1988 Buick Regal Brakes Problems

“- the contact owns a 1988 Buick Regal which she purchased recently. The odometer on the vehicle did not work. The contact claimed that the dealer did not inspect the vehicles before they sold them. They repaired the rear brakes, and the driver's side front brakes, but the brakes were still not operating properly. The vehicle could not pass an inspection, and now the vehicle did not start. The mechanic believed that the failure may be in the fuel filter, fuel pump or something else. The vehicle would turn over, but would not start. …”

“The contact owns a 1988 Buick Regal. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle struck a guardrail and was destroyed. The contact sustained neck injuries and a police report was filed. She thought the vehicle had antilock brakes, but realized it did not after the crash occurred. The contact stated that the manufacturer should have a permanent label to indicate that the vehicle has antilock brakes since it is an optional feature. She further stated that it could cause numerous fatal crashes because the brakes have to be applied a certain way depending on the antilock brake system. …”

“When applying brakes car stops on the front 2 wheels only. The rear wheels keep going. Dealer rebuilt rear calipers twice, but problem keeps reoccurring. Original and replacement parts keep failing, mechanic said it is a design problem.”

“Brake calipers keep failing prematurley , calipiers will only last 1 year. Do not last through winter, possible due to poor quality. Please provide further information.”

“Under normal weather conditions when the brakes were applied, brake pedal to the floor, the brakes resisted, causing the vehicle to keep on going. The dealer was not able to locate the problem.”