1985 BUICK REGAL
9 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).
88V014000 Jan 8, 1988
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Defect Description
UNDER EXTENDED HEADLAMP USAGE, CIRCUITRY IN THE HEADLAMP SWITCH PANEL MIGHT EXPERIENCE INCREASED RESISTANCE AND EXCESSIVE HEAT BUILDUP.
Consequence
HEADLIGHTS WOULD CYCLE ON AND OFF. SUDDEN LOSS OFHEADLIGHTS UNDER SEVERE WEATHER OR NIGHTIMER DRIVING CONDITIONS COULD RESULTIN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
REPLACE HEADLIGHT SWITCH WITH MODIFIED SWITCH.
87V124000 Aug 10, 1987
STRUCTURE
Defect Description
SMALL CRACKS MAY DEVELOP IN THE BODY PILLAR AROUND THE DOOR STRIKER BOLT HOLE.
Consequence
CRACKS WOULD INCREASE LEADING TO DIFFICULTY IN CLOSINGTHE DOOR AND MIGHT ALLOW DOOR TO COME OPEN DURING A CRASH, INCREASINGLIKELIHOOD OF INJURY TO OCCUPANTS.
Remedy
INSTALL INNER AND OUTER REINFORCEMENT PLATE ON BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT BODY PILLARS.
86V030000 Feb 21, 1986
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS
Defect Description
THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRING ASSEMBLY MAY FAIL PREVENTING THE THROTTLE FROM RETURNING TO THE CLOSED (IDLE) POSITION WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS RELEASED. ... Read more
Remedy
REPLACE THROTTLE RETURN SPRING.
85V114000 Sep 19, 1985
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect Description
THE CERTIFICATION LABEL LOCATED ON THE LEFT FRONT DOOR DID NOT INCLUDE A REQUIRED FEDERAL CERTIFICATION STATEMENT. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL REGULATION 567.
Remedy
LABELS CONTAINING CORRECT INFORMATION ARE BEING MAILED AND SHOULD BE INSTALLED ON THE LEFT FRONT DOOR.
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.
85V047000 Apr 26, 1985
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Defect Description
A LOSS OF BONDING ADHESION BETWEEN THE PAINT AND THE WINDSHIELD OPENING AREA COULD ALLOW THE WINDSHIELD TO SEPARATE DURING A 30 MILE PER HOUR FRONTAL BARRIER TEST REQUIRED BY FMVSS 212, WINDSHIELD RETENTION. ... Read more
Remedy
REMOVE AND REINSTALL WINDSHIELD IF A LACK OF PAINT BONDING IS EVIDENT.
84V154000 Nov 27, 1984
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Defect Description
THE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTORS WHICH MAY NOT PERFORM ADEQUATELY DURING A COLLISION.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTORS FREE OF CHARGE.
84V124000 Oct 10, 1984
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
THE TIE RODS ARE PART OF THE STEERING LINKAGE AND TRANSMIT TURNING MOVEMENTS TO THE WHEELS. THE BOLTS THAT FASTEN THE TIE RODS TO THEIR ADJUSTERS MAY NOT BE TIGHT ENOUGH. THIS COULD ALLOW THE TIE ROD TO LOOSEN AND DETACH ITSELF FROM THE ADJUSTER.
Remedy
THE TIE ROD END BOLTS WILL BE TIGHTENED WITHOUT COST TO THE OWNER.
Complaint Statistics
10 total complaints
2 crashes
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 3 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | 1 |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS | 1 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
May 3, 2001
WHILE TRAVELING AND WHEN DEPRESSING BRAKE PEDAL IT WILL NOT TRAVEL TO FLOORBOARD. CONUMER HAS TO APPLY FORCE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
Dec 5, 2000
CARBON MANOXIDE IS GETTING INTO PASSENGER'S COMPARTMENT WHEN HEAT IS IN USE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK DUE TO DESIGN DEFECT CARBON MONOXIDE ENTERS PASSENGER AND DRIVER COMPARTMENT WHEN HEAT IS TURNED ON. SPECIFICALLY, CARBON MONOXIDE ENTERS AT THE POINT WHERE THE HEATER HOSE IS CONNECTED TO ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Sep 8, 2000
LEFT FRONT BRAKES ELECTRONIC MOTOR FAILED. YY
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Apr 21, 1999
NEED SOLUTIONS ON PROBLEMS. NO MENTION OF SAFETY DEFECT. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Apr 7, 1998
Incident date: Feb 3, 1998
ENGINE FAILURE, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL.(OHIO TURNPIKE POLICE REPORT).
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Nov 15, 1996
Incident date: Nov 4, 1996
DRIVING HOME COULDN'T TURN LEFT OR RIGHT , SO SHE LEFT THE CAR BECAUSE SHE FELT THE STEERING WAS OFF. *AK *JB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Mar 14, 1996
Incident date: Feb 12, 1996
PHOTO CELL DEFECTIVE FOR HEADLIGHTS, GO OFF AT NIGHT WHILE DRIVING. *SD
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Nov 21, 1995
Incident date: Nov 19, 1995
RECALL RELATED, 86V030000, THROTTLE WENT INTO OPEN POSITION AFTER PUT THE VEHICLE IN REVERSE,IMPACT 6:00 POSITION AND 12:00 POSITION. TT
Crash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Nov 21, 1995
Incident date: Nov 19, 1995
RECALL RELATED, 86V030000, THROTTLE WENT INTO OPEN POSITION AFTER PUT THE VEHICLE IN REVERSE,IMPACT 6:00 POSITION AND 12:00 POSITION. TT
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Jan 18, 1995
Incident date: Nov 18, 1994
DURING SUDDEN PEDAL APPLICATION NO RESPONSE FROM BRAKING SYSTEM. TT
EPA Fuel Economy, 1985 BUICK REGAL
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.8L 6-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 16.0 | 22.0 | 18.0 | Regular | $3,450 |
| 4.3L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 16.0 | 24.0 | 19.0 | Regular | $3,300 |
| 3.8L 6-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 17.0 | 22.0 | 19.0 | Regular | $3,300 |
| 3.8L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 15.0 | 22.0 | 18.0 | Premium | $4,300 |
| 4.3L 6-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 16.0 | 21.0 | 18.0 | Regular | $3,450 |
| 4.3L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 16.0 | 24.0 | 19.0 | Regular | $3,300 |
| 4.3L 6-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 20.0 | 29.0 | 23.0 | Diesel | $3,400 |
| 5.7L 8-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 26.0 | 21.0 | Diesel | $3,700 |
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
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 (current) | 9 | 10 | |
| 1984 | 5 | 6 | View |
| 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 |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 | View |