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Chart based on 68 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
Parking brake would randomly lock and couldn't be released. Not bad while parked but did it 2x while driving. GM told us we had to get OnStar to find problem cause computer wouldn't store info. 2nd dealer knew what to do and made repair
30 mi
US $961
Brake fluid flushed
rear brakes resurfaced rotors and new pads
front brakes resurfaced and new pads
In dash notification that the Traction Control was not working and StablTrac System needed service. Computer was scanned and no codes showed up. Nothing was done. This problem reoccurred again 3 weeks later and notification disappeared
34000 mi
US $500
Rear pads and rotors replaced. Potentially stuck calipers resulted in premature wear of driver side rear pads and rotors.
Service Stabilitrak and traction control. Dealer checked for codes. Fixed.
19000 mi
While driving the car the right front caliper bracket broke causing the caliper to swing free and cause damage to the rotor. Dealer replaced rt caliper, bracket, and completed a full front brake job.
58000 mi
US $1400
All new front pads and rotors.
38000 mi
US $120
left rear brake caliper dragging requiring replacement of unit,covered by CPO warranty. cost (120-) was for right rear brake pads which were replaced at dealers recommendation.
Break pedal was making noise. The master cylinder and brake booster was replaced and brake fluid was flushed and replaced.
88000 mi
US $1609
P/A Master Cyl and Booster
87000 mi
US $600
Replace brake pads and rear passenger side caliper. Brake master cylinder failed; leaking brake fluid into vacuum booster. Both replaced. This is a problem with all GM lambda bodies (Arcadia, Traverser, Enclave, etc. Reported to GM, but no satisfaction.
47500 mi
Previous repair by Authorized Buick/GMC dealer in Williamsburg, VA was done incorrectly according to Buick/GMC dealer in Palm Beach, FL. Brake master cylinder/booster reinstalled. No problem since.
73500 mi
Brake fluid pump.
70000 mi
US $200
Replaced brake master cylinder and power brake booster
Car was experiencing a "stuttering" when braking. Previously replaced brakes, pads, and rotors. Purchased a new torque wrench to ensure that everything was tightened appropriately. Still encountering some issues, though less than before. Wondering if the new brakes that were installed need to wear in a bit or something.
53000 mi
US $120
Rear brake hanging up causing premature wear of inside pad on one wheel. Replaced rear pad and rotors.
Primary Logic Controller Burned out by bad brake controller install.
15000 mi
US $90
Brake pedal makes noise when depressed - sounds like rubber grommet against pedal arm. Forum said problem solved by changing brake fluid. Dealer did, but problem persists. Said to bring it back to try again. Not happy - very annoying.
29000 mi
Brake pedal squeaked when depressed. Repair required lubricating a boot around the pedal mechanism.
65340 mi
C $850
Replace all rear brake parts. Lubricate front brakes
29000 mi
Steering angle sensor was not changing when turning wheel. Steering angle sensor was replaced under warranty. Loud squeak when applying brakes. Master cylinder was leaking into brake booster. Replaced master cylinder assembly and vaccum brake booster assembly.
Vehicle braking would vibrate. Rotors were turned during previous brake job. Rotors were warped.
35000 mi
Check ABS stabilitrak light was intermittantly on. Multiple trips to dealer. No Codes. Finally, found that a sensor for steering angle was failing. Replaced
Noticed fluid leaking from left front wheel/brake area. Took it into dealer who said it needed a new part in the brake area that was causing the leak. Had to bring car back in for the repair at a later date when they received the parts. Parts were received by dealer and they made successful repair to front left wheel leak.
6000 mi
Squeak from master cylinder when depressing brake pedal - taking in for TSB of changing out brake fluid.
7000 mi
Traction Control and Stabilitrak lights on - vehicle lurching when driving - found wire near fuse box making contact with clips that was shorting out - this was repair and repositioned - problem fixed.
43000 mi
Squeaking rubbing when pushing brake pedal. Told it was master cylinder, which was replaced. Found vehicle still making sound today and will need to return to shop in future for reassessment. OnStar indicated a problem with brake booster sensor. This was diagnosed further at dealer and replaced.
45880 mi
C $50
Lubricated sticky calipers
34100 mi
Check engine light, check stablitrak and service traction control soon light on. When at dealer, no light on.
10000 mi
Brake pedal squeak -- knew about TSB to replace brake fluid, wanted to have repaired before orig warranty expires in August.
8000 mi
Master cylinder squeek.
1000 mi
Clunk noise on both vehicles, told it is "Normal". I don't think so!
6000 mi
Repair of clunk. TSB reprogramed EBCM.
108000 mi
US $2000
Leak in master cylinder
89000 mi
US $725
Replace brake pads and front rotors
84000 mi
US $1400
Master cylinder replaced and was leaking into boot.
TSB brake fluid replaced to eliminate pedal squeak.
59000 mi
Sensor related to 4 wheel drive/ stability system.
2000 mi
Brakes spongy and squeaking noise upon foot pressure. Problem getting worse
2000 mi
Brake pedal spongy and noisy . Dealer can duplicate and is familiar with problem on others but cannot fix. They have replaced the brake booster and master "something" without success. Although not sure why it happens assures me that it is not a driving h
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