1990 BUICK REGAL

9 recalls, 107 complaints - 6 TSBs

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.
00V189000 Jul 11, 2000
STRUCTURE
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGI... Read more
Consequence
IF BOTH BOLTS PULL THROUGH, THE FRONT OF THE CRADLE WOULD NO LONGER BE SUPPORTED AT THE MOUNTING LOCATIONS AND THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT COULD SEPARATE FROM THE STEERING GEAR.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT AND REAR FRAME/CRADLE BOLTS AND RETAINERS.
713,435 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
97V058000 Apr 8, 1997
STRUCTURE
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MINI VANS ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING STATES: CONNECTICUT, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, MAINE, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT AND WISCONSIN. THE REAR CRADLE BOL... Read more
Consequence
IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD RESULT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR CRADLE BOLTS AND RETAINERS.
676,535 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
95V115000 Jun 5, 1995
WHEELS
Defect Description
CRACKS DEVELOP IN THE WHEEL MOUNTING SURFACE. IF THESE CRACKS BECOME SEVERE ENOUGH, THE WHEEL WILL COMPLETELY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.
Consequence
IF WHEEL SEPARATION OCCURS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, LOSS OF STEERING AND BRAKE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE OCCURS, AND A VEHICLE CRASH COULD RESULT WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE MANUFACTURING DATE CODES STAMPED ON EACH WHEEL OF THE VEHICLE AND IF A WHEEL FALLS WITHIN THE SPECIFIED DATE CODE RANGE, THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THAT WHEEL ASSEMBLY.
22,361 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
94V041000 Mar 28, 1995
WHEELS
Defect Description
CRACKS DEVELOP IN THE WHEEL MOUNTING SURFACE. IF THESE CRACKS BECOME SEVERE ENOUGH, THE WHEEL WILL COMPLETELY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.
Consequence
IF WHEEL SEPARATION OCCURS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, LOSS OF STEERING AND BRAKE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE OCCURS, AND A VEHICLE CRASH COULD RESULT WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE MANUFACTURING CODES STAMPED ON EACH WHEEL OF THE VEHICLE AND IF A WHEEL FALLS WITHIN THE SPECIFIED DATE CODE RANGE, THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THAT WHEEL ASSEMBLY.
198,163 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
91V005000 Oct 2, 1991
SEAT BELTS
Defect Description
FRONT SHOULDER SAFETY BELT WEBBING MAY SEPARATE AT FRONT BELT UPPER GUIDE LOOPS ON EITHER SIDE OF THE FRONT SEAT.
Consequence
WEBBING SEPARATION COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING ANDINCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO BELTED FRONT OUTBOARD OCCUPANTS IN A HIGH ENERGYCRASH.
Remedy
INSTALL A CONTROLLED ROTATION BRACKET ON DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE FRONT SEAT BELT GUIDE LOOPS.
412,792 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
90V185000 Oct 16, 1990
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Defect Description
BRAKE STOPLAMPS MAY NOT ILLUMINATE OR, IN SOME CASES, STOPLAMPS WILL NOT STAY ILLUMINATED ALL THE TIME WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED DUE TO A FAULTY STOPLAMP SWITCH. ALSO IN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CRUISE CONTROL, A FAULTY STOPLAMP SWITCH CAN RESULT IN RESUMPTION OF THE CRUISE CONTROL FUNCTION UPON RELEASE... Read more
Consequence
A TRAILING VEHICLE MAY NOT RECOGNIZE A BRAKING ACTIONIN TIME TO RESPOND APPROPRIATELY. ALSO, CRUISE CONTROL WILL REENGAGE UPONRELEASE OF THE BRAKE PEDAL AND RESUME THE SET SPEED. IN EITHER CASE, IT COULDRESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy
INSTALL AN IMPROVED DESIGN STOPLAMP SWITCH.
476,422 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
90V112000 Jun 6, 1990
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
Defect Description
OWNERS MANUALS DID NOT FULLY EXPLAIN HOW FRONT SHOULDER BELT COMFORT FEATURE WORKS.
Consequence
CARS WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 208, AND INCORRECT USE OF SAFETY RESTRAINTS COULD LEAD TO PERSONAL INJURY TO OCCUPANTS IF AN ACCIDENTSHOULD OCCUR.
Remedy
INSERT STICKER THAT PROVIDES MISSING INFORMATION IN OWNERS MANUALS.
51,834 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
90V054000 Mar 14, 1990
SEAT BELTS
Defect Description
FRONT SHOULDER BELT GUIDE LOOP ATTACHMENT FASTENER MAY PULL THROUGH DOOR MOUNTED ANCHOR PLATE.
Consequence
SEAT BELT MAY NOT SUSTAIN LOADS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 210, AND IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT, THE SEAT BELT MAY NOT PROPERLY RESTRAIN A PASSENGER, RESULTING IN INCREASED RISK OF GREATER INJURY TO AN OCCUPANT.
Remedy
REPLACE FRONT SHOULDER BELT GUIDE LOOP ATTACHMENT NUTS AND INSTALL NEW GUIDE COVER.
673,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Complaint Statistics

