1979 BUICK REGAL
5 recalls, 3 complaints
07E088000 Oct 24, 2007
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AN... Read more
Consequence
THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Remedy
HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.
84V149000 Nov 24, 1984
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
Defect Description
REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE AXLES THAT WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED. THIS CONDITION MAY RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE AXLE SHAFT AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY FROM THE VEHICLE.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT THE REAR AXLE TO DETERMINE WHETHER IT WAS MANUFACTURED AT THE BUFFALO PLANT. IF SO, THEY WILL MAKE AXLE MEASUREMENTS AND IF NECESSARY REPLACE OR MODIFY AFFECTED AXLE COMPONENTS WITHOUT CHARGE.
81V025000 Feb 25, 1981
SUSPENSION:REAR
Defect Description
THE BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE LOWER REAR CONTROL ARM TO THE FRAME MAY FRACTURE. THE REAR CONTROL ARM SUPPORTS AND POSITIONS THE REAR AXLE. FRACTURE OF THE BOLTS WOULD ALLOW THE CONTROL ARM TO DROP FREE.
Remedy
BOTH REAR CONTROL ARM ATTACHMENT BOLTS WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE.
79V214000 Sep 18, 1979
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT
Defect Description
THE SHIFT CABLE RETAINING CLIP MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED BACKWARDS OR NOT AT ALL. THE PURPOSE OF THIS SPRING CLIP IS TO SECURE THE LOWER END OF THE SHIFT CABLE HOUSING TO THE TRANSMISSION. IF THE CLIP IS BACKWARD OR MISSING, THE CONSOLE SHIFT LEVER MAY NOT SHIFT THE TRANSMISSION AND/OR THE TRANSMISSIO... Read more
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND IF NECESSARY CORRECT THE SHIFT CABLE RETAINING CLIP INSTALLATION AT NO CHARGE.
79V142000 Jun 6, 1979
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Defect Description
ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES THE BRAKE STOPLIGHT AND CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH WHICH IS OPERATED BY THE BRAKE PEDAL MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH AN INCORRECT LUBRICANT ON THE ACTUATING PLUNGER. THIS CAN CAUSE THE REAR BRAKE STOPLIGHTS TO BECOME INOPERATIVE AND THE CRUISE CONTROL, IF ACTIVATED, TO STAY ELECT... Read more
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE BRAKE STOPLIGHT AND CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH AT NO COST TO OWNER.
Complaint Statistics
3 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 3 |
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Aug 27, 2004
Incident date: Aug 27, 2004
WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR. CONSUMER PULLED OVER, AND NOTICED THAT THE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE SIDEWALL ON PASSENGER'S SIDE TIRE. THIS CAUSED DAMAGES TO THE UNDER CARRIAGE/FENDER; AND DOOR. CONSUMER CALLED ROAD SIDE ASSISTANCE AND VEHICLE WAS TOWED T... Read more
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
May 17, 2004
Incident date: May 17, 2004
WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH A LOUD KNOCKING NOISE WAS HEARD FROM THE REAR. CONSUMER PULLED OVER, AND NOTICED THAT THE RIGHT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE WHEEL. CONSUMER CALLED ROAD SIDE ASSISTANT TO CHANGE THE TIRE. FIRESTONE FR480, SIZE P215/70R14, DOT W2HY1MD519. *AK THE TIRE BLOW... Read more
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Aug 8, 2003
Incident date: Jul 3, 2003
WHIHLE DRIVNG THE TREAD OF THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT TIRE SEPARATED FROMTHE TIRE. THE TIRE DENTED THE RIGHT FENDER AND RIGHT FRONT DOOR. *MR *CB *NLM
NHTSA Safety Investigations, BUICK REGAL
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
RP01001
Opened: Nov 28, 2001 , Closed: Jun 13, 2002
STRUCTURE
There is no summary currently available
EA00011
Opened: Apr 10, 2000 , Closed: Jan 12, 2001
ENGINE CRADLE SEPARATION
THE ENGINE CRADLE FRONT BOLTS AND/OR RETAINERS MAY FAIL, ALLOWING THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE CRADLE TO FALL, POSSIBLY SEPARATING THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT FROM THE STEERING GEAR, WITH COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL
EA99026
Opened: Aug 31, 1999 , Closed: Dec 28, 2001
INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT
There is no summary currently available
RQ99002
Opened: Mar 4, 1999
ENGINE CRADLE SEPARATION
