NHTSA — Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1997 Buick Century brakes problems

brakes problem

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1997 Buick Century Owner Comments

problem #3

Aug 012000

Century

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

When backing out of driveway on a hill consumer feels a hesitation and pedal going down more than normal. Consumer can hear medal scratching. Consumer feels vechicle is not safe because it takes a while to stop.

- Vero Beach, FL, USA

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problem #2

Nov 161995

Century

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brake pedal went to the floor.

- Altoona, PA, USA

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problem #1

Mar 061997

Century

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While coming down a steep hill the brakes failed, causing consumer vehicle to run off into someones yard, consumer states she pushed the brake pedal went to the floor, but there waere no brakes. No injuries.

- Hague, NY, USA

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