NHTSA — Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip Problems

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Average Mileage:
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1995 Buick Riviera brakes problems

brakes problem

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1995 Buick Riviera Owner Comments

problem #10

Nov 082003

Riviera 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Brakes have a tendency to momentarily delay in stopping. Noticed this problem numerous times upon leaving parking lots at slow speeds (5 - 10 mph). Problem seems to occur when barely accelerating & then applying brake to stop. Can feel brakes lock up under brake pedal. Hasn't created an accident yet, but have had difficulty in the winter time. Never had any lights or warning problems with the ABS or traction control. Have also noticed problem in the front wheels while manuevering tires from left to right. Feels like tires popping against the wheel well (example only). Took vehicle into dealership to have looked at several times. They say it's the traction control & that it's normal. Brakes seem to pulsate. Replacement on rotors & brakes.

- Lemay, MO, USA

problem #9

Sep 152001

Riviera

  • miles
ABS light remains on while driving. Vehicle delayed before stopping. Manufacturer notified. Feel free to provide any further information.

- Mansfield, OH, USA

problem #8

Apr 252001

Riviera

  • miles
Left front ABS hub failure - brakes pulsated at low speed without foot on brakes prior to ABS warnig light being activated which would shut down the system.

- Malden, MA, USA

problem #7

Feb 152001

Riviera

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While driving onto a parking ramp steering and brakes lock up while engine still running. Manufacturer was not notified at this time. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.

- Erie, PA, USA

problem #6

Feb 011998

Riviera

  • miles
At slow speed brake pedal gets stuck and stays that way. Dealer said problem was with ABS system. Traction and sensor have been replaced 5 times.

- Warrensburg, MO, USA

problem #5

May 202000

Riviera

  • miles
Both rear outboard seat belts do not retract, engine has severe skip when acsending hill in overdrive 9dealer cannot diagnose) and anti-lock/ traction light come on, occasionally brakes seem to stick after coming to stop.

- Cowlesville, NY, USA

problem #4

Jul 021999

Riviera

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Traction control light came on at 35,000 miles in April 1999. I did not take into dealer until December 1999 because I did not know this was associated with the ABS system failure. So, instead of taking to dealer and for potential major expense of correcting traction control problem I chose to live without traction control. In December 1999 I took it in to dealership because I was tired of looking at the traction control light on. Was informed ABS system had failed and replaced valve kit. Cost was $870.76!!! vehicle also made a popping noise in front suspension when making a right hand turn. Was advised that lower control arm was defective and they replaced same date. Total cost $378.25. Did not solve popping noise on right turns.

- Macedonia, OH, USA

problem #3

Sep 151998

Riviera

  • miles
While driving down road at approximately 20mph went to apply brakes and the pedal locked up, ABS light came on, and made a strange noise.

- Alton, NY, USA

problem #2

Dec 051996

Riviera

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Anti lock brake pressure modulator valve failed. Mjs

- Sag Harbor, NY, USA

problem #1

Dec 071996

Riviera

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
ABS brake failure, when brakes where applied vehicle had extended stopping distance, pedal was very soft, traction yellow continued to come on.

- Staton Island, NY, USA

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