1987 Buick Electra
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1987 Buick Electra. Newest first.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
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).
Excessive accelerator cable friction may restrict the cables free movement between the accelerator pedal and the throttle body.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This could prevent throttle from returning to closed(idle) position when accelerator pedal IS released; thus, engine speed wouldnot decrease, and loss of accelerator control could result in an accident.
Remedy
Replace accelerator cable.
An in line fusible link may melt down and cause a fire.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The in line fusible link located in the area of theplastic windshield washer bottle bracket may, under a high resistance load,melt down and ignite the washer bottle bracket resulting in an enginecompartment fire.
Remedy
The windshield washer bottle bracket will be replaced.
Owner complaints
4 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Vehicle speed control › Cables
While applying the accelerator pedal, the vehicle accelerated uncontrollably. however, the driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle and pulled over. the vehicle was taken to a garage for inspection. the mechanic informed the driver that the throttle cable needed to be replaced and…
While applying the accelerator pedal, the vehicle accelerated uncontrollably. however, the driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle and pulled over. the vehicle was taken to a garage for inspection. the mechanic informed the driver that the throttle cable needed to be replaced and replaced it. a few weeks later while driving 30 mph, the vehicle stalled. the driver tried to restart the vehicle and was able to do so. the vehicle was taken back to the garage for inspection. the mechanic informed the driver that the accelerator cable needed to be replaced again. please provide further details. *jb
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Retractor on seat belt does not retract by itself back in. *Ak *tt
- Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
While driving on the road the driver's seat will give and drop down when pushing the lever to recline, it partially reclines. Contacted dealer. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Timing chain broke, resulting in steering ability lost, replaced timing belt. ttwhile at a stop light, engine shut down and failed to restart, vehicle was towed to dealer and consumer was advised that this was a common problem, consumer contacted manufacturer and was told there IS no defect in the part.*jb
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Rear brake pin
Summary:these vehicles have rear drum brakes.the parking lever pivotpin IS held by an e ring.when the ring fails, parts of the ring andpin fall loose into the drum and may jam the brake, locking the wheel.a stronger e ring IS used in 1988 and newer cars.this investigationhas been expanded to include gms c body cars listed above (e ring commonto all cars shown).===
- Anti lock brakes
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- Sudden acceleration
Status:analysis of information from the manufacturer IS in progress.however, neither nhtsa of gm has identified a failure or malfunction thatcould result in unintended acceleration.some vehicles in this group werefound potentially subject to throttle cable restrictions, and wererecalled along with h cars with similar problems.investigation iscontinuing.===
- Stalling
Summary:the complaints allege that stalling IS due to various faultycomponents of the fuel injection and/or ignition system. The followingmodels are involved:buick electra, lesabre, rivera, century; olds cutlassciera, 88, 98, toronado; pontiac bonneville.status:this investigation IS ongoing.we are continuing to…
Summary:the complaints allege that stalling IS due to various faultycomponents of the fuel injection and/or ignition system. The followingmodels are involved:buick electra, lesabre, rivera, century; olds cutlassciera, 88, 98, toronado; pontiac bonneville.status:this investigation IS ongoing.we are continuing to analyzeinformation provided by gm and are preparing an additional informationrequest to gm to clarify certain technical items.===
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