1991 BUICK REGAL

7 recalls, 303 complaints - 9 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.
95V152000 Aug 8, 1995
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
INCORRECT CLEAR FRONT SIDE MARKER BULBS WERE INSTALLED RATHER THAN AMBER BULBS. THIS DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Consequence
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: DURING ILLUMINATION, THE BULBS WILL SHOW CLEAR RATHER THAN AMBER AND COULD MOMENTARILY CONFUSE OTHER DRIVERS.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CLEAR BULBS WITH THE CORRECT AMBER BULBS.
83,247 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
93V145000 Sep 3, 1993
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
THE FUEL FEED HOSE CAN PULL OUT OF THE CRIMPED COUPLING AT THE ENGINE END OF THE HOSE ASSEMBLY, CAUSING FUEL LEAKAGE.
Consequence
IF THE COUPLING WERE TO SEPARATE AND AN IGNITION SOURCEIS PRESENT, AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
INSTALL A NEW FUEL FEED HOSE.
11,432 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
92V003000 Jan 10, 1992
SEAT BELTS
Defect Description
THE FRONT DOOR SHOULDER BELT GUIDE LOOPS MAY BE CRACKED AND ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS 208.
Consequence
THE SEAT OCCUPANT FACES INCREASED RISK OF INJURY IN THEEVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT.
Remedy
INSTALL REINFORCING PLATES ON THE CRACKED SHOULDER BELT GUIDES.
347,866 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.

Complaint Statistics

303 total complaints 23 crashes 7 fires 12 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP32
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER26
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC21
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS20
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS14
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM13
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR13
STRUCTURE8
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE7
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR5
STRUCTURE May 21, 2014
Incident date: Sep 1, 1997
FEDERAL AUTHORITIES ARE INVESTIGATING WHETHER GENERAL MOTORS HID AN IGNITION SWITCH DEFECT WHEN IT FILED FOR BANKRUPTCY IN 2009,THE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT'S INVESTIGATION OF THE AUTOMAKER INCLUDES A PROBE OF WHETHER GM COMMITTED BANKRUPTCY FRAUD BY NOT DISCLOSING THE IGNITION PROBLEM, A PERSON BRIEFED O... Read more
Crash 1 injured
AIR BAGS May 21, 2014
Incident date: Sep 1, 1997
FEDERAL AUTHORITIES ARE INVESTIGATING WHETHER GENERAL MOTORS HID AN IGNITION SWITCH DEFECT WHEN IT FILED FOR BANKRUPTCY IN 2009,THE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT'S INVESTIGATION OF THE AUTOMAKER INCLUDES A PROBE OF WHETHER GM COMMITTED BANKRUPTCY FRAUD BY NOT DISCLOSING THE IGNITION PROBLEM, A PERSON BRIEFED O... Read more
Crash 1 injured
SEAT BELTS May 21, 2014
Incident date: Sep 1, 1997
FEDERAL AUTHORITIES ARE INVESTIGATING WHETHER GENERAL MOTORS HID AN IGNITION SWITCH DEFECT WHEN IT FILED FOR BANKRUPTCY IN 2009,THE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT'S INVESTIGATION OF THE AUTOMAKER INCLUDES A PROBE OF WHETHER GM COMMITTED BANKRUPTCY FRAUD BY NOT DISCLOSING THE IGNITION PROBLEM, A PERSON BRIEFED O... Read more
Crash 1 injured
POWER TRAIN May 21, 2014
Incident date: Sep 1, 1997
FEDERAL AUTHORITIES ARE INVESTIGATING WHETHER GENERAL MOTORS HID AN IGNITION SWITCH DEFECT WHEN IT FILED FOR BANKRUPTCY IN 2009,THE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT'S INVESTIGATION OF THE AUTOMAKER INCLUDES A PROBE OF WHETHER GM COMMITTED BANKRUPTCY FRAUD BY NOT DISCLOSING THE IGNITION PROBLEM, A PERSON BRIEFED O... Read more
Crash 1 injured
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Mar 21, 2011
Incident date: Mar 17, 2011
