1991 Buick Regal Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 117about this part
- Share
- 59%of 200 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 67,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 117 complaints about the brakes of the 1991 Buick Regal, 59% of the 200 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 67,500 miles. 7 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have been informed by a few mechanics that my ABS system has to be replaced. Now, I have read several of the same type of complaints dealing with this same system, yet there has not been a recall. What has to happen before the manufacturers step in and take care of this? Are you waiting on a fatality?”
NHTSA complaint #10029152, filed 2003-07, 169,000 miles“Abs light continues too glow after complete brake service new pads,complete brake fluid flush, dealer barret bros. In lufkin texas says I need too replace ABS unit. I disagree, I think this should be addressed by the manufacturer.”
NHTSA complaint #735187, filed 2000-10“The car was taken in for service and we were told that the problem was due to the engine bolts were not secure. While browsing the net I found that the 91 Buick Regal was being recalled because of this and I want to know what steps need to be taken in order to correct this problem. The car was taken to pep boys for tires when I was informed of a need for the the rear brake assembly (drums, rotors, calipers, etc.) to be repaired and I found that Buick was having a problem with these parts as well as the suspension. I also found that chevy was having a similar problem with the lumina. …”
NHTSA complaint #724201, filed 2000-06“1991 Buick Regal suffered roll back while trying to exit parking space on incline lost control. The consumer had no control and the vehicle backed into a fence. There was an intermittent brake problem with it going to the floor and leaking. The emergency brake had an intermittent slip and would have to be depressed twice.”
NHTSA complaint #10117585, filed 2005-04“When applying the brakes the pedal gets hard and the vehicle experiences extended stopping distance. The vehicle has to be gradually slowed down. This happens intermittently. Dealer says that the master brake cylinder needs to be replaced. Also consumer states that ABS light comes on.”
NHTSA complaint #8006475, filed 2002-03Brakes: 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 1991 Buick Regal
20 complaintsEngine cooling
15 complaintsSeat belts
14 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsSteering
12 complaintsExterior lighting
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsWheels
7 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsEquipment
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1991 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.
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