1988 Buick Reatta
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1988 Buick Reatta. 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).
Owner complaints
10 complaints2 involved a crash
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Latest complaints
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
The vehicles anti lock braking system failed while backing up. *bf *sc *jb
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Failure of ABS brake system on my 1988 reatta hardtop coupe requiring replacement of entire brake master cylinder and ABS system. *ak
- Service brakes, air › Antilock › Abs warning light
ABS components are prone to failure. I've recently replaced major components of the ABS system (ebcm computer, rear brake calipers, right rear wheel hub and wheel sensor). The condition caused was ABS stops at every stop and also warped the rear rotors. This brake system, to my knowledge, was only used a short time, now I know why!*ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
While driving, consumer attempted to brake, however brakes failed and consumer hit truck in front of him, vehicle was inspected after accident and it was found that the main brake system did not work, the ABS pump ran 30 seconds and then shut off, brake pedal remain frozen at all times. *slc
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Total brake failure, while traveling on a 4 lane divided highway, a truck towing a ditch witch on a trailer pulled out in front of me, and when I went to apply the brakes the pedal was hard as a rock, no stoppping power at all, I frantically tried to set the parking brake, but it was too late to…
Total brake failure, while traveling on a 4 lane divided highway, a truck towing a ditch witch on a trailer pulled out in front of me, and when I went to apply the brakes the pedal was hard as a rock, no stoppping power at all, I frantically tried to set the parking brake, but it was too late to keep me from hitting the truck that had pulled out in front of me. 1988 - 1990 reattas's need to be recalled. It IS only a matter of time before this type of sudden catastrophic brake failure will lead to a fatality. Please investigate!*ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
My daughter has a 1988 reatta. she was applying the brakes to turn into wendy's when all of a sudden the brakes failed to stop the car. the brake pedal could only be depressed about 1". it felt as if you were standing on a brick. the car did not offer to stop. she was coming up on the back end…
My daughter has a 1988 reatta. she was applying the brakes to turn into wendy's when all of a sudden the brakes failed to stop the car. the brake pedal could only be depressed about 1". it felt as if you were standing on a brick. the car did not offer to stop. she was coming up on the back end of a truck - she applied the e-brake - nothing. she finally got the car stopped by throwing it up into park. when I got in the car to take it to the buick shop the yellow ABS light was on and the red brake light was on. also the diagnostic screen showed the outline of the car and the 4 brake locations indicating that there was a problem. I took the car (very slowly) to the service dept but about half way there both brake indicators on the dash board went out and the brakes began to work normally. the buick place has had it for a week and can find nothing wrong with it. do you have any idea what happened? I am terrified to let my daughter drive it again without finding some explaination. if this should happen again when she's going about 40-60 mph she won't be able to stop.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder
Owner's wife experienced total brake failure (pedal would not move) with no warning. incident occurred on pa turnpike at approx. 60 mph. driver was able to coast down to stop on shoulder. service station diagnosed problem as failed master cylinder assembly (in some way related to ABS system). *Ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
The german teves ABS system installed on reattas are notorious for failures. I would be happy to pay $1000 to fix it and fix it right, but I have seen others spend upwards of $2000 to not fix the problem. I love this collectable car, but I fear driving it because of potential brake failure - and…
The german teves ABS system installed on reattas are notorious for failures. I would be happy to pay $1000 to fix it and fix it right, but I have seen others spend upwards of $2000 to not fix the problem. I love this collectable car, but I fear driving it because of potential brake failure - and I certainly would never sell it with the known defect. there are not (and never were) many of these on the road, but the safety of people who do drive them IS severely at risk. please help!! *Ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Engine cradle rusted. nlm
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Driver's shoulder/lap buckles inoperative, male won't go into female portion. tt
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