Buick Regal — Suspension
High risk
Feb 26, 2026
Model years: 2012, 2013
On certain vehicles, the protective coating on the rear suspension toe links may chip away. If this happens, the metal can rust and the toe links could break. A broken toe link can
Buick Regal — Brakes
High risk
Jun 30, 2022
Model years: 2018, 2019, 2020
On certain vehicles, the electronic brake boost may not work properly when there is a partial or full loss of vacuum-brake assist. As a result, the vehicle may not meet the stoppin
Buick Regal — Suspension
High risk
Dec 22, 2021
Model years: 2012
On certain vehicles, the protective coating on the rear suspension toe links may chip away. If this happens, the metal can rust and the toe link could break. A broken toe link can
Buick Regal — Suspension
High risk
Aug 12, 2021
Model years: 2013
Issue: On certain vehicles, the protective coating on the rear suspension toe links may chip away. If this happens, the metal can rust and the toe link could break. A broken toe li
Also affects: Chevrolet Malibu, Buick Lacrosse
Buick Regal — Label
High risk
Mar 15, 2021
Model years: 2018
On certain vehicles, the tire and loading information label does not list that there is no spare tire in both official languages. The label reads as "NONE" when it should read as "
Buick Regal — Suspension
High risk
Dec 10, 2020
Model years: 2012, 2013
On certain vehicles, the protective coating on the rear suspension toe links may chip away. If this happens, the metal can rust and the toe link could break. A broken toe link can
Also affects: Buick Lacrosse, Chevrolet Malibu
Buick Regal — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Apr 12, 2018
Model years: 2018
On certain vehicles, the rear outboard seats may have had seat belts improperly routed around the rear seat bolster bracket during the manufacturing process. In the event of a cras
Buick Regal — Electrical
High risk
Jul 7, 2016
Model years: 2011
On certain vehicles equipped with 8-way power adjustable front seats, the wiring harness of the power seats may contact the seat frame and chafe. Over time, chaffed wires could cau
Buick Regal — Steering
High risk
Feb 22, 2016
Model years: 2016
On certain vehicles, a circuit board in the power-steering assist’s power module could fail and could result in a sudden loss of electric power steering while driving. Steering con
Buick Regal — Engine
High risk
Oct 23, 2015
Model years: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
On certain vehicles equipped with a 3.8L engine, degradation of the front rocker cover gasket may result in eventual oil seepage. Under hard braking, drops of engine oil may be dep
Also affects: Chevrolet Impala, Chevrolet Lumina Car, Chevrolet Monte Carlo, Oldsmobile Intrigue, Pontiac Grand Prix
Buick Regal — Engine
High risk
Apr 2, 2015
Model years: 2004
On certain vehicles equipped with a 3.8L engine, degradation of the front rocker cover gasket may result in eventual oil seepage. Under hard braking, drops of engine oil may be dep
Also affects: Chevrolet Impala, Pontiac Grand Prix
Buick Regal — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Jul 23, 2014
Model years: 2011, 2012
On certain vehicles equipped with power height adjustable front seats, a bolt securing the adjuster mechanism may loosen and fall out. This would cause the seat to drop to the lowe
Also affects: Buick Lacrosse, Cadillac Srx, Chevrolet Camaro, Chevrolet Equinox, Gmc Terrain
Buick Regal — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Jul 23, 2014
Model years: 2011, 2012, 2013
Certain vehicles may not comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108 - Lighting System and Retroreflective Devices. If one of the two front turn signal
Also affects: Chevrolet Malibu
Buick Regal — Powertrain
High risk
Feb 25, 2014
Model years: 2014
Certain vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions may fail to conform to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 102 - Transmission Control Functions and CMVSS 114 - Thef
Also affects: Buick Verano, Chevrolet Cruze, Chevrolet Impala, Chevrolet Malibu
Buick Regal — Electrical
High risk
May 6, 2013
Model years: 2012, 2013
On certain vehicles equipped with eAssist, the Generator Control Module (GCM) may not function correctly. This could cause a gradual loss of battery charge, which would illuminate
Also affects: Buick Lacrosse, Chevrolet Malibu
Buick Regal — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Mar 7, 2012
Model years: 2012
