We found the following complaints for BUICK REGAL (1989)
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The consumer state'swhen driving at any speed the vehicle is running rough due to the ecm valve,battery failed causingvehicle to not start. Consumer has to take the vehicle back to the dealer to program the vehicle. Mjs
Alternator/electronic control module and 2 injectors failed/replaced.
Alternator failed. *sd
The alternator failed.
Ignition module failed, causing vehicle to stall.
When car decelerates on the exit ramp of the highway, the car dies.there is a complete loss of power brakes and power steering.the car then restarts immediately.
After traveling 35 miles, on freeway, stalled out going down off ramp,on ramp, aprox 20 mph.was to towed to garage. Started right up afer cooled down for 1hour. Daughters 1989 olds does same thing.is there a recall of some kind i should know about? cruise control doesnt work.
Ignition coil module failed, causing vehicle to stall. *dsh
Engine stalls.please describe.
Alternator/electronic control module and 2 injectors failed/replaced.
While driving car cuts off.
2 occurrences of sudden acceleration.first reported to gm dealer 2/13/92.dealer stated defective ecm and replaced ecm. No problems till recently.when shifting from park to reverse car accelerated with full rpm.car crashed into row of tress, totalled vehicle and injuring driver.would now like to know recourse with gm.
While driving car cuts off.
The consumer state'swhen driving at any speed the vehicle is running rough due to the ecm valve,battery failed causingvehicle to not start. Consumer has to take the vehicle back to the dealer to program the vehicle. Mjs
The speedometer is led display which for the most part doesn't work, however, when the temp. Drops it comes on for a brief amount of time.
Digital display console; inside the dash located at top where display console isdriver heard a pop, then smoke appeared. Owner opened window and smoke cleared but returned abruptly followed by fire. Dash board had to be destroyed due to fire restarting.
Consumer states while traveling 35 mph without any indication vehicle engine fail from under vehicle. Vehicle was service technician notice cradle mounts need to be replaced. Please provide further information.ts
While traveling and without indication vehicle engine dropped, and consumer lost all steering and brake power.transmission also dropped to the ground causing loss of steering and brake power, muffler breaking and water pump leak.
Upper motor mount failed.
Oil leak in rear main engine seal.
Consumer was driving when the motor suddenly dropped to the street along with the transmission.nlm
While drivingengine lost powercausing a crash. Cause unknown. Dealer notified.
Car will randomly stall on me while driving. Frequently will start up again. Mostly, i have it towed. Garage can't find anything. When there it starts again. "if we can't find the problem, we can't fix it." also, stop lights don't work. Again a problem in repair. The engine stopping on me is a very great concern to me. Dangerous.
Serpentine belt broke, causing loss of power.
Driveshaft pully that drives surpentine belt is half way apart, tore belt, caused loss of steering and brakes, nearly caused personal injury, no warning.
The vechicle's air cond. Has never worked properly. It was checked by the dealer twice. They replied that there is no problem but every year the system needs recharged, sometimes twice a year.
The brake light does not work and the cruise control resumes on its own. Recall 90v185000 involves the brake stoplamps, however dealer informe consumer that his vin was not included in recall, consumer had repairs made at his costs.
Car will randomly stall on me while driving. Frequently will start up again. Mostly, i have it towed. Garage can't find anything. When there it starts again. "if we can't find the problem, we can't fix it." also, stop lights don't work. Again a problem in repair. The engine stopping on me is a very great concern to me. Dangerous.
Brake light switch shorted out and failed.
The brake light does not work and the cruise control resumes on its own. Recall 90v185000 involves the brake stoplamps, however dealer informe consumer that his vin was not included in recall, consumer had repairs made at his costs.
Brake stop lamp fails to illuminate when braking due to faulty brake stop lamp switch.
Alternator/electronic control module and 2 injectors failed/replaced.
Fuel gauge failed, showing fuel tank to be full when it is empty.
Vehicle smelled of gas, there was gas on the ground all the time.the gas tank was defective as stated in recall88v188000.
Hood latch fastner failed, resulted in hood totalled and crack windshield.tt
Intermittently, the defective emergency parking brake malfunctions, causing the emergency brake to be inoperativealso, causes the rear abs brakes to be inoperative. A few minutes later, the emergency parking brake and rear brakes are normal. Dealer cannot determine problem.
