1996 BUICK REGAL Steering Problems
4 NHTSA complaints on file
Steering Issues in the 1996 BUICK REGAL
4 steering complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 BUICK REGAL. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
4
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Steering Complaints
1996 BUICK REGAL. CONSUMER STATED THE POWER STEERING WAS NOT CRIMPED PROPERLY. THE BALL BEARING WENT THROUGH THE GEAR BOX WHICH CAUSED THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED. THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED THERE WAS A RECALL, ON THE STEERING. HOWEVER, HE WAS INFORMED HIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. *JB
THERE IS A SEVERE PROBLEM WITH THE STEERING. WE BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO A GARAGE AND WE WERE TOLD THAT THERE IS A RECALL ON THE VEHICLE TO CORRECT THE RACK AND PINION STEERING. WE CALLED BUICK AND WERE TOLD THAT THE RECALL IS VIN SPECIFIC AND THAT OUR VIN WAS NOT RECALLED. WE WERE ADVISED BY BUICK THAT IT WAS JUST A COINCIDENCE THAT OUR VEHICLE WAS THE SAME YEAR, MAKE AND MODEL AS THE RECALL AND HAD THE SAME PROBLEM AND THAT WE WOULD HAVE TO PAY ONE OF THEIR DEALERS TO LOOK AT IT. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS 1996 BUICK REGAL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED DURING AN OIL CHANGE. AFTER THE OIL CHANGE, THE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AGAIN AND THE CONTACT HAD THE BATTERY CHANGED. SHE DROVE APPROXIMATELY ONE AND A HALF MILES, MADE A RIGHT TURN, AND ATTEMPTED TO MAKE A LEFT TURN WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH. THE CONTACT HAD TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE IN REVERSE IN ORDER TO MOVE THE WHEEL. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA RECALL # 03V527000 (STEERING:RACK AND PINION). THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 86,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,000.
THERE WAS A SEVERE WINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL THAT INTENSIFIED WHEN TURNING. *AK *SC *JB
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Electrical Systemignition
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Power Trainautomatic Transmission
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Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
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Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
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Structurebody
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3 complaints
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3 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
3 complaints
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3 complaints
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3 complaints
Suspension
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Tires
3 complaints
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2 complaints
Electrical Systemhorn
2 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
2 complaints
Engine
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Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
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Equipmentelectrical
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
2 complaints
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2 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
2 complaints
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2 complaints
Seat Belts
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
2 complaints
Service Brakes
2 complaints
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2 complaints
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2 complaints
Structure
2 complaints
Structurebodydoor
2 complaints
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2 complaints
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2 complaints
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2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontaldriver Sideinflator Module
1 complaint
Air Bagssidewindow
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcrankcase Pcv
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
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Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock
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1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
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Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
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Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
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Seat Beltsfront
1 complaint
Seats
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilock
1 complaint
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Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum
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1 complaint
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1 complaint
Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs
1 complaint
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1 complaint
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1 complaint
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1 complaint
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Visibilityglass Siderear
1 complaint
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
1 complaint
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield
1 complaint
Wheels
1 complaint
Wheelshub
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