Buick Somerset 1985
Model Somerset made in 1985 by Buick got 3 consumer complains, 1 investigation there is 1 recall as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding service brakes, hydraulic. The car had one investigation (seat belts). There was one recall concerning fuel system, gasoline . The car has 2 modeles with engines 2.5l, 3.0l.
Model 1985
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 24/32/27 | 26/41/31 | Regular | $ 694 | 4 | 84 828 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 24/34/28 | 26/44/32 | Regular | $ 669 | 4 | 8410 2 |
| ( 3.0L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 20/26/22 | 22/34/26 | Regular | $ 853 | 4 | 84 823 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 24/32/27 | 26/41/31 | Regular | $ 694 | 4 | 840820 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 24/34/28 | 26/44/32 | Regular | $ 669 | 4 | 8410 2 |
| ( 3.0L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 19/26/22 | 22/34/26 | Regular | $ 853 | 4 | 84 823 |
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. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||||
| 000524001 | 04/01/2000 | 613590 | Information regarding snow intrusion into rear drum brake assemblies. **mr | 07/25/2000 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS | ||||||
| EA91045 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 11/07/1991 | 10/26/1992 | SEAT BELT SEPARATION | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 03/28/1995 | 8 | ||
| Intermittent stalling when vehicle at operating temperature, restarts after cooling. *skd | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 1 | 11/13/1991 | ||
| When brakes are applied the vehicle jerks and stall, unable to locate problem. nlm | |||
| 02/08/1997 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle fire. (ohio state police report) | |||