On certain vehicles equipped with High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps, the Body Control Module (BCM) was incorrectly programmed during the manufacturing process, thereby preve
Buick Regal — Label
High risk
Jul 28, 2010
Model years: 2011
Certain vehicles fail to comply with requirements of the Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 110 - Tire Selection and Rims. The spare tire size was listed incorrectly, with the le
Buick Regal — Engine
High risk
Apr 8, 2009
Model years: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
On certain vehicles equipped with a 3.8L naturally aspirated engine, degradation of the front rocker cover gasket may result in eventual oil seepage. Under hard braking, drops of e
Also affects: Chevrolet Impala, Chevrolet Lumina Car, Chevrolet Monte Carlo, Oldsmobile Intrigue, Pontiac Grand Prix
Buick Regal — Engine
High risk
Mar 5, 2008
Model years: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
On certain Grand Prix GTP and Regal GS vehicles equipped with a 3.8L supercharged engine, degradation of the front rocker cover gasket may result in eventual oil seepage. Under har
Also affects: Pontiac Grand Prix
Buick Regal — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Aug 11, 2004
Model years: 1999
Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of CMVSS 108. Some of these vehicles do not meet the overhead sign illumination requirements in the Standard. Less illumination
Also affects: Buick Century
Buick Regal — Steering
High risk
Dec 16, 2003
Model years: 1996, 1997, 1998
On certain vehicles, the lower pinion bearings retainer tabs were not crimped properly. These retainers may fail and permit the ball bearings to escape. If the problem were to occu
Also affects: Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, Pontiac Grand Prix, Oldsmobile Ciera, Chevrolet Malibu, Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Buick Regal — Suspension
High risk
Feb 8, 2001
Model years: 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991
Vehicles located in the high corrosion provinces east of the Manitoba/Ontario border. Certain vehicles may exhibit a condition in which the frame/cradle retainer bolts pull through
Also affects: Chevrolet Lumina Car, Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, Pontiac Grand Prix
Buick Regal — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Sep 15, 2000
Model years: 2000
Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of C.M.V.S.S. 209 - Seat Belt Assemblies. Vehicles may have seat belt assemblies that will not withstand the force requirements
Also affects: Buick Century, Chevrolet Blazer, Chevrolet Impala, Chevrolet Lumina Car, Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Buick Regal — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Jun 27, 2000
Model years: 1995
Certain vehicles could experience inadvertent or non-crash driver front air bag deployment. This deployment could occur during vehicle startup, while the vehicle is parked or idlin
Also affects: Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
Buick Regal — Fuel System
High risk
Jun 20, 2000
Model years: 2000
Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of CMVSS 301 - Fuel System Integrity. The clamp that secures the flexible fuel fill hose to the metal fuel fill tube may be loo
Also affects: Buick Century, Chevrolet Lumina Car
Buick Regal — Brakes
High risk
May 31, 2000
Model years: 2000
Certain vehicles equipped with rear drum brakes may exhibit a condition in which the bolt head(s) on the rear spindle rod may separate. There may be a noticeable rattle in the rear
Also affects: Buick Century, Chevrolet Lumina Car
Buick Regal — Steering
High risk
Mar 6, 2000
Model years: 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993
On certain vehicles located in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Prince Edward Island, extreme levels of moisture and salt can result in corrosion at or near the engine
Also affects: Chevrolet Lumina Car, Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, Pontiac Grand Prix
Buick Regal — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Jan 5, 2000
Model years: 1998, 1999
Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of CMVSS 108 - Lighting Equipment and Retroreflective Devices. The vertical vehicle headlamp aiming device (VHAD) may not be ca
Also affects: Buick Century
Buick Regal — Visual System
High risk
Jan 4, 2000
Model years: 1997
