Buick Regal 1984
Model Regal made in 1984 by Buick got 6 consumer complains there are 3 investigations as well as 5 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and latches/locks/linkages. The car had some investigations: equipment, exterior lighting and vehicle speed control. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, seats and steering. The car has 4 modeles with engines 3.8l, 4.1l and 4.3l.
Model 1984
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 3.8L) | 6 | Automatic, 3 gears | 21/31/24 | $ 892 | 5 | 83 815 | |||
| ( 3.8L) | 6 | Automatic, 4 gears | 17/28/20 | $ 1102 | 5 | 83 913 | |||
| ( 4.1L) | 6 | Automatic, 4 gears | 18/29/21 | $ 1042 | 5 | 83 831 | |||
| ( 4.3L) | 6 | Automatic, 4 gears | 25/41/31 | $ 720 | 5 | 83 812 | |||
| ( 5.7L) | 8 | Automatic, 4 gears | 23/38/28 | $ 783 | 5 | 83 819 | |||
| ( 3.8L) | 6 | Automatic, 3 gears | 20/30/23 | $ 938 | 5 | 83 821 | |||
| ( 3.8L) | 6 | Automatic, 4 gears | 17/28/20 | $ 1102 | 5 | 83 913 | |||
| ( 4.1L) | 6 | Automatic, 4 gears | 18/28/21 | $ 1042 | 5 | 83 913 | |||
| ( 4.3L) | 6 | Automatic, 4 gears | 24/40/30 | $ 751 | 5 | 83 8 8 |
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. | |||||||||||||||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER | ||||||||||||||||
| 84V011000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 07/01/1983 to 09/01/1983 | V (Vehicle) | 76586 | 02/24/1984 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/06/1984 | 02/22/1984 | 571 | 207 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Some vehicles have bucket seat back locks that do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard 207, anchorage of seats. in event of a crash, the seat back lock may not function. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Inspection of seat back locks will be performed. locks that have bent, broken or missing hooks will be replaced. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: two door passenger vehicles and light trucks equipped withar9 or av5 bucket seats.system: interior systems, seat back locks.consequences of defect: the seat may fold forward in a crash, and wouldincrease the likelihood of injury to the seat occupant. | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | ||||||||||||||||
| 85V024000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 07/01/1984 to 07/01/1984 | V (Vehicle) | 48 | 03/15/1985 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/05/1985 | 03/11/1985 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | One of the three steering gear to frame bolts may not have been tightened to the required specification. consequence of defect: the steering gear could come loose from the frame causing a loss of steering control and a possible vehicle crash without warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Tighten the steering gear to frame bolts. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger cars. system: steering gear attaching bolts. | |||||||||||||||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - BUMPERS | ||||||||||||||||
| 85V049000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1983 to 02/01/1985 | V (Vehicle) | 196939 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/29/1985 | 05/01/1985 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | The rear bumper may fracture during a rear end collision, puncture the fuel tank, and cause a fuel leak. consequence of defect: a fuel leak creates the potential for a fire which could result in burn injuries to persons in or near the car. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace the rear bumper brackets and the l shaped reinforcement with a u shaped full reinforcement. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger cars, except those equipped with full aluminum rear bumper reinforcement. system: rear bumper/fuel tank. | |||||||||||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
| 89V102000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1983 to 02/01/1988 | V (Vehicle) | 1755897 | 07/20/1989 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/16/1989 | 07/25/1989 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | A 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 Summary | Servo rod assembly could catch on engine components andresult in a stuck throttle with potential for a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install a new bushing in cruise control servo bail. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System:cruise control.vehicle description:passenger vehicles equipped with cruise control andcertain gasoline and diesel engines. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT | ||||||
| PE90014 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/31/1989 | 02/28/1990 | CRUISE CONTROL FAILURE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||
| PE88027 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/09/1988 | 05/11/1988 | HEADLAMP SWITCH FAILURE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
| C89001 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/06/1989 | 01/16/1990 | THROTTLE NON-RETURN | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 1 | |||
| Delco battery is leaking acid. nlm | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 09/05/1995 | 5 | ||
| Engine compartment fire. (ohio state police report) *sd | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | |||
| 11/03/1996 | 08/01/1987 | ||
| Driver's side door when closed won't latch, weight of post is too heavy for hinge, must lift up door to meet latch to shut door, took to body shop to have it fixed. *ak | |||
| SEATS | |||
| 02/07/1995 | 1 | ||
| Driver' seat back failed to hold during accident, forcing driver into steering wheel/windshield, resulting in injury. *skdd | |||
| STRUCTURE | |||
| Engine fell out while traveling on highway. craddle bolts attached to vehicle were rotten.*ak | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 04/12/2000 | |||
| Consumer bought four new tires from a company. the two front tires' tread was splitting on the outside of the tires. *ak | |||