

Table 1. Service Brakes related problems of Buick Riviera


Recently reported Service Brakes problems of the 1996 Buick Riviera

The Service Brakes problem

Could not get first incident date entered. This is current time started in 2013. Have had repaired 5 times and needs again. When driving on freeway above 60 miles per hour and have to brake heavily it will start to shake and shimmy steering column fixed 2 times this year, as it loosens up and   Read details...

The Brake Abs Warning Light problem

Traction control indicator illuminated. Vehicle was taken to dealership. Dealer stated when traction control light was on, the anti-lock brake system was not working consumer was concerned the abs light did not illuminate to indicate there was a malfunction with the anti-lock brake system.   Read details...

The Brake Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings problem

While in reverse and applying brakes pedal dropped to the floorboard. Owner discovered brake fluid pouring from brake line. Brake line was rusted, which caused a hole in line. Dealer not notified.   Read details...


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