Buick Regal 1987
Model Regal made in 1987 by Buick got 32 consumer complains there are 6 investigations as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, other and seat belts. The car had some investigations: engine and engine cooling, equipment and parking brake. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, power train and vehicle speed control. The car has 2 modeles with engines 3.8l, 5.0l.
Model 1987
| 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 | 21/31/24 | Regular | $ 678 | 5 | 860801 |
| ( 3.8L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 17/25/20 | 19/32/23 | Premium | $ 825 | 5 | 860828 |
| ( 5.0L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | RWD | 17/23/19 | 19/29/23 | Regular | $ 750 | 5 | 860827 |
| ( 5.0L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 18/25/20 | 20/32/24 | Regular | $ 712 | 5 | 860827 |
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. | |||||||||||||||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT | ||||||||||||||||
| 87V168000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 06/01/1987 to 07/01/1987 | V (Vehicle) | 11936 | 11/25/1987 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/26/1987 | 11/04/1987 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Manual valve link in the transmission may have been improperly formed. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The valve link could separate resulting in a gearselection different from what the driver selects. also, car could be startedwith transmission in gear allowing vehicle to move in an unanticipateddirection. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace the manual valve detent lever link. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: transmissionvehicle description: passenger cars and wagons with 200 4r transmissions. | |||||||||||||||
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||
| PE94048 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/21/1994 | 12/30/1994 | SUB-FRAME ABSORBER FAILURE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| EQUIPMENT | ||||||
| PE90014 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/31/1989 | 02/28/1990 | CRUISE CONTROL 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 | ||||||
| PE91072 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/01/1991 | 07/08/1991 | STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
| EA92024 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/26/1992 | 01/31/1994 | STICKING THROTTLE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 01/01/1997 | |||
| Engine check light comes on and sometimes the vehicle will not start and/or will hesitate on the freeway. vehicle taken to mechanic, adjustments were made, but problem remains uncorrected. *ak *ml | |||
| 1 | 09/01/1996 | ||
| Engine stalled in traffic. | |||
| OTHER | |||
| 01/01/1997 | |||
| Engine check light comes on and sometimes the vehicle will not start and/or will hesitate on the freeway. vehicle taken to mechanic, adjustments were made, but problem remains uncorrected. *ak *ml | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 11/18/1998 | |||
| The consumer has been experiencing problems with seat belt buckle. seat belt buckle is cracked. the manufacturer has yet to be contacted. *ak | |||
| 02/04/1997 | |||
| Front driver's side shoulder/lap belt locks up, trapping occupant inside vehicle, release button jams; dealer lubricated buckle, replaced with rear belt, still has problem. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| 02/04/1996 | |||
| The drivers seat belt did not restrain passenger in an accident. please describe. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 04/01/2005 | 60000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1987 buick regal. while driving approximately 40 mph, the brake warning light illuminated as the brakes became extremely resistant and difficult to depress. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing where the mechanic advised the contact that the master brake system would have to be replaced. after the repair, the failure persisted. the contact had the master brake system replaced three times but to no avail. the approximate failure mileage was 60,000. kmj | |||
| 04/01/2005 | 60000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1987 buick regal. while driving at approximately 40 mph the brake light illuminated on the instrument panel. the brake pedal became extremely hard and the brakes and difficult to depress. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnostic. the mechanic stated the master brake system would have to be replaced. after the repair the failure continued. the contact replaced the master brake system three different times. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 60,000. da | |||
| 10/13/2011 | |||
| Hi, there was no incident, but i did called gm about the following and their responses, there was no u.s. powermaster recall on my vehilce. can you please research this link (http://www.gnttype.org/techarea/brakes/usrecall.html) and see if my vin # i added is included in the powermaster recall? thank you | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 05/13/2000 | |||
| Due to brake problems it is hard to stop for vehicle. *ak | |||
| 08/01/1995 | 0 | ||
| Consumer was traveling about 60mph, and when he went to apply brakes they didn't work at all. it happened intermittently. *ak | |||
| In an emergency braking situation when applying the brakes, pedal does not move and more stopping distance is required. this happens on any type of road surface at any speed. a /mechanic was not able to correct this problem. please provide any further details. *ak | |||
| 09/02/1994 | 1 | ||
| Abs master cylinder/brake accumulator/pressure switch/brake booster failed. *skd | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 09/01/2002 | |||
| Vehicle recall under united states powermaster recall campaigne: power master brake system/faulty pressure switch 86-c-15 general motors recall buick claim information 1987 regal turbo coupe hp400001 hp 465289. we have contacted general motors buick division gail reinke phone 866-834-3547 she is on notice of the problem the recall and my safety concerns. this car is not safe to drive in my opinion at any speed. both buick and general motors are aware of the recall, have had opportunity to inspect the vehicle and have denied up to this point repairing the recall defect. dt | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer states that their is a malfunction in the brakes, because when brakes are applyed they will lock up. this will happen occasionally. their is a recall but the dealship is saying his vehicle is not part of the recall due vin#. nlm | |||
| 01/01/2002 | 0 | ||
| Brakes are hard to push. ha sto stand on the pedal to get it to stop. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 02/04/2002 | 29800 | 3 | 05/01/1987 |
| Notified 2 recalls, shore buick who changed the parts. never notified of 3rd recall (master cylinder) gm will not repair due to the 8 year window to respond. i can not drive car in this condition hazardous to myself and all other drivers and pedestrians. scc *nlm **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis*759895 | |||
| 10/20/1995 | |||
| Power brake master cylinder has failed, experienced total loss of braking. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | |||
| 01/16/1995 | |||
| The brake pedal freezes. please describe details. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST | |||
| 100 | 02/01/1987 | ||
| In checking your data base there have been at least 100 failures, but no record of an investigation. the power master system was used only on limited models so the incidence of failure is very high. this is a failure that leaves the driver with little or no breaking ability. i am disapointed that nhtsa has refused to look into this problem for the last 12 years. | |||
| 5 | 02/01/1997 | ||
| A fuse blows unexpectedly, with no warning vehicle has no breaking power. | |||
| 10/01/1994 | |||
| Vacuum assist which controls brakes and power steering failed, loss of brakes and steering. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM | |||
| 08/19/1996 | 1 | 07/26/1990 | |
| Power brakes replaced. | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||
| 10/01/1994 | |||
| Vacuum assist which controls brakes and power steering failed, loss of brakes and steering. tt | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - WHEEL BEARING | |||
| 02/01/1996 | |||
| Trailing arm and bushing in vehicle makes a loud noise when driving. tt | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL | |||
| 11/26/2005 | 86000 | 1 | 11/01/1998 |
| Dt: the contact stated there was sudden acceleration while driving with the cruise control engaged. the vehicle suddenly accelerated forward and struck a telephone pole. there was damage to the driver's side quarter panel. the contact managed to drive the vehicle home. he did not file a police report. afterwards, he noticed the cruise control activated although the brake disengaged the switch. the vehicle has not been to a dealer for inspection. *ak updated 12/27/2005 - *nm | |||
| WHEELS | |||
| 01/25/2006 | 50000 | 5 | 12/21/1987 |
| Hub caps dislodge from wheels. manufacturer will not respond to my correspondence for assistance. i have photos and correspondence. *nm | |||