2002 Buick Regal Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 6%of 117 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 29,489miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the brakes of the 2002 Buick Regal, 6% of the 117 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 29,489 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Service vehicle soon light comes on after driving a few miles along with the anti-lock light and trac off light. Reading the Buick manual, this indicates some sort of braking system problem which would explain why once those lights came on, I had to press the brake almost to the floor. Dealer stated I don't see a brake problem at this time. It's an ignition switch problem. What????”
NHTSA complaint #10016516, filed 2003-04, 10,550 miles“Dt: caller complained about rotor problem. The rotors began pitting and started to rust. Caller could feel the brakes not holding. The car would not stop. Caller said both rear rotors were rusted. Caller had rear rotors replaced a few weeks ago and now he needed to replace the front as well. Dealer said it was out of warranty and they could not help . Manufacturer offered no help. Caller took vehicle to another mechanic to have the work done.”
NHTSA complaint #10131527, filed 2005-08, 30,800 miles“Dt: started having problems with ABS brakes on august 1, 2004. The ABS light/traction control light stayed on. Contacted the dealer, and took vehicle to them about once or twice a month. They have replaced several vbpmv module, bctmb module, and wiring on the wheel sensors, also, they have cleaned wheels speed control. When the ABS light comes on there is extended stopping distance. The consumer has another appointment to take vehicle back to the dealer on september 26, 2005.”
NHTSA complaint #10137426, filed 2005-10, 86,399 miles“Consumer had little satisfaction in correcting the brake pulsation. There were seven occurrences of brake pulsation while in motion. (npo-400 req#39375db)”
NHTSA complaint #10057281, filed 2004-01, 6,696 miles“My car was in driving mode on the road in newark california and speed limit 35 MPH all of the sudden my car without warning without any issues prior to this just stopped locked up brakes locked up steering wheel car still running but won't let me accelerate car radios on toast on my battery just everything locked up out of nowhere no warning signs scare the heck out of me I just had to let it keep rolling to look into a stop and got it towed home now every time we turn on the car if I had the blinker on it shut off the car won't drive it doesn't have enough power almost like electrical issue…”
NHTSA complaint #11152122, filed 2018-11Related service bulletins
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
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 2002 Buick Regal
36 complaintsEngine
33 complaintsEngine cooling
17 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsSeats
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Buick Regal
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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