We found the following complaints for BUICK REGAL (1992)
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Due to electrical shorts, the signal lights and other electrical parts failed.
1992 buick regal, everytime i open the driver side door, it burns the fuse for the courtesy lights, radio, cassette player, all interior lights. I am afraid it might burn the car.
Replaced battery.
The reason i am reporting the 2 incidents of cooling system failure is that the water pump and the alternator failed the first time in 1996 at 34871 miles. However, the second time the water pump failed on 03/07/2000 the shaft broke, disabling the serpentine belt which, in turn, disabled the power steering. Had i not been driving slowly into a parking lot there could have been a serious accident. I feel that both water pumps were defective to fail on such low mileage, and other 1992 regals might have the same problem. I have written records on all of this as well as on all service which has always been performed in a timely manner. Also,both front seat belts failed within a year of each other as i reported after less than 5 years of use. Here again, had this happened while the vehicle was moving or involved in an accident the result would have been the same as wearing no seatbelt at all. I cite toby wells as the dealer because that is where all these repairs were done. The car was actually purchased at dickinson buick, 436 north mcpherson church rd., fayetteville, nc 28303 (910) 864-2411.i hope this information will help to prevent accidents from failure of these components.
Alternator failed.
Vehicle accident due to malfunctions within the electronic module.
Replaced alternator.
Both lock on doors do not work, also, vehicle has brake failure.the air condition was leaking, starter was replaced, check engine light appeared while driving, right inside door trim was loose, headlights were out of adjustment, window would not roll up, driver side door handle broke, and driver seat belt would not retract.
Smoke started coming from themiddle part of the steering wheel behind the airbag. Cannot determine what caused the smoke.
While driving at 60 mph, consumer smelled smoke and then saw the smoke coming out of the steering wheel column, a fire started.dealer fixed the problem.
Vehicle experienced problem with smoke coming from steering wheel, and causing turn signal failure.dealer notified.feel free to provide any further details.
Vehicle experienced problem with smoke coming from steering wheel, and causing turn signal failure.dealer notified.feel free to provide any further details.
Vehicle has an electrical problem because consumer has to replace fuses for heater/ air conditionr andantenna.
Fire in steering column in or around area of signal indicator, caused by electrical short.
Computer module failed, causing vehicle to stall. *dh
Fuel leak from the engine fuel injector rail supply line had a pin hole spraying fuel onto the top of the engine.
Water pump replaced.
The reason i am reporting the 2 incidents of cooling system failure is that the water pump and the alternator failed the first time in 1996 at 34871 miles. However, the second time the water pump failed on 03/07/2000 the shaft broke, disabling the serpentine belt which, in turn, disabled the power steering. Had i not been driving slowly into a parking lot there could have been a serious accident. I feel that both water pumps were defective to fail on such low mileage, and other 1992 regals might have the same problem. I have written records on all of this as well as on all service which has always been performed in a timely manner. Also,both front seat belts failed within a year of each other as i reported after less than 5 years of use. Here again, had this happened while the vehicle was moving or involved in an accident the result would have been the same as wearing no seatbelt at all. I cite toby wells as the dealer because that is where all these repairs were done. The car was actually purchased at dickinson buick, 436 north mcpherson church rd., fayetteville, nc 28303 (910) 864-2411.i hope this information will help to prevent accidents from failure of these components.
19922-rear doors stick-adjusted 4 times; brakescleaned dust build up on pads and rotors; 1994-replaced water pump; 95- exhaust seal cracked;replacaed evaporator and compressorand heater core; front brake pads replaced and resurfaced rotors; -96door stics in freezing rain- had tohave door hadle and control rod fixed;98 replaced water pump again; odemeter stopped working, at 47,000(?),front and rearbrak pads androtors replaced, rust onright rearside window. Had myoil and lube job at deaaler; in 11/98 and in12/98heard noise in front, and found outthatpower steering fluid was almost gone. The gas stationmechanic listened to the noise and found thisout. Finally, in99all doors froze and two front door handles bent and needed to be fixed.thefront side window visiability is poor.