Emergency parking brake does not always engage.
Emergency brake failure.
Emergency brake is too weak to properly adjust rear brakes as required.*skd
Consumer has a continuous problem with the rear brake cable, the vehicle has been serviced for the same problem several times with no remedy.dealer has replaced brake pads, rotors, caliper slides, etc, and brakes still do not work properly, dealer also found the parking brake cables corroded.window would not move up or down.
Odometer failed, giving wrong vehicle mileage.
Odometer inoperative. *sd
Transmission fluid leaks.
While traveling and without indication vehicle engine dropped, and consumer lost all steering and brake power.transmission also dropped to the ground causing loss of steering and brake power, muffler breaking and water pump leak.
Driveshaft pully that drives surpentine belt is half way apart, tore belt, caused loss of steering and brakes, nearly caused personal injury, no warning.
Plastic piece on driver and passenger seat belt buckle broke.tt
Driver's side seat belt won't release at times.
The rear break calipers "freeze-up" leaving the front brakes the only ones that work. This appears to be a known problem with every dealers mechanic. I'm getting sick of paying for a part that fails to offen
Intermittently, the defective emergency parking brake malfunctions, causing the emergency brake to be inoperativealso, causes the rear abs brakes to be inoperative. A few minutes later, the emergency parking brake and rear brakes are normal. Dealer cannot determine problem.
When travling about 45 mph the rear brakes won't work. Also another time when trying to put on brakes, they began smoking and the rear brakes didn't work,has had new brakes put on,but they have rusted. Consumer hasn't contacted the dealer, but has taken the vehicle to a mechanic and they are aware of the problem.
Vehicle experiences extended stopping distance.
During highway driving, apply brakes; pedal goes to floor; no braking effect; nearly caused accident.tt
Consumer has a continuous problem with the rear brake cable, the vehicle has been serviced for the same problem several times with no remedy.dealer has replaced brake pads, rotors, caliper slides, etc, and brakes still do not work properly, dealer also found the parking brake cables corroded.window would not move up or down.
Ea94-041 active, rear brake worn down, in for replacement rotors and disc pads and calipers.tt
Brakes have poor stopping ability; takes a long time to stop; any speed.tt
Driveshaft pully that drives surpentine belt is half way apart, tore belt, caused loss of steering and brakes, nearly caused personal injury, no warning.
In a (5) year period the brakes had been replaced three times completely and (2) other times for front brakes.
Brakes failed.
Brakes failed.
While driving on the highway brakes broke down, resulting in a front end accident.please describe.
Rear brake calipers froze; replaced front brake pads/calipers.
Rear disc brake pads/rotors rusted/corroded, causing brakes to become inoperative.tt
Ea94-041 active, rear brake worn down, in for replacement rotors and disc pads and calipers.tt
Corroded rear disc brakes, cause excessive long stopping distance.
Corroded rear disc brakes.tt
When applied, right rear brakes make clunking/grinding noise; results in slow braking; right rear pads replaced; rotors turned; sleeve kit installed.tt
Corroded rear disc brakes, causeing excessive wear on the front brakes.
Rear disc brakes failed to work properly. When applying brakes calipers would not move freely, and pads would rub on rotors.brakes were rusty. Not able to turn due to rubbing.was replaced 3 years ago.
Rear disc brakes froze up. Please explain.tt
The rear disc brakes have frozen up on it so the front disc brakes only stop the car. Please describe.tt
In a (5) year period the brakes had been replaced three times completely and (2) other times for front brakes.
Rear disc brake is always on, so it wears quickly.tt
Rear disc brake corrosion, excessive wear of front brake pads.tt
Front calipers w/mostly rear, will lock up, having burning smell. Please describe details.
Rear brakes inoperative due to failure of caliper slide kit prior to recall.*aw
Rear calipers overheated/locked up 6 times, once resulting in loss of control, also premature wear of front brake pads.
Brake rotors, pads and calipers replaced several times prior to recall brake notice.
Pins in the rear calipers seized,causing the rear brakes to lock up when applying the brakes.
Rear calipers freeze up; front brakes do all the braking; seems to be an on going problem with parts; front pads wear out continously.
Rear disc calipers inoperative due to guide pin sleeves seizing.