107 total complaints 7 crashes 1 fires 11 injuries 1 deaths

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER11
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC10
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM8
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS8
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP6
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR6
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS5
STRUCTURE4
SUSPENSION3
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Sep 26, 2017
Incident date: Sep 25, 2016
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS CONTROLLED BY SIGNAL LEVER DO NOT WORK EXCEPT BY HOLDING LEVER IN CERTAIN POSITIONS: I.E. BRAKE LIGHTS, SIGNAL LEVER L UP, TURN SIGNALS SWITCH LEVER UP, HIGH BEAMS NO GO ETC. ALL THE TIME.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH Nov 15, 2007
Incident date: Oct 20, 2007
1990 BUICK REGAL HAD EQUIPMENT FAILURE. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO THE SHOULDER UNDER CONTROL WITHOUT ANY PROBLEMS. *KB ACCORDING TO THE POLICE REPORT, UPON INSPECTION OF THE HOOD LATCH AND BRACKET, THE OFFICER DISCOVERED PART OF THE BRACKET AT THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE BAY WAS MISSING. THE B... Read more
Crash 1 injured
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS Jul 7, 2004
Incident date: Jul 6, 2004
THE REAR CRADLE BOLTS BROKE AND THE CRADLE SEPARATED FROM THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE. THIS CAUSED THE STEERING LINKAGE COUPLERS TO SEPARATE AND FALL OFF, RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING. THIS OCCURRED BECAUSE THE CRADLE BOLTS RUSTED. THIS WOULD NOT HAVE OCCURRED IF CORROSIVE RESTRAINT PARTS WERE USED ... Read more
WHEELS:RIM Feb 9, 2004
RIGHT FRONT WHEEL VIBRATED. DRIVER PULLED OVER, PULLED OFF LUGS, AND NOTICED THE RIM WAS CRACKED. DEALER WAS CONTACTED. RECALL 94V041000 WAS ISSUED ON THIS MAKE, MODEL, AND YEAR, BUT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED UNDER RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK
STRUCTURE Apr 14, 2003
AFTER THE RECALL FOR THE CRADLE BOLTS WAS COMPLETED, THE STEERING FAILED. RECALL #00 V 189 000. *JB AFTER THE RECALL FOR THE CRADLE BOLTS WAS COMPLETED, THE STEERING FAILED. RECALL #00 V 189 000. THERE WAS A CLASS ACTION SUIT ON BRAKES-CONSUMER'S BRAKES FAILED AFTER THE CLASS ACTION SUIT.*MR
STRUCTURE Dec 10, 2002
Incident date: Feb 15, 2002
CONSUMERS SON WAS IN OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE WHEN SUDDENLY ALL STEERING WAS LOST. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND IT WAS EXPLAINED THAT THE FRAME HAD SEPARATED FROM THE CHASSIS AND HAD DROPPED, DISENGAGING THE STEERING ASSEMBLY. THE CAUSE WAS THE CRADLE BOLTS HAD PULLED THROUGH THE RETAINERS DUE TO COR... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS Jul 9, 2002
Incident date: Jun 18, 2002
WHILE APPLYING BRAKES AT 20 MPH BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR ,AND VEHICLE CONTINUE ON BEFORE STOPPING. DEALER CONTACTED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AKI
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER Aug 29, 2001
REAR BRAKE CALIPERS WOULD LOCK UP WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED. HAD BRAKES REPLACED TWICE DUE TO PADS WEARING EXCESSIVELY. MECHANIC INDICATED CAUSE OF PROBLEM WAS MASTER CYLINDER.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC Aug 29, 2001
REAR BRAKE CALIPERS WOULD LOCK UP WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED. HAD BRAKES REPLACED TWICE DUE TO PADS WEARING EXCESSIVELY. MECHANIC INDICATED CAUSE OF PROBLEM WAS MASTER CYLINDER.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER Aug 28, 2001
Incident date: Mar 20, 2001
REAR CALIPERS CONSITANTLY FAILING. *AK
Crash 1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Apr 27, 2001
WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES PEDAL GOES TO FLOOR, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
STRUCTURE Mar 5, 2001
Incident date: Mar 2, 2001
