1991 BUICK ELECTRA
0 recalls, 3 complaints - 1 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
3 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
Apr 26, 2019
Incident date: Apr 22, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1987 (NA) BUICK ELECTRA PARK AVENUE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START AND FUEL WAS LEAKING UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THE STARTER WAS REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. TH... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Apr 26, 2019
Incident date: Apr 22, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1987 (NA) BUICK ELECTRA PARK AVENUE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START AND FUEL WAS LEAKING UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THE STARTER WAS REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. TH... Read more
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL
Nov 16, 1995
Incident date: Jul 18, 1995
EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE LEVER RELEASES. *SKD
Technical Service Bulletins, 1991 BUICK ELECTRA
1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) | 1 |
130089009
Sep 1, 2013
061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
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 (current) | 0 | 3 | |
| 1990 | 2 | 10 | View |
| 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 |