Buick REATTA brakes problems
30 complaint narratives mention brakes terms.
Key facts
39 owner complaints analyzed
4 distinct recall campaigns
114,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1988 to 1991 model years. Data snapshot: . 5 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Braking behavior evidence
30 of 39 complaints match this topic (76.9%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 10037413 · 2003-09-08 (September 8, 2003)
ABS COMPONENTS ARE PRONE TO FAILURE. I'VE RECENTLY REPLACED MAJOR COMPONENTS OF THE ABS SYSTEM (EBCM COMPUTER, REAR BRAKE CALIPERS, RIGHT REAR WHEEL HUB AND WHEEL SENSOR). THE CONDITION CAUSED WAS ABS STOPS AT EVERY STOP AND ALSO WARPED THE REAR ROTORS. THIS BRAKE SYSTEM, TO MY KNOWLEDGE, WAS ONLY USED A SHORT TIME, NOW I KNOW WHY!*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 114,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10037413 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10081246 · 2004-07-17 (July 17, 2004)
FAILURE OF ABS BRAKE SYSTEM ON MY 1988 REATTA HARDTOP COUPE REQUIRING REPLACEMENT OF ENTIRE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER AND ABS SYSTEM. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 120,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10081246 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10103946 · 2004-11-30 (November 30, 2004)
THE VEHICLES ANTI LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM FAILED WHILE BACKING UP. *BF *SC *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10103946 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 719711 · 2000-03-05 (March 5, 2000)
THE GERMAN TEVES ABS SYSTEM INSTALLED ON REATTAS ARE NOTORIOUS FOR FAILURES. I WOULD BE HAPPY TO PAY $1000 TO FIX IT AND FIX IT RIGHT, BUT I HAVE SEEN OTHERS SPEND UPWARDS OF $2000 TO NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. I LOVE THIS COLLECTABLE CAR, BUT I FEAR DRIVING IT BECAUSE OF POTENTIAL BRAKE FAILURE - AND I CERTAINLY WOULD NEVER SELL IT WITH THE KNOWN DEFECT. THERE ARE NOT (AND NEVER WERE) MANY OF THESE ON THE ROAD, BUT THE SAFETY OF PEOPLE WHO DO DRIVE THEM IS SEVERELY AT RISK. PLEASE HELP!! *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 719711 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 725194 · 2000-07-10 (July 10, 2000)
OWNER'S WIFE EXPERIENCED TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE (PEDAL WOULD NOT MOVE) WITH NO WARNING. INCIDENT OCCURRED ON PA TURNPIKE AT APPROX. 60 MPH. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO COAST DOWN TO STOP ON SHOULDER. SERVICE STATION DIAGNOSED PROBLEM AS FAILED MASTER CYLINDER ASSEMBLY (IN SOME WAY RELATED TO ABS SYSTEM). *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 725194 at NHTSA ↗