ABRUPT, TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL: AS THE VEHICLE ROLLED TO A STOP AT A TRAFFIC SIGNAL, AND LOUD "BANG" WAS HEARD AND FELT COMING FROM THE FRONT END OF THE CAR. CAUTIOUSLY MOVING OFF FROM THE STOP, THERE WAS A COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL; THE STEERING WHEEL JUST SPUN FREELY, WHILE THE V... Read more
STEERING Mar 21, 2011
Incident date: Mar 17, 2011
ABRUPT, TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL: AS THE VEHICLE ROLLED TO A STOP AT A TRAFFIC SIGNAL, AND LOUD "BANG" WAS HEARD AND FELT COMING FROM THE FRONT END OF THE CAR. CAUTIOUSLY MOVING OFF FROM THE STOP, THERE WAS A COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL; THE STEERING WHEEL JUST SPUN FREELY, WHILE THE V... Read more
SUSPENSION Mar 21, 2011
Incident date: Mar 17, 2011
ABRUPT, TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL: AS THE VEHICLE ROLLED TO A STOP AT A TRAFFIC SIGNAL, AND LOUD "BANG" WAS HEARD AND FELT COMING FROM THE FRONT END OF THE CAR. CAUTIOUSLY MOVING OFF FROM THE STOP, THERE WAS A COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL; THE STEERING WHEEL JUST SPUN FREELY, WHILE THE V... Read more
STEERING Feb 23, 2010
Incident date: Sep 28, 1997
WAS TRAVELING ON A CURVE WHEN IN SPLIT SECOND LOSS STEERING AND ENDED OFF ROADWAY UPSIDE DOWN ,IT WAS AFTER ABOUT A YEAR I STARTED GETTING RECALL NOTICES THAT SAID THIS SAME THING WOULD HAPPEN ,THESE RECALLS STARTED IN 2000,AND 2001 ,AND THAT'S WHEN I STARTED TO THINK THAT INFACT THE BOLTS FAILING C... Read more
Crash
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS Feb 23, 2010
Incident date: Sep 28, 1997
WAS TRAVELING ON A CURVE WHEN IN SPLIT SECOND LOSS STEERING AND ENDED OFF ROADWAY UPSIDE DOWN ,IT WAS AFTER ABOUT A YEAR I STARTED GETTING RECALL NOTICES THAT SAID THIS SAME THING WOULD HAPPEN ,THESE RECALLS STARTED IN 2000,AND 2001 ,AND THAT'S WHEN I STARTED TO THINK THAT INFACT THE BOLTS FAILING C... Read more
Crash
SEAT BELTS Feb 23, 2010
Incident date: Sep 28, 1997
WAS TRAVELING ON A CURVE WHEN IN SPLIT SECOND LOSS STEERING AND ENDED OFF ROADWAY UPSIDE DOWN ,IT WAS AFTER ABOUT A YEAR I STARTED GETTING RECALL NOTICES THAT SAID THIS SAME THING WOULD HAPPEN ,THESE RECALLS STARTED IN 2000,AND 2001 ,AND THAT'S WHEN I STARTED TO THINK THAT INFACT THE BOLTS FAILING C... Read more
Crash
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS Aug 11, 2008
Incident date: Aug 7, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 BUICK REGAL. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PULL INTO A PARKING SPACE AT 2 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE. HE INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE SUBFRAME FAILED AND WAS HANGING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP AND IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT T... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER May 17, 2007
Incident date: Dec 15, 2006
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 BUICK REGAL. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. HE ALSO STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOORBOARD WHEN DEPRESSED AND NOTICED BRAKE FLUID LEAVING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE... Read more
STRUCTURE Oct 3, 2006
Incident date: Sep 16, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 2 MPH ON A CITY STREET, THERE WAS A BANGING NOISE FOLLOWED BY A LOSS OF POWER STEERING. THE CONTACT MANAGED TO PULL THE VEHICLE OVER WITHOUT INCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHO DETERMINED THE ENGINE SLIPPED OUT OF ITS MOUNT BECAUSE THE ENGINE CRADL... Read more
WHEELS Jul 19, 2006
Incident date: Jul 5, 2006
ON APPROXIMATELY JULY 5, 2006 I HEARD A NOISE COMING FROM THE LEFT FRONT OF MY 1991 BUICK REGAL [XXX]. AS I AM A CERTIFIED MECHANIC, I REMOVED THE WHEEL AND TIRE IN ORDER TO INSPECT THE FRONT END COMPONENTS FOR A PROBLEM. I FOUND THAT THE STEEL WHEEL HAD A LARGE CRACK THAT WRAPPED ABOUT TWO THIRDS... Read more
STRUCTURE Mar 28, 2006
