1990 Buick Regal Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 43about this part
- Share
- 56%of 77 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 43 complaints about the brakes of the 1990 Buick Regal, 56% of the 77 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 have an ongoing problem with the brakes on my 1990 Buick Regal. After many repairs and replacements to the front brake system . I discovered that the root cause was the malfunction of the rear brakes. The rear calipers are designed, that when they corrode the braking action is diminished and eventually stops when the calipers are completely frozen. This failure causes subsequent problems : 1. Because the front brakes now carry more breaking load the pad wears out very quickly. 2. …”
NHTSA complaint #700020, filed 1998-10“While applying brakes at 20 MPH brake pedal went to the floor ,and vehicle continue on before stopping. Dealer contacted. Feel free to provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #8013481, filed 2002-07“Rear brake calipers would lock up when brakes were applied. Had brakes replaced twice due to pads wearing excessively. Mechanic indicated cause of problem was master cylinder.”
NHTSA complaint #895395, filed 2001-08“When applying the brakes pedal goes to the floor . Owner has to use the emergency brake to stop. Dealer says nothing wrong with vehicle. Brakes are completely gone again.”
NHTSA complaint #843419, filed 1999-07“Vehicle has been experiencing extended stopping distances/fading. The vehicle has been in two collisions due to the brakes not engaging and giving sufficient braking distance.”
NHTSA complaint #522007, filed 1997-09Related 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 1990 Buick Regal
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1990 Buick Regal
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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