ON APRIL 1, 1997, GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION FILED A DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT TO RECALL THE SUBJECT VEHICLES, REGISTERED IN 14 HIGH CORROSION STATES, TO REPLACE THE REAR ENGINE CRADLE BOLTS AND RETAINERS.THE REAR ENGINE CRADLE BOLTS WOULD EITHER FRACTURER OR PULL THROUGH THE RETIANERS DUE TO CORROS... Read more
RQ97017
Opened: Oct 2, 1997
CRADLE BOLT FAILURES
There is no summary currently available
EA96023
Opened: Sep 27, 1996 , Closed: Feb 13, 1998
INAPPROPRIATE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT
THE FAILURE RATE (1.25/100K) ON THIS ISSUE IS LOW.A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME AND FURTHER USE OF THE AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITURE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.O... Read more
PE94063
Opened: Aug 12, 1994 , Closed: Dec 21, 1994
CORRODED REAR DISK BRAKES
There is no summary currently available
PE94048
Opened: Jun 21, 1994 , Closed: Dec 30, 1994
SUB-FRAME ABSORBER FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PE93039
Opened: Apr 27, 1993 , Closed: Sep 14, 1993
FUEL LINE SEPARATION
There is no summary currently available
EA91055
Opened: Dec 5, 1991 , Closed: Aug 17, 1992
W-CAR HINGE PIN FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
EA91049
Opened: Nov 26, 1991 , Closed: Oct 28, 1992
JACK FAILURE
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PE91133
Opened: Oct 1, 1991 , Closed: Dec 5, 1991
W-CAR HINGE PIN FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PE91107
Opened: Aug 1, 1991 , Closed: Nov 26, 1991
JACK FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PE91072
Opened: May 1, 1991 , Closed: Jul 8, 1991
STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION
There is no summary currently available
EA91005
Opened: Oct 31, 1990 , Closed: Dec 31, 1991
REAR WHEEL BEARINGS FAIL
There is no summary currently available
PE90088
Opened: Jun 11, 1990 , Closed: Oct 31, 1990
FAILURE STOP LAMP SWITCH
There is no summary currently available
PE90014
Opened: Oct 31, 1989 , Closed: Feb 28, 1990
CRUISE CONTROL FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PE89145
Opened: Jul 21, 1989 , Closed: Sep 22, 1989
PARKING BRAKE CABLE
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PE89104
Opened: Mar 17, 1989 , Closed: May 12, 1989
JAMMED STEERING MECHANISM
SUMMARY: THE OIL FILL TUBE MAY BECOME LOOSE, CAUSING IT TO FALL ANDPOSSIBLY BECOME LODGED NEAR THE STEERING GEAR.THIS MAY CAUSE THESTEERING MECHANISM TO BECOME JAMMED, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF VEHICLECONTROL.===
DP87017
Opened: Apr 22, 1987 , Closed: Jul 31, 1987
82 BUICK SEAT DISLODGEMENT
82 BUICK SEAT DISLODGEMENT
DP79049
Opened: Jun 14, 1979 , Closed: Sep 17, 1979
V-6 STALLING DUE TO FUEL FILTER
V-6 STALLING DUE TO FUEL FILTER
BUICK REGAL - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the BUICK REGAL across all model years (1973, 2020).
194
Total Recalls
4,465
Total Complaints
21
Investigations
217
Reported Crashes
333
Reported Fires
6
Reported Deaths
BUICK REGAL - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | 3 | View |
| 2019 | 3 | 29 | View |
| 2018 | 3 | 33 | View |
| 2017 | 0 | 26 | View |
| 2016 | 1 | 61 | View |
| 2015 | 0 | 50 | View |
| 2014 | 2 | 51 | View |
| 2013 | 6 | 137 | View |
| 2012 | 7 | 137 | View |
| 2011 | 4 | 441 | View |
| 2010 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 2009 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 2008 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 2005 | 0 | 8 | View |
| 2004 | 4 | 94 | View |
| 2003 | 5 | 139 | View |
| 2002 | 5 | 150 | View |
| 2001 | 8 | 229 | View |
| 2000 | 10 | 245 | View |
| 1999 | 8 | 301 | View |
| 1998 | 7 | 376 | View |
| 1997 | 8 | 174 | View |
| 1996 | 4 | 273 | View |
| 1995 | 8 | 218 | View |
| 1994 | 3 | 146 | View |
| 1993 | 2 | 118 | View |
| 1992 | 2 | 204 | View |
| 1991 | 7 | 303 | View |
| 1990 | 9 | 107 | View |
| 1989 | 8 | 150 | View |
| 1988 | 11 | 181 | View |
| 1987 | 3 | 28 | View |
| 1986 | 5 | 14 | View |
| 1985 | 9 | 10 | View |
| 1984 | 5 | 6 | View |
| 1983 | 1 | 4 | View |
| 1982 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 1981 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1980 | 6 | 0 | View |
| 1979 (current) | 5 | 3 | |
| 1978 | 7 | 1 | View |
| 1977 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 1976 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1975 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1974 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 | View |