Model year record

1994 Buick Regal

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 146 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 97V017000

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring

Component
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
349,331
Reported to NHTSA
1997-02-11
Owners notified
1997-03-06

Defect description

SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A STRAINED OR SEPARATED WASHER/WIPER SWITCH POWER FEED WIRE.

Safety risk

THIS CAN CAUSE THE WINDSHIELD WASHER/WIPER TO WORK INTERMITTENTLY AND COULD ULTIMATELY RESULT IN INOPERATIVE WIPERS. IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR IN A SEVERE WEATHER SITUATION, DRIVER VISIBILITY COULD BE REDUCED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE OLD DESIGNED WASHER/WIPER SWITCHES WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED SWITCH.

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 95V061000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
199,572
Reported to NHTSA
1995-03-22
Owners notified
1995-03-23

Defect description

THE REAR WHEEL BRAKE HOSE(S) CAN CONTACT THE REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CAUSING THE BRAKE HOSE(S) TO WEAR THROUGH.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID AND EVENTUAL LOSS OF THE VEHICLE BRAKING SYSTEM INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR PROPER BRAKE HOSE POSITION AND REPLACE THOSE HOSES IN AN INCORRECT POSITION WITH NEW HOSES AND CORRECTLY ROUTED.

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 slip12
Vehicle speed control9
Unknown or other7105,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring647,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition592,945 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer520,000 mi
Air bags: frontal4
Seats4145,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components4
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery3120,394 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator3120,394 mi
Electrical system: horn3105,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling3105,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system327,478 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline3
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner3
Exterior lighting: brake lights3
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch385,005 mi
Power train3
Power train: automatic transmission3
Seat belts: front: anchorage3
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper3
Tires3129,560 mi
Air bags2
Electrical system: wiring2120,394 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers2
Engine and engine cooling: engine2100,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe2117,245 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal2
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch2
Seat belts: front: retractor2
Seats: front assembly: recliner2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings2
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor2
Air bags: on-off switch assembly1
Electrical system1
Electrical system: ignition: module1
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood1
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1120,394 mi
Engine148,975 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor1117,245 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch174,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal: flasher unit1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery1
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap1
Interior lighting1
Seats: front assembly: power adjust1
Service brakes, air: antilock: ABS warning light1120,394 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder1
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1
Steering: column174,000 mi
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device1
Suspension: front1
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system1
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior1

The 1993 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 1995 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.