1993 Buick Regal service brakes, hydraulic problems
40 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1993 Buick Regal — 47% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Dt*: the contact stated while traveling various speeds under normal road conditions, the vehicle had permanent to worsening conditions with the brakes. The brake design was four wheel abs. The contact stated the brake pads, rotors and calipers had been replaced twice before, but the problem…”
filed Nov 7, 2006
“The vehicle has experienced multiple brake system failures, the front and rear brake pads failed causing vibration/shimmy, the r/f wheel speed sensor and rear caliper failed. Nlm”
filed Aug 28, 2001
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Comment that the abs light is on with diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) 46 and 86 set as current or history. *yc
970801735026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 1, 1997
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 1993 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.