1987 Buick Regal service brakes, hydraulic problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1987 Buick Regal — 64% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1987 buick regal. While driving approximately 40 mph, the brake warning light illuminated as the brakes became extremely resistant and difficult to depress. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing where the mechanic advised the contact that the…”
filed May 9, 2012
“Hi, there was no incident, but I did called gm about the following and their responses, there was no "u.s. Powermaster recall" on my vehicle. Can you please research this link (http://www.gnttype.org/techarea/brakes/usrecall.html) and see if my vin # I added is included in the powermaster recall?…”
filed Oct 13, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Regal years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Regal | 1 | 5% |
| 2017 Regal | 7 | 35% |
| 2016 Regal | 1 | 2% |
| 2012 Regal | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 Regal | 3 | 5% |
| 2003 Regal | 4 | 4% |
| 2002 Regal | 4 | 3% |
| 2001 Regal | 9 | 5% |
| 2000 Regal | 12 | 7% |
| 1999 Regal | 23 | 9% |
| 1998 Regal | 24 | 8% |
| 1997 Regal | 8 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1987 Buick Regal
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.