Incident date: Mar 28, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING LESS THAN 20 MPH AND MAKING TURNS A CLUNKING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE ENGINE. UPON INSPECTION, THE INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP DETERMINED THE BOLTS AND WASHERS FROM THE ENGINE CRADLE WERE CORRODED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MECHANIC DISCOVERED TWO REC... Read more
PARKING BRAKE Apr 14, 2005
Incident date: Apr 12, 2004
1991 BUICK REGAL SUFFERED ROLL BACK WHILE TRYING TO EXIT PARKING SPACE ON INCLINE LOST CONTROL. *MR THE CONSUMER HAD NO CONTROL AND THE VEHICLE BACKED INTO A FENCE. THERE WAS AN INTERMITTENT BRAKE PROBLEM WITH IT GOING TO THE FLOOR AND LEAKING. THE EMERGENCY BRAKE HAD AN INTERMITTENT SLIP AND ... Read more
Crash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES Apr 14, 2005
Incident date: Apr 12, 2004
1991 BUICK REGAL SUFFERED ROLL BACK WHILE TRYING TO EXIT PARKING SPACE ON INCLINE LOST CONTROL. *MR THE CONSUMER HAD NO CONTROL AND THE VEHICLE BACKED INTO A FENCE. THERE WAS AN INTERMITTENT BRAKE PROBLEM WITH IT GOING TO THE FLOOR AND LEAKING. THE EMERGENCY BRAKE HAD AN INTERMITTENT SLIP AND ... Read more
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Apr 14, 2005
Incident date: Apr 12, 2004
1991 BUICK REGAL SUFFERED ROLL BACK WHILE TRYING TO EXIT PARKING SPACE ON INCLINE LOST CONTROL. *MR THE CONSUMER HAD NO CONTROL AND THE VEHICLE BACKED INTO A FENCE. THERE WAS AN INTERMITTENT BRAKE PROBLEM WITH IT GOING TO THE FLOOR AND LEAKING. THE EMERGENCY BRAKE HAD AN INTERMITTENT SLIP AND ... Read more
Crash
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Dec 27, 2004
Incident date: Oct 20, 2004
WHILE TRAVELING AT 20 MPH VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN. CONSUMER NOTICED THE GAS TANK WAS LOW, AND DROVE INTO THE GAS STATION FOR GAS, AND ANOTHER CONSUMER YELLED THAT VEHICLE WAS LEAKING GAS. CONSUMER NOTICED GASOLINE ALL OVER THE STREET. VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED. GAS TANK AND FUEL LINE WERE REPLACED. ALS... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Dec 27, 2004
Incident date: Oct 20, 2004
WHILE TRAVELING AT 20 MPH VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN. CONSUMER NOTICED THE GAS TANK WAS LOW, AND DROVE INTO THE GAS STATION FOR GAS, AND ANOTHER CONSUMER YELLED THAT VEHICLE WAS LEAKING GAS. CONSUMER NOTICED GASOLINE ALL OVER THE STREET. VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED. GAS TANK AND FUEL LINE WERE REPLACED. ALS... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT Dec 27, 2004
Incident date: Oct 20, 2004
WHILE TRAVELING AT 20 MPH VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN. CONSUMER NOTICED THE GAS TANK WAS LOW, AND DROVE INTO THE GAS STATION FOR GAS, AND ANOTHER CONSUMER YELLED THAT VEHICLE WAS LEAKING GAS. CONSUMER NOTICED GASOLINE ALL OVER THE STREET. VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED. GAS TANK AND FUEL LINE WERE REPLACED. ALS... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Nov 15, 2004
Incident date: Jan 1, 1901
FAILURE OF THE BUCKLE OF DRIVERS SEAT BELT. FAILURE OCCURRED WITH NO MORE THAN ROUTINE BUCKLING AND UNBUCKLING. *BF *NM
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM May 6, 2004
WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH STEERING FAILED AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO DO A 360 DEGREE SPIN. VEHICLE RAN, HIT THE CURB, AND RAN INTO A YARD.*AK
Crash
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH Mar 8, 2004
Incident date: Mar 8, 2004
FAULTY TURN SIGNAL SWITCH. *AK
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS Feb 12, 2004
Incident date: Nov 8, 2003
WHILE DRIVING THE CONSUMER'S LEFT REAR TIRE FELL OFF. THE TIRE TRAVELED OVER THE MEDIAN WALL AND STRUCK A MOVING VEHICLE (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). *PH *NM
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Jan 5, 2004
Incident date: Jan 4, 2004
THE CRIMPED COUPLING OF THE FUEL FEED HOSE IS LEAKING GASOLINE AT THE FUEL FILTER INLET.*AK
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY Oct 13, 2003
