1986 BUICK SOMERSET — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
7
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 1986 BUICK SOMERSET
The 1986 BUICK SOMERSET has received a total of 7 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical Systemignition (1 complaint), Engine And Engine Coolingengine (1 complaint), and Seat Belts (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1986 BUICK SOMERSET
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1986 BUICK SOMERSET, potentially affecting up to 88,303 vehicles.
Recall 06E043000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
| 88,303 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK...
Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1986 BUICK SOMERSET
7 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1986 BUICK SOMERSET. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Systemignition | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontretractor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringrack And Pinion | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE PAINT IS RUSTING BEHIND THE SURFACE, CONSUMER BELIEVES THIS VEHICLE SHOULD BE RECALLED. NLM
TIRE'S ON VEHICLE (UNIROYAL RALLYE HP 205/70R 13MS), HAVE ALL SHOWN SIGNS OF FLAWS, BULGE AND SEPARATION CAUSING FAILURE. MJS
ENGINE FROZE DUE TO A PUNCTURED OIL FILTER CAUSED BY A DESIGN FLAW. THE OIL FILTER IS ON THE BOTTOM OF ENGINE AND HANGS 2-3 INCHES BELOW THE FRAME.
THE ELECTRIC IGNITION MODULE KEEPS GOING OUT. REPLACED (4) TIMES IN THE LAST (5) YEARS.*AK
RACK AND PINION STEERING STICKS. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
Safety Rating for the 1986 BUICK SOMERSET
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1986 BUICK SOMERSET in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1986 BUICK SOMERSET
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1986 BUICK SOMERSET
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 1986 BUICK SOMERSET.
Other Model Years of the BUICK SOMERSET
- 1985 BUICK SOMERSET — 3 complaints
- 1986 BUICK SOMERSET (current)
- 1987 BUICK SOMERSET — 0 complaints
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