Engine cradle bolts broken or missing, causing loss of steering/accident. *dh
The vehicle stalled while driving for a long period of time.*nlm
An mechanic told consumer that the brake switch on this vehicle went bad causing a short circut in the enigine compartment wich led to an fire. Dealer has been contacted.
Engine stalls in traffic, causing dangerous traffic/road conditions...engine restarts after 10 to 20 minutes.
Both lock on doors do not work, also, vehicle has brake failure.the air condition was leaking, starter was replaced, check engine light appeared while driving, right inside door trim was loose, headlights were out of adjustment, window would not roll up, driver side door handle broke, and driver seat belt would not retract.
The reason i am reporting the 2 incidents of cooling system failure is that the water pump and the alternator failed the first time in 1996 at 34871 miles. However, the second time the water pump failed on 03/07/2000 the shaft broke, disabling the serpentine belt which, in turn, disabled the power steering. Had i not been driving slowly into a parking lot there could have been a serious accident. I feel that both water pumps were defective to fail on such low mileage, and other 1992 regals might have the same problem. I have written records on all of this as well as on all service which has always been performed in a timely manner. Also,both front seat belts failed within a year of each other as i reported after less than 5 years of use. Here again, had this happened while the vehicle was moving or involved in an accident the result would have been the same as wearing no seatbelt at all. I cite toby wells as the dealer because that is where all these repairs were done. The car was actually purchased at dickinson buick, 436 north mcpherson church rd., fayetteville, nc 28303 (910) 864-2411.i hope this information will help to prevent accidents from failure of these components.
19922-rear doors stick-adjusted 4 times; brakescleaned dust build up on pads and rotors; 1994-replaced water pump; 95- exhaust seal cracked;replacaed evaporator and compressorand heater core; front brake pads replaced and resurfaced rotors; -96door stics in freezing rain- had tohave door hadle and control rod fixed;98 replaced water pump again; odemeter stopped working, at 47,000(?),front and rearbrak pads androtors replaced, rust onright rearside window. Had myoil and lube job at deaaler; in 11/98 and in12/98heard noise in front, and found outthatpower steering fluid was almost gone. The gas stationmechanic listened to the noise and found thisout. Finally, in99all doors froze and two front door handles bent and needed to be fixed.thefront side window visiability is poor.
19922-rear doors stick-adjusted 4 times; brakescleaned dust build up on pads and rotors; 1994-replaced water pump; 95- exhaust seal cracked;replacaed evaporator and compressorand heater core; front brake pads replaced and resurfaced rotors; -96door stics in freezing rain- had tohave door hadle and control rod fixed;98 replaced water pump again; odemeter stopped working, at 47,000(?),front and rearbrak pads androtors replaced, rust onright rearside window. Had myoil and lube job at deaaler; in 11/98 and in12/98heard noise in front, and found outthatpower steering fluid was almost gone. The gas stationmechanic listened to the noise and found thisout. Finally, in99all doors froze and two front door handles bent and needed to be fixed.thefront side window visiability is poor.
Both lock on doors do not work, also, vehicle has brake failure.the air condition was leaking, starter was replaced, check engine light appeared while driving, right inside door trim was loose, headlights were out of adjustment, window would not roll up, driver side door handle broke, and driver seat belt would not retract.
Consumer wentto turn on the air conditioner and hot air came out . Please describe .
A/c evaporator core leak.
Antenna replaced.
Vehicle has an electrical problem because consumer has to replace fuses for heater/ air conditionr andantenna.
Power antenna failed.
Front headlights failed 3 times, impairing visibility.
Both lock on doors do not work, also, vehicle has brake failure.the air condition was leaking, starter was replaced, check engine light appeared while driving, right inside door trim was loose, headlights were out of adjustment, window would not roll up, driver side door handle broke, and driver seat belt would not retract.