WHILE MAKING A TURN HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM LEFT SIDE OF CAR. TOOK TO DEALER, AND PUT ON FRONT CRADLE BOLTS AND WASHER, BUT NEVER DID REAR. CONSUMER FELT LIKE REAR HAS GONE BAD, AND THEY MAY LOOSE STEERING.*AK
STRUCTURE Feb 6, 2001
Incident date: Nov 8, 2000
VEHICLES STEERING FAILED SUDDENLY WHILE PULLING OUT OF A PARKING LOT, CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO SEE IF IT WAS COVERED UNDER RECALL 00V-189 BUT THE DEALER WAS NOT VERY COOPERATIVE. NLM
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS Feb 2, 2001
Incident date: Jan 25, 2001
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Feb 2, 2001
Incident date: Jan 25, 2001
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Dec 27, 2000
Incident date: Dec 1, 2000
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING AT 65MPH ON EXPRESSWAY AND ANOTHER VEHICLE MADE A SUDDEN U-TURN IN MIDDLE OF STREET, AND HIT CONSUMER'S VEHICLE FROM SIDE OF CAR. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *AK
Crash
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS Oct 17, 2000
Incident date: Oct 1, 2000
CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER AND THE PART WAS ON ORDER.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS Aug 7, 2000
REAR BRAKES FAILED. YH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Aug 1, 2000
Incident date: Jul 31, 2000
WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD VEHICLE WAS SOUNDING LIKE SOMETHING WAS RATTLING AND IT WAS JERKING. ALSO, CONSUMER SAW A LOT OF SMOKE, THEN VEHICLE CUT OFF.*AK
SUSPENSION:FRONT Aug 1, 2000
Incident date: Jul 31, 2000
WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD VEHICLE WAS SOUNDING LIKE SOMETHING WAS RATTLING AND IT WAS JERKING. ALSO, CONSUMER SAW A LOT OF SMOKE, THEN VEHICLE CUT OFF.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Apr 25, 2000
Incident date: Mar 1, 2000
WHILE TRAVELING AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKES VEHICLE STALLED/SURGED AND IDLED TO HIGH RPMS. CONSUMER STATED BRAKES HAVE TO BE DEPRESSED MOST OF TRAVELING. *AK *ML
SUSPENSION Oct 29, 1999
Incident date: Sep 1, 1999
CRADLE BOLTS RUSTED AND BROKEN CAUSING FRAME TO COME APART, RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. MJS
STEERING Sep 30, 1999
Incident date: Sep 19, 1999
FRONT CRADLE RUSTED AND FELL DOWN WHILE DRIVING CAUISING LOSS OF STEERINF ABILITY AND LOSS OF CONTROL. *YC
WHEELS Jul 30, 1999
Incident date: Jun 27, 1999
LEFT REAR WHEEL FELL OFF OF VEHICLE CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL AND VEHICLE COLLISION. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). MJS
3 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Jul 26, 1999
WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR . OWNER HAS TO USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP. DEALER SAYS NOTHING WRONG WITH VEHICLE. BRAKES ARE COMPLETELY GONE AGAIN. *AK
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS Jun 29, 1999
Incident date: Apr 4, 1999
WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20MPH FRAME ON VEHICLE BROKE. IT HAPPENED WHERE THE CRADLE BOLTS ARE LOCATED. THE ENGINE DROPPED & BROKE THE STEERING SHAFT. NO STEERING CONTROL. THE CRACKS HAD OCCURRED IN THE FRAME. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER TO CHECK. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM Apr 26, 1999
Incident date: Nov 1, 1991
WATER PUMP FAILED ON TWO OCCASIONS.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE Mar 8, 1999
DOOR WAS FORCED OPENED BY THE FORCE, DOOR LATCH PULLED STRIKER FROM DOOR PILLAR AND DOOR OPEN LEAVING THE SEAT BELT USELESS , AS A SAFETY RESTRAINT, AND PASSANGER WAS EJECTED AND KILLED. THE DOOR MOUNTED DESIGN IS TOTALLY USELESS ON DOOR OPENING, SEATBELTS SHOULD STAY ON PELVIS, IN ALL ACCIDENT COND... Read more
Crash 3 injured 1 deaths
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Nov 10, 1998
Incident date: Aug 10, 1998
