1987 Buick Regal
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1987 Buick Regal. 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).
A small nylon bushing in the cruise control servo bail may slip out of place, causing intermittent and unexpected increases in engine speed or dieseling (engine run on with ignition off).
Risk and remedy
Risk
Servo rod assembly could catch on engine components andresult in a stuck throttle with potential for a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Install a new bushing in cruise control servo bail.
Manual valve link in the transmission may have been improperly formed.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The valve link could separate resulting in a gearselection different from what the driver selects. also, car could be startedwith transmission in gear allowing vehicle to move in an unanticipateddirection.
Remedy
Replace the manual valve detent lever link.
Owner complaints
25 complaints2 involved a crash1 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Service brakes
Brakes at times take excessive effort to stop car. has happened several times without any warning and will then work normal again. this IS a turbo regal equipped with a power master brake system unique to these cars. this IS a common problem on these cars and should be looked into as it IS very unsafe to have a brake system that can fail without any warning. *tr
- Service brakes, hydraulic
TL* the contact owns a 1987 buick regal. While driving approximately 40 mph, the brake warning light illuminated as the brakes became extremely resistant and difficult to depress. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing where the mechanic advised the contact that the…
TL* the contact owns a 1987 buick regal. While driving approximately 40 mph, the brake warning light illuminated as the brakes became extremely resistant and difficult to depress. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing where the mechanic advised the contact that the master brake system would have to be replaced. After the repair, the failure persisted. The contact had the master brake system replaced three times but to no avail. the approximate failure mileage was 60,000.
- Service brakes, hydraulic
Hi, there was no incident, but I did called gm about the following and their responses, there was no "u.s. Powermaster recall" on my vehicle. Can you please research this link (http://www.gnttype.org/techarea/brakes/usrecall.html) and see if my vin # I added IS included in the powermaster recall? Thank you *tr
- Wheels
Hub caps dislodge from wheels. Manufacturer will not respond to my correspondence for assistance. I have photos and correspondence. *nm
- Vehicle speed control › Cruise control
Dt: the contact stated there was sudden acceleration while driving with the cruise control engaged. the vehicle suddenly accelerated forward and struck a telephone pole. there was damage to the driver's side quarter panel. the contact managed to drive the vehicle home. he did not file a…
Dt: the contact stated there was sudden acceleration while driving with the cruise control engaged. the vehicle suddenly accelerated forward and struck a telephone pole. there was damage to the driver's side quarter panel. the contact managed to drive the vehicle home. he did not file a police report. afterwards, he noticed the cruise control activated although the brake disengaged the switch. the vehicle has not been to a dealer for inspection. *ak updated 12/27/2005 - *nm
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder
Notified 2 recalls, shore buick who changed the parts. never notified of 3RD recall (master cylinder) gm will not repair due to the 8 year window to respond. I can not drive car in this condition hazardous to myself and all other drivers and pedestrians. scc *nlm **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis*759895
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
Vehicle recall under united states powermaster recall campaigne: power master brake system/faulty pressure switch 86-c-15 general motors recall buick claim information 1987 regal turbo coupe hp400001 hp 465289. we have contacted general motors buick division gail reinke phone 866-834-3547 she IS…
Vehicle recall under united states powermaster recall campaigne: power master brake system/faulty pressure switch 86-c-15 general motors recall buick claim information 1987 regal turbo coupe hp400001 hp 465289. we have contacted general motors buick division gail reinke phone 866-834-3547 she IS on notice of the problem the recall and my safety concerns. this car IS not safe to drive in my opinion at any speed. both buick and general motors are aware of the recall, have had opportunity to inspect the vehicle and have denied up to this point repairing the recall defect. dt
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Due to brake problems it IS hard to stop for vehicle. *Ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
Consumer states that their IS a malfunction in the brakes, because when brakes are applyed they will lock up. This will happen occasionally. Their IS a recall but the dealship IS saying his vehicle IS not part of the recall due vin#. nlm
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
Brakes are hard to push. Ha sto stand on the pedal to get it to stop. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Consumer was traveling about 60mph, and when he went to apply brakes they didn't work at all. it happened intermittently. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist
In checking your data base there have been at least 100 failures, but no record of an investigation. The power master system was used only on limited models so the incidence of failure IS very high. This IS a failure that leaves the driver with little or no breaking ability. I am disapointed that nhtsa has refused to look into this problem for the last 12 years.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
In an emergency braking situation when applying the brakes, pedal does not move and more stopping distance IS required. This happens on any type of road surface at any speed. a /mechanic was not able to correct this problem. Please provide any further details. *Ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Unknown or other
Engine check light comes on and sometimes the vehicle will not start and/or will hesitate on the freeway. vehicle taken to mechanic, adjustments were made, but problem remains uncorrected. *ak *ML
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
The consumer has been experiencing problems with seat belt buckle. Seat belt buckle IS cracked. the manufacturer has yet to be contacted. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Engine stalled in traffic.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist
A fuse blows unexpectedly, with no warning vehicle has no breaking power.
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Front driver's side shoulder/lap belt locks up, trapping occupant inside vehicle, release button jams; dealer lubricated buckle, replaced with rear belt, still has problem. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Vacuum
Power brakes replaced.
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
The drivers seat belt did not restrain passenger in an accident. Please describe. *ak
- Suspension › Front › Wheel bearing
Trailing arm and bushing in vehicle makes a loud noise when driving. tt
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder
Power brake master cylinder has failed, experienced total loss of braking. tt
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist · Steering › Hydraulic power assist system
Vacuum assist which controls brakes and power steering failed, loss of brakes and steering. tt
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
ABS master cylinder/brake accumulator/pressure switch/brake booster failed. *skd
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Pedals and linkages
The brake pedal freezes. Please describe details. tt
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Sub-frame absorber failure
There is no summary currently available
- Sticking throttle
There is no summary currently available
- Steering wheel separation
There is no summary currently available
- Cruise control failure
There is no summary currently available
- Parking brake cable
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- Throttle non-return
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