Turn signal switch connectors did not operate properly. Also, premature wear of front brake calipers/pads and rotors.
Fire in steering column in or around area of signal indicator, caused by electrical short.
Turn signal switch failed after smoking off and on for a month.originally tried to get it replaced but was told by dealer all of these parts had been pulled from circulation and were being evaluated.recently my left turn signal stopped working again, the following day it started up again.it took about 5 months for the part to arrive. Gmc told me the part had been redesigned and was in the testing faze when the switch originally burned out.what ever came of this defect?
The gas tank was cracked on the inside and it caused the car to stall on the freeway, due to loss of fuel. Please describe.
The gas tank was cracked on the inside and it caused the car to stall on the freeway, due to loss of fuel. Please describe.
Both lock on doors do not work, also, vehicle has brake failure.the air condition was leaking, starter was replaced, check engine light appeared while driving, right inside door trim was loose, headlights were out of adjustment, window would not roll up, driver side door handle broke, and driver seat belt would not retract.
Door locks are very hard to turn when the key is placed in it. Consumer says that several keys have been broken trying to turnlock in order to to unlock the doors. Dealer has been contacted.
Odometer fails intermittently.
The speedometer/odometer broke, wont be able to readaccurately the mileage.please provide further information.
Don't know actual mileage and don't know what we can do about repair.mechanic quoted exorbitant cost to rebuild odometer head plus cost of labor to remove & replace.also he advised that a dealer told him that this was a common problem in these cars, & replacing with a used part would likely result in same problem.what do we do?
Odometer failed.
Odometer does not work properly. Does not have the correct reading.it has read 109,200 from the date of purchase until now.
Vehicle was placed in the park position, then vehicle was placed from park to reverse, and the vehicle took off in reverse.consumer then placed the vehicle in park, and the vehicle took off in drive; foot was on the brake pedal.vehicle continued to move,hit a fence to stop the vehicle. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer unable to determine the cause at this time.
Transmission failed.
Stopped at light when began to accelerate.heard a loud grinding noise, came to a hault.when got out, there were metal pieces from the transmission housing all over the street. Vehicle had to be towedfrom that point.buickrefused to help, because consumer wasthe second owner and not the first.
Transmission dip-stick is too longand causes a false reading of fluid level! hence, when fluid is 1 qt.(+/-) low dip-stick shows full, even though vehicle will not engage in gear. Many owners have towed to transmission shop for repair when all is needed is additional fluid. This causes unnessary costs (expensive, etc.) which most shops will charge for as high priced repair &/or installation of re-built transmission worst of all, the stalled vehicle can result in injury &/or death !!!
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle has had continual problems with the transmission.the vehicle has been to the dealer several times for repairs but the problem persists. The transmission was also rebuilt by an independent mechanic. There is a recall #91v214000 pertaining to power train:automatic transmission. The manufacturer confirmed that vin was included in the recall but that the recall has expired. The vehicle also has continuous failure in the design of the whole brake system.two mechanics confirmed that the brake problem is a chronic problem due to a manufacturer defect.the dealer and the manufacturer do not acknowledge the brake failure as a manufacturer defect.
Upon acceleration transmission fails to reengage in first gear when vehicle does not come to a complete stop.
Transmission low gear band failed.
Vehicle had fire due to trans axle cooler line breakage while driving at20-30mph.tt
The automatic transmission repeatedly slips out of gear.
Transaxle failed prior to recall, causing vehicle to slip in reverse gear while gear lever indicated neutral, resulted in loss of control/accident/injury. *skd
Transaxle sealleaksand blows transmission fluid.