Caliper pins on rear brakes lock up, causing extended stopping distance/excessive wear to front brake pads. *dsh
Brake rotors and calipers rusted, resulting in pad falling off.
Rear calipers froze twice, causing brake fluid to boil due to friction and master cylinder to fail, resulting in loss of control/one accident/injury.*skd
Rear brake rotors warped, causing brakes to grind; also replaced rear brake pads/rear caliper slide kits and replaced left front power door window.
Brake failure, replacement of rear brake calipers which froze up and due to corrosion and rust, pe94-063 active.tt
I thought there was some recall on the rear calipers but the local dealer said no... I checked the site and cant find any info was i just mis informed? nlm
Vehicle was not stopping in a straight line due to corroded rear disc brakes, replace left side rear caliper, now need to replace right side.tt
Ea94-041 active, rear brake worn down, in for replacement rotors and disc pads and calipers.tt
Vehicle rear braking system is having corrosion effecting the caliper system.(pe94-063).tt
Corroded rear brake caliper, causing calipers to stick.
I thought there was some recall on the rear calipers but the local dealer said no... I checked the site and cant find any info was i just mis informed?
Vehicle in for checkup; brakes replaced twice for same problem; rotors had split; brake calipers replaced; taken to dealership, was informed it's normal wear for brakes.
#ea94041, the rear caliper has started to corrode.
Rear disc brakes inoperative due to rusty calipers sticking. *dh
Rear brake rotors warped, causing brakes to grind; also replaced rear brake pads/rear caliper slide kits and replaced left front power door window.
The front pads have been replaced numerous times since 1989. Please explain.tt
Ea94-041 active, rear brake worn down, in for replacement rotors and disc pads and calipers.tt
Brake rotors, pads and calipers replaced several times prior to recall brake notice.
Premature wear of front brake pads.*aw
Brake rotors and calipers rusted, resulting in pad falling off.
Rear calipers freeze up; front brakes do all the braking; seems to be an on going problem with parts; front pads wear out continously.
Front brake rotors rusted. *dh
Rear brake rotors warped, causing brakes to grind; also replaced rear brake pads/rear caliper slide kits and replaced left front power door window.
Brake rotors and calipers rusted, resulting in pad falling off.
Brake rotors failed.
Vehicle in for checkup; brakes replaced twice for same problem; rotors had split; brake calipers replaced; taken to dealership, was informed it's normal wear for brakes.
Brake rotors, pads and calipers replaced several times prior to recall brake notice.
Rear corrosion of brake rotors, hear a loud noise rusting of rotors, pe94-063 active.tt
Ea94-041 active, rear brake worn down, in for replacement rotors and disc pads and calipers.tt
The rear disc brake rotors get hot and while trying to stop vehicle the brakes went all the way to the floor, sometimes need to pump the brakes before the vehicle would stop.
Failure on the front and rear brakes, corroded brakes, causing reduction in braking effectivenss and dragging pads pe94-063.
Consumer has a continuous problem with the rear brake cable, the vehicle has been serviced for the same problem several times with no remedy.dealer has replaced brake pads, rotors, caliper slides, etc, and brakes still do not work properly, dealer also found the parking brake cables corroded.window would not move up or down.
Rear brakes locked up, causing premature wear on front brakes.(other vehicle on 479636) *skd
Rear brakes on vehicle are not functioning . The rear brakes would intermittently malfunction. The dealer informed the owner that she would need a new braking system on the rear brakes.
The rear brakes were disintegrated and they have not been working for years. Please describe.tt
Steering failure.
Driveshaft pully that drives surpentine belt is half way apart, tore belt, caused loss of steering and brakes, nearly caused personal injury, no warning.
Steering failed.
The power steering rack went out and it became hard to steer. Please describe.tt
Consumer was driving when the motor suddenly dropped to the street along with the transmission.nlm
Consumer was denied recall repair 00v-189 due to the missing upper bushings and unacceptable lower bushings, dealer refused repair until the bushings were repaired.nlm
Cradle has rotted out because the cradle bolts have rusted. Gmc has issued a recall 00 v 189 000. Dealer : neal buick, medford, ny 631-289-7800 refused to performrecall repairs due to engine cradle rotting. Please provide additional information.
The rear crable bolts sheared off the vehicle while driving causing the frame of the vehicle to fall to the ground which also damaged the oil pan and separated the steering shaft, the driver lost the ability to steer and brake, the cradle bolts were previously recalled and replaced in 1997 (97v-058).
