Buick Reatta 1989
Model Reatta made in 1989 by Buick got 12 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic and tires. The car had one investigation (service brakes, hydraulic). There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, service brakes, air. The car has one 3.8l engine.
Model 1989
| 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 | 19/28/22 | 21/36/25 | Regular | $ 648 | 1 | 890204 |
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ||||||||||||||||
| 06E043000 | HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. | E (Equipment) | 88303 | 10/18/2006 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/19/2006 | 05/22/2006 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes, click on document search and then bus applications). the connector on the fuel filter was not manufactured to honeywell's specification. as a result, the o-ring may not seat correctly on the fuel line. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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). | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket fram fuel filters and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the vehicles listed.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK | ||||||||||||||||
| 89V056000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 07/01/1988 to 02/01/1989 | V (Vehicle) | 10535 | 04/21/1989 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/05/1989 | 04/25/1989 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Left front brake pipe may contact the cruise control servo bracket. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Brake line could wear through causing loss of brakefluid and partial loss of braking capability; this could result in a vehiclecrash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace left front brake pipe assembly. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: left front brake pipe/cruise control.vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with 3800 v6 engines andanti-lock brakes. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||
| PE90122 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 09/24/1990 | 11/29/1990 | FRONT BRAKE STEERING PULL | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 04/27/1995 | 5 | ||
| Headlights do not operate; while driving, lights suddenly went out; cause unknown; repair efforts made by dealer; drove home with parking lights only. tt | |||
| 11/10/1994 | 1 | ||
| Headlight door flaps failed to open, impairing visibility at night/during inclement weather. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 09/10/2000 | 3 | 11/01/1998 | |
| There have been numerous complaints concerning the abs brakes on buick reatta. *ak | |||
| 09/01/1999 | 1 | 06/01/1992 | |
| I have had constent problems with the brakes of my reatta. the brakes totally failed without any notice. replaced master cylinder ($1200) then the accumalater along with several trips to my mechanic because the brakes will still go to the floor if pressed hard or at a stop. if i didn't like the car so much i'd sell because the brakes are definitly not up to par. when i go the the reatta club page it seems every one has similar problems. pease try to make buick fix this problem. *ak | |||
| 03/01/1997 | |||
| I have heard from several other reatta owners that there is a problem with the abs braking system. the braking system has failed without warning on several reattas, and i am afraid of this happening to my car while it is being driven. because of the number of people affected, i believe this is worth an investigation. *ak | |||
| This has been an ongoing problem for many years on this car, the brakes do not function properly, , all components have been checked and many replaced at cost of thousands of dollars, and to this day the problems still exist, not one mechanic can figure out why. i know of several people that have experienced the same problems with these cars. *ak | |||
| 02/01/2000 | 6 | 01/01/1994 | |
| Repair:retired g.m. mechanic tried for 1 month to diagnose and fix problem. he gave up! i took car to g. m. buick dealer who reported bad accumulator but didn't perform correct procedure to diagnose problem.abs accumulator replaced but did not solve problem!*ak | |||
| 06/09/1995 | 1 | ||
| The abs valve block made the car pull to the right when the driver hit the brakes. please describe. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 04/01/1999 | |||
| Please advise if general motors has had other complaints on this matter ...i feel there should some type of refund reason being i did have one bolt back on the front bracket which in turn could have bodily injury to myself or someone else.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 09/01/1999 | 1 | 06/01/1992 | |
| I have had constent problems with the brakes of my reatta. the brakes totally failed without any notice. replaced master cylinder ($1200) then the accumalater along with several trips to my mechanic because the brakes will still go to the floor if pressed hard or at a stop. if i didn't like the car so much i'd sell because the brakes are definitly not up to par. when i go the the reatta club page it seems every one has similar problems. pease try to make buick fix this problem. *ak | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 06/12/1995 | 2 | ||
| Goodyear tire blew out, causing accident/injuries. *sd | |||
| VISIBILITY - SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY | |||
| 09/23/1994 | 0 | ||
| The metal supporting the sunroof is deteriorating & coming apart, causing the sun roof head lining to drop down. *ak | |||