The reason i am reporting the 2 incidents of cooling system failure is that the water pump and the alternator failed the first time in 1996 at 34871 miles. However, the second time the water pump failed on 03/07/2000 the shaft broke, disabling the serpentine belt which, in turn, disabled the power steering. Had i not been driving slowly into a parking lot there could have been a serious accident. I feel that both water pumps were defective to fail on such low mileage, and other 1992 regals might have the same problem. I have written records on all of this as well as on all service which has always been performed in a timely manner. Also,both front seat belts failed within a year of each other as i reported after less than 5 years of use. Here again, had this happened while the vehicle was moving or involved in an accident the result would have been the same as wearing no seatbelt at all. I cite toby wells as the dealer because that is where all these repairs were done. The car was actually purchased at dickinson buick, 436 north mcpherson church rd., fayetteville, nc 28303 (910) 864-2411.i hope this information will help to prevent accidents from failure of these components.
Brake calipers and master cylinder failed.
Consumer states while vehicle was at a stop position heard a noise shifted vehicle into neutral, and without warning vehicle popped out of gear and shifted into reverse.
Driver side seat belt will retract and will not lock.tt
Drivers side seat belt assembly does not thread properly. Please describe details.
Consumer states the driver's seat belt retractsback to the spool after it was pulled out to lock in place. The seat belt no longer has resistent to secure the occupant.the dealer is not aware.please add more information. Mr
Trying to find out if there was a recall on front seat belt of buick regal 92due to facts one -mine broke during accident fact two -the shoulder restraint didn't lock like suppose to.
Seat belt retractor failed.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Seat belt return/retractor failed, unit jammed.
Seat belt will not retract.
Front passengers seat belt have become locked inside the door.
Driver's andpassenger's seat belts release from the retracting mechanism, causingseat belts to become inoperable. *ml
Driver and passenager seat belt retractors will not retract.
Passenger side seat belt retractor failed. *dh
Both driver's/passenger's shoulder belts failed to retrieve into retractor. Belts hang fulley extended. Both seat belts in the front are fullt extended and will not retract, shoukler part only, the retractors are inside the front doors, the seat belt portions still work fine, consumer believes this to be a manufacturer's defect and buick should pay to correct this safety feature.
Driver's/passenger's seat belt retractor broke during accident.*aw
Driver's seat belt is fulley extendedand will not retract, causing the seat belt to become inoperable.please give any further details.
Consumer states that the passenger front seat belt does not retract.
The passenger side seat belt retractor isn't working right .tt
Both lock on doors do not work, also, vehicle has brake failure.the air condition was leaking, starter was replaced, check engine light appeared while driving, right inside door trim was loose, headlights were out of adjustment, window would not roll up, driver side door handle broke, and driver seat belt would not retract.
Driver's side seatbelt retractor broken.
Passengers side seat belt will not retract.the dealer has been notified. *adj
Driver's side shoulder restraint does not retract when pulled out to restrain passenger.belt just dangles, and will not retract to a proper fit. The dealer has been contacted.
Front seat belts do not work, one won't retract, the other will not come out.tt
The driver's side seat belt is inoperative due to the seat belt which is fully extended out and not retracting. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has replaced the seat beltassembly part # 12516805b.
Failure of the driver side seat belt retractor will not retract.tt
Drivers shoulder belt retractor failed. *dh
Shoulder harness portion of diver's seat belt became loose enough to decrease restriction and has progressively loosened to render it vvirtually useless for protection.*mj
The consumer stated that the driver's seat belt and shoulder belt has comeunwound, making restraint impossible and has insufficient protection.
The consumer stated that the driver's seat belt and shoulder belt has comeunwound, making restraint impossible and has insufficient protection.
Driver's side seat belt shoulder harness retractor does not work.
Driver and passenger shoulder portion of shoulder/lap belts broke; belts hang loose, could cause injury during sudden stopping.tt
The seat belt is loose on both driver side and passenger.tt
Driver's seatbroke. It came off the tracks and the anchorsbroke. Dealer has been contacted.
Seat track anchor has broken on driver side......dealer calls the part seat adjuster.....if this part can break with ordinary use.....then what can happen in an accident......i see from the website i have not been the only one with this problem....is this not a safety hazard.