On certain vehicles, the windshield wipers may stop working, usually after operation under heavy load conditions such as accumulated snow or ice, because of separation between the
Also affects: Buick Century, Pontiac Grand Prix
Buick Regal — Emissions
High risk
Nov 30, 1999
Model years: 2000
Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of CMVSS. 1105 - Evaporative Emissions. Vehicles may have an OBD-II (On Board Diagnostics) calibration that causes a false evap
Also affects: Buick Century, Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Buick Regal — Electrical
High risk
Jul 26, 1999
Model years: 1999
Certain vehicles with the key in the "ON" position, may exhibit a condition in which the ABS motor shorts to its case and grounds through a flexible brake pipe. This electrical sho
Also affects: Buick Century
Buick Regal — Emissions
High risk
Sep 14, 1998
Model years: 1993
Certain vehicles may not comply with CMVSS 1105 - Evaporative Emissions. Correction: Dealers will replace the evaporative emission canister purge solenoid valve. Also, the oldsmobi
Also affects: Chevrolet Lumina Car, Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, Pontiac Grand Prix
Buick Regal — Lights And Instruments
High risk
May 28, 1998
Model years: 1997, 1998
THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 108 - LIGHTING SYSTEM AND RETROREFLECTIVE DEVICES. THE ENGLISH OWNER MANUALS FOR THE OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE AND THE ENGLISH AND FRENCH OWN
Also affects: Buick Century, Oldsmobile Intrigue
Buick Regal — Brakes
High risk
Nov 25, 1997
Model years: 1997
NOTE: REGAL GRAN SPORT MODEL. THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE PIPE MAY CONTACT THE THE POWER STEERING ASSEMBLY. THIS COULD CAUSE THE BRAKE LINE TO WEAR THROUGH, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF BRAKE
Buick Regal — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Apr 23, 1997
Model years: 1995
Certain vehicles may have a centre rear seatbelt anchor plate which exhibits stress cracks. In the event of a vehicle crash, the seatbelt system may fracture and injury to the seat
Also affects: Chevrolet Lumina Car, Chevrolet Monte Carlo, Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, Pontiac Grand Prix
Buick Regal — Visual System
High risk
Feb 18, 1997
Model years: 1994, 1995
Certain vehicles may have a strained or separated washer/wiper power feed wire. This may cause the windshield washer/wiper to work intermittently and could ultimately result in ino
Also affects: Chevrolet Lumina Car, Chevrolet Monte Carlo, Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, Pontiac Grand Prix
Buick Regal — Engine
High risk
Jul 11, 1996
Model years: 1996
THESE VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A BACKFIRE DURING ENGINE STARTING THAT CAN CAUSE BREAKAGE OF THE UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD. THIS CAN CAUSE A NO-START CONDITION AND POSSIBLY AN ENGINE COMPAR
Also affects: Buick Lesabre, Buick Park Avenue, Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight, Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight, Pontiac Bonneville
Buick Regal — Brakes
High risk
Apr 29, 1996
Model years: 1996
THE LEFT FRONT BRAKE LINE MAY CONTACT THE TRANSAXLE MOUNTING BRACKET OR ATTACHMENT BOLT. THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE BRAKE LINE TO WEAR THROUGH, RESULTING IN LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID A
Buick Regal — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Aug 4, 1995
Model years: 1993, 1994, 1995
NOTE: INCLUDES COUPES ONLY AND DOES NOT INCLUDE 1993 REGAL GRAN SPORT. DEFECT: VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 108 - LIGHTING EQUIPMENT. THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH I
Buick Regal — Suspension
High risk
Jun 16, 1995
Model years: 1988, 1989, 1990
On certain vehicles, cracks may develop in the wheel mounting surface, and, should the cracks become severe enough, the wheel could completely separate from the vehicle. This could
Also affects: Chevrolet Lumina Car, Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, Pontiac Grand Prix
Buick Regal — Brakes
High risk
Mar 22, 1995
Model years: 1994, 1995
On certain vehicles, the rear wheel brake hose(s) may be contacting rear suspension components. This could cause the brake hose(s) to wear through, resulting in loss of brake fluid
Also affects: Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
Buick Regal — Steering
High risk
Mar 1, 1995