NOT STARTING (ENGINE TRIES TO START BUT JUST WON'T CATCH) AND STALLING WHILE IDLING. #1 OF 6: TOOK CAR FROM HOME, DROVE ABOUT 15 MILES, TURNED IT OFF FOR OVER AN HOUR, DROVE ABOUT 1/10 MILE, TURNED IT OFF FOR OVER AN HOUR, WOULDN'T START. LEFT IT SIT FOR 30 MINUTES. STARTED UP JUST FINE. #2 OF ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER Oct 22, 1998
Incident date: Nov 1, 1992
I HAVE AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES ON MY 1990 BUICK REGAL. AFTER MANY REPAIRS AND REPLACEMENTS TO THE FRONT BRAKE SYSTEM . I DISCOVERED THAT THE ROOT CAUSE WAS THE MALFUNCTION OF THE REAR BRAKES. THE REAR CALIPERS ARE DESIGNED, THAT WHEN THEY CORRODE THE BRAKING ACTION IS DIMINISHED AND E... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Jun 10, 1998
Incident date: Jan 1, 1990
RECALL WORK ON CRADLE BOLTS DENIED DUE TO NO PROBLEM BEING FOUND.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH Dec 23, 1997
Incident date: Sep 30, 1997
WHEN SHUTTING THE DOOR THE DOOR DOESN'T CATCH SHUT, AND THE DOOR COMES OPEN WHILE DRIVING. HAS NOT SEEN DEALER. *AK
SUSPENSION Dec 18, 1997
Incident date: Sep 26, 1997
RIGHT FRONT STRUT BROKE, CAUSING THE WHEEL/HUB TO BREAKAWAY FROM ITS STRUT.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER Dec 4, 1997
Incident date: Aug 7, 1997
REAR BRAKE CALIPERS FAILED.
AIR BAGS Dec 4, 1997
NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAG IN ACCIDENT.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC Dec 4, 1997
Incident date: Aug 7, 1997
VEHICLE HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES/FADING. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN TWO COLLISIONS DUE TO THE BRAKES NOT ENGAGING AND GIVING SUFFICIENT BRAKING DISTANCE.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS Nov 20, 1997
Incident date: Jul 15, 1997
FUEL INJECTORS FAILED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS Nov 20, 1997
Incident date: Jul 15, 1997
SERPENTINE BELT FAILED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Oct 31, 1997
Incident date: Feb 9, 1997
WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IT CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE ENGINE. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER Mar 25, 1997
Incident date: Nov 10, 1996
CALIPERS WERE FROZE UP , CAUSING ROTORS TO BURN.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR Mar 25, 1997
Incident date: Nov 10, 1996
REAR BRAKE ROTORS FAILED AND REPLACED.
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK Jan 15, 1997
Incident date: Nov 15, 1996
PREMATURE BRAKE WEAR, BRAKES MAKE GRINDING NOISE AND DON'T CATCH WELL. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN EVERY YEAR AND HAD EVERYTHING REPLACED BUT IS STILL HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE Dec 31, 1996
Incident date: May 11, 1990
COMPUTER FAILED.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Dec 31, 1996
Incident date: May 11, 1990
TRANSMISSION FAILED.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Dec 31, 1996
Incident date: May 11, 1990
ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM Dec 18, 1996
THE REAR BRAKES FREEZE UP AND THERE ARE NO REAR BRAKING ABILITY. REPAIRED A COUPLE OF YEARS AGO AND THE PROBLEM IS REOCCURRING. *AK
WHEELS:HUBCAP/COVER Dec 13, 1996
WHILE DRIVING, EXPERIENCED STEEL WHEEL HUB FAILURE, WHEN 2 OUT OF 4 WHEELS HAVE FALLEN OFF DUE TO WHEEL MOUNTING SURFACE CRACKS DEVELOPED IN METAL, LOSS CONTROL WENT INTO DITCH WHEN WHEEL FOLDED UNDER CAR. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER Oct 4, 1996
Incident date: Feb 1, 1996
ABS BRAKE FAILURE, CORROSION OF DISC CALIPERS ON THE REAR, CAUSING BRAKE LOCKUP AND EXCESSIVE WEAR OF THE FRONT BRAKES, REPLACEMENT OF DISC PADS AND ROTORS. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS Oct 4, 1996
Incident date: Feb 1, 1996
ABS BRAKE FAILURE, CORROSION OF DISC CALIPERS ON THE REAR, CAUSING BRAKE LOCKUP AND EXCESSIVE WEAR OF THE FRONT BRAKES, REPLACEMENT OF DISC PADS AND ROTORS. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR Oct 4, 1996
Incident date: Feb 1, 1996
ABS BRAKE FAILURE, CORROSION OF DISC CALIPERS ON THE REAR, CAUSING BRAKE LOCKUP AND EXCESSIVE WEAR OF THE FRONT BRAKES, REPLACEMENT OF DISC PADS AND ROTORS. *AK

