1982 BUICK REGAL — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 1982 BUICK REGAL
The 1982 BUICK REGAL has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM. The most commonly reported problem area is the Vehicle Speed Control (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1982 BUICK REGAL
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1982 BUICK REGAL, potentially affecting up to 80,853 vehicles.
Recall 82V080000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
| 1,167 vehicles affected
Defect: THE FUEL INLET PIPE MAY DEVELOP CRACKS AT THE FLARED END LEADING INTO THE CARBURETOR DUE TO VIBRATIONS IN OPERATION. THESE CRACKS COULD RESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE.
Remedy: DEALER WILL INSTALL A NEW FUEL INLET PIPE ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, FREE OF CHARGE.
View full details →Recall 82V012000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
| 79,686 vehicles affected
Defect: UNDER CERTAIN VEHICLE OPERATING CONDITIONS, THE GOVERNOR WEIGHT RETAINER IN THE INJECTION PUMP MAY FAIL. THE THROTTLE VALVE COULD STICK, PREVENTING RETURN TO IDLE AND SHUT DOWN OF THE ENGINE BY THE DRIVER.
Remedy: DEALER WILL REPLACE THE GOVERNOR WEIGHT ASSEMBLY IN THE INJECTION PUMP AT NO COST TO OWNER.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1982 BUICK REGAL
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1982 BUICK REGAL. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
SUDDEN ACCELERATION, CAUSING ACCIDENT/INJURIES. *SD
Safety Rating for the 1982 BUICK REGAL
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1982 BUICK REGAL in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1982 BUICK REGAL
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1982 BUICK REGAL
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 1982 BUICK REGAL.
Other Model Years of the BUICK REGAL
- 1977 BUICK REGAL — 0 complaints
- 1978 BUICK REGAL — 1 complaint
- 1979 BUICK REGAL — 3 complaints
- 1980 BUICK REGAL — 0 complaints
- 1981 BUICK REGAL — 0 complaints
- 1982 BUICK REGAL (current)
- 1983 BUICK REGAL — 4 complaints
- 1984 BUICK REGAL — 6 complaints
- 1985 BUICK REGAL — 10 complaints
- 1986 BUICK REGAL — 14 complaints
- 1987 BUICK REGAL — 28 complaints
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