1992 Buick Regal
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1992 Buick Regal. Newest first.
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."
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
The reverse servo apply pin may bind in the case which could cause reverse band distress (loss or slipping of reverse), reverse band drag in drive range (poor performance -- poor power), or the transmission to remain in reverse while the shift indicator shows neutral gear position.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the transmission remains in reverse while the shiftindicator shows neutral, the vehicle may unexpectedly move rearward and resultin a vehicle accident.
Remedy
Replace the transaxle where required.
Owner complaints
144 complaints11 involved a crash5 involved a fire11 injuries1 deaths
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Engine
Fuel leak from the engine fuel injector rail supply line had a pin hole spraying fuel onto the top of the engine.
- Electrical system
1992 buick regal, everytime I open the driver side door, it burns the fuse for the courtesy lights, radio, cassette player, all interior lights. I am afraid it might burn the car. *Tr
- Visibility
My driver side window won't roll down. *Tr
- Seat belts › Front
Trying to find out if there was a recall on front seat belt of buick regal 92 due to facts one -mine broke during accident fact two -the shoulder restraint didn't lock like suppose to. *Nm
- Power train › Automatic transmission · Service brakes, hydraulic
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle has had continual problems with the transmission. the vehicle has been to the dealer several times for repairs but the problem persists. The transmission was also rebuilt by an independent mechanic. There IS a recall #91v214000 pertaining to power…
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle has had continual problems with the transmission. the vehicle has been to the dealer several times for repairs but the problem persists. The transmission was also rebuilt by an independent mechanic. There IS a recall #91v214000 pertaining to power train:automatic transmission. The manufacturer confirmed that vin was included in the recall but that the recall has expired. The vehicle also has continuous failure in the design of the whole brake system. two mechanics confirmed that the brake problem IS a chronic problem due to a manufacturer defect. the dealer and the manufacturer do not acknowledge the brake failure as a manufacturer defect.
- Structure › Frame and members › Underbody shields
When the vehicle was on a hoist for a transmission replacement the sub frame fell down. the sub frame was not welded properly at the factory. dealer has been informed of the problem, and claims that there IS no recall on this vehicle.*ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Upon acceleration transmission fails to reengage in first gear when vehicle does not come to a complete stop.*ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Transmission dip-stick IS too long and causes a false reading of fluid level! Hence, when fluid IS 1 qt.(+/-) low dip-stick shows full, even though vehicle will not engage in gear. Many owners have towed to transmission shop for repair when all IS needed IS additional fluid. This causes unnessary…
Transmission dip-stick IS too long and causes a false reading of fluid level! Hence, when fluid IS 1 qt.(+/-) low dip-stick shows full, even though vehicle will not engage in gear. Many owners have towed to transmission shop for repair when all IS needed IS additional fluid. This causes unnessary costs (expensive, etc.) which most shops will charge for as high priced repair &/or installation of re-built transmission worst of all, the stalled vehicle can result in injury &/or death !!! *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Consumer states that the passenger front seat belt does not retract. *Ak
- Visibility › Power window devices and controls
When getting out of the vehicle the driver put the power windows up. the child, age 5, in the back seat stuck his head out of the window while the windows were going up and became stuck. the driver got the child out of the window and resuscitated the child. *ak the window would not retract open upon meeting resistance. the vehicle had to be turned on to remove the child. *scc *jb
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
The vehicle stalled while driving for a long period of time. *nlm
- Seat belts
Consumer states the driver's seat belt retracts back to the spool after it was pulled out to lock in place. The seat belt no longer has resistent to secure the occupant. the dealer IS not aware. please add more information. mr
- Suspension
When vehicle starts up there IS a loud noise coming from underneath of vehicle.*ak
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Shoulder harness portion of diver's seat belt became loose enough to decrease restriction and has progressively loosened to render it vvirtually useless for protection. *mj
- Power train › Manual transmission
Consumer states while vehicle was at a stop position heard a noise shifted vehicle into neutral, and without warning vehicle popped out of gear and shifted into reverse.*jb
- Power train
Odometer does not work properly. Does not have the correct reading.it has read 109,200 from the date of purchase until now.*ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
Consumer stated while driving, vehicle experienced a reduction of brake effectiveness.*jb
- Seat belts › Front › Webbing
The consumer stated that the driver's seat belt and shoulder belt has come unwound, making restraint impossible and has insufficient protection. *yh
- Power train
Don't know actual mileage and don't know what we can do about repair. mechanic quoted exorbitant cost to rebuild odometer head plus cost of labor to remove & replace.also he advised that a dealer told him that this was a common problem in these cars, & replacing with a used part would likely result in same problem. what do we do?*ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
Brake failure. *Ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc
Calipers will not come off the brake pads. Consumer IS not able to change pads, and has to ride with warped brakes. consumer has contacted dealer. Please provide any further information.*ak
- Exterior lighting › Turn signal › Switch
Turn signal switch failed after smoking off and on for a month. originally tried to get it replaced but was told by dealer all of these parts had been pulled from circulation and were being evaluated. recently my left turn signal stopped working again, the following day it started up again. it…
Turn signal switch failed after smoking off and on for a month. originally tried to get it replaced but was told by dealer all of these parts had been pulled from circulation and were being evaluated. recently my left turn signal stopped working again, the following day it started up again. it took about 5 months for the part to arrive. GMC told me the part had been redesigned and was in the testing faze when the switch originally burned out. what ever came of this defect?*ak
- Structure › Body › Trunk lid
No summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Caliper
Intermittently when brakes are applied under normal conditions pedal goes to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. dealer has lubricated sliders twice, and problem has reoccurred. *Ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Corroded rear disk brakes
There is no summary currently available
- Sub-frame absorber failure
There is no summary currently available
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10246631Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- 6089996Some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3T40, 4T60 or 4t60-e transxales may comment on a grinding and / or growling noise that IS noticeable when in park on incline.
- 6088680Customers may complain of grinding / scraping / groaning noise from rear suspension.
- 619370Owners of some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3T40, 4T60, 4t60-e or 4t65-e transaxles may comment on a grinding and / or growling noise that IS noticeable when standing in park on a hill or slope with the engine running and the parking brake not applied.
- 615073Some V6 engines may, on a very infrequent basis, have an oil odor condition that IS generally encountered after the engine's oil has been changed.typically the odor lasts approximately 1000 miles after the change of oil and then does not reappear until the next change of oil.
- 54419Comment that the ABS light IS on with diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) 46 and 86 set as current or history.
- 51497Cold start rattle noise (diagnosis/service procedure).
- 50571Cold start rattle noise.
- 45881Grinding and/or growling noise in park on incline.*sd
- 39308Cold start rattle noise.
- 39080Rear strut related thumping/squeaking noise.
- 39072ABS warning light IS on.
- 37955ABS wire harness for the right front wheel may rub on the brake line causing the ABS warning light to come on.
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