Model years: 1995
THE FOUR (4) STEERING COLUMN SUPPORT BRACKET ATTACHING BOLTS ON THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH LESS THAN THE SPECIFIED TORQUE. IF THE BOLTS ARE NOT PROPERLY TORQUED, T
Buick Regal — Steering
High risk
Jan 31, 1995
Model years: 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991
On certain vehicles, the rear engine cradle bolts may pull through due to corrosion of the retainers. If this should occur, the cradle would no longer be supported at these mountin
Also affects: Chevrolet Lumina Car, Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, Pontiac Grand Prix
Buick Regal — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Nov 17, 1994
Model years: 1995
NOTE: COUPES ONLY. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 108 - LIGHTING. FRONT PARK/TURN SIGNAL BULB DOES NOT HAVE ENOUGH CANDLE POWER. DURING ILLUMINATION, THE BULB INTENSI
Buick Regal — Suspension
High risk
Mar 1, 1994
Model years: 1988, 1989, 1990
On certain vehicles, the steel wheels may develop cracks in the wheel mounting surface and, should the cracks become severe enough, the wheel could completely separate from the veh
Also affects: Chevrolet Lumina Car, Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, Pontiac Grand Prix
Buick Regal — Fuel System
High risk
Oct 21, 1993
Model years: 1991
VEHICLES WITH 3800 ENGINES MAY HAVE FUEL FEED HOSES WHICH MAY PULL OUT OF THE CRIMPED COUPLING AT THE ENGINE END OF THE HOSE ASSEMBLY. IF THIS COUPLING WERE TO SEPARATE, FUEL COULD
Buick Regal — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Mar 3, 1993
Model years: 1993
Certain vehicles may not comply with CMVSS 207 - Anchorage of Seats. Front seat back recliner mechanism may not latch properly. Correction: Driver and passenger front seat back rec
Also affects: Chevrolet Lumina Car, Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, Pontiac Grand Prix
Buick Regal — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Jan 9, 1992
Model years: 1991
Certain vehicles do not comply with CMVSS 208 - Seatbelt Installations. Front door shoulder belt guide loops may not provide front seat occupants with proper protection in the even
Also affects: Chevrolet Cavalier, Chevrolet Lumina Car, Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, Pontiac Grand Prix, Pontiac Sunbird
Buick Regal — Powertrain
High risk
Nov 29, 1991
Model years: 1992
On certain vehicles, the transmission may remain in reverse when the shift indicator shows neutral gear position. This could result in unexpected rearward movement and a crash with
Also affects: Buick Century, Chevrolet Lumina Car, Oldsmobile Ciera, Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, Pontiac Grand Prix
Buick Regal — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Feb 12, 1991
Model years: 1991
On certain vehicles, the front shoulder seat belt webbing may separate at the seat belt upper guide loops (driver and/or passenger side). Separation of the webbing would occur with
Also affects: Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, Pontiac Grand Prix, Chevrolet Lumina Car
Buick Regal — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Nov 6, 1990
Model years: 1989, 1990
THE BRAKE STOPLAMP SWITCH CONTACTS MAY EITHER NOT CLOSE OR NOT OPEN RESULTING IN TWO POSSIBLE SETS OF CONDITIONS. FIRST, IF THE SWITCH CONTACTS WILL NOT CLOSE, THE BRAKE STOPLAMPS
Also affects: Chevrolet Lumina Car, Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, Pontiac Grand Prix
Buick Regal — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Mar 15, 1990
Model years: 1988, 1989, 1990
Certain vehicles do not comply with CMVSS 210 - Seatbelt Assembly Anchorages. Anchor bolt may pull through the upper anchorage plate. Correction: Nut assembly with a larger diamete
Also affects: Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, Pontiac Grand Prix, Chevrolet Lumina Car
Buick Regal — Engine
High risk
Jul 4, 1989
Model years: 1984, 1986, 1987
A SMALL NYLON BUSHING IN THE CRUISE CONTROL SERVO BAIL (BRACKET) MAY SLIP OUT OF PLACE RESULTING IN POSSIBLE INTERMITTENT INCREASES IN ENGINE SPEED OR DIESELING. THIS CONDITION COU
Also affects: Buick Electra, Buick Electra Estate, Buick Estate Wagon, Buick Lesabre, Buick Park Avenue
Buick Regal — Fuel System
High risk
Dec 28, 1988
Model years: 1989
THE FUEL RETURN LINES COULD FRACTURE IN THE AREA OF THE FUEL TANK. IF UNDETECTED, LEAKING FUEL COULD CAUSE A FIRE. CORRECTION: FUEL RETURN PIPE ASSEMBLY WILL BE REPLACED.
