Oil from the engine was being transferred into the air brake system. As a result the brakes valve began to malfunction. *Ak
1995-2002 · 6 model years
Blue Bird Buses Problems by year
Owners have filed 8 complaints about the Blue Bird Buses across 6 model years, and it has 0 recalls. The 1996 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1). The most reported problem area is the brakes, followed by the fuel system.
- Complaints
- 8
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Buses complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common Buses problems
Latest Buses complaints
The abs light will be on for several days. Then the bus, at about 35 mi. Pr. Hr., Will shutter, like the driver is making an emergency stop. This last just a few seconds and the abs light will go off. This happens three or four times in a month. *Ak this has been going on for about a year.
We have several bluebird busses from years 1993 through 2002....We are continually breaking the rear brake lines, having replaced up to 6 lines on some buses with under 100,000 miles. When they break all fluid is pumped from the lines there by losing all braking. These busses are built on a chevrolet chassis...Have approached chevrolet before with no help...Someone is going to get hurt or worse with this design.*Jb
While traveling on the highway, heard a knocking noise coming from the hood area and the steering wheel had a lot of play inside of it. Nlm consumer adds steering will lock up at any speed and while turning. *Tt
Consumer stated the abs light comes on intermittently while driving, vehicle has been to the dealer 6 times, code has been cleared and the has been sensor adjusted, however the problem still exist. *Ak. *Jb
Manufacturer's recall r01ff; vehicle was consumed by a fire that was believed to have been started in engine compartment where battery was located. Possible short circuit could have caused fire to start. Please provide any additional information / attachments.*Ak
Questions about the Blue Bird Buses
Which Blue Bird Buses years have the most problems?
Which Blue Bird Buses years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common Blue Bird Buses problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the brakes (4), fuel system (2), steering (1) most often.
How many recalls does the Blue Bird Buses have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for any Blue Bird Buses model year on file.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data