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1990 BUICK REATTA in Alexander City, AL
Complete failure of anti brake system on my 1990 buick reatta also-- as specifically reported from other reatta owners. dealer states there are problems --- reatta internet sites states there are major problems --- nhtsa website list severa...read more / reply »
1990 BUICK REATTA in Sulphur, LA
There is a serious design problem with the 1990 buick reatta. the car has an automatic heating and air conditioning system. this system will not allow you to turn on the defroster to clear the windshield from fogging up when the outside t...
1988 BUICK REATTA in Irvine, CA
The vehicles anti lock braking system failed while backing up.
1988 BUICK REATTA in Eureka, IL
Failure of abs brake system on my 1988 reatta hardtop coupe requiring replacement of entire brake master cylinder and abs system.
1990 BUICK REATTA in Eureka, IL
Failure of hydralic/abs brake system on my 1990 buick reatta convertible requiring replacement of entire brake master cylinder and abs system.
1988 BUICK REATTA in Rising Sun, MD
Abs components are prone to failure. i've recently replaced major components of the abs system (ebcm computer, rear brake calipers, right rear wheel hub and wheel sensor). the condition caused was abs stops at every stop and also warped the...
1990 BUICK REATTA in Houston, TX
The abs system on this vehicle has had many problems since new. many times the braking system would pull to one side and this is documented in repair orders at the dealer. dealer never was able to find a problem at the time of the ro.in 199...
1990 BUICK REATTA in Cross Roads Felton, PA
Both times we experienced total brake failure. the brake pedal was "hard" (would not move). both times there was no warning ie. no abs light on dash and no brake light on dash. both time the failure occured while driving at a low rate of...
1990 BUICK REATTA in Santa Rosa, CA
Brakes would not stop car while backing down driveway. intermittent problem. also have had brake failures at road speed where car swerves when brakes applied. have taken car to dealer many times and they can't find anything wrong. have cont...
1991 BUICK REATTA in Cleveland, OH
While driving at 35 mph car suddenly jumped two lanes to left, consumer lost control. dealer felt that engine cradle bolts a rotted out. there is recall 00v189000/ engine cradle bolts failure on buick, regal 1990. there was damage...
1989 BUICK REATTA in Clementon, NJ
There have been numerous complaints concerning the abs brakes on buick reatta.
1988 BUICK REATTA in Willims, NJ
While driving, consumer attempted to brake, however brakes failed and consumer hit truck in front of him, vehicle was inspected after accident and it was found that the main brake system did not work, the abs pump ran 30 seconds and then sh...
1988 BUICK REATTA in Willims, NJ
While driving, consumer attempted to brake, however brakes failed and consumer hit truck in front of him, vehicle was inspected after accident and it was found that the main brake system did not work, the abs pump ran 30 seconds and then sh...
1988 BUICK REATTA in Willliamstown, NJ
Total brake failure, while traveling on a 4 lane divided highway, a truck towing a ditch witch on a trailer pulled out in front of me, and when i went to apply the brakes the pedal was hard as a rock, no stoppping power at all, i franticall...
1990 BUICK REATTA in Merrimack, NH
Individual component failures resulting in near misses on highway.
1990 BUICK REATTA in Merrimack, NH
Intermitant failures where abs would either engage or wheels would lock and/or the car would lunge left or right. in 10 months numerous dealerships were never able to diagnose the problems, always said there were no problems with brake sys...
1990 BUICK REATTA in Santa Barbara, CA
Brake boost failed only once, after 500 miles of driving, then worked okay again for another 50 miles. no panel indicators showed. when braked hard i was able to slow the car down enough to make the curve at roadway exit. during this slo...
1988 BUICK REATTA in Boaz, AL
My daughter has a 1988 reatta. she was applying the brakes to turn into wendy's when all of a sudden the brakes failed to stop the car. the brake pedal could only be depressed about 1". it felt as if you were standing on a brick. the ca...
1989 BUICK REATTA in Seminole, FL
I have had constent problems with the brakes of my reatta. the brakes totally failed without any notice. replaced master cylinder ($1200) then the accumalater along with several trips to my mechanic because the brakes will still go to the...
1989 BUICK REATTA in Seminole, FL
I have had constent problems with the brakes of my reatta. the brakes totally failed without any notice. replaced master cylinder ($1200) then the accumalater along with several trips to my mechanic because the brakes will still go to the...
1990 BUICK REATTA in Macclenny, FL
In bumper/bumper traffic, 97 degrees, stop and go, abs brakes failed without warning. no lights on dash. at time was just barely moving. checked fluid levels, okay, no leaks. abs brakes just stopped working with no warning lights or other...