The driver's side power seat track malfunctioned,took to dealer,wanted to replace the gear .
While driving at 30mph consumer hit an pothole that caused the front left cornner of the driver's seat to pop off of track, throwing the driver backwards into the back seat consumer was able to keep control of the vehicle. Dealer has been contacted.
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle has had continual problems with the transmission.the vehicle has been to the dealer several times for repairs but the problem persists. The transmission was also rebuilt by an independent mechanic. There is a recall #91v214000 pertaining to power train:automatic transmission. The manufacturer confirmed that vin was included in the recall but that the recall has expired. The vehicle also has continuous failure in the design of the whole brake system.two mechanics confirmed that the brake problem is a chronic problem due to a manufacturer defect.the dealer and the manufacturer do not acknowledge the brake failure as a manufacturer defect.
Continuous brake failure.
Without prior warning, no power assist from brakes, pedal goes to floor, caused increase in stopping distance, intermittent problem.
Replaced master cylinder.
Owner has abs brakes. While driving vehicle and trying to use brakes they failed,the pedal went to the floor, resulting in loss of control.master cylinder was also replaced.
The brakes have failed twice. The pedal has gone all the way to the floor. Please describe.
The left front and left back braked locked up. The car is equipped with abs brakes.
When the brakes were appliedpedal went to the floor, resulting in extended stoppingf distance.dealer has replaced the brake system twice.also, when consumer went to rotate the tires the brakeparts started to fall off.the manufacturer has been notified.
Abs brakes have soft pedal when applied.when a/c is used vehicle will shut down w/no warning. Please describe details.
Anti lock brakes do not work properly, feel spongy and do not stop vehicle.
Vehicle's rear abs braking system is only 10% effective for stopping.the abs system design was changedfor the following years.
While driving vehicle about 10 mph the consumer tried to step on the brake pedal for a light or stop sign.she had some problem to stop vehicle. The brakes didn't stop vehicle on time, the vehicle kept rolling.vehicle had been taken to the shop.
Brakes have been replaced several times. The brakes pedal goes completely to the floorboard.dealer has tried to repair the vehicle, butcan't remedy the problem.
Intermittently when brakes are applied under normal conditionspedal goes to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealer has lubricatedsliders twice, and problem has reoccurred.
Both lock on doors do not work, also, vehicle has brake failure.the air condition was leaking, starter was replaced, check engine light appeared while driving, right inside door trim was loose, headlights were out of adjustment, window would not roll up, driver side door handle broke, and driver seat belt would not retract.
When putting on brakes consumer would hear a rubbing noise, consumer said it was getting hard to stop vehicle.
During brake application pedal went to the floor. Resulting from excessive brake wear. This is the third incident.tt
Brakes failed, causing loss of control/accident.*aw
When applying the brakes, the pedal went to the floor and brakes failed to stop the vehicle.
Brakes completely failed after applying pressure .
Both lock on doors do not work, also, vehicle has brake failure.the air condition was leaking, starter was replaced, check engine light appeared while driving, right inside door trim was loose, headlights were out of adjustment, window would not roll up, driver side door handle broke, and driver seat belt would not retract.
Consumer stated while driving, vehicle experienced a reduction of brake effectiveness.
Brakes failed, vehicle went through red light, had an accident.tt
Brake pedal goes to the floor, have to pump to stop.tt
Brake failure.
Vehicle experiencing multiple brake failures which include the pad,rotor and calipers due to poor design.yh
When applying the brakes in a sudden stop situation, the brake pedal goes to the floor and the vehicle's brakes fail.
Consumer stated while driving, vehicle experienced a reduction of brake effectiveness.
