1994 BUICK REGAL Recalls (3)

Campaign:
95V061000 on 03/30/1995
Component:
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufactured:
05/31/1993 - 09/30/1994
Affected:
199,572
Defect:
The rear wheel brake hose(s) can contact the rear suspension components causing the brake hose(s) to wear through.
Consequence:
This condition can cause loss of brake fluid and eventual loss of the vehicle braking system increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Correction:
Dealers will inspect for proper brake hose position and replace those hoses in an incorrect position with new hoses and correctly routed.
Notes:
System: brakes; hydraulic; lines; hose; non-metallic.vehicle description: passenger vehicles.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, please contact buick at 1-800-521-7300 or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Campaign:
95V152000 on 08/20/1995
Component:
Exterior lighting
Manufactured:
05/31/1991 - 01/31/1995
Affected:
83,247
Defect:
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."
Consequence:
Consequence of non-compliance: during illumination, the bulbs will show clear rather than amber and could momentarily confuse other drivers.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the clear bulbs with the correct amber bulbs.
Notes:
System: lighting; lamp; side marker lights; fmvss no. 108.vehicle description: passenger vehicles.note: owners who take the vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact buick at 1-800-521-7300. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Campaign:
97V017000 on 02/25/1997
Component:
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:switch/wiring
Manufactured:
05/31/1993 - 08/30/1994
Affected:
349,331
Defect:
Some of these vehicles have a strained or separated washer/wiper switch power feed wire.
Consequence:
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.
Correction:
Dealers will inspect and replace the old designed washer/wiper switches with a newly designed switch.
Notes:
Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin during march 1997. notes:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, buick at 1-800-521-7300, oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537, or pontiac at 1-800-762-2737.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

1994 BUICK REGAL TSBs (37)

Bulletin:
476520
Component:
073200 fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:injectors
Summary:
crank no start/runs rough after extreme cold weather soak. *tw
Bulletin:
435012
Component:
036400 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock:abs warning light
Summary:
abs wire harness for the right front wheel may rub on the brake line causing the abs warning light to come on. *tw
Bulletin:
433205A
Component:
126200 exterior lighting:turn signal:switch
Summary:
turn signal lever will not stay in detent position. *tw
Bulletin:
435012A
Component:
036400 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock:abs warning light
Summary:
abs warning light is on. *tw
Bulletin:
436604
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
exhaust manifold seal squeak. *tw
Bulletin:
531005
Component:
131000 visibility:windshield
Summary:
front window scraping noise when rolling glass down. *tw
Bulletin:
577104
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
harsh 1-2 upshifts. *tw
Bulletin:
577106
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
cold start rattle noise. *tw
Bulletin:
476135
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
oil leak at the rocker cover. *tw
Bulletin:
GM9518
Component:
034200 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Summary:
message to dealers clarifying service procedure in performing recall campaign 95-c-28. *tw
Bulletin:
GM531015
Component:
162300 structure:body:door
Summary:
left rear door binds when opening (bend seal strip mounting flange). *tw
Bulletin:
576305
Component:
180000 vehicle speed control
Summary:
Unknown
Bulletin:
576113
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Unknown
Bulletin:
576104
Component:
180000 vehicle speed control
Summary:
Unknown
Bulletin:
576124
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
cold engine tick or rattle after start-up (replace piston/pin assembly). *sd
Bulletin:
531018
Component:
133000 visibility:power window devices and controls
Summary:
Unknown
Bulletin:
9573T4001
Component:
105000 power train:driveline
Summary:
grinding and/or growling noise in park on incline.*sd
Bulletin:
577106A
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Cold start rattle noise. *tw
Bulletin:
97003
Component:
126200 exterior lighting:turn signal:switch
Summary:
Recall 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 a
Bulletin:
577106A
Component:
105300 power train:driveline:driveshaft
Summary:
Cold start rattle noise (diagnosis/service procedure). *tw
Bulletin:
676305
Component:
183000 vehicle speed control:cables
Summary:
Difficult to depress accelerator pedal and/or accelerator cable separation (install accelerator cable and clip). *tw
Bulletin:
971101776304
Component:
073000 fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system
Summary:
Subject pertaining to driveability symptoms due to fuel injector deposits. *yc
Bulletin:
9709013202B
Component:
011000 steering:wheel and handle bar
Summary:
Experiencing intermittent steering column snap or click noise when turning. *yc
Bulletin:
970801676305
Component:
180000 vehicle speed control
Summary:
Some vehicles experience difficulties to depress accelerator pedal and/or an accelerator cable separation. *yc
Bulletin:
970801735026
Component:
036000 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock
Summary:
Comment that the abs light is on with diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) 46 and 86 set as current or history. *yc
Bulletin:
98776304A
Component:
073200 fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:injectors
Summary:
Some vehicles may experience a driveability symptom of long or hard starts, chuggle, rough idle and light or intermittent misfire. *yc
Bulletin:
10001
Component:
106000 power train:axle assembly
Summary:
Information on growling noise in transaxle during first four minutes after start up. *yc
Bulletin:
98576124A
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Comments on a ticking type noise that begins shortly after cold engine start-up and gradually diminishes as the engine warms up. *yc
Bulletin:
990604005
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Some owners may experience a driveability symptom of long or hard starts, chuggle, rough idle and light or intermittent misfire. *tt
Bulletin:
990309004
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Customers may complain of grinding / scraping / groaning noise from rear suspension. *tt
Bulletin:
990730030
Component:
106000 power train:axle assembly
Summary:
Some 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. *tt
Bulletin:
876002A
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Some 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 re
Bulletin:
533307B
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Some vehicles may exhibit front suspension scrunch / popping type noise coming from the front of vehicle that is apparent during low speed turning maneuvers. *tt
Bulletin:
990604005A
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Some owners may comment on driveability symptons of long or hard starts, chuggle, rough idle and light or intermittent misfire due to clogged fuel injectors. *tt
Bulletin:
990730030A
Component:
106000 power train:axle assembly
Summary:
Owners 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
Bulletin:
010601002A
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Revised piston pin removal / installation procedure. *tt
Bulletin:
PIC4696C
Component:
150000 seat belts
Summary:
This 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 ce

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