1995 Buick Regal
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
8 recalls name the 1995 Buick Regal. Newest first.
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. corrosion of the air bag inflator's internal wiring, which can occur over time, could cause the inadvertent deployment of the driver's air bag. this deployment could occur during vehicle start-up, while the vehicle IS parked or idling, or while in operation.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the consumer IS too close to an inflating air bag, serious injuries could occur.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the inflators on these air bags.
The center rear seat belt anchor plate exhibits stress cracks.
Risk and remedy
Risk
In the event of a vehicle crash, the seat belt system can fracture, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the center rear seat belt system.
The center rear seat belt anchor plate exhibits stress cracks.
Risk and remedy
Risk
In the event of a vehicle crash, the seat belt system can fracture and injury to the seat occupant can occur.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the center rear seat belt system.
Some of these vehicles have a strained or separated washer/wiper switch power feed wire.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This can cause the windshield washer/wiper to work intermittently and could ultimately result in inoperative wipers. if this were to occur in a severe weather situation, driver visibility could be reduced, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the old designed washer/wiper switches with a newly designed switch.
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 rear wheel brake hose(s) can contact the rear suspension components causing the brake hose(s) to wear through.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition can cause loss of brake fluid and eventual loss of the vehicle braking system increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect for proper brake hose position and replace those hoses in an incorrect position with new hoses and correctly routed.
The four (4) steering column support bracket attaching bolts were under torqued during assembly.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Inadequate torque can cause these bolts to vibrate, loosen, or fall out resulting in loss of steering control and increase the potential for a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will retorque the steering column support bracket attaching bolts to the correct specifications.
The vehicles were assembled with an incorrect front park/turn signal bulb which does not have sufficient candle power. This does not comply with fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Risk and remedy
Risk
Consequence of non-compliance: operators could fail to notice and heed the warning labels. reduces candle power on the park/turn lights decreases the liklihood of vehicle operator's intent being seen by other motorists.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the incorrect bulb with the correct bulb.
Owner complaints
173 complaints16 involved a crash4 involved a fire14 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Electrical system
1) car shuts off while in motion 2) car refuses to start / does not recognize key & signals "anti-theft" I had been driving for about 30 minutes. Traffic slowed ahead for a red light. Approaching the stopped cars ahead I slowed my car down to appx. 15Mph. The light turned green. I hit the gas…
1) car shuts off while in motion 2) car refuses to start / does not recognize key & signals "anti-theft" I had been driving for about 30 minutes. Traffic slowed ahead for a red light. Approaching the stopped cars ahead I slowed my car down to appx. 15Mph. The light turned green. I hit the gas to continue and when nothing happened I realized that my car was completely shut off. The power steering was stiff and I had just enough speed left to move across two lanes in to a store parking lot. the car shutoff multiple times after that, both while driving and while attempting to start the car. The mechanic thinks that my car IS not recognizing the key & that I need a new key because their tests are signaling that the car will not crank due to an "anti-theft" issue. I strongly believe that has been the issue the entire time. this issue IS extremely dangerous & I am lucky not to have wrecked my car that day. Overall, I have been left stranded several times, spent thousands of dollars, and had my car towed 3 times in the past year. *tr
- Engine · Service brakes · Steering
While traveling home from work on a very busy street (highway) the car died. Since then I never know when it's going to do it again. Some days it dies 5 or 6 times. I'm a senior reliant on social security income and any expense IS "unwelcome", however, I have spent nearly $1,000 to no avail.…
While traveling home from work on a very busy street (highway) the car died. Since then I never know when it's going to do it again. Some days it dies 5 or 6 times. I'm a senior reliant on social security income and any expense IS "unwelcome", however, I have spent nearly $1,000 to no avail. Several times after a repair the car died a block from the repair shop. This usually happens in traffic. I have trained myself to flip the shift gear into neutral & turn the key on(car usually restarts - in 2 instances it did not and I was able to navigate into a nearby driveway using "armstrong power steering"). characteristics are the same as those noted in the current (march 2014) gm recall. I love the vehicle and am not in a position to buy another, therefore, it would be splendid for gm to offer to repair it. It IS not just me, an auto repair shop looked on-line @ www.carcrazy.com and discovered many buick regal owners as far back as 1993 & 94 have the same issue. *tr
- Air bags
TL* the contact owns a 1995 buick regal. The contact stated that as the engine was started, the driver side air bag exploded haphazardly. The air bag deployment burned the contact's face and hands as he was trying to stop the air bag with his hands. The vehicle was not involved in a crash or any…
TL* the contact owns a 1995 buick regal. The contact stated that as the engine was started, the driver side air bag exploded haphazardly. The air bag deployment burned the contact's face and hands as he was trying to stop the air bag with his hands. The vehicle was not involved in a crash or any type of slight impact. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. The vin was unavailable. The failure mileage was 190,000.
