Model year record

1991 Buick Regal

6 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 303 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V189000

Structure

Component
Structure
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
713,435
Reported to NHTSA
2000-07-11
Owners notified
2000-09-28

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, WHERE ROAD SALT USE IS HEAVY. A CONDITION WHERE ONE OR BOTH FRONT ENGINE CRADLE BOLTS CAN PULL THROUGH THE RETAINERS DUE TO CORROSION OF THE RETAINERS.

Safety risk

IF BOTH BOLTS PULL THROUGH, THE FRONT OF THE CRADLE WOULD NO LONGER BE SUPPORTED AT THE MOUNTING LOCATIONS AND THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT COULD SEPARATE FROM THE STEERING GEAR.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT AND REAR FRAME/CRADLE BOLTS AND RETAINERS.

Recall campaignNHTSA 97V058000

Structure

Component
Structure
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
676,535
Reported to NHTSA
1997-04-08
Owners notified
1997-06-11

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MINI VANS ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING STATES: CONNECTICUT, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, MAINE, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT AND WISCONSIN. THE REAR CRADLE BOLTS PULL THROUGH THE RETAINERS DUE TO CORROSION OF THE RETAINER. IF BOTH BOLTS PULL THROUGH, THE REAR CRADLE WOULD NOT LONGER BE SUPPORTED AT THESE MOUNTING LOCATIONS AND THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT CAN SEPARATE FROM THE STEERING GEAR.

Safety risk

IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD RESULT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR CRADLE BOLTS AND RETAINERS.

Recall campaignNHTSA 95V152000

Exterior lighting

Component
Exterior lighting
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
83,247
Reported to NHTSA
1995-08-08
Owners notified
1995-09-07

Defect description

INCORRECT CLEAR FRONT SIDE MARKER BULBS WERE INSTALLED RATHER THAN AMBER BULBS. THIS DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."

Safety risk

CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: DURING ILLUMINATION, THE BULBS WILL SHOW CLEAR RATHER THAN AMBER AND COULD MOMENTARILY CONFUSE OTHER DRIVERS.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CLEAR BULBS WITH THE CORRECT AMBER BULBS.

Recall campaignNHTSA 93V145000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
11,432
Reported to NHTSA
1993-09-03
Owners notified
1993-11-19

Defect description

THE FUEL FEED HOSE CAN PULL OUT OF THE CRIMPED COUPLING AT THE ENGINE END OF THE HOSE ASSEMBLY, CAUSING FUEL LEAKAGE.

Safety risk

IF THE COUPLING WERE TO SEPARATE AND AN IGNITION SOURCEIS PRESENT, AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE COULD OCCUR.

Manufacturer remedy

INSTALL A NEW FUEL FEED HOSE.

Recall campaignNHTSA 92V003000

Seat belts

Component
Seat belts
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
347,866
Reported to NHTSA
1992-01-10
Owners notified
1992-01-31

Defect description

THE FRONT DOOR SHOULDER BELT GUIDE LOOPS MAY BE CRACKED AND ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS 208.

Safety risk

THE SEAT OCCUPANT FACES INCREASED RISK OF INJURY IN THEEVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

INSTALL REINFORCING PLATES ON THE CRACKED SHOULDER BELT GUIDES.

Recall campaignNHTSA 91V005000

Seat belts

Component
Seat belts
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
412,792
Reported to NHTSA
1991-10-02
Owners notified
1991-02-22

Defect description

FRONT SHOULDER SAFETY BELT WEBBING MAY SEPARATE AT FRONT BELT UPPER GUIDE LOOPS ON EITHER SIDE OF THE FRONT SEAT.

Safety risk

WEBBING SEPARATION COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING ANDINCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO BELTED FRONT OUTBOARD OCCUPANTS IN A HIGH ENERGYCRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

INSTALL A CONTROLLED ROTATION BRACKET ON DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE FRONT SEAT BELT GUIDE LOOPS.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip32
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper2667,500 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc21
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components20
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads14
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor1367,500 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum13
Structure8102,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine7
Seat belts: front: retractor5
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder559,000 mi
Structure: frame and members580,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings453,000 mi
Seat belts475,000 mi
Steering480,000 mi
Vehicle speed control4
Electrical system: starter assembly3
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash3
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline3
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner3
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch3
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical: linkage and cable3
Power train: automatic transmission3
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar3
Structure: body: door3
Suspension: rear3
Wheels3120,000 mi
Wheels: rim386,419 mi
Electrical system: ignition2
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers2
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system2
Exterior lighting: turn signal2
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch2
Parking brake: conventional2
Power train275,000 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly2
Service brakes, hydraulic2
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings2
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)2
Steering: hydraulic power assist system2
Structure: body2
Suspension2157,309 mi
Suspension: front: macpherson strut2
Tires2
Unknown or other2157,309 mi
Air bags175,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery1
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator1
Electrical system: ignition: module1
Electrical system: starter assembly: solenoid1
Electrical system: wiring1
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood1
Engine and engine cooling1
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe1
Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift1
Exterior lighting1
Exterior lighting: brake lights1
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch1
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors1
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly153,000 mi
Fuel system, other: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
Interior lighting1
Parking brake1
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch1
Power train: driveline: constant velocity joint1
Seat belts: front153,000 mi
Seat belts: front: anchorage1
Seat belts: front: webbing1
Seats1
Seats: front assembly: recliner1
Service brakes, air: antilock1169,000 mi
Service brakes, air: disc: caliper1
Service brakes, hydraulic: brake fluid low warning: lamp1
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly1
Structure: body: bumpers1
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut1
Suspension: front1
Tires: tread/belt1
Vehicle speed control: linkages1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core1
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer: motor1
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring1
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs1

The 1990 model has 3 times as many complaints as this one. The 1992 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Open investigations

An investigation is not a recall. It indicates that NHTSA is currently evaluating an alleged defect but has not reached a final determination.

RQ99002ENGINE CRADLE SEPARATION

Engine and engine cooling: engine

RQ97017CRADLE BOLT FAILURES

Structure

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