Fixing Buick Sticky Brakes

Dec. 21, 2022

This bulletin applies to 2010-2015 Buick LaCrosse and 2011-2015 Regal vehicles. The brake pedal may not raise or seem stuck down after a normal braking event. This condition may occur in high temperature and humidity conditions and may not be repeatable. The brake lights will remain on and brakes may drag after the pedal is released. A pop, click or snap noise may be heard when the pedal is applied or released. If the concern is intermittent, allow the vehicle to idle for 30 minutes on max heat and floor mode to try to induce the concern.

The condition may be due to a bind in the brake pedal pivot bushing. The fix: replace the brake pedal arm. Be sure to use the two new retaining clips that accompany the new brake pedal arm.

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