Incident date: Oct 12, 2003
WHILE DRIVING MY 1991 BUICK REGAL, THE FRONT CRADLE BOLTS BROKE CAUSING THE ENGINE TO DROP AND THE CAR TO LOSE ALL STEERING ABILITY. *LA
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK Jul 25, 2003
Incident date: Jul 23, 2003
I HAVE BEEN INFORMED BY A FEW MECHANICS THAT MY ABS SYSTEM HAS TO BE REPLACED. NOW, I HAVE READ SEVERAL OF THE SAME TYPE OF COMPLAINTS DEALING WITH THIS SAME SYSTEM, YET THERE HAS NOT BEEN A RECALL. WHAT HAS TO HAPPEN BEFORE THE MANUFACTURERS STEP IN AND TAKE CARE OF THIS? ARE YOU WAITING ON A FA... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER Jul 12, 2003
Incident date: Jul 12, 2003
REAR DISC AND CALIPERS FROZEN, RUST PITTED ON ROTOR, NO PARKING BRAKE. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR Jul 12, 2003
Incident date: Jul 12, 2003
REAR DISC AND CALIPERS FROZEN, RUST PITTED ON ROTOR, NO PARKING BRAKE. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Apr 21, 2003
Incident date: Apr 21, 2003
THE CONSUMER OBSERVED SOMETHING LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH HER VEHICLE. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED BUT WAS UNABLE TO SERVICE THE VEHICLE AT THAT TIME. *NLM
TIRES:TREAD/BELT Mar 31, 2003
Incident date: Nov 16, 2002
THE LEFT FRONT TIRE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION, WHICH CAUSED THE TIRE TO BLOW OUT. *JB
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Feb 4, 2003
Incident date: Jan 15, 2002
WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE BRAKE PEDAL WILL GO TO THE FLOOR CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO HAVE EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PH
WHEELS:RIM Jan 22, 2003
Incident date: Jan 13, 2002
THE RIM WHICH HELD THE DRIVERS SIDE TIRE, CRACKED. THE CONSUMER STATED TWO YEARS AGO THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE CRACKED. CAUSE WAS UNKNOWN. *TS *JB
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS Oct 22, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THE BRAKES ON THE VEHICLE HAD BECOME CORRODED DUE TO THE DESIGN OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING THAT THE MANUFACTURER REMIBURSE HER FOR HALF OF THE REPAIR.*JB
TIRES Oct 15, 2002
Incident date: Sep 12, 2002
3 WHEELS ON VEHICLE ARE FRACTURED. MR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE Sep 10, 2002
Incident date: Jul 9, 2002
MY 70-YEAR-OLD MOTHERS 1991 BUICK REGAL CAUGHT FIRE FROM THE ORIGINAL EXHAUST PIPE GASES BLOWING AGAINST THE REAR BUMPER CAVITY. THE PLASTIC PARTS CAUGHT ON FIRE AND CAUSED $1,800.00 WORTH OF DAMAGE. SHE WAS ON EAST BOUND I94 GOING 60MPH SAW THE FIRE AND WENT TO THE NEXT EXIT WHERE AN SUPER AMERICA ... Read more
Fire
STRUCTURE Aug 7, 2002
Incident date: Aug 1, 2002
OO V 189 000/CRADLE BOLTS: DEALER: SUBURBAN BUICK IN ROCHESTER, MI. PHONE# 248/643-0070 IS REFUSING TO HONOR RECALL BECAUSE THEY STATED THAT REPAIRS WOULD COST MORE THEN VEHICLE WAS WORTH. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Mar 27, 2002
Incident date: Jul 26, 2001
WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE PEDAL GETS HARD AND THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCES EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. THE VEHICLE HAS TO BE GRADUALLY SLOWED DOWN. THIS HAPPENS INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER SAYS THAT THE MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. *NLM ALSO CONSUMER STATES THAT ABS LIGHT COMES ON. *... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER Mar 27, 2002
Incident date: Jul 26, 2001
WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE PEDAL GETS HARD AND THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCES EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. THE VEHICLE HAS TO BE GRADUALLY SLOWED DOWN. THIS HAPPENS INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER SAYS THAT THE MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. *NLM ALSO CONSUMER STATES THAT ABS LIGHT COMES ON. *... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS Mar 25, 2002
