1989 Buick Reatta
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1989 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).
Left front brake pipe may contact the cruise control servo bracket.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Brake line could wear through causing loss of brakefluid and partial loss of braking capability; this could result in a vehiclecrash.
Remedy
Replace left front brake pipe assembly.
Owner complaints
10 complaints1 involved a crash2 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
There have been numerous complaints concerning the ABS brakes on buick reatta. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder
I have had constent problems with the brakes of my reatta. the brakes totally failed without any notice. replaced master cylinder ($1200) then the accumalater along with several trips to my mechanic because the brakes will still go to the floor if pressed hard or at a stop. if I didn't like the…
I have had constent problems with the brakes of my reatta. the brakes totally failed without any notice. replaced master cylinder ($1200) then the accumalater along with several trips to my mechanic because the brakes will still go to the floor if pressed hard or at a stop. if I didn't like the car so much I'D sell because the brakes are definitly not up to par. when I go the the reatta club page it seems every one has similar problems. pease try to make buick fix this problem. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc
Please advise if general motors has had other complaints on this matter ...i feel there should some type of refund reason being I did have one bolt back on the front bracket which in turn could have bodily injury to myself or someone else.*ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
I have heard from several other reatta owners that there IS a problem with the ABS braking system. The braking system has failed without warning on several reattas, and I am afraid of this happening to my car while it IS being driven. Because of the number of people affected, I believe this IS worth an investigation. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
This has been an ongoing problem for many years on this car, the brakes do not function properly, , all components have been checked and many replaced at cost of thousands of dollars, and to this day the problems still exist, not one mechanic can figure out why. I know of several people that have experienced the same problems with these cars. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Repair:retired g.m. Mechanic tried for 1 month to diagnose and fix problem. He gave up! I took car to g. M. Buick dealer who reported "bad accumulator" but didn't perform correct procedure to diagnose problem.abs accumulator replaced but did not solve problem!*ak
- Visibility › Sun/moon roof assembly
The metal supporting the sunroof IS deteriorating & coming apart, causing the sun roof head lining to drop down. *Ak
- Tires
Goodyear tire blew out, causing accident/injuries. *Sd
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
The ABS valve block made the car pull to the right when the driver hit the brakes. Please describe. tt
- Exterior lighting › Headlights
Headlights do not operate; while driving, lights suddenly went out; cause unknown; repair efforts made by dealer; drove home with parking lights only. tt
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Front brake steering pull
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