1993 BUICK REGAL — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

118

Owner Complaints

8 Crashes 3 Fires 2 Deaths

2

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

0

Service Bulletins

1

Investigation

Overview of the 1993 BUICK REGAL

The 1993 BUICK REGAL has received a total of 118 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, SEATS. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (13 complaints), Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor (10 complaints), and Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper (8 complaints).

Recalls for the 1993 BUICK REGAL

NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1993 BUICK REGAL, potentially affecting up to 88,821 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 93V035000 — SEATS

| 5,574 vehicles affected

Defect: THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER FRONT SEAT MANUAL RECLINING MECHANISMS DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS." THE SEAT BACK MECHANISMS WILL NOT LATCH UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.

Consequence: THE SEATS MAY RECLINE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, RESULTINGIN A HAZARD TO SEAT OCCUPANTS AND POSSIBLE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.

Remedy: REPLACE THE MANUAL SEAT RECLINER MECHANISM WITH A MECHANISM THAT COMPLIES WITH FMVSS 207.

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Owner Complaints for the 1993 BUICK REGAL

118 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1993 BUICK REGAL. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 13 2 Crashes 2 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 10
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
Complaints: 8
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 7
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 7 4 Crashes
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 5
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 5
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 4
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 4 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
Complaints: 4
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 3
Seat Belts
Complaints: 3 6 Injuries
Electrical System
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 3 Injuries
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 2
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 2 1 Injury
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingback Up Lights
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
Complaints: 1
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
Complaints: 1
Structure
Complaints: 1
Structurebodytrunk Lid
Complaints: 1
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 1
Suspension
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs
Complaints: 1
Tiresbead
Complaints: 1 2 Deaths
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 1
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 1
Wheels
Complaints: 1 1 Crash

Most Recent Complaints

#10864670 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | 41,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 BUICK REGAL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOOR LOCKS FAILED AND REMAINED LOCKED WHEN ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THEM. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 41,000. UPDATED 06/29/16*LJ UPDATED 08/03/16.*JB UPDATED 11/23/16.*JB
#10172855 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | | N/A miles
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING VARIOUS SPEEDS UNDER NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE VEHICLE HAD PERMANENT TO WORSENING CONDITIONS WITH THE BRAKES. THE BRAKE DESIGN WAS FOUR WHEEL ABS. THE CONTACT STATED THE BRAKE PADS, ROTORS AND CALIPERS HAD BEEN REPLACED TWICE BEFORE, BUT THE PROBLEM PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DETERMINED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL DUE TO THE VIN AND AGAIN REPLACED THE BRAKE PADS, ROTORS AND CALIPERS. THE VEHICLE STILL HAD THE SAME PROBLEMS AS COMPARED TO NHTSA COMPLAINT # 532762 ABOUT THE SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK. THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKES WERE REPLACED. UPDATED 12/1/06. *JB
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING VARIOUS SPEEDS UNDER NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE VEHICLE HAD PERMANENT TO WORSENING CONDITIONS WITH THE BRAKES. THE BRAKE DESIGN WAS FOUR WHEEL ABS. THE CONTACT STATED THE BRAKE PADS, ROTORS AND CALIPERS HAD BEEN REPLACED TWICE BEFORE, BUT THE PROBLEM PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DETERMINED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL DUE TO THE VIN AND AGAIN REPLACED THE BRAKE PADS, ROTORS AND CALIPERS. THE VEHICLE STILL HAD THE SAME PROBLEMS AS COMPARED TO NHTSA COMPLAINT # 532762 ABOUT THE SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK. THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKES WERE REPLACED. UPDATED 12/1/06. *JB
#10087943 | SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | | 195,000 miles
WHEN DRIVING, THE CONSUMERS SEAT BACK COLLAPSED. THE CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED THAT HE MAY FALL BACK WITH NO WARNING AND HAVE AN ACCIDENT. THE ANCHOR OF THE SEAT WAS BROKEN. *JB *SC *JB
#10057973 | SUSPENSION | | N/A miles
WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM STEERING WHEEL. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM.*AK

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Safety Rating for the 1993 BUICK REGAL

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1993 BUICK REGAL in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1993 BUICK REGAL

No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.

NHTSA Investigations for the 1993 BUICK REGAL

NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 1993 BUICK REGAL.

Investigation EA93018 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES Closed

Opened:

FUEL LEAKS

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