10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 2 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 1 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 22,888 miles
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The contact owns a 2003 Buick Lesabre. The contact stated that at various speeds the ABS light illuminated and the ABS system failed to function. The failure became progressively worse over time. The failure was diagnosed by a local mechanic who stated that there was a technical service bulletin 030525008, dated October 2003, for the ABS jumper harness (part # 103141677). The service bulletin stated that both wiring jumper harness' should be replaced. The vehicle will be repaired at the local repair shop. The failure and current mileages were approximately 67,000.
- Boscovel , WI, USA
While driving 35 mph consumer applied brakes and vehicle sped across the road into another lane, causing a head on collision. Vehicle was totaled. Consumer was injured and admitted to the hospital. Information furnished by an unidentified individual, friend or relative.
- Danbury, CT, USA
When applying brakes at stop light, tires seemed to skid, shudder and finally stop. When the traffic light changed, the car didn't want to go acting like the brakes were locked up. Continued pressing throttle and it finally broke free and started moving normally. The initial stop wasn't a fast stop, just normal speed.
- Brea, CA, USA
While driving, the consumer applied the brakes and the pedal went to the floor. This caused lost of braking power. The consumer placed both feet on the brake pedal but the vehicle did not stop. Consequently the vehicle collided with another vehicle. Upon impact, both air bags did not deploy. No injuries were reported. The consumer was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic advised the consumer that a representative would come down to determine the cause of the problem.
- Asheboro, NC, USA
- Anmory, MS, USA