1986 BUICK BUICK

0 recalls — 2 complaints — 1 TSBs

No recalls found for this vehicle.

Complaint Statistics

2 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY1
STEERING:RACK AND PINION1
STEERING:RACK AND PINION Jun 24, 2002
WHEN COLD, POWER STEERING IS VERY HARD TO TURN. SOMETIMES WILL HARDLY TURN AT ALL, TO THE POINT OF BEING DANGEROUS. I AM THE SECOND OWNER, AND HAVE ALL RECORDS FROM THE ORIGINAL OWNER. I KNOW THIS IS AN OLDER CAR, BUT, IT IS IN BEAUTIFUL CONDITION. I HAVE READ ELSWHERE THAT THIS IS A RECOGNIZED P... Read more
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY Jul 6, 1995
Incident date: Feb 13, 1995
BROKEN TIE RODS. *AW

Technical Service Bulletins — 1986 BUICK BUICK

1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
034520 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS1
435009 Dec 1, 1994
034520 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
NEW DIAGNOSIS AND CORRECTION PROCEDURES FOR FRONT BRAKE PULSATION. *TW

NHTSA Safety Investigations — BUICK BUICK

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

DP94004 Opened: Jun 20, 1994 — Closed: Aug 17, 1994
DP — Closed — Model Year: 1988
BRAKE CALIPER CORROSION
BRAKE CALIPER CORROSION
DP88010 Opened: Jan 22, 1988 — Closed: Mar 1, 1988
DP — Closed — Model Year: 1985
BRAKE PROPORTIONING VALVE
BRAKE PROPORTIONING VALVE
DP88009 Opened: Jan 19, 1988 — Closed: Apr 25, 1988
DP — Closed — Model Year: 1985
SUDDEN ACCELERATION
SUDDEN ACCELERATION
DP87030 Opened: Aug 20, 1987 — Closed: Sep 23, 1987
DP — Closed — Model Year: 1986
STALLING
STALLING
DP87028 Opened: Aug 11, 1987 — Closed: Dec 8, 1987
DP — Closed — Model Year: 1986
SUDDEN ACCELERATION
SUDDEN ACCELERATION
PE86051 Opened: Apr 28, 1986 — Closed: Aug 25, 1986
PE — Closed — Model Year: 1985
WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION FROM MANUFACTURER:N/AANALYSIS:WE HAVE RECEIVED 26 COMPLAINTS IN LESS THAN 12 MONTHS INCLUDING3 ALLEGED ACCIDENTS.GM ISSUED A SERVICE BULLETIN ON AN INTERMITTENTWIPER OPERATION PROBLEM.STATUS:PENDING FOR OPENING A PE.PROPOSED ACTION:OPEN A PE.
EA85040 Opened: Aug 19, 1985 — Closed: Nov 25, 1987
EA — Closed — Model Year: 1983
SEAT BACK RECLINER
STATUS: MET WITH GM ON 4/24/87. MET AGAIN WITH GM WEEK OF 15 JUNE.GM INFO AND FAA REPORTS RECEIVED WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 1ST.CLOSED 11/25/87.===
EA85041 Opened: Aug 19, 1985 — Closed: Nov 12, 1987
EA — Closed — Model Year: 1985
SEAT BACK RECLINER
STATUS:MEETING WITH GM 4/24/87. MET WITH GM DURING WEEKOF JUNE 15TH. GM INFO AND FAA REPORTS RECEIVED WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 1ST.CLOSED 11/12/87.===
DP84011 Opened: Feb 13, 1984 — Closed: Feb 7, 1984
DP — Closed — Model Year: 1977
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, RUNAWAY ACCELERA
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, RUNAWAY ACCELERATION
DP84008 Opened: Dec 28, 1983 — Closed: Feb 7, 1984
DP — Closed — Model Year: 1977
RUNAWAY ACCELERATION FOLLOWING A SHIFT F
RUNAWAY ACCELERATION FOLLOWING A SHIFT FROM PARK TO REVERSE
DP84006 Opened: Nov 15, 1983 — Closed: Aug 3, 1984
DP — Closed — Model Year: 1982
DEFECT INVESTGATION AND RECALL OF GM A A
DEFECT INVESTGATION AND RECALL OF GM A AND J CARS FOR BRAKES

BUICK BUICK — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the BUICK BUICK across all model years (1967–1969).

3 Total Recalls
117 Total Complaints
11 Investigations
7 Reported Crashes
7 Reported Fires
1 Reported Deaths

BUICK BUICK — Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
2003 0 3 View
2002 0 14 View
2001 0 9 View
2000 0 13 View
1999 0 7 View
1998 0 11 View
1997 0 9 View
1996 0 3 View
1995 0 6 View
1994 0 5 View
1993 0 2 View
1992 0 2 View
1990 0 3 View
1989 0 1 View
1988 0 9 View
1986 (current) 0 2
1985 0 1 View
1984 0 1 View
1978 0 1 View
1971 0 1 View
1969 1 0 View
1968 1 0 View
1967 1 0 View
1966 0 1 View

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