1997 BUICK BUICK
0 recalls — 9 complaints — 9 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
9 total complaints
1 fires 1 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID | 2 |
| TIRES | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 |
| STEERING:RACK AND PINION | 1 |
| STEERING | 1 |
STEERING
Nov 18, 2007
Incident date: Feb 2, 2006
CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE DRIVEWAY, WITH NO KEY AND IN PARK. MY SON HAD COME IN THE HOUSE AND SAID MOM YOUR CAR IS SMOKING. I HAD PARKED THE CAR APPROX 20 MINS BEFORE AFTER A 6 MILE TRIP, IT WAS WINTER, THANK GOD I DID NOT PARK IN THE GARAGE OR IT WOULD HAVE GONE UP IN SMOKE TOO, AS I LIVE IN THE CO... Read more
Fire
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Aug 10, 2006
Incident date: Jul 1, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE HAD PROBLEMS STEERING AND THE POWER STEERING DID NOT FUNCTION. THE CONTACT EXPRESSED THE PROBLEM WAS DUE TO THE RACK AND PINION THAT WAS NOTED ON RECALL NUMBER 03V527000. THE MANUFACTURER DETERMINED THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
May 14, 2002
Incident date: Jun 8, 2001
THERE WAS A THUMPING SOUND AFTER THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, A TECHNICIAN INDICATED THE CAUSE OF THE NOISE WAS DUE TO THE FACT THAT WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE BRAKE BRIDGED THE REAR WHEEL CYLINDER GASKET AND SUBSEQUENTLY THE BRAKE FLUID BUILT UP ON THE BRAKE LINING/PAD OF THE BRAKE SHOE, T... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
Oct 15, 2001
Incident date: Jun 8, 2001
THERE WAS A THUMPING SOUND AFTER THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, A TECHNICIAN INDICATED THE CAUSE OF THE NOISE WAS DUE TO THE FACT THAT WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE BRAKE BRIDGED THE REAR WHEEL CYLINDER GASKET AND SUBSEQUENTLY THE BRAKE FLUID BUILT UP ON THE BRAKE LINING/PAD OF THE BRAKE SHOE, T... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Dec 27, 1999
VEHICLE HESITATES WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS CONSUMER CONCERNED ABOUT BEING REAR ENDED. NLM
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
May 11, 1999
BOTH SIDE MIRRORS ARE TO SMALL CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. *YC
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Apr 12, 1999
Incident date: Apr 1, 1998
ALTERNATOR FAILED. *YC
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Nov 19, 1998
TRANSMISSION FAILED CAUSING DIFFICULTY WHEN ENGAGING INTO REVERSE.
TIRES
Oct 3, 1997
Incident date: Jun 16, 1997
TIRE BLEW OUT, CAUSING ACCIDENT. (NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE REPORT)
1 injured
Technical Service Bulletins — 1997 BUICK BUICK
9 manufacturer communications from 9 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE | 1 |
| 136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 1 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 1 |
| 175200 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK | 1 |
| 220000 SEATS | 1 |
| 145000 AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| 138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 1 |
010857006
Nov 1, 2001
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS INFORMATION ON VARIOUS WATERLEAK CONDITIONS. *TT
010139003
Aug 1, 2001
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
INFORMATION REGARDING J 44551 A/C SUCTION SCREEN KIT REPAIR RECOMMENDATIONS AND PROCEDURES AFTER CATASTROPHIC COMPRESSOR FAILURES FOR PASSENGER CARS AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS WITH DELPHI HD6, HU6 AND HT6 COMPRESSORS. *TT
990866002A
Jan 1, 2000
175200 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK
THIS BULLETIN INFORMS DEALERSHIPS ABOUT THE TRAP RESISTANT REAR COMPARTMENT (TRUNK) KIT. *TT
990940004
Jan 1, 2000
220000 SEATS
GENERAL MOTORS BEGAN PROVIDING CHILD RESTRAIN SEAT TOP TETHER HARDWARE PACKAGES TO CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED STATES WHO REQUESTED THEM. *TT
990941004
Jan 1, 2000
145000 AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY
INFORMATION REGARDING SWITCHES TO TURN OFF AND ON FRONTAL AIR BAGS FOR PASSENGER CARS AND TRUCKS. *TT
9709017160A
Sep 1, 1997
105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HARSH GARAGE SHIFT REVERSE TO DRIVE. *YC
970901738320
Sep 1, 1997
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
COMMENTS ON A BRIGHT REFLECTION FROM THE HEAD UP DISPLAY (HUD) UNIT IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WHEN THE VEHICLE IS POSITIONED WITH THE SUN DIRECTLEY ABOVE THE DRIVER.
97RDPD04BLA
Sep 1, 1997
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
SUBJECT REGARDING CD PLAYER REPLACEMENT ON 1997 BUICK AND OLDSMOBILE RADIOS. *TT
970801738210
Aug 1, 1997
136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
COMMENTS ON ERRATIC AUTOMATIC WIPER OPERATION OR THAT THE WIPERS ARE OVERLY SENSITIVE TO SMALL AMOUNTS OF MOISTURE ON THE WINDSHIELD. *YC
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
BRAKE CALIPER CORROSION
BRAKE CALIPER CORROSION
DP88010
Opened: Jan 22, 1988 — Closed: Mar 1, 1988
BRAKE PROPORTIONING VALVE
BRAKE PROPORTIONING VALVE
DP88009
Opened: Jan 19, 1988 — Closed: Apr 25, 1988
SUDDEN ACCELERATION
SUDDEN ACCELERATION
DP87030
Opened: Aug 20, 1987 — Closed: Sep 23, 1987
STALLING
STALLING
DP87028
Opened: Aug 11, 1987 — Closed: Dec 8, 1987
SUDDEN ACCELERATION
SUDDEN ACCELERATION
PE86051
Opened: Apr 28, 1986 — Closed: Aug 25, 1986
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
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
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
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, RUNAWAY ACCELERA
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, RUNAWAY ACCELERATION
DP84008
Opened: Dec 28, 1983 — Closed: Feb 7, 1984
RUNAWAY ACCELERATION FOLLOWING A SHIFT F
RUNAWAY ACCELERATION FOLLOWING A SHIFT FROM PARK TO REVERSE
DP84006
Opened: Nov 15, 1983 — Closed: Aug 3, 1984
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
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| 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 (current) | 0 | 9 | |
| 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 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 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 |