1992 BUICK REGAL — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

204

Owner Complaints

12 Crashes 6 Fires 1 Death

2

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

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.

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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.

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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.

Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 17
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 15 1 Crash 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 12 1 Crash 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 11 2 Crashes 1 Death
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 9 1 Crash
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
Complaints: 8
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 7 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Power Train
Complaints: 5
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
Complaints: 5
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
Complaints: 5 1 Crash 1 Injury
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 4
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 4
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 4
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
Complaints: 4 1 Fire
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
Complaints: 3 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 3
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 3
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
Complaints: 3
Seat Belts
Complaints: 3
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
Complaints: 3
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 3
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 3
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 3 1 Injury
Electrical System
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 2 2 Fires
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 2
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 2
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 2
Seat Beltsfront
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Seats
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 2
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
Complaints: 2
Suspension
Complaints: 2
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 2
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 2
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 1
Engine
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Assembly
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
Complaints: 1
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
Complaints: 1
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 1
Steering
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device
Complaints: 1
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
Complaints: 1
Structurebody
Complaints: 1
Structurebodytrunk Lid
Complaints: 1
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrear
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assembly
Complaints: 1
Tires
Complaints: 1
Tiressidewall
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 3 Injuries
Visibility
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#10883920 | ENGINE | | 147,000 miles
FUEL LEAK FROM THE ENGINE FUEL INJECTOR RAIL SUPPLY LINE HAD A PIN HOLE SPRAYING FUEL ONTO THE TOP OF THE ENGINE.
#10397496 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | 102,000 miles
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
#10261029 | VISIBILITY | | N/A miles
MY DRIVER SIDE WINDOW WON'T ROLL DOWN. *TR
#10169907 | SEAT BELTS:FRONT | | N/A miles Crash 2 Injuries
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
#10163667 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | | N/A miles
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.

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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.

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