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1986 BUICK REGAL

5 recalls, 14 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.
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.
179,390 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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.
261,171 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
86V093000 Jul 14, 1986
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Defect Description
LEFT HANDED DRIVER'S SIDE SHOULDER BELT ANCHOR PLATE MAY BE UPSIDE DOWN IN LOCK PILLAR SO THAT THE UNTHREADED SLOT OF THE PLATE ALIGNED WITH THE HOLE IN THE LOCK PILLAR. THIS RESULTED IN THE ANCHOR BOLT BEING DRIVEN INTO THE SLOT INSTEAD OF THE THREADED HOLE OF THE ANCHOR PLATE. ... Read more
Remedy
INSTALL A BOLT ANCHOR PLATE REINFORCEMENT AND NEW BOLT, AS NECESSARY.
2,223 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Complaint Statistics

14 total complaints 2 crashes 3 fires 1 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL3
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE1
WHEELS1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE1
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION1
TIRES1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS1
STRUCTURE Mar 12, 2002
Incident date: Jan 1, 2001
FRONT CRADLE BOLT PULLED THROUGH RETAINER DUE TO CORROSION. *AK CONSUMER STATED THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS SEEN BY TWO MASTER TECHNICIANS AND WAS TOLD THE VEHICLE WILL NOT GET FIXED. *YH
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES Jul 25, 2000
Incident date: Jul 7, 2000
I TRIED TO CONTACT THE GUY IN THE WSJOURNAL ABOUT ENGINES ACCELERATING, TO NO AVAIL. HAVE HIM SEND ME AN EMAIL AND I WILL ENLIGHTEN HIM AS TO CAUSE ON THE FIRST ONE. HAVENT FIGURED OUT WHAT HAPPENED TO THIS RUN AMOK CAR,YET. BUT WILL SEND DETAILS IN EMAIL! *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS Aug 5, 1999
Incident date: Aug 4, 1999
WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND APPLYING THE BRAKES, BRAKE PEDAL IS VERY HARD AND SOMETIMES THE PEDAL GOES STRAIGHT TO THE FLOORBOARD. *AK
TIRES Jun 7, 1999
Incident date: Mar 25, 1999
WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE SEPARATED FROM THE RIM AND CAME OFF WHILE IN MOTION. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Sep 4, 1998
Incident date: Aug 1, 1993
ENGINE BURST INTO FLAMES WHILE DRIVING. PREVIOUS REPAIRS WERE DONE, INCLUDING THE TRANSMISSION. SPEED ABOUT 35 MPH, PULLED OVER AND GOT OUT, LEFT CAR PARKED. FIRE DEPARTMENT DID NOT SHOW UP. *AK
Fire
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Sep 4, 1998
Incident date: Aug 1, 1993
ENGINE BURST INTO FLAMES WHILE DRIVING. PREVIOUS REPAIRS WERE DONE, INCLUDING THE TRANSMISSION. SPEED ABOUT 35 MPH, PULLED OVER AND GOT OUT, LEFT CAR PARKED. FIRE DEPARTMENT DID NOT SHOW UP. *AK
Fire
WHEELS May 26, 1998
Incident date: May 1, 1998
THREE WHEELS HAVE HAD FAILURE IN THEIR STRUCTURE/CRACKS ON THE SPOKES.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Mar 25, 1997
Incident date: Jan 9, 1997
ENGINE REPLACED TWICE, ONCE RESULTING IN ENGINE CATCHING ON FIRE.
Fire
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Jan 10, 1997
Incident date: Sep 25, 1996
WHILE DRIVING AND ALL OF A SUDDEN VEHICLE JUST TOOK OFF WIDE OPEN WITH SUDDEN ACCELERATION. THE ONLY WAY TO STOP THE VEHICLE MY WIFE HAD TO STAND UP ON THE BRAKES AND REACH DOWN TO TURN THE IGNITION OFF. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Sep 24, 1996
Incident date: Aug 17, 1996
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE PULLING OUT OF HIS DRIVEWAY HIS VEHICLE JUST TOOK OFF, CAUSING HIM TO HIT TWO TREES. *AK
Crash 1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER Jul 18, 1995
Incident date: Jul 12, 1995
HAVING PROBLEM WITH DISC BRAKES CALIPER PINS AND ROTORS FROZE AND RUSTED. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR Jul 18, 1995
Incident date: Jul 12, 1995
HAVING PROBLEM WITH DISC BRAKES CALIPER PINS AND ROTORS FROZE AND RUSTED. TT
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS Mar 3, 1995
CORROSION LEAD TO WASHER FAILURE RESULTING IN SUBFRAME ABSORBER FAILURE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAIL. TT
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Jan 4, 1995
Incident date: Dec 28, 1994
CAR WAS RUN IN PARK PUT CAR IN REVERSE IT ACCELERATED AND HIT FOUR CARS. TT
Crash

EPA Fuel Economy, 1986 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
3.8L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) 15.0 22.0 18.0 Premium $4,300
5.0L 8-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) 15.0 21.0 17.0 Regular $3,650
5.0L 8-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) 16.0 23.0 19.0 Regular $3,300

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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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 (current) 5 14
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 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

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