1989 Buick Regal

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

8 recalls · 11 investigations · oldest first

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   1989-01-13Fuel system, gasoline88V188000 Fuel return lines could fracture and allow fuel to leak in the area of the fuel tank.

   Remedy: Install new fuel return pipe assembly.

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   1990-06-11Preliminary evaluationClosed 1990-10-31 Failure stop lamp switch
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   1990-07-23Seat belts90V054000 Front shoulder belt guide loop attachment fastener may pull through door mounted anchor plate.

   Remedy: Replace front shoulder belt guide loop attachment nuts and install new guide cover.

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   1990-11-08Exterior lighting90V185000 Brake stoplamps may not illuminate or, in some cases, stoplamps will not stay illuminated all the time when brakes are applied due to a faulty stoplamp switch. Also in vehicles equipped with cruise…

   Remedy: Install an improved design stoplamp switch.

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   1991-05-01Preliminary evaluationClosed 1991-07-08 Steering wheel separation
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   1991-10-01Preliminary evaluationClosed 1991-12-05 W-car hinge pin failure
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   1991-12-05Engineering analysisClosed 1992-08-17 W-car hinge pin failure
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   1992-06-26Engineering analysisClosed 1994-01-31 Sticking throttle
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   1994-05-05Wheels94V041000 Cracks develop in the wheel mounting surface. If these cracks become severe enough, the wheel will completely separate from the vehicle.

   Remedy: Dealers will inspect the manufacturing codes stamped on each wheel of the vehicle and if a wheel falls within the specified date code range, the dealer will replace that wheel assembly.

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    1994-06-21Preliminary evaluationClosed 1994-12-30 Sub-frame absorber failure
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    1994-08-12Preliminary evaluationClosed 1994-12-21 Corroded rear disk brakes
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    1995-06-14Wheels95V115000 Cracks develop in the wheel mounting surface. If these cracks become severe enough, the wheel will completely separate from the vehicle.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the manufacturing date codes stamped on each wheel of the vehicle and if a wheel falls within the specified date code range, the dealer will replace that wheel assembly.

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    1997-06-11Structure97V058000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles and mini vans originally sold or currently registered in the following states: Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, new…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear cradle bolts and retainers.

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    1997-10-02Recall queryOpen Cradle bolt failures
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    1999-03-04Recall queryOpen Engine cradle separation
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    2000-04-10Engineering analysisClosed 2001-01-12 Engine cradle separation
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    2000-09-28Structure00V189000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the front and rear frame/cradle bolts and retainers.

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    2001-11-28RPClosed 2002-06-13 Structure
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    2006-10-18Fuel system, gasoline06E043000 Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n G3727, with date codes X52911 through X60801 sequentially or X600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing…

    Remedy: Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. The recall began on October 18, 2006. Owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (Option 1).

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Is the 1989 Buick Regal reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1989 Buick Regal is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1989 Buick Regal?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 63% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1989 Buick Regal have?

8 recalls on file for this model year.