Buick Regal 1985
Model Regal made in 1985 by Buick got 13 consumer complains there are 6 investigations as well as 9 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline. The car had some investigations: equipment, exterior lighting and parking brake. There were some recalls concerningequipment, exterior lighting and fuel system, gasoline. The car has 3 modeles with engines 3.8l, 4.3l and 5.7l.
Model 1985
| 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, 3 gears | RWD | 19/24/21 | 21/31/25 | Regular | $ 892 | 5 | 840820 |
| ( 3.8L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 17/24/20 | 19/31/23 | Premium | $ 1012 | 5 | 840820 |
| ( 4.3L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | RWD | 18/23/20 | 20/29/23 | Regular | $ 938 | 5 | 84 820 |
| ( 4.3L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 18/27/21 | 20/34/25 | Regular | $ 892 | 5 | 84 820 |
| ( 4.3L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | RWD | 23/31/26 | 25/40/30 | D | $ 693 | 5 | 84 820 |
| ( 5.7L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | RWD | 21/29/24 | 23/37/28 | D | $ 751 | 5 | 8411 6 |
| ( 3.8L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | RWD | 18/24/20 | 20/30/24 | Regular | $ 938 | 5 | 840820 |
| ( 4.3L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | RWD | 18/23/20 | 20/29/23 | Regular | $ 938 | 5 | 84 820 |
| ( 4.3L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 18/26/21 | 20/33/24 | Regular | $ 892 | 5 | 84 820 |
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | ||||||||||||||||
| 85V114000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 07/01/1984 to 04/01/1985 | V (Vehicle) | 6735 | 09/26/1985 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 09/19/1985 | 09/24/1985 | 567 | 000 | |||||
| Defect Summary | The certification label located on the left front door did not include a required federal certification statement. consequence of defect: vehicles do not comply with federal regulation 567. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Labels containing correct information are being mailed and should be installed on the left front door. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger cars. system: certification label (federal regulation 567). | |||||||||||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - SWITCH | ||||||||||||||||
| 88V014000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 07/01/1984 to 05/01/1986 | V (Vehicle) | 179390 | 02/11/1988 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 01/08/1988 | 02/16/1988 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Under extended headlamp usage, circuitry in the headlamp switch panel might experience increased resistance and excessive heat buildup. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Headlights would cycle on and off. sudden loss ofheadlights under severe weather or nightimer driving conditions could resultin a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace headlight switch with modified switch. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: headlamp switch circuitry.vehicle description: passenger cars. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | ||||||||||||||||
| 84V154000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 07/01/1984 to 08/01/1984 | V (Vehicle) | 19 | 11/27/1984 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 11/27/1984 | 12/05/1984 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The vehicles were assembled with front seat belt retractors which may not perform adequately during a collision. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The dealer will replace the left and right front seat belt retractors free of charge. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: interior systems; front seat belt retractor.consequences of defect: in the event of a vehicle crash, failure of a frontseat belt retractor would increase chances of occupant injury. | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 84V124000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 04/01/1984 to 09/01/1984 | V (Vehicle) | 10359 | 10/01/1984 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/10/1984 | 11/13/1984 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The tie rods are part of the steering linkage and transmit turning movements to the wheels. the bolts that fasten the tie rods to their adjusters may not be tight enough. this could allow the tie rod to loosen and detach itself from the adjuster. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The tie rod end bolts will be tightened without cost to the owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: steering linkages; tie rods.consequences of defect: a loss of steering control and a possible vehicle crashcould result. | |||||||||||||||
| STRUCTURE | ||||||||||||||||
| 87V124000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1984 to 06/01/1985 | V (Vehicle) | 261171 | 08/27/1987 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/10/1987 | 08/17/1987 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Small cracks may develop in the body pillar around the door striker bolt hole. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Cracks would increase leading to difficulty in closingthe door and might allow door to come open during a crash, increasinglikelihood of injury to occupants. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install inner and outer reinforcement plate on both left and right body pillars. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: body pillarvehicle description: two door passenger cars. | |||||||||||||||
| 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 - SPRINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 86V030000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 06/01/1984 to 04/01/1985 | V (Vehicle) | 135623 | 03/07/1986 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/21/1986 | 02/26/1986 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The throttle return spring assembly may fail preventing the throttle from returning to the closed (idle) position when the accelerator pedal is released. consequence of defect: engine speed may not decrease and loss of accelerator control could result in an accident without prior warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace throttle return spring. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: throttle return spring. vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with 2.5 liter 4 cylinder engines. | |||||||||||||||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | ||||||||||||||||
| 85V047000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 09/01/1984 to 09/01/1984 | V (Vehicle) | 20 | 05/15/1985 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/26/1985 | 05/01/1985 | 571 | 212 | |||||
| Defect Summary | A loss of bonding adhesion between the paint and the windshield opening area could allow the windshield to separate during a 30 mile per hour frontal barrier test required by fmvss 212, windshield retention. consequence of defect: windshield separation during an accident could result in an unbelted occupant being ejected from the car and severly injured. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Remove and reinstall windshield if a lack of paint bonding is evident. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger cars. system: windshield/fmvss 212. | |||||||||||||||
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 | ||||||
| PARKING BRAKE | ||||||
| PE89145 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 07/21/1989 | 09/22/1989 | PARKING BRAKE CABLE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| STEERING | ||||||
| PE89104 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/17/1989 | 05/12/1989 | JAMMED STEERING MECHANISM | ||
| 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 | ||||||
| VISIBILITY | ||||||
| EA86025 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/25/1986 | 03/02/1988 | WINDSHIELD WIPERS | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||
| 02/12/1996 | 2 | ||
| Photo cell defective for headlights, go off at night while driving. *sd | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - HOSE | |||
| 1 | |||
| Carbon manoxide is getting into passenger's compartment when heat is in use. dealer has been contacted.*ak due to design defect carbon monoxide enters passenger and driver compartment when heat is turned on. specifically, carbon monoxide enters at the point where the heater hose is connected to the heater core. *yh | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 01/01/1985 | |||
| Need solutions on problems. no mention of safety defect. *ak | |||
| 02/03/1998 | 1 | ||
| Engine failure, causing loss of control.(ohio turnpike police report). | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | |||
| 11/30/1994 | 0 | ||
| Fuel filler neck extension vibrated loose and wedged between engine and cruise control, causing sudden acceleration. (other vehicle on 469375) *skd | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| While traveling and when depressing brake pedal it will not travel to floorboard. conumer has to apply force. please provide further information.*ak | |||
| 2 | 06/15/1990 | ||
| Left front brakes electronic motor failed. yy | |||
| 11/18/1994 | 7 | ||
| During sudden pedal application no response from braking system. tt | |||
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION | |||
| 09/01/1991 | 1 | ||
| Steering locked up due to seals of rack and pinion stub shaft allowing fluid to by pass steering cylinder. *sd | |||
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION - RACK | |||
| 03/11/1994 | 1 | ||
| Power steering rack needs replacement due to excessive wear. *dh | |||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
| 11/04/1996 | 1 | ||
| Driving home couldn't turn left or right , so she left the car because she felt the steering was off. *ak *jb | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 11/19/1995 | |||
| Recall related, 86v030000, throttle went into open position after put the vehicle in reverse,impact 6:00 position and 12:00 position. tt | |||