Also affects: Pontiac Grand Prix
Buick Regal — Emissions
High risk
Nov 10, 1988
Model years: 1981
THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 1105 - EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS. CORRECTION: A STAGED PURGE CONTROL VALVE WILL BE INSTALLED BETWEEN THE CHARCOAL CANISTER AND THE CARBURET
Also affects: Pontiac Lemans, Buick Century, Pontiac Firebird
Buick Regal — Suspension
High risk
Apr 14, 1988
Model years: 1988
THE LOWER CONTROL ARM TO BALL JOINT ATTACHMENT COULD BECOME LOOSE ON THESE VEHICLES. ALSO, THE TIE ROD BALL STUD NUTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TORQUED AND COULD LOOSEN. EITHER CO
Buick Regal — Structure
High risk
Apr 14, 1988
Model years: 1988
THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH MAY NOT PROPERLY ENGAGE ON THESE VEHICLES. IF THE PRIMARY HOOD LATCH WERE TO DISENGAGE, THE HOOD COULD UNEXPECTEDLY OPEN. IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR WHILE THE V
Also affects: Pontiac Grand Prix
Buick Regal — Powertrain
High risk
Mar 28, 1988
Model years: 1988
A POTENTIAL INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE AND THE PRNDL BELLCRANK CLIP CAN RESULT IN DISENGAGEMENT OF THE TRANSMISSION CABLE FROM THE STEERING COLUMN BALL STUD.
Also affects: Pontiac Grand Prix
Buick Regal — Powertrain
High risk
Oct 22, 1987
Model years: 1987
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 200-4R TRANSMISSION MAY HAVE AN IMPROPERLY FORMED MANUAL VALVE LINK. THIS COULD LEAD TO THE LINK SEPARATING, RESULTING IN A GEAR SELECTION NOT CORRELATIN
Also affects: Pontiac Safari, Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, Cadillac Brougham, Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser, Chevrolet Caprice
Buick Regal — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Jul 16, 1986
Model years: 1986
Certain vehicles equipped with hatchroof option may not comply with CMVSS 210 - Seatbelt Assembly Anchorages. Drivers side shoulder belt anchor plate may be located upside down whi
Also affects: Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
Buick Regal — Brakes
High risk
May 28, 1986
Model years: 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984
On certain vehicles, excessive enlargement of a pilot hole in the rear brake backing plate could allow the wheel cylinder to rotate possibly leading to loss of brake fluid in the r
Also affects: Pontiac Lemans, Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, Oldsmobile Cutlass, Pontiac Grand Prix, Chevrolet El Camino
Buick Regal — Not Entered
High risk
Nov 18, 1985
Model years: 1985
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.8 LITRE TURBOCHARGED ENGINES. THESE VEHICLES MAY NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 1103 -EXHAUST EMISSIONS.
Also affects: Buick Riviera
Buick Regal — Brakes
High risk
Apr 29, 1985
Model years: 1978, 1979, 1980
On certain vehicles, excessive enlargement of a pilot hole in the rear backing plate could allow the wheel cylinder to rotate possibly leading to loss of rear braking action.
Also affects: Buick Century, Chevrolet El Camino, Chevrolet Malibu, Chevrolet Monte Carlo, Chevrolet S Series
Buick Regal — Not Entered
High risk
Apr 23, 1985
Model years: 1984, 1985
THE REAR BUMPER MAY FRACTURE DURING A REAR END COLLISION, PUNCTURE THE FUEL TANK AND CAUSE A FUEL LEAK. SHOULD THIS OCCUR, THE POSSIBILITY OF A FIRE WOULD EXIST WHICH WOULD CAUSE B
Buick Regal — Not Entered
High risk
Jan 11, 1985
Model years: 1978, 1979, 1980
THE AXLE RETAINING "C" CLIP IN THE DIFFERENTIAL MAY DISLODGE AND ALLOW THE AXLE, WHEEL AND BRAKE DRUM TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE WHEN SUBJECTED TO SIDE FORCES. AXLE SEPARATION CO
Also affects: Buick Century, Chevrolet El Camino, Chevrolet Malibu, Chevrolet Monte Carlo, Gmc Caballero
Buick Regal — Not Entered
High risk
Jan 11, 1985
Model years: 1985
THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH CMVSS 1101 - EMISSION DEVICE.
