1989 Buick Regal service brakes, hydraulic problems
51 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1989 Buick Regal — 48% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I thought there was some recall on the rear calipers but the local dealer said no... I checked the site and cant find any info was I just mis informed?”
filed Apr 24, 2002
“Rear disc brakes failed to work properly. When applying brakes calipers would not move freely, and pads would rub on rotors. Brakes were rusty. Not able to turn due to rubbing. Was replaced 3 years ago. *ak”
filed Nov 2, 2001
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Abs warning light is on. *tw
435012A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 1, 1995Abs wire harness for the right front wheel may rub on the brake line causing the abs warning light to come on. *tw
435012 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 1, 1994
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 1989 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.