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system
TL* the contact owns a 1995 buick regal. the contact was driving 30 mph when the smell of fuel entered the vehicle. the contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic and the mechanic stated that there was an issue with the exhaust system. the contact did not have any repairs done to the vehicle. the failure mileage as 103,000.
- Engine and engine cooling · Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
The car lost power on freeway, towed, repaired=alternator and intake manifold gasket and plenum replaced ($812.80). Two days later, the car lost power on freeway, towed, repaired=burnt wire and relay leading to fuel pump replaced, no charge for repair. Two days later, the car lost power on freeway, towed, spun crankshaft bearing. This car has 74,976.1 original miles. *tr
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system
I own a 1995 buick regal. The engine IS hydrolocked I've been told. The intake was leaking coolant for a while at the plastic manifold. I've done research on the internet and see this IS a common problem. I've read somewhere that gm takes responsibility for it and issued a fix by adding a pill…
I own a 1995 buick regal. The engine IS hydrolocked I've been told. The intake was leaking coolant for a while at the plastic manifold. I've done research on the internet and see this IS a common problem. I've read somewhere that gm takes responsibility for it and issued a fix by adding a pill additive to the coolant or something. I wasn't aware of this and my engine IS totally shot. I'm a poor senior citizen and can't afford to fix a car. I have no way to get around. Please force gm to enact a recall and reimburse all damage caused by their faulty engineering. Please. *cn
- Steering · Suspension › Rear
1) no specific event - noticed during brake inspection 2) alignment and steering - rear trailing arms rusted through - car, unsafe to drive per shop, would not accept responsibility for it if driven off the premises. 3) parts need replacement - will save old parts. *ak
- Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel
Security light came on dash. Did not go out. Was told if I didn't get it repaired the car would lose power and I wouldn't be able to start it with the keys I presently possessed. *jb
- Air bags
Dt: the contact states there IS nhtsa recall campaign 00v171000 regarding the air bags. This vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall. also,board. the air bag light IS illuminated in the dashboard, however, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Power train › Automatic transmission · Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Steering › Hydraulic power assist system
Dt: the contact states that the brakes are not working . Has replaced brakes and still are not working correctly. Also, power steering IS out, and the head gasket blew out. also, transmission has been replaced.*ak
- Seat belts › Rear/other
The rear center seat belt anchor has come off. the consumer made contact with the manufacturer, who advised the consumer that his vehicle IS not included in the seat belt recall 98v306000. *Nm the consumer stated this recall described his situation exactly . *bf *nm
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor
I own a 1995 buick regal and for all the trouble I have had with it, I still like it. First, the air conditioning will quit working when it IS real hot outside and we are going up a hill. Where we live that IS everywhere. second, the paint started peeling when the car was only 3 years old. I…
I own a 1995 buick regal and for all the trouble I have had with it, I still like it. First, the air conditioning will quit working when it IS real hot outside and we are going up a hill. Where we live that IS everywhere. second, the paint started peeling when the car was only 3 years old. I contacted the dealer where we purchased the vehicle and was told that there was nothing that he could do about it without charging us for a paint job. ($3500). I then contacted another dealer in another town a couple years later and was told that if I had reported it sooner that buick would have painted it for me at no charge. I had missed the cut-off at that time by a couple months and a thousand miles. this car now has 114,000 miles on it and still runs ok. We use it as an extra vehicle for winter driving but I will never buy another one. I will never recommend the dealership where I bought it either. finally, the rotors have been replaced two times and needs it again. I can't seem to get them replaced or turned except with GMC parts which IS not worth it.