Also affects: Pontiac Grand Am, Oldsmobile Calais, Buick Somerset
Buick Regal — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Jan 11, 1985
Model years: 1978, 1979, 1980
On certain vehicles, the heads of the rear seatbelt anchor bolts may break off during normal vehicle use and in the event of an accident in which the rear seatbelts are in use, the
Also affects: Buick Century, Chevrolet Malibu, Chevrolet Monte Carlo, Oldsmobile Cutlass, Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
Buick Regal — Brakes
High risk
Jan 10, 1985
Model years: 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985
On certain vehicles, the rear brake backing plates may develop a corrosion condition which could result in loss of rear brake fluid and loss of rear braking capabilities. This reca
Also affects: Buick Century, Pontiac Grand Lemans, Pontiac Lemans, Chevrolet Malibu, Chevrolet El Camino
Buick Regal — Not Entered
High risk
Oct 23, 1984
Model years: 1980
THESE VEHICLES MAY NOT COMPLY WITH CMVSS 1101 - EMISSION DEVICES.
Also affects: Buick Century, Buick Lesabre, Buick Skylark, Chevrolet Monza, Oldsmobile Cutlass
Buick Regal — Not Entered
High risk
Oct 5, 1984
Model years: 1985
VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH INADEQUATE CLAMP LOAD ON THE TIE ROD ADJUSTER. THIS WOULD ALLOW THE TIE ROD TO LOOSEN AND SEPARATE FROM THE TIE ROD ADJUSTER. TIE ROD SEPARATION COULD
Also affects: Buick Somerset, Oldsmobile Calais, Pontiac Grand Am
Buick Regal — Not Entered
High risk
Jan 1, 1984
Model years: 1979
THESE VEHICLES MAY NOT COMPLY WITH CMVSS 1103 - EXHAUST EMISSIONS. VEHICLES WITH 3.8 L ENGINES.
Also affects: Buick Century, Buick Lesabre, Buick Skyhawk, Buick Skylark, Chevrolet Malibu
Buick Regal — Not Entered
High risk
Oct 7, 1983
Model years: 1983
THE REAR BRAKE SYSTEM BRAKE PIPE FROM THE MASTER CYLINDER TO THE PROPORTIONER VALVE ON THESE VEHICLES MAY BE CONTACTING THE AIR CLEANER RESONATOR BRACKET. OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD O
Also affects: Chevrolet Malibu, Chevrolet Monte Carlo, Gmc Caballero, Oldsmobile Cutlass, Pontiac Grand Lemans
Buick Regal — Not Entered
High risk
Apr 7, 1981
Model years: 1981
"UNLEADED FUEL ONLY" LABEL OMITTED. THUS VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH CMVSS 1101 - EMISSION DEVICES.
Also affects: Buick Century
Buick Regal — Suspension
High risk
Feb 24, 1981
Model years: 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981
On certain vehicles, the lower rear control arm to frame bolts may fracture causing lower control arm to drop free. If this happens vehicle damage or crash without warning may occu
Also affects: Buick Century, Chevrolet El Camino, Chevrolet Malibu, Chevrolet Monte Carlo, Oldsmobile Cutlass Salon
Buick Regal — Not Entered
High risk
Feb 13, 1981
Model years: 1977
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 231 CU. IN. V-6 ENGINES. THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) VALVE MAY HAVE A PLUGGED PASSAGE WHICH MAY CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO FAIL AN EMISSION INSPECTION TEST
Also affects: Buick Century, Buick Lesabre, Buick Omega, Buick Skyhawk, Buick Skylark
Buick Regal — Not Entered
High risk
Sep 2, 1980
Model years: 1977
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 350 C.I.D. 2 BARREL CARBURETOR ENGINES. THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) HOSE MAY BE DAMAGED DUE TO CONTACT WITH THE EXHAUST CROSSOVER PASSAGE OF THE INTA
Also affects: Buick Century, Buick Lesabre
Buick Regal — Emissions
High risk
Jun 12, 1980
Model years: 1980
THE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE SPECIFIES A 30,000 MILE (48,000 KM) INTERVAL BETWEEN SPARK PLUG CHANGES INSTEAD OF THE CORRECT 22,500 MILE (36,000KM) INTERVAL. THE INCORRECT INTERVAL IF F
Also affects: Buick Century, Buick Lesabre, Buick Riviera
Buick Regal — Not Entered
