Model year record

1992 Buick Regal

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 204 owner complaints on file.

Buick Regal, 1988–1996 generation
Pictured: the 1988–1996 generation. Cutlass, CC0 · Wikimedia Commons

Recalls

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 91V214000

Power train: automatic transmission

Component
Power train: automatic transmission
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
10,141
Reported to NHTSA
1991-12-06
Owners notified
1991-11-29

Defect description

THE REVERSE SERVO APPLY PIN MAY BIND IN THE CASE WHICH COULD CAUSE REVERSE BAND DISTRESS (LOSS OR SLIPPING OF REVERSE), REVERSE BAND DRAG IN DRIVE RANGE (POOR PERFORMANCE -- POOR POWER), OR THE TRANSMISSION TO REMAIN IN REVERSE WHILE THE SHIFT INDICATOR SHOWS NEUTRAL GEAR POSITION.

Safety risk

IF THE TRANSMISSION REMAINS IN REVERSE WHILE THE SHIFTINDICATOR SHOWS NEUTRAL, THE VEHICLE MAY UNEXPECTEDLY MOVE REARWARD AND RESULTIN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE THE TRANSAXLE WHERE REQUIRED.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Seat belts: front: retractor17—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip15—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc12—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components11—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor9—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper8—
Power train: automatic transmission779,000 mi
Power train5—
Seat belts: front: webbing5—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder5—
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner4—
Seat belts: front: anchorage4—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads4—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar4—
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers3—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system3—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline3—
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.3—
Seat belts3—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum3—
Structure: body: door3—
Unknown or other3—
Visibility: power window devices and controls3138,000 mi
Electrical system2102,000 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator2—
Electrical system: starter assembly2—
Electrical system: wiring2—
Engine and engine cooling: engine2—
Exterior lighting: headlights2—
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch2—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly2—
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch2—
Power train: manual transmission2—
Seat belts: front2—
Seats2—
Service brakes, hydraulic2—
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments2—
Suspension2—
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal2—
Visibility: windshield2—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery1—
Electrical system: ignition: module1—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood1—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1—
Engine1147,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system1—
Exterior lighting: turn signal1—
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines1—
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)1—
Power train: axle assembly1—
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal1—
Power train: driveline: driveshaft1—
Seats: front assembly: power adjust1—
Seats: front assembly: recliner1—
Steering1—
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device1—
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist system1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump1—
Structure: body1—
Structure: body: trunk lid1—
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields146,000 mi
Suspension: front1—
Suspension: rear1—
Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly1—
Tires1—
Tires: sidewall1—
Vehicle speed control1—
Visibility1—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system1—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core1—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior1—

The 1991 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 1993 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.

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