9.5
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 1,143 miles
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The contact stated that his brakes were defective. The first time it occurred at 3,535 miles. They looked at them and tightened something. The second time it happened at 5567 miles, they replaced the brake pads. The third time it occurred at 5,947 miles. GM said that there was a flaw in the brakes. The pads were crystallizing. The contact noticed a problem with the brakes at 3,500 miles. GM told the dealer not to do anything else to the brakes on 6-30-05. The contact said that there were no lights that came on prior to the brake problems. The engine light had come on due to poor fuel, and acceleration felt as if it were going to stall.
- Warner Robins, GA, USA
Consumer received a recall notice and took vehicle 2 weeks ago to get the part from the dealership. That was 2 weeks that the consumer was driving with unsafe brakes. Also, consumer stated that the car was making a noise once and in a while. When back outvehicle made the noise. The recall notice was received on May 2, and the dealer ordered the parts.
- Albertis, PA, USA
Received a recall notice a month ago on the brakes. They called the local dealer 3 times, and he said Buick had no parts to fix this car.
- Brooklyn, NY, USA
Caller received a recall notice on the brakes clip, and he wants to complain that he cannot get the parts from anyone in New York to fix this problem. Also cruise control doesn't work correctly. Called Buick in Michigan, and they didn't know whether or not it was suppose to engage or disengage.
- Brooklyn, NY, USA
Caller would like to complain about the length of time it is taking for the dealer to repair the brakes which have been recalled. He has received a recall notice, called Buick, and has not received timely service. He suggests they provide a loaner car for their customers waiting on repairs.
- Lincoln, CA, USA
Got recall letter about clip that secures the brake push rod to the brake pedal arm pin, could have been ben. T when it was installed a bent clip may have come off, allowing the brake booster push rod to separate from the brake pedal. If this happens the brake may not work at all. Tried to get in contact with the federal trade commission, and could not get through. Called dealer, and they didn't have part to fix problem yet. She was concerned about driving the car before the part was replaced.
- Warwick, RI, USA
- Syracuse, NY, USA