Dt*:the contact stated while driving under 10 mph, the engine fell out from under the vehicle.this occurred in front of the contact's residence and the contact determined the rear cradle bolt broke and repaired the vehicle.there is a nhtsa recall, # 97v058000, regarding the structure.the vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however, it is not included in the recall due to the vin.
Consumer is not able to receive recall repair (00v-189) due to lack of parts, vehicle is experiencing problems due to component failure.*mjs
Consumer took vehicle into dealer to have recall 00v189000 repairs concerning rear cradle bolts.dealer denied recall repairs due to vehicle being damaged/ rusted and had too many miles.dealer offered to buy back vehicle. Consumer was driving vehicle at time of bolt retainer failure, vehicle went into a ditch.
The driver's door fell off of the hinges. Consumerreceived a recall notice on the door assembly. She has misplaced thenotice, and is not able to obtain another from the dealer or the manufacturer.
The mechanismfor the outside door handles on the driver's side and passenger's side is broken,the doors cannot be opened from the outside without tools or leaving a window open.
While driving, car filled with smoke coming inside door where power door/window locks are located; driver inhaled fumes nearly passed out.tt
Driver's side door hinge broke, allowing door to drop to ground, passenger front door is hard to shut.tt
The front cradle retainer washer (bolts) had rusted out on the passenger's side. This caused it to rock. Driver's side bolts had rusted, but have not broken through. Yet, this caused the engine to drop. Was changing the oil & noticed the cradle bolts.
While driving 55 mph, consumer heard a noise. Pulled over and saw subframe hanging down in front of vehicle, motor was leaning into cooling fans and radiators. *jg
While driving to work heard a loud noise. Pulled into a local store and steering wheel was hard to move. Looked up under the frame, and saw that frame separated from the body of the car. Consumer lost control due to the cradle bolts pulling through the rusted out frame.
The front cradle bolts pulled through the mount allowing the engine to drop and seperate the steering linkage. This meant total loss of control. The rear cradle bolts had been replaced on a recall by the local dealer just 7 months before with no mention of the front bolts needing to be replaced.
When pulling out of a station welds for the housing offront bushings broke. Consumer had to have vehicle towed.
First tire developed a oblong bubble approx ten inches long under the tire tread, wobbled real good.second tire you could tell was out of round by going real slow, steel treads showing through. These tires were a 4 yrs old and had 25000 miles on them. All four tires replaced. (tiresize: p205/70r14)( dot number:tire size: p205/70r14 )
I went to web site and found a list of recalls,i would like my car to be check out for these defects as i don't know if the original owner had or where.and the noises it makes scares me sometimes.if you could let me know,and where to take it i would really appreciate it.thanks! no safety defect mentioned. Inquires about recalls.
The consumer was involved in an accident. No other information was given.
The brake light does not work and the cruise control resumes on its own. Recall 90v185000 involves the brake stoplamps, however dealer informe consumer that his vin was not included in recall, consumer had repairs made at his costs.
Upon placing gear in reverse vehicle shot backwards, causing accident.tt
2 occurrences of sudden acceleration.first reported to gm dealer 2/13/92.dealer stated defective ecm and replaced ecm. No problems till recently.when shifting from park to reverse car accelerated with full rpm.car crashed into row of tress, totalled vehicle and injuring driver.would now like to know recourse with gm.
Auto-trans: engine surges/stalls even with brake on full; no warning; accelerates to high speed, back to low speed; nearly caused accident.tt
Consumer has a continuous problem with the rear brake cable, the vehicle has been serviced for the same problem several times with no remedy.dealer has replaced brake pads, rotors, caliper slides, etc, and brakes still do not work properly, dealer also found the parking brake cables corroded.window would not move up or down.
While driving, car filled with smoke coming inside door where power door/window locks are located; driver inhaled fumes nearly passed out.tt
Power windows motor short-circuited, resulting in a fire.
Rear brake rotors warped, causing brakes to grind; also replaced rear brake pads/rear caliper slide kits and replaced left front power door window.
While traveling about 20 mph the right front passenger wheel separated from the vehicle, causing injuries to the occupant in the vehicle. Consumer has contacted the dealer, please provide any further details.
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