1980 Buick Regal

No complaint components on file for this model year.

6 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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   1979-09-11Suspension79V205000 The bolts that attached the rear suspension control arms to the frame and axle may be defective and the bolt head may separate from the bolt shank. This could allow the control arm to come loose.

   Remedy: The dealer will replace all suspect rear suspension control arm bolts prior to delivery. This will be done free of charge.

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   1979-10-25Exterior lighting79V235000 The involved vehicles may have been assembled with clear lamp bulbs instead of the correct amber bulbs in front park and turn signal locations. As a result, these vehicles do not conform to federal…

   Remedy: Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace clear park and turn signal lamp bulbs with amber bulbs at no cost to owner.

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   1981-03-09Suspension81V025000 The bolts that attach the lower rear control arm to the frame may fracture. The rear control arm supports and positions the rear axle. Fracture of the bolts would allow the control arm to drop free.

   Remedy: Both rear control arm attachment bolts will be replaced without charge.

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   1984-12-28Power train84V149000 Rear axle assembly may have axles that were improperly manufactured. This condition may result in separation of the axle shaft and wheel assembly from the vehicle.

   Remedy: The dealer will inspect the rear axle to determine whether it was manufactured at the buffalo plant. If so, they will make axle measurements and if necessary replace or modify affected axle…

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   1985-11-27Engineering analysisClosed 1988-11-28 Brake backing plate
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   2007-11-08Equipment07E088000 Certain honeywell fram racing brand HP4 and HP8 oil filters that were manufactured from May 25, 2006, through September 14, 2007, and sold for use as replacement equipment for vehicles list above.…

   Remedy: Honeywell will replace the affected oil filters free of charge. The recall began during November 2007. Owners can contact fram customer service toll-free at 1-800-890-2075.

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   Date not on fileService brakes, hydraulic85V048000 Excessive enlargement of the wheel cylinder pilot hole in the rear brake backing plate could allow the wheel cylinder to rotate and cause loss of brake fluid.

   Remedy: Add a part to prevent wheel cylinder from rotating.

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Is the 1980 Buick Regal reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

How many recalls does the 1980 Buick Regal have?

6 recalls on file for this model year.