1990 BUICK ELECTRA
2 recalls, 10 complaints
06E043000 May 19, 2006
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Defect Description
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CE... Read more
Consequence
THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
90V112000 Jun 6, 1990
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
Defect Description
OWNERS MANUALS DID NOT FULLY EXPLAIN HOW FRONT SHOULDER BELT COMFORT FEATURE WORKS.
Consequence
CARS WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 208, AND INCORRECT USE OF SAFETY RESTRAINTS COULD LEAD TO PERSONAL INJURY TO OCCUPANTS IF AN ACCIDENTSHOULD OCCUR.
Remedy
INSERT STICKER THAT PROVIDES MISSING INFORMATION IN OWNERS MANUALS.
Complaint Statistics
10 total complaints
1 crashes 1 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 1 |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 22, 2016
Incident date: Nov 12, 2014
SPEEDOMETER NOT WORKING CORRECTLY. MOVING.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Feb 22, 2016
Incident date: Nov 12, 2014
SPEEDOMETER NOT WORKING CORRECTLY. MOVING.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 22, 2016
Incident date: Nov 12, 2014
SPEEDOMETER NOT WORKING CORRECTLY. MOVING.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 23, 2000
BECAUSE OF THE DARK BLUE PRIMER USED THAT YEAR ON ALL BUICKS MY CAR LOOKS LIKE IT IS STARTING TO MELT, I HAVE TROUBLE SELLING THE CAR BECAUSE OF THIS, THERE IS NO RUST OR ANY OTHER PROBLEM WITH THE CAR. IF THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS MAKE/MODEL I DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT IT. GETTING A WHOLE NEW PAINT JOB ... Read more
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Mar 23, 1998
POWER STEERING HOSE FAILED.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Mar 23, 1998
ALTERNATOR FAILED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Mar 23, 1998
WATER PUMP FAILED.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Mar 23, 1998
TRANSMISSION FAILED.
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Apr 30, 1997
OWNER STATES WHILE DRIVING THEIR IS WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM STEERING COLUM AREA. OWNER ALSO NOTES THAT THIS IS A INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. OWNER IS CONCERNED FOR HER SAFETY. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
May 12, 1995
VEHICLE ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL RUNNING WILD HITTING BUILDING. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
Crash
1 injured
NHTSA Safety Investigations, BUICK ELECTRA
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
EA89028
Opened: Jul 28, 1989 , Closed: Jul 27, 1990
REAR BRAKE PIN
SUMMARY:THESE VEHICLES HAVE REAR DRUM BRAKES.THE PARKING LEVER PIVOTPIN IS HELD BY AN E RING.WHEN THE RING FAILS, PARTS OF THE RING ANDPIN FALL LOOSE INTO THE DRUM AND MAY JAM THE BRAKE, LOCKING THE WHEEL.A STRONGER E RING IS USED IN 1988 AND NEWER CARS.THIS INVESTIGATIONHAS BEEN EXPANDED TO INCLUDE... Read more
PE89098
Opened: Mar 10, 1989 , Closed: May 17, 1989
ANTI LOCK BRAKES
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EA88031
Opened: Apr 22, 1988 , Closed: Oct 23, 1989
SUDDEN ACCELERATION
STATUS:ANALYSIS OF INFORMATION FROM THE MANUFACTURER IS IN PROGRESS.HOWEVER, NEITHER NHTSA OF GM HAS IDENTIFIED A FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION THATCOULD RESULT IN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION.SOME VEHICLES IN THIS GROUP WEREFOUND POTENTIALLY SUBJECT TO THROTTLE CABLE RESTRICTIONS, AND WERERECALLED ALONG WITH H... Read more
EA88019
Opened: Jan 28, 1988 , Closed: Oct 31, 1990
HYDRO BOOST
There is no summary currently available
PE87038
Opened: Jul 9, 1987 , Closed: Jan 28, 1988
HYDROBOOST FAILURE
SUBJECT VEHICLES:CAPRICE, CAPRICE CLASSIC, CUSTOM CRUISER, DEVILLE,ELECTRA, ESTATE WAGON, FLEETWOOD, LESABRE, NINETY-EIGHT, PARISIENNE,PARK AVENUE.(ALL 1984-86 GM VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDROBOOST II SYSTEMS)ANALYSIS:CONSUMER COMPLAINTS ALLEGE SEVERAL PROBLEMS INVOLVING THE POWERSTEERING AND POWER B... Read more
BUICK ELECTRA - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the BUICK ELECTRA across all model years (1965, 1990).
35
Total Recalls
52
Total Complaints
5
Investigations
2
Reported Crashes
1
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
BUICK ELECTRA - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 0 | 3 | View |
| 1990 (current) | 2 | 10 | |
| 1989 | 1 | 2 | View |
| 1988 | 1 | 6 | View |
| 1987 | 3 | 4 | View |
| 1986 | 3 | 15 | View |
| 1985 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1984 | 2 | 2 | View |
| 1983 | 0 | 5 | View |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1981 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1979 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1977 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 1976 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1975 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1972 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1971 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1970 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1966 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 1965 | 1 | 0 | View |