- Unknown or other
Paint on 1995 buick regal IS flaking off in large sheets. *jb
- Air bags
Lawyer representing daniel deen IS requesting a copy of manufacturer's recall for defective air bags. *La *mr
- Steering › Rack and pinion
The power steering on the vehicle went out at 51,927 miles. there was a recall on the said defect, but the vehicle model year wasn't part of the recall. *la the consumer requested reimbursement. *sc *jb
- Air bags › Frontal · Seat belts
While driving with the cruise control engaged, the vehicle started steering itself. when the brakes were applied, the ABS locked up. the consumer lost control of the vehicle and impacted a guard rail. *ak the vehicle spun around and backed into the guard rail. the vehicle then turned around…
While driving with the cruise control engaged, the vehicle started steering itself. when the brakes were applied, the ABS locked up. the consumer lost control of the vehicle and impacted a guard rail. *ak the vehicle spun around and backed into the guard rail. the vehicle then turned around and faced the other side of the road. the air bag(s) did not deploy and the seat belts did not restrain the consumer. *scc *jb
- Equipment · Service brakes, hydraulic › Fluid
On jan. 8,2003 I had a complete brake inspectio and repair done by tuffy's auto servive at 4164 n. Milwaukee in chicago. I notices s scraping sound coming from my left front wheel. I returned to tuffy's five (5) times, the last being on or about january 20, 2003. At this time, mr jim janicek, the…
On jan. 8,2003 I had a complete brake inspectio and repair done by tuffy's auto servive at 4164 n. Milwaukee in chicago. I notices s scraping sound coming from my left front wheel. I returned to tuffy's five (5) times, the last being on or about january 20, 2003. At this time, mr jim janicek, the district manager for tuffy's was present. Again they inspected my brakes and I was assured by mr. Janicek that there was nothing wrong with my brakes. at this time, mr. Janicek, the district manager for tuffy's strongly suggested that I was wasting his time and not to return. on may 29, 2003, on my way home from work I developed a loud grinding noise coming from my left front wheel with greatly reduced braking power. On may 30, 2003 I again was charged , this time for two (2) calipers to repair brakes. I believe the caliper failure was due to the the work done by tuffy's to begin with.on july 8, on my way to the hospital, as my wife must go weekly; traveling at a rate of 30 mph in medium traffic I had complete brake failure. I pumped the brakes and was barely able to avoid a major accident. Driving at a rate of 10 -15 mph I was able to take my car to lynch buick at 5330 w. Irving park rd. In chicago. They inspected my brakes and found there to be a substance that was not brake fluid in the system. The total cost of repair will be over $1,000.00. Tuffy's was notified and they took a sample of the fluid from the brake master cylinder. Tuffy's stated the the brake system had anti-freeze in it. Tuffy's auto service on north milwaukee in chicago was the only one to work on my brakes and the only one under the hood for any reason since january 8, 2003., h due to the great trauma caused by tuffy'slynch buick will repair my car. When tuffy' botched the first job, I gave them another chance, that chance almost cost me and my wife our lives. I feel they should not be allowed to do any more brake repairs on any vehicles. *ak
- Structure › Body
Paint peeling...coming off in sheets for last few years...contacted both gm and buick home offices ....was told it wasn't a defect and nothing could be done. it appears to be the same type of delamination problem that they had the recalls on vehicles for years just ahead of mine. didn't they have to correct the problem??*ak
- Unknown or other
Paint IS flaking off the car surface. *nlm
- Engine and engine cooling
While driving at any speed and no warning the vehicle stalled and was difficult to restart. *nlm
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
The seat belt retractor spring malfunctioned, the dealer stated the part was not available. *Jb
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
For the second time in 3 years the door latch on drivers side door has broken off. the door cannot be opened from the outside. the cost of repair IS $150.00. I have heard of this same problem occurring in other gm vehicles with the same door latch design.
