1989 Buick Regal Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 54about this part
- Share
- 51%of 106 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 54 complaints about the brakes of the 1989 Buick Regal, 51% of the 106 complaints for this model year. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I thought there was some recall on the rear calipers but the local dealer said no... I checked the site and cant find any info was I just mis informed? Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #760830, filed 2002-04“When travling about 45 MPH the rear brakes won't work. Also another time when trying to put on brakes, they began smoking and the rear brakes didn't work, has had new brakes put on, but they have rusted. Consumer hasn't contacted the dealer, but has taken the vehicle to a mechanic and they are aware of the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #813576, filed 1997-07“Consumer has a continuous problem with the rear brake cable, the vehicle has been serviced for the same problem several times with no remedy. Dealer has replaced brake pads, rotors, caliper slides, etc, and brakes still do not work properly, dealer also found the parking brake cables corroded. Window would not move up or down.”
NHTSA complaint #803320, filed 1996-10“Rear disc brakes failed to work properly. When applying brakes calipers would not move freely, and pads would rub on rotors. Brakes were rusty. Not able to turn due to rubbing. Was replaced 3 years ago.”
NHTSA complaint #898703, filed 2001-11“The rear break calipers freeze-up leaving the front brakes the only ones that work. This appears to be a known problem with every dealers mechanic. I'm getting sick of paying for a part that fails to offen”
NHTSA complaint #703795, filed 1999-02Related recalls
- 90V185000Oct 16, 1990Brake stoplamps may not illuminate or, in some cases, stoplamps will not stay illuminated all the time when brakes are applied due to a faulty stoplamp…Covers: Buick Regal 1989–1990, Oldsmobile Cutlass 1989–1990, Pontiac Grand Prix 1989–1990 +1 more
Brakes: 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 1989 Buick Regal
15 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1989 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