1989 BUICK ELECTRA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1989 BUICK ELECTRA
The 1989 BUICK ELECTRA has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. The most commonly reported problem area is the Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1989 BUICK ELECTRA
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1989 BUICK ELECTRA, potentially affecting up to 88,303 vehicles.
Recall 06E043000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
| 88,303 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK...
Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
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).
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1989 BUICK ELECTRA
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1989 BUICK ELECTRA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
CONSUMER BOUGHT A VEHICLE THAT WAS SUPPOSE TO BE IN PERFECT CONDITION. WHILE DRIVING HOME VEHICLE STALLED AND WOULD NOT RESTART. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT INFORMED THE CONSUMER TO PAY FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND THE REPAIRS.*AK
Safety Rating for the 1989 BUICK ELECTRA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1989 BUICK ELECTRA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1989 BUICK ELECTRA
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1989 BUICK ELECTRA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BUICK ELECTRA
- 1984 BUICK ELECTRA — 2 complaints
- 1985 BUICK ELECTRA — 2 complaints
- 1986 BUICK ELECTRA — 15 complaints
- 1987 BUICK ELECTRA — 4 complaints
- 1988 BUICK ELECTRA — 6 complaints
- 1989 BUICK ELECTRA (current)
- 1990 BUICK ELECTRA — 10 complaints
- 1991 BUICK ELECTRA — 3 complaints
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