- Service brakes, hydraulic
The calipers, brake hoses and front and rear brakes was replaced at least 10 times with in a 5 year period. Mr *jb
- Power train › Automatic transmission · Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
Going down an incline on a curve, at 25 mph and the engine shuts off and the steering locks up . Brought the car to a stop without power brakes working . Car could not be put into park to restart . Put car ito neutral and started right up. Very very dangerous as there IS no control over the steering and brakes are only working a fraction of there potential. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
Consumer states brakes were making a squeeking noise when applied. took to dealer and they replaced brakes etc. one week later the squeeking noise resurfaced. please provide any further information.*jb
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Inadvertent air bag deployment
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
- 10208027This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
- 10171318This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
- 10170494This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco Radio with Theftlock.
- 10168979This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code. The PI update to version D is to advise the unlock procedure is temporarily unavailable. E version update is to add administrative details.
- 10166638This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10165876This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code. The PI update to version D is to advise the unlock procedure is temporarily unavailable.
- 10157018This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
- 10154641This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10141381This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code.
- 10138060This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10114947This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code.
- 10114924This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock center to retrieve the unlock code from the scrambled code.
- 10113443This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
- 10023171ABS pump running when not needed.
- 10017568Intermittent chuggle or fishbite on light acceleration or a highway speeds with no diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs).
- 10000782Revised piston pin removal / installation procedure.
- 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.
- 619360Some owners may comment on driveability symptons of long or hard starts, chuggle, rough idle and light or intermittent misfire due to clogged fuel injectors.
- 617767Campaign parts bulletin regarding inadvertent airbag deployment.
- 615105Recall campaign involving replacing the rear seat belt anchor plate.
- 615074Some vehicles may exhibit front suspension scrunch / popping type noise coming from the front of vehicle that IS apparent during low speed turning maneuvers.
- 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.
- 605952Subject regarding product safety campaign - rear seat belt anchor plate.
- 604343Some owners may experience a driveability symptom of long or hard starts, chuggle, rough idle and light or intermittent misfire.
- 601915Comments on a ticking type noise that begins shortly after cold engine start-up and gradually diminishes as the engine warms up.
- 601769Information on growling noise in transaxle during first four minutes after start up.
- 600282Some vehicles may experience a driveability symptom of long or hard starts, chuggle, rough idle and light or intermittent misfire.
- 54419Comment that the ABS light IS on with diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) 46 and 86 set as current or history.
- 54418Some vehicles experience difficulties to depress accelerator pedal and/or an accelerator cable separation.
- 54328Experiencing intermittent steering column snap or click noise when turning.
- 54066Subject pertaining to driveability symptoms due to fuel injector deposits.
- 52600Cln indicator appears on radio display and does not turn off (reset cln indicator with the eject button on tape).
- 52580Difficult to depress accelerator pedal and/or accelerator cable separation (install accelerator cable and clip).
- 52563Reduced engine performance, restricted fuel flow (clean fuel tank, replace in-line fuel filter and fuel pump strainer).
- 51497Cold start rattle noise (diagnosis/service procedure).
- 51296Intermittent neutral or loss of drive at highway speeds or from fourth gear (replace control valve body assembly).
- 51272Recall 97v-017 - pivot and (pulse/dimmer) windshield washer switch - general motors has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain 1994 pontiac grand prix, 1994-95 buick regal, oldsmobile cutlass supreme and 1995 chevrolet lumina/montecarlo model vehicles - some of these vehicles have a strained or separated washer/wiper switch power feed wire -this may cause the windshield washer/wiper to work intermittently and could ultimately result in inoperativ wipers - if this were to occur in a severe weather situation, driver visibility could be reduced, which could result in a vehicle crash without prior warning - to correct this concern, dealers are to service all vehicles subject to this campaign at no charge to customers, regardless of mileage, age of vehicle, or ownership, from this time on - recall 97v-017.
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