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EPA Fuel Economy, 1990 BUICK REGAL

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
3.1L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 17.0 27.0 20.0 Regular $3,100
3.8L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 16.0 26.0 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.

Technical Service Bulletins, 1990 BUICK REGAL

6 manufacturer communications from 6 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
036400 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT2
021400 SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT1
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE1
020000 SUSPENSION1
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
990309004 Oct 1, 1999
020000 SUSPENSION
CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF GRINDING / SCRAPING / GROANING NOISE FROM REAR SUSPENSION. *TT
876002A Jul 1, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME V6 ENGINES MAY, ON A VERY INFREQUENT BASIS, HAVE AN OIL ODOR CONDITION THAT IS GENERALLY ENCOUNTERED AFTER THE ENGINE'S OIL HAS BEEN CHANGED.TYPICALLY THE ODOR LASTS APPROXIMATELY 1000 MILES AFTER THE CHANGE OF OIL AND THEN DOES NOT RE
435012A Jan 1, 1995
036400 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
ABS WARNING LIGHT IS ON. *TW
133405 Jan 1, 1995
021400 SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT
REAR STRUT RELATED THUMPING/SQUEAKING NOISE. *TW
435012 Dec 1, 1994
036400 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
ABS WIRE HARNESS FOR THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL MAY RUB ON THE BRAKE LINE CAUSING THE ABS WARNING LIGHT TO COME ON. *TW

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

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 (current) 9 107
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 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

Other BUICK Models

Model Recalls Complaints
CENTURY 103 2,397 View
ENCLAVE 86 3,218 View
SKYLARK 71 755 View
LACROSSE 64 2,885 View
LESABRE 64 4,872 View
RIVIERA 46 439 View
ENCORE 41 854 View
ELECTRA 35 52 View