High risk
Sep 20, 1979
Model years: 1979
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS AND CONSOLE SHIFT. THE SHIFT CABLE HOUSING RETAINING SPRING CLIP MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED BACKWARDS OR MAY BE OMITTED. WITH THIS CONDI
Also affects: Buick Century
Buick Regal — Not Entered
High risk
Jul 18, 1979
Model years: 1978
THE OUTER FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS MAY EXPERIENCE INADEQUATE LUBRICATION THAT MAY CAUSE WHEEL BEARING FAILURE. THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN FRONT WHEEL SPINDLE DAMAGE AND LOSS OF VEH
Also affects: Buick Century, Chevrolet El Camino, Chevrolet Malibu, Chevrolet Monte Carlo, Gmc Caballero
Buick Regal — Electrical
High risk
Jul 14, 1979
Model years: 1979
On certain vehicles equipped with cruise control. The brake stop light and cruise control switch may be assembled with incorrect lubrication on the actuating plunger. This results
Also affects: Buick Century, Buick Electra, Buick Lesabre, Chevrolet C Series, Chevrolet Camaro
Buick Regal — Not Entered
High risk
Nov 23, 1978
Model years: 1979
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH TURBOCHARGED V6 ENGINES. ENGINES MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH AN INCORRECT VACUUM DIFFERENTIAL VALVE INSTALLED IN THE AIR SYSTEM. AN INCORRECT VALVE WOULD CA
Also affects: Buick Century
Buick Regal — Not Entered
High risk
Jun 22, 1978
Model years: 1978
VEHICLES WITH AIR CONDITIONING AND/OR H.D. COOLING. ENGINE FAN MAY EXPERIENCE A RESONANCE CONDITION THAT WILL EVENTUALLY RESULT IN FATIGUE FAILURE. IF FAILURE OCCURS WITH THE HOOD
Also affects: Buick Century, Buick Electra, Buick Estate Wagon, Buick Lesabre, Buick Riviera
Buick Regal — Not Entered
High risk
Jun 12, 1978
Model years: 1977
CERTAIN REAR AXLE ASSEMBLIES (8 1/2" RING GEAR - CODE 0) MAY HAVE METAL FLAWS THAT COULD ALLOW THE AXLE SHAFTS TO BREAK AND THE WHEEL AND TIRE ASSEMBLY TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE
Also affects: Buick Century, Oldsmobile Cutlass, Pontiac Grand Prix
Buick Regal — Not Entered
High risk
Sep 9, 1976
Model years: 1977
POSSIBLE SEPARATION OF THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT AT THE FLEXIBLE COUPLING WHICH CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
Also affects: Buick Century, Buick Electra, Buick Lesabre, Buick Skylark, Chevrolet Camaro
Buick Regal — Tires
High risk
Mar 3, 1976
Model years: 1974, 1975
On certain vehicles equipped with goodyear hr78-15 custom tread tires. Tires may develop tread separation.
Also affects: Buick Century, Buick Electra, Buick Estate Wagon, Buick Lesabre, Buick Riviera
Buick Regal — Not Entered
High risk
Feb 12, 1976
Model years: 1976
1976 BUICK CENTURY, REGAL, LE SABRE AND ELECTRAS WITH 350 AND 375B AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AND 1976 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS WITH 350 TRANSMISSION. THE STOP TANG FOR THE INNER GEAR SELECT
Also affects: Buick Century, Buick Electra, Buick Lesabre, Oldsmobile Cutlass
Buick Regal — Brakes
High risk
Dec 22, 1975
Model years: 1976
THE REAR PROPORTIONING MODULE OF THE BRAKE COMBINATION VALVE MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY MACHINED AND BRAKE FLUID PRESSURE TO THE REAR BRAKES MAY BE BLOCKED OFF.
Also affects: Buick Century, Buick Electra, Buick Lesabre, Buick Riviera, Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight
Buick Regal — Not Entered
High risk
Feb 20, 1975
Model years: 1975
CERTAIN BUICK "B" OR OLDSMOBILE "O" TYPE REAR AXLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH SIDE-THRUST PLATES THAT WERE NOT HARDENED, WHICH COULD ALLOW THE ROLLERS TO WEAR THROUGH AND COULD ALLOW SEP
Also affects: Buick Century, Chevrolet El Camino, Chevrolet Monte Carlo, Gmc Sprint, Oldsmobile Cutlass
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