19922-rear doors stick-adjusted 4 times; brakescleaned dust build up on pads and rotors; 1994-replaced water pump; 95- exhaust seal cracked;replacaed evaporator and compressorand heater core; front brake pads replaced and resurfaced rotors; -96door stics in freezing rain- had tohave door hadle and control rod fixed;98 replaced water pump again; odemeter stopped working, at 47,000(?),front and rearbrak pads androtors replaced, rust onright rearside window. Had myoil and lube job at deaaler; in 11/98 and in12/98heard noise in front, and found outthatpower steering fluid was almost gone. The gas stationmechanic listened to the noise and found thisout. Finally, in99all doors froze and two front door handles bent and needed to be fixed.thefront side window visiability is poor.
Abs, failure of disc brakes, experience extended stopping distance, pe 94-063 active.tt
Calipers will not come off the brake pads. Consumer is not able to change pads, and has to ride with warped brakes. Consumer has contacted dealer. Please provide any further information.
Corroded rear disc brakes, causes excessive wear on front brakes
Front brakefailed/noisy at 10,000.tt
Front brakes are wearing out prematurely.tt
Corroded rear disc brakes, causes excessive wear on front brakes
Corroded disc brakes, replaced rotors and calipers on rear.tt
Turn signal switch connectors did not operate properly. Also, premature wear of front brake calipers/pads and rotors.
Corroded rear disc brakes which caused reduction in brake pe94-063.tt
Ea94-041 active, corrosion of the rear disc brakes in for inspection will not pass.tt
Brakes failed, causing loss of control/accident/injury.*skd
Havingexcessive braking problems. Having to replace calipers, rotors, and pads over and over again in less than a year's time.
Brake calipers and master cylinder failed.
Rear brake calipers replaced. *sd
Intermittently when brakes are applied under normal conditionspedal goes to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealer has lubricatedsliders twice, and problem has reoccurred.
Left rear caliper overheated, causing brakes to fail.
Rear brake jammed, would not operate due to frozen caliper.
Vehicles rear brake had complete failure due to disc calipers becoming inoperative.(pe94-063).tt
Brake failure, front disc brake overhauled, replaced rotors and rear guide pin set, alsodue to corrision replaced calipers.
Had to replace the pads.tt
Malfunctioning of the braking system, the rear brakes are not grabbing,causing the front brakes to wear often.
Brake pads replaced. *sd
Havingexcessive braking problems. Having to replace calipers, rotors, and pads over and over again in less than a year's time.
Left rear rotor warped, causing vehicle to chatter.
Rotors worn out.tt
Havingexcessive braking problems. Having to replace calipers, rotors, and pads over and over again in less than a year's time.
Pe94-063 brake failure, front brake overheating cause warp of rotors and disc pads, in for repair.tt
Pitted rotors, causing brake failure, resulting in loss of control/accident/injury.
Front brake rotors warp continuously. Brake pads are glazed due to excessive heat. Please describe details.tt
Front brake rotors rusted/pitted.
Brakes rotors replaced. *sd
Brake failure, front disc brake overhauled, replaced rotors and rear guide pin set, alsodue to corrision replaced calipers.
Rear brake freeze up, resulting in wear on front brake and rear part rusting, also strut replace once.tt
Rear brakes replaced.
Malfunctioning of the braking system, the rear brakes are not grabbing,causing the front brakes to wear often.
Owner has abs brakes. While driving vehicle and trying to use brakes they failed,the pedal went to the floor, resulting in loss of control.master cylinder was also replaced.
While driving the consumer tried to make a sudden stop by depressing the brakes the vehicle continued totravel. Consumer hit a parked car due to brake failure, garage replaced master cylinder after a second brake failure.
While applying brakes on downhill section of highway, experienced total brake failure, pedal fade to the floor, did not slow down, after a few minutes pedal pressure return, possible defect in master cylinder.
Brake calipers and master cylinder failed.
Master cylinder had failed and was replaced with factory unit about a year ago. This master cylinder is also failing, requiring excessive pedal pressure and poor stopping. Front brake do not appear to work well.
While driving65 mph with the cruise control engaged, thevehicle began toshake or vibrate violently,causing loss of control, resulting in the vehicle rolling over four times. Please give any further details.
