1992 BUICK REGAL — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
204
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1992 BUICK REGAL
The 1992 BUICK REGAL has received a total of 204 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING, POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Seat Beltsfrontretractor (17 complaints), Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (15 complaints), and Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc (12 complaints).
Recalls for the 1992 BUICK REGAL
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1992 BUICK REGAL, potentially affecting up to 93,388 vehicles.
Recall 95V152000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 83,247 vehicles affected
Defect: INCORRECT CLEAR FRONT SIDE MARKER BULBS WERE INSTALLED RATHER THAN AMBER BULBS. THIS DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Consequence: CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: DURING ILLUMINATION, THE BULBS WILL SHOW CLEAR RATHER THAN AMBER AND COULD MOMENTARILY CONFUSE OTHER DRIVERS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CLEAR BULBS WITH THE CORRECT AMBER BULBS.
View full details →Recall 91V214000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
| 10,141 vehicles affected
Defect: THE REVERSE SERVO APPLY PIN MAY BIND IN THE CASE WHICH COULD CAUSE REVERSE BAND DISTRESS (LOSS OR SLIPPING OF REVERSE), REVERSE BAND DRAG IN DRIVE RANGE (POOR PERFORMANCE -- POOR POWER), OR THE TRANSMISSION TO REMAIN IN REVERSE WHILE THE SHIFT INDICATOR SHOWS NEUTRAL GEAR POSITION.
Consequence: IF THE TRANSMISSION REMAINS IN REVERSE WHILE THE SHIFTINDICATOR SHOWS NEUTRAL, THE VEHICLE MAY UNEXPECTEDLY MOVE REARWARD AND RESULTIN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy: REPLACE THE TRANSAXLE WHERE REQUIRED.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1992 BUICK REGAL
204 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1992 BUICK REGAL. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
FUEL LEAK FROM THE ENGINE FUEL INJECTOR RAIL SUPPLY LINE HAD A PIN HOLE SPRAYING FUEL ONTO THE TOP OF THE ENGINE.
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. *TR
MY DRIVER SIDE WINDOW WON'T ROLL DOWN. *TR
TRYING TO FIND OUT IF THERE WAS A RECALL ON FRONT SEAT BELT OF BUICK REGAL 92 DUE TO FACTS ONE -MINE BROKE DURING ACCIDENT FACT TWO -THE SHOULDER RESTRAINT DIDN'T LOCK LIKE SUPPOSE TO. *NM
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.
Safety Rating for the 1992 BUICK REGAL
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1992 BUICK REGAL in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1992 BUICK REGAL
General Motors, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1992 BUICK REGAL. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
577106A — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
COLD START RATTLE NOISE. *TW
NHTSA Investigations for the 1992 BUICK REGAL
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BUICK REGAL
- 1987 BUICK REGAL — 28 complaints
- 1988 BUICK REGAL — 181 complaints
- 1989 BUICK REGAL — 150 complaints
- 1990 BUICK REGAL — 107 complaints
- 1991 BUICK REGAL — 303 complaints
- 1992 BUICK REGAL (current)
- 1993 BUICK REGAL — 118 complaints
- 1994 BUICK REGAL — 146 complaints
- 1995 BUICK REGAL — 218 complaints
- 1996 BUICK REGAL — 273 complaints
- 1997 BUICK REGAL — 174 complaints
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