Incident date: Mar 18, 2002
CONSUMER WAS PULLING AWAY FROM A STREET LIGHT AND HEARD A NOISE, FRAME TO VEHICLE FELL OUT, AND STEERING WHEEL WAS SPINING.*AK CONSUMER STATS THAT ENGINE CRADLE VENDER, ENGINE FRAME, FELL DOWN TO GROUND, FRAME BOLTS STILL IN BODY BUT RETAINERS RUSTED OUT ALLOWING FRAME SECTION TO FALL THROUGH, S... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER Feb 11, 2002
Incident date: Dec 1, 2001
REAR BRAKES FREEZE UP, CAUSING VEHICLE TO FISHTAIL AND HAVE NO CONTROL WHEN BRAKING. INDEPENDENT MECHANIC CONFIRMED THAT DIRT AND RUST FORM AROUND IN THE PIN THAT OPERATES THE CALIPERS. TWICE VEHICLE HAS HAD THE PROBLEM. *AK
STRUCTURE Jan 16, 2002
Incident date: Jan 5, 2002
MY SON PURCHASED THIS CAR IN NOV. OF 2001. HE WAS COMING UP TO A RED LIGHT AND HE HEARD A LOUD "POP". WHEN HE PROCEEDED FROM THE LIGHT , THE CAR WOULDN"T STEER. WHEN HE GOT OUT AND LOOKED , HIS ENGINE CRADLE WAS SITTING ON THE GROUND. WE CALLED A TOW TRUCK AND THE DRIVER TOLD US THAT ISSUE WAS A REC... Read more
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL Jan 9, 2002
Incident date: Dec 24, 2001
EMERGENCY BRAKE ASSEMBLY IS "PUMP TYPE". IT REQUIRES 2-3 PUMPS TO ACTIVATE EMERGENCY BRAKE. THE RATCHET PALL ON THE BRAKE ASSEMBLY STUCK IN THE OPEN POSITION CAUSING THE ASSEMBLY TO FAIL TO ACCEPT MORE PUMPS ON THE PEDAL. THE EMERGENCY BRAKE DID NOT ENGAGE AT ALL. HAD THE EMERGENCY BRAKE PALL ST... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING Nov 6, 2001
Incident date: Sep 21, 2001
WHILE DRIVING DRIVER'S SEAT BROKE AND COLLAPSED BACKWARDS WHEN IMPACTED WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT RAN STOP SIGN. DRIVER SUFFERED SHOULDER INJURY, BUT NO EMERGENCY ROOM TREATMENT.*AK
Crash 1 injured
STRUCTURE:BODY Oct 31, 2001
Incident date: Oct 1, 2001
CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALERSHIP FOR RECALL 00V189000 CONCERNING STRUCTURE, BUT WAS UNABLE TO COMPLETE WORK FOR LACK OF PARTS. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Aug 28, 2001
Incident date: Jul 15, 2000
WE HAVE SPENT $800 ON TRYING TO FIX THE PROBLEM AND STILL HAVEN'T GOT IT FIXED. NO SAFETY DEFECT. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Jun 21, 2001
ABS MODULATOR REPLACED 6/01: ABS PUMP FAILED. CAR WILL NOT STOP! NHTSA HAS MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS REGARDING THIS PROBLEM ON FILE. WHEN WILL YOU DO SOMETHING? *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM May 17, 2001
EVERY EIGHT MONTHS REAR BRAKES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
STRUCTURE May 7, 2001
Incident date: Apr 16, 2001
BOTH ENGINE CRADLE BOLTS CORRODED, CAUSING CRADLE TO DROP AND PULL STEERING ASSEMBLY LOOSE, ALONG WITH SEVERAL OTHER ENGINE COMPARTMENT PARTS. COST TO REPAIR-$895.00.*AK

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EPA Fuel Economy, 1991 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 28.0 20.0 Regular $3,100
3.8L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 17.0 26.0 20.0 Regular $3,100

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, 1991 BUICK REGAL

9 manufacturer communications from 8 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
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION2
021400 SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT1
105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT1
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
577106A Feb 1, 1997
105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
COLD START RATTLE NOISE (DIAGNOSIS/SERVICE PROCEDURE). *TW
577106A Dec 1, 1996
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
COLD START RATTLE NOISE. *TW
577106 Feb 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
COLD START RATTLE NOISE. *TW
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 (current) 7 303
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 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