1991 Buick Regal

Complaint history

When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.

Problems owners report

Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.

AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.

Recalls

• NHTSA recall #00V189000July 11, 2000713,435 vehicles affected

  structure

  Vehicle description: passenger vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia, where road salt use is heavy. A condition where one or both front engine cradle bolts Can pull through the retainers due to corrosion of the retainers.

  If both bolts pull through, the front of the cradle would no longer be supported at the mounting locations and the steering intermediate shaft could separate from the steering gear.

  Remedy

  Dealers will replace the front and rear frame/cradle bolts and retainers.

• NHTSA recall #97V058000April 8, 1997676,535 vehicles affected

  structure

  Vehicle description: passenger vehicles and mini vans originally sold or currently registered in the following states: connecticut, illinois, indiana, maine, massachusetts, michigan, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont and wisconsin. The rear cradle bolts pull through the retainers due to corrosion of the retainer. If both bolts pull through, the rear cradle would not longer be supported at these mounting locations and the steering intermediate shaft Can separate from the steering gear.

  If this were to occur while the vehicle was in motion, a vehicle crash could result.

  Remedy

  Dealers will replace the rear cradle bolts and retainers.

• NHTSA recall #95V152000August 8, 199583,247 vehicles affected

  exterior lighting

  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 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.

• NHTSA recall #93V145000September 3, 199311,432 vehicles affected

  fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

  The fuel feed hose Can pull out of the crimped coupling at the engine end of the hose assembly, causing fuel leakage.

  If the coupling were to separate and an ignition sourceis present, an engine compartment fire could occur.

  Remedy

  Install a new fuel feed hose.

• NHTSA recall #92V003000January 10, 1992347,866 vehicles affected

  seat belts

  The front door shoulder belt guide loops may be cracked and are not in compliance with FMVSS 208.

  The seat occupant faces increased risk of injury in theevent of a sudden stop or accident.

  Remedy

  Install reinforcing plates on the cracked shoulder belt guides.

• NHTSA recall #91V005000October 2, 1991412,792 vehicles affected

  seat belts

  Front shoulder safety belt webbing may separate at front belt upper guide loops on either side of the front seat.

  Webbing separation could occur without prior warning andincrease the risk of injury to belted front outboard occupants in a high energycrash.

  Remedy

  Install a controlled rotation bracket on driver and passenger side front seat belt guide loops.

Other model years

• 1987 25
• 1988 123
• 1989 106
• 1990 77
• 1991
• 1992 144
• 1993 85
• 1994 110
• 1995 173
• 1996 204
• 1997 136
• 1998 302
• 1999 246
• 2000 184
• 2001 187
• 2002 117
• 2003 101
• 2004 66
• 2011 280
• 2012 92
• 2013 91
• 2014 38
• 2015 33
• 2016 41