Buick Electra 1986
Model Electra made in 1986 by Buick got 16 consumer complains there are 6 investigations as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and power train. The car had some investigations: service brakes, hydraulic, steering and vehicle speed control. There were some recalls concerningexterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic and steering. The car has one 3.8l engine.
Model 1986
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 3.8L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 19/30/23 | 21/38/26 | Regular | $ 816 | 6 | 850901 |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - SWITCH | ||||||||||||||||
| 86V131000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 03/01/1986 to 04/01/1986 | V (Vehicle) | 106111 | 05/15/1986 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 09/19/1986 | 09/30/1986 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The push pull headlight switch may have electrical contacts which allow an intermittent headlight circuit causing headlight to flicker or suddenly go out. consequence of defect: sudden loss of the headlights under severe weather or nighttime driving conditions could reduce driver visibility which might result in a vehicle crash without prior warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace headlight switch as necessary. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: headlight switch. vehicle description: passenger cars and trucks/ vans. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | ||||||||||||||||
| 87V093000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 06/01/1985 to 09/01/1986 | V (Vehicle) | 6004 | 07/10/1987 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/23/1987 | 06/24/1987 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The anti lock brake system (abs) pressure/warning switch may exhibit brake fluid seepage which eventually can lead to loss of the brake system hydraulic pump motor. additionally, the hydraulic pump motor and abs electrical relays may have been exposed to water contamination during vehicle assembly. this condition can cause loss of the hydraulic pump motor and/or loss of the abs function. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Loss of the hydraulic pump motor would result in a totalloss of rear brakes as well as power assist to the front brakes. the red brakewarning light would illuminate and stay on. if this warning is not heeded, aloss of rear brakes at a time when minimum stopping distance is required couldresult in a vehicle crash. an inoperative abs electrical relay could causeloss of the abs function, but normal power assisted braking would be retained.the amber anti lock warning light would illuminate and stay on. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The abs and hydraulic pump motor electrical relays and 30 amp fuses will be replaced. in addition, the hydraulic pump motor assembly and pressure/warning switch will be inspected and, if required, replaced. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: brakes.vehicle description: passenger cars with anti lock brakes. | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | ||||||||||||||||
| 86V145000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1985 to 12/01/1985 | V (Vehicle) | 88668 | 11/07/1986 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 11/03/1986 | 11/05/1986 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | There may not be enough clearance between the power steering pump return hose and the engine exhaust manifold. consequence of defect: hose could overheat, resulting in a hole and fluid leak, and a possible engine compartment fire without prior warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace and correctly route hose, as necessary. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: power steering pump return hose.vehicle description: passenger cars. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||
| PE89098 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/10/1989 | 05/17/1989 | ANTI LOCK BRAKES | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| EA89028 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 07/28/1989 | 07/27/1990 | REAR BRAKE PIN | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| STEERING | ||||||
| EA88019 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 01/28/1988 | 10/31/1990 | HYDRO BOOST | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| PE87038 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 07/09/1987 | 01/28/1988 | HYDROBOOST FAILURE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
| EA87022 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/27/1987 | 11/27/1991 | STALLING | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| EA88031 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/22/1988 | 10/23/1989 | SUDDEN ACCELERATION | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||
| 12/10/1994 | 2 | ||
| Fuse for brakes blows out repeatedly. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 10/11/2000 | 2 | 01/01/1999 | |
| The crank sensor-which controls engine timing-the bracket its housed in can work loose during normal driving causing the sensor to move away from the magnet causing the engine to stall w/no warning. it happened first laste year in july-99 had it replaced by dealer using oe part. worked loose this year oct-00, causing vehicle to stall on busy street and barely made it to the side. contact dealer-would not replace part-made us buy another.... | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||
| 08/06/1991 | 1 | ||
| Replaced oxygen sensor. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 05/11/1988 | 2 | ||
| Transmission failure, twice. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 03/24/1998 | |||
| Received recall notice 87v613000, abs brakes. took vehicle for repairs. work was done. problem still exists. took vehicle back. mechanic said switch was defective. ordered another from manufacturer. replaced switch again, was also defective. replaced old switch that worked w/switch that didn't. then replaced new w/old switch. not satisfied w/recall. *ak | |||
| Receive recall letter dealer fixed it consumer having the same problem . tt | |||
| 12/10/1994 | 4 | ||
| Anti-lock brakes failed, also brake light came on intermittently prior to recall (87v-093). *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||
| 03/13/1998 | 3 | 07/01/1990 | |
| Brake sensor repaired under recall work done, however new sensor was defective causing brake pump to fail. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 1 | |||
| Brakes failed. | |||
| 12/11/1995 | |||
| While driving brake lights come on at this time there are no brakes, no warning, fixed 5 different times still not working properly. please describe. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 09/19/1995 | |||
| Brake master cylinder failure, replaced two times, brake pedal became hard to apply. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST | |||
| 5 | |||
| Driving at approximately 65 mph power assist within brake system failed without warning, causing the consumer to pull emergency brake in order to avoid accident. dealer had replaced brake sysytem, but defect has reoccurred within 150 miles. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM | |||
| 06/14/1995 | |||
| Brake power booster failure, loss of braking, involved in recall 87v93000. tt | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 09/05/1995 | |||
| The rear doors will not open if not used very often. please describe. tt | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL | |||
| 08/06/1991 | 1 | ||
| Adjusted idle speed control unit. | |||
| WHEELS - LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS | |||
| 11/25/1994 | 5 | ||
| Lug nuts broke, causing right rear tire to come off, vehicle lost control/spun, resulting in an accident (new nersey state police accident report). *ak | |||