1990-1996 Buick Regal: Recall History
Updated: 11/23/08
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Learn about official auto recalls, reliability issues, and vehicle problems for the 1990-1996 Buick Regal directly from the NHTSA and manufacturers.
NHTSA Recall History
1990 w/Kelsey-Hayes steel wheels:
Cracks may develop in wheel mounting surface; if severe, wheel could separate from car.
1990:
Brake lights may not illuminate, or will not stay lit all the time when brakes are applied, due to faulty switch.
1990:
Front shoulder belt may not properly restrain passenger in an accident.
1990-91:
Steering shaft could separate from steering gear.
1991 in 15 states:
Corrosion due to road salt could allow one or both front engine-cradle bolts to pull through their retainers; steering shaft could possibly separate from steering gear.
1991:
Front-door shoulder-belt guide loops may be cracked.
1992:
Reverse servo apply pin of 4-speed automatic transmission may bind, which could cause loss or slipping of reverse, poor performance, or transmission to remain in reverse while indicator shows neutral.
1993:
Manual recliner mechanisms on some front seats will not latch under certain conditions, causing seatback to recline without prior warning.
1993-95:
Replace clear front side-marker bulbs with amber.
1994-95:
Rear brake hoses can contact suspension components and wear through, resulting in loss of brake fluid.
1994-95:
Strained wire can cause intermittent or nonexistent wiper/washer operation.
1995:
Center-rear-seatbelt anchor plate could fracture in a crash.
1995:
On a few cars, steering-column support bolts could vibrate, loosen, or fall out.
1995:
Seatbelt anchor can fracture during crash.
1995-96:
The driver's airbag could deploy inadvertently and injure the driver.
1996 w/3.8-liter V6:
Backfire can break upper intake manifold, resulting in possible fire.
1996:
Left front brake line can contact transaxle mounting bracket or bolt, causing line to wear through, resulting in loss of fluid and eventual loss of half the brake system.
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