1988 BUICK REATTA in Allentown, PA
Owner's wife experienced total brake failure (pedal would not move) with no warning. incident occurred on pa turnpike at approx. 60 mph. driver was able to coast down to stop on shoulder. service station diagnosed problem as failed maste...
1988 BUICK REATTA in Allentown, PA
Owner's wife experienced total brake failure (pedal would not move) with no warning. incident occurred on pa turnpike at approx. 60 mph. driver was able to coast down to stop on shoulder. service station diagnosed problem as failed maste...
1989 BUICK REATTA in Cordova, TN
Please advise if general motors has had other complaints on this matter ...i feel there should some type of refund reason being i did have one bolt back on the front bracket which in turn could have bodily injury to myself or someone else.
BUICK REATTA in Kissimmee, FL
Sometimes the brake system fails suddenly at other times the brakes lock-up causing the vehicle to go out of control. yh
1990 BUICK REATTA in Grants Pass, OR
Abs system completly failed with no warning, had to pump brakes and finaly came to a stop without hitting anything. buick offered to pay one third of the repair cost then they backed out of that agreement. i have since found out through t...
1990 BUICK REATTA in Santa Rosa, CA
One side brakes harder than the other causing car to swerve. have checked the buick reatta club home page and this is a too common problem. it has happened about every two weeks for years. we have properly maintained the car, but the dealer...
1989 BUICK REATTA in Hinsdale, IL
I have heard from several other reatta owners that there is a problem with the abs braking system. the braking system has failed without warning on several reattas, and i am afraid of this happening to my car while it is being driven. becau...
1990 BUICK REATTA in Honolulu, HI
While braking normally, brakes failed to grab, and may have resulted in potential damage to other cars. this has happened 2x before.
1990 BUICK REATTA in Houston, TX
Abs warning light came on then vehicle lost all braking ability.
1989 BUICK REATTA in Kennesaw, GA
This has been an ongoing problem for many years on this car, the brakes do not function properly, , all components have been checked and many replaced at cost of thousands of dollars, and to this day the problems still exist, not one mecha...
1988 BUICK REATTA in Boise, ID
The german teves abs system installed on reattas are notorious for failures. i would be happy to pay $1000 to fix it and fix it right, but i have seen others spend upwards of $2000 to not fix the problem. i love this collectable car, but ...
1989 BUICK REATTA in Hawkinsville, GA
Repair:retired g.m. mechanic tried for 1 month to diagnose and fix problem. he gave up! i took car to g. m. buick dealer who reported "bad accumulator" but didn't perform correct procedure to diagnose problem.abs accumulator replaced but di...
1990 BUICK REATTA in Kissimmee, FL
I'm writing a second time about this problem because i read the complaints section of your website and found two more incidents suspiciously similar to my own. i also wrote about it on the buick reatta discussion page on the internet and o...
1990 BUICK REATTA in Kissimmee, FL
I am reporting this because apparently the brake system can fail in these cars with no warning. the mechanic thinks that a switch burned out, which let the electric pump run continuously until it burned out. there's a sensor that's suppos...
1990 BUICK REATTA in Chattanooga, TN
While traveling at 30 to 40 mph a vehicle jump lanes in front of the reatta. reatta, in turn, struck another vehicle in the rear that caused about $8000 in damages. upon impact, the driver's side air bag did not deploy. also, there were...
1990 BUICK REATTA in Chattanooga, TN
While traveling at 30 to 40 mph a vehicle jump lanes in front of the reatta. reatta, in turn, struck another vehicle in the rear that caused about $8000 in damages. upon impact, the driver's side air bag did not deploy. also, there were...
1990 BUICK REATTA in Kirtland, OH
While driving at 35 mph master cylinder went out, causing consumer to have little braking power. vehicle slowed down gradually and came to a stop.
1989 BUICK REATTA in La Jolla, CA
The metal supporting the sunroof is deteriorating & coming apart, causing the sun roof head lining to drop down.
1990 BUICK REATTA in Calcutta, OH
While driving at 45-50 mph the defective braking system caused the brake pedal to be hard, and one wheel locked up, causing an accident.
1990 BUICK REATTA in Farmington Hills, MI
Abs brakes malfunction, pulls occasionally on rear left side.
1990 BUICK REATTA in Flint, MI
The vehicle's frame has prematurely rusted and corroded, causing loss of vehicle control.
1990 BUICK REATTA in Chicago, IL
Failure of the brake system, when making a sudden stop the brake pedal fades, causing extended stopping distance and the vehicle will continue to move. upon sudden stopping motion applied the brake pedal , as in a panic stop the peda...
1990 BUICK REATTA in Chicago, IL
Failure of the brake system, when making a sudden stop the brake pedal fades, causing extended stopping distance and the vehicle will continue to move. upon sudden stopping motion applied the brake pedal , as in a panic stop the peda...
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