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1984 BUICK REGAL

5 recalls, 6 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).
88,303 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
89V102000 Jun 16, 1989
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Defect Description
A SMALL NYLON BUSHING IN THE CRUISE CONTROL SERVO BAIL MAY SLIP OUT OF PLACE, CAUSING INTERMITTENT AND UNEXPECTED INCREASES IN ENGINE SPEED OR DIESELING (ENGINE RUN ON WITH IGNITION OFF).
Consequence
SERVO ROD ASSEMBLY COULD CATCH ON ENGINE COMPONENTS ANDRESULT IN A STUCK THROTTLE WITH POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
INSTALL A NEW BUSHING IN CRUISE CONTROL SERVO BAIL.
1,755,897 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
85V049000 Apr 29, 1985
STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
Defect Description
THE REAR BUMPER MAY FRACTURE DURING A REAR END COLLISION, PUNCTURE THE FUEL TANK, AND CAUSE A FUEL LEAK. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: A FUEL LEAK CREATES THE POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE WHICH COULD ... Read more
Remedy
REPLACE THE REAR BUMPER BRACKETS AND THE "L" SHAPED REINFORCEMENT WITH A "U" SHAPED FULL REINFORCEMENT.
196,939 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
85V024000 Mar 5, 1985
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Defect Description
ONE OF THE THREE STEERING GEAR TO FRAME BOLTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO THE REQUIRED SPECIFICATION. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE STEERING GEAR COULD COME LOOSE FROM THE FRAME ... Read more
Remedy
TIGHTEN THE STEERING GEAR TO FRAME BOLTS.
48 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
84V011000 Feb 6, 1984
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Defect Description
SOME VEHICLES HAVE BUCKET SEAT BACK LOCKS THAT DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 207, ANCHORAGE OF SEATS. IN EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT BACK LOCK MAY NOT FUNCTION.
Remedy
INSPECTION OF SEAT BACK LOCKS WILL BE PERFORMED. LOCKS THAT HAVE BENT, BROKEN OR MISSING HOOKS WILL BE REPLACED.
76,586 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Complaint Statistics

6 total complaints 1 fires 1 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SEATS1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE1
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH1
TIRES:TREAD/BELT1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY1
STRUCTURE1
STRUCTURE Apr 10, 2002
ENGINE FELL OUT WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY. CRADDLE BOLTS ATTACHED TO VEHICLE WERE ROTTEN.*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY Sep 11, 2000
DELCO BATTERY IS LEAKING ACID. NLM
TIRES:TREAD/BELT May 4, 2000
Incident date: Apr 12, 2000
CONSUMER BOUGHT FOUR NEW TIRES FROM A COMPANY. THE TWO FRONT TIRES' TREAD WAS SPLITTING ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE TIRES. *AK
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH Feb 11, 1997
Incident date: Nov 3, 1996
DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR WHEN CLOSED WON'T LATCH, WEIGHT OF POST IS TOO HEAVY FOR HINGE, MUST LIFT UP DOOR TO MEET LATCH TO SHUT DOOR, TOOK TO BODY SHOP TO HAVE IT FIXED. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Apr 25, 1996
Incident date: Sep 5, 1995
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. (OHIO STATE POLICE REPORT) *SD
Fire
SEATS Mar 23, 1995
Incident date: Feb 7, 1995
DRIVER' SEAT BACK FAILED TO HOLD DURING ACCIDENT, FORCING DRIVER INTO STEERING WHEEL/WINDSHIELD, RESULTING IN INJURY. *SKDD
1 injured

EPA Fuel Economy, 1984 BUICK REGAL

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
3.8L 6-cyl, Automatic 3-spd 17.0 22.0 19.0 Regular $3,300
3.8L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd 14.0 20.0 16.0 Regular $3,900
4.1L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd 15.0 21.0 17.0 Regular $3,650
4.3L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd 20.0 29.0 23.0 Diesel $3,400
5.7L 8-cyl, Automatic 4-spd 18.0 27.0 21.0 Diesel $3,700
3.8L 6-cyl, Automatic 3-spd 16.0 22.0 18.0 Regular $3,450
3.8L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd 14.0 20.0 16.0 Regular $3,900
4.1L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd 15.0 20.0 17.0 Regular $3,650
4.3L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd 19.0 29.0 22.0 Diesel $3,550

CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Midsize Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

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
RP, Closed , Model Year: 1988
STRUCTURE
There is no summary currently available
EA00011 Opened: Apr 10, 2000 , Closed: Jan 12, 2001
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1989
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
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1995
INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT
There is no summary currently available
RQ99002 Opened: Mar 4, 1999
RQ, Open , Model Year: 1989
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
RQ, Open , Model Year: 1988
CRADLE BOLT FAILURES
There is no summary currently available
EA96023 Opened: Sep 27, 1996 , Closed: Feb 13, 1998
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1996
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
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1988
CORRODED REAR DISK BRAKES
There is no summary currently available
PE94048 Opened: Jun 21, 1994 , Closed: Dec 30, 1994
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1986
SUB-FRAME ABSORBER FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PE93039 Opened: Apr 27, 1993 , Closed: Sep 14, 1993
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1991
FUEL LINE SEPARATION
There is no summary currently available
EA91055 Opened: Dec 5, 1991 , Closed: Aug 17, 1992
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1988
W-CAR HINGE PIN FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
EA91049 Opened: Nov 26, 1991 , Closed: Oct 28, 1992
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1990
JACK FAILURE
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PE91133 Opened: Oct 1, 1991 , Closed: Dec 5, 1991
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1988
W-CAR HINGE PIN FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PE91107 Opened: Aug 1, 1991 , Closed: Nov 26, 1991
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1990
JACK FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PE91072 Opened: May 1, 1991 , Closed: Jul 8, 1991
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1987
STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION
There is no summary currently available
EA91005 Opened: Oct 31, 1990 , Closed: Dec 31, 1991
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1988
REAR WHEEL BEARINGS FAIL
There is no summary currently available
PE90088 Opened: Jun 11, 1990 , Closed: Oct 31, 1990
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1988
FAILURE STOP LAMP SWITCH
There is no summary currently available
PE90014 Opened: Oct 31, 1989 , Closed: Feb 28, 1990
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1984
CRUISE CONTROL FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PE89145 Opened: Jul 21, 1989 , Closed: Sep 22, 1989
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1985
PARKING BRAKE CABLE
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PE89104 Opened: Mar 17, 1989 , Closed: May 12, 1989
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1985
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
DP, Closed , Model Year: 1982
82 BUICK SEAT DISLODGEMENT
82 BUICK SEAT DISLODGEMENT
DP79049 Opened: Jun 14, 1979 , Closed: Sep 17, 1979
DP, Closed , Model Year: 1978
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

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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 (current) 5 6
1983 1 4 View
1982 2 1 View
1981 3 0 View
1980 6 0 View
1979 5 3 View
1978 7 1 View
1977 4 0 View
1976 2 0 View
1975 2 0 View
1974 2 0 View
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