Buick Somerset 1986
Model Somerset made in 1986 by Buick got 8 consumer complains, 2 investigations there is 1 recall as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and exterior lighting. 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 1986
| 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 | 23/32/26 | 25/41/30 | Regular | $ 722 | 4 | 850901 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 23/34/27 | 26/43/31 | Regular | $ 694 | 4 | 850611 |
| ( 3.0L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 19/27/22 | 21/35/26 | Regular | $ 853 | 4 | 850820 |
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 | ||||||
| PE91099 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 07/15/1991 | 11/07/1991 | SAFETY BELT CUT AT D-RING | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| 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 | |||
| The electric ignition module keeps going out. replaced (4) times in the last (5) years.*ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 05/03/1998 | 03/02/1998 | ||
| Engine froze due to a punctured oil filter caused by a design flaw. the oil filter is on the bottom of engine and hangs 2-3 inches below the frame. | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - SWITCH | |||
| 10/06/1994 | 1 | ||
| Headlight switch failed, causing headlights to go out while driving at night. *skd | |||
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| 10/10/1990 | |||
| Driver and passenger side auto restraint system failure ea94-039. tt | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| 06/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Driver's seat belt retractor failed, causing belt to become stuck in case. *skd | |||
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION | |||
| Rack and pinion steering sticks. please describe. tt | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| The paint is rusting behind the surface, consumer believes this vehicle should be recalled. nlm | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 08/14/1992 | 3 | 08/01/1990 | |
| Tire's on vehicle (uniroyal rallye hp 205/70r 13ms), have all shown signs of flaws, bulge and separation causing failure. mjs | |||