1987 Buick Regal Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 68%of 25 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the brakes of the 1987 Buick Regal, 68% of the 25 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Notified 2 recalls, shore Buick who changed the parts. Never notified of 3rd recall (master cylinder) GM will not repair due to the 8 year window to respond. I can not drive car in this condition hazardous to myself and all other drivers and pedestrians. Scc **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis*759895”
NHTSA complaint #10006522, filed 2002-03, 29,800 miles“The contact owns a 1987 Buick Regal. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the brake warning light illuminated as the brakes became extremely resistant and difficult to depress. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing where the mechanic advised the contact that the master brake system would have to be replaced. After the repair, the failure persisted. The contact had the master brake system replaced three times but to no avail. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10457874, filed 2012-05, 60,000 miles“In checking your data base there have been at least 100 failures, but no record of an investigation. The power master system was used only on limited models so the incidence of failure is very high. This is a failure that leaves the driver with little or no breaking ability. I am disapointed that NHTSA has refused to look into this problem for the last 12 years.”
NHTSA complaint #710267, filed 1999-08“Consumer states that their is a malfunction in the brakes, because when brakes are applyed they will lock up. This will happen occasionally. Their is a recall but the dealship is saying his vehicle is not part of the recall due VIN#. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #8007860, filed 2002-04“In an emergency braking situation when applying the brakes, pedal does not move and more stopping distance is required. This happens on any type of road surface at any speed. A /mechanic was not able to correct this problem. Please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #843372, filed 1999-07Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 4 | 20% |
| 2018 | 8 | 42% |
| 2017 | 12 | 60% |
| 2016 | 3 | 7% |
| 2015 | 2 | 6% |
| 2014 | 4 | 11% |
| 2013 | 6 | 7% |
| 2012 | 9 | 10% |
| 2011 | 34 | 12% |
| 2004 | 4 | 6% |
| 2003 | 10 | 10% |
| 2002 | 7 | 6% |
| 2001 | 12 | 6% |
| 2000 | 13 | 7% |
| 1999 | 25 | 10% |
| 1998 | 27 | 9% |
| 1997 | 11 | 8% |
| 1996 | 42 | 21% |
| 1995 | 42 | 24% |
| 1994 | 26 | 24% |
| 1993 | 40 | 47% |
| 1992 | 54 | 38% |
| 1991 | 117 | 59% |
| 1990 | 43 | 56% |
| 1989 | 54 | 51% |
| 1988 | 68 | 55% |
| 1987 | 17 | 68% |
| 1986 | 2 | 17% |
| 1985 | 3 | 33% |
Other parts of the 1987 Buick Regal
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1987 Buick Regal
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology