Buick Electra 1984

Model Electra made in 1984 by Buick got 2 consumer complains there are 2 investigations as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, vehicle speed control. The car had one investigation (steering). There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, vehicle speed control. The car has 4 modeles with engines 4.1l, 5.0l and 5.7l.

Model 1984

Engine [L]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
( 4.1L) 6Automatic, 4 gears17/26/20$ 1102683 9 2
( 5.0L) 8Automatic, 4 gears17/28/20$ 1102683 817
( 5.7L) 8Automatic, 4 gears23/37/27$ 783683 8 3
( 5.0L) 8Automatic, 4 gears17/28/20$ 1102983 817
( 5.7L) 8Automatic, 4 gears23/37/27$ 783983 8 3
( 4.1L) 6Automatic, 4 gears18/27/21$ 1042683 822
( 5.0L) 8Automatic, 4 gears16/27/20$ 1172683 817
( 4.3L) 6Automatic, 4 gears26/43/31$ 693683 819
( 5.0L) 8Automatic, 4 gears16/27/20$ 1172983 817

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
84V103000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 02/01/1984 to 02/01/1984V (Vehicle)52009/17/1984MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.09/05/198410/09/1984
Defect SummaryRubber fuel hose could allow a slow fuel leak while the engine is running.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer will replace rubber fuel hose.
NotesVehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 5.0 liter engines.system: fuel; rubber fuel return hose.consequences of defect: fire could ignite and could spread from the engine tothe passenger compartment, resulting in personal injury.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
89V102000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 08/01/1983 to 02/01/1988V (Vehicle)175589707/20/1989ODIGENERAL MOTORS CORP.06/16/198907/25/1989
Defect SummaryA 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 SummaryServo rod assembly could catch on engine components andresult in a stuck throttle with potential for a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryInstall a new bushing in cruise control servo bail.
NotesSystem:cruise control.vehicle description:passenger vehicles equipped with cruise control andcertain gasoline and diesel engines.

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
STEERING
PE87038GENERAL MOTORS CORP.07/09/198701/28/1988HYDROBOOST FAILURE
 There is no summary currently available
EA88019GENERAL MOTORS CORP.01/28/198810/31/1990HYDRO BOOST
 There is no summary currently available

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
02/21/2002102/20/2002
 While the consumer was driving, the vehicle caught on fire in the engine compartment. (ohio traffic crash report) *yh
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
06/16/1995
 The car accelerates without putting foot on the gas. has had the car for three days. please explain. tt