Steering column wiring begins to smoke and wires short out, causing lots of smoke inside of vehicle.
Smoke is coming out of the steering column. Dealer said that grease is in the column shaft causing the vehicle to smoke. Dealer has cleaned the grease out from the column , and the smoke is still coming from the steering column intermittently.
In warm weather after starting the vehicle smoke comes from the steering column caused bygrease that melts from the upper bearingwhich runs into the electrical components in the turn signals, causingshort circuit.please give any further details.
Smoke from steering wheel when tilt feature is engaged.
While driving vehicle's steering wheel clicks and from time to time will lock up.
The reason i am reporting the 2 incidents of cooling system failure is that the water pump and the alternator failed the first time in 1996 at 34871 miles. However, the second time the water pump failed on 03/07/2000 the shaft broke, disabling the serpentine belt which, in turn, disabled the power steering. Had i not been driving slowly into a parking lot there could have been a serious accident. I feel that both water pumps were defective to fail on such low mileage, and other 1992 regals might have the same problem. I have written records on all of this as well as on all service which has always been performed in a timely manner. Also,both front seat belts failed within a year of each other as i reported after less than 5 years of use. Here again, had this happened while the vehicle was moving or involved in an accident the result would have been the same as wearing no seatbelt at all. I cite toby wells as the dealer because that is where all these repairs were done. The car was actually purchased at dickinson buick, 436 north mcpherson church rd., fayetteville, nc 28303 (910) 864-2411.i hope this information will help to prevent accidents from failure of these components.
The reason i am reporting the 2 incidents of cooling system failure is that the water pump and the alternator failed the first time in 1996 at 34871 miles. However, the second time the water pump failed on 03/07/2000 the shaft broke, disabling the serpentine belt which, in turn, disabled the power steering. Had i not been driving slowly into a parking lot there could have been a serious accident. I feel that both water pumps were defective to fail on such low mileage, and other 1992 regals might have the same problem. I have written records on all of this as well as on all service which has always been performed in a timely manner. Also,both front seat belts failed within a year of each other as i reported after less than 5 years of use. Here again, had this happened while the vehicle was moving or involved in an accident the result would have been the same as wearing no seatbelt at all. I cite toby wells as the dealer because that is where all these repairs were done. The car was actually purchased at dickinson buick, 436 north mcpherson church rd., fayetteville, nc 28303 (910) 864-2411.i hope this information will help to prevent accidents from failure of these components.
19922-rear doors stick-adjusted 4 times; brakescleaned dust build up on pads and rotors; 1994-replaced water pump; 95- exhaust seal cracked;replacaed evaporator and compressorand heater core; front brake pads replaced and resurfaced rotors; -96door stics in freezing rain- had tohave door hadle and control rod fixed;98 replaced water pump again; odemeter stopped working, at 47,000(?),front and rearbrak pads androtors replaced, rust onright rearside window. Had myoil and lube job at deaaler; in 11/98 and in12/98heard noise in front, and found outthatpower steering fluid was almost gone. The gas stationmechanic listened to the noise and found thisout. Finally, in99all doors froze and two front door handles bent and needed to be fixed.thefront side window visiability is poor.
Glove compartment door lock failed.
Both lock on doors do not work, also, vehicle has brake failure.the air condition was leaking, starter was replaced, check engine light appeared while driving, right inside door trim was loose, headlights were out of adjustment, window would not roll up, driver side door handle broke, and driver seat belt would not retract.
Outer door handles have a bad design and after they ex[perience stress break off.
19922-rear doors stick-adjusted 4 times; brakescleaned dust build up on pads and rotors; 1994-replaced water pump; 95- exhaust seal cracked;replacaed evaporator and compressorand heater core; front brake pads replaced and resurfaced rotors; -96door stics in freezing rain- had tohave door hadle and control rod fixed;98 replaced water pump again; odemeter stopped working, at 47,000(?),front and rearbrak pads androtors replaced, rust onright rearside window. Had myoil and lube job at deaaler; in 11/98 and in12/98heard noise in front, and found outthatpower steering fluid was almost gone. The gas stationmechanic listened to the noise and found thisout. Finally, in99all doors froze and two front door handles bent and needed to be fixed.thefront side window visiability is poor.
Door springs failed
Door hinge failed.
No summary listed for abov evehicle.
When the vehicle was on a hoist for a transmission replacement the sub frame fell down.the sub frame was not welded properly at the factory.dealer has been informed of the problem, and claims that there is no recall on this vehicle.
Rear brake freeze up, resulting in wear on front brake and rear part rusting, also strut replace once.tt
When vehicle startsup there is a loudnoise coming fromunderneath of vehicle.
Repeated rattling noise in left side front steering post area.tt
While driving at low speeds the left rear axle cracked causing the tire to nearly come off.please give any further details.
While driving about 70-75 mph leaf spring broke right at the brake caliper. This happened without any kind of indications. Dealership has been notified about the problem. Please provide any further information.
Goodyear tires are noisy.
Pulling in driveway tire went flat due to sidewall blowout.tt
Replaced instrument control panel.
Need to know if paint and/or paint job has had any defects; have bben told by buick owners there have been but not able to confirm..thanks. No safety defect mentioned in summary.
Vehicle suddenly accelerated backwards by itself without shifting the transmission or stepping on the accelerator pedal.tt
The accelerator pedal stuck to the floor.vehicle could only be stopped by turning engine off.
Accelerator pedal stuck.*skd
My driver side window won't roll down.
Vehicle has an electrical problem because consumer has to replace fuses for heater/ air conditionr andantenna.
19922-rear doors stick-adjusted 4 times; brakescleaned dust build up on pads and rotors; 1994-replaced water pump; 95- exhaust seal cracked;replacaed evaporator and compressorand heater core; front brake pads replaced and resurfaced rotors; -96door stics in freezing rain- had tohave door hadle and control rod fixed;98 replaced water pump again; odemeter stopped working, at 47,000(?),front and rearbrak pads androtors replaced, rust onright rearside window. Had myoil and lube job at deaaler; in 11/98 and in12/98heard noise in front, and found outthatpower steering fluid was almost gone. The gas stationmechanic listened to the noise and found thisout. Finally, in99all doors froze and two front door handles bent and needed to be fixed.thefront side window visiability is poor.
When getting out of the vehicle the driver put the power windows up.the child, age 5, in the back seat stuck his head out of the window while the windows were going up and became stuck.the driver got the child out of the window and resuscitated the child.the window would not retract open upon meeting resistance.the vehicle had to be turned on to remove the child. *scc
Power window on driver's side failed.
Driver's power window switch replaced.
Failure of the outside passenger side mirror, consumer was driving and the mirror broke, causing glass fragments inside the vehicle.
19922-rear doors stick-adjusted 4 times; brakescleaned dust build up on pads and rotors; 1994-replaced water pump; 95- exhaust seal cracked;replacaed evaporator and compressorand heater core; front brake pads replaced and resurfaced rotors; -96door stics in freezing rain- had tohave door hadle and control rod fixed;98 replaced water pump again; odemeter stopped working, at 47,000(?),front and rearbrak pads androtors replaced, rust onright rearside window. Had myoil and lube job at deaaler; in 11/98 and in12/98heard noise in front, and found outthatpower steering fluid was almost gone. The gas stationmechanic listened to the noise and found thisout. Finally, in99all doors froze and two front door handles bent and needed to be fixed.thefront side window visiability is poor.
Both lock on doors do not work, also, vehicle has brake failure.the air condition was leaking, starter was replaced, check engine light appeared while driving, right inside door trim was loose, headlights were out of adjustment, window would not roll up, driver side door handle broke, and driver seat belt would not retract.
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