1995 BUICK REGAL Recalls (8)
- Campaign:
- 94V229000 on 11/29/1994
- Component:
- Exterior lighting
- Manufactured:
- 08/31/1994 - 08/31/1994
- Affected:
- 1,022
- Defect:
- 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."
- Consequence:
- 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.
- Correction:
- Dealers will replace the incorrect bulb with the correct bulb.
- Notes:
- System: lighting; lamp or socket; park lights; fmvss 108.vehicle description: passenger vehicles.note: if the 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. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
- Campaign:
- 95V030000 on 02/26/1995
- Component:
- Steering:wheel and handle bar
- Manufactured:
- 09/30/1994 - 09/30/1994
- Affected:
- 420
- Defect:
- The four (4) steering column support bracket attaching bolts were under torqued during assembly.
- Consequence:
- 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.
- Correction:
- Dealers will retorque the steering column support bracket attaching bolts to the correct specifications.
- Notes:
- System: steering; column.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, contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or buick at 1-800-521-7300. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
- 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.
- Campaign:
- 97V065000 on 04/30/1997
- Component:
- Seat belts:front:anchorage
- Manufactured:
- 01/31/1995 - 02/27/1995
- Affected:
- 50,709
- Defect:
- The center rear seat belt anchor plate exhibits stress cracks.
- Consequence:
- In the event of a vehicle crash, the seat belt system can fracture and injury to the seat occupant can occur.
- Correction:
- Dealers will replace the center rear seat belt system.
- Notes:
- Owner notification began may 13, 1997. 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 buick at 1-800-521-7300, chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, pontiac at 1-800-762-2737, 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:
- 98V306000 on 12/02/1998
- Component:
- Seat belts:front:anchorage
- Manufactured:
- 10/31/1994 - 01/30/1995
- Affected:
- 111,470
- Defect:
- The center rear seat belt anchor plate exhibits stress cracks.
- Consequence:
- In the event of a vehicle crash, the seat belt system can fracture, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
- Correction:
- Dealers will replace the center rear seat belt system.
- Notes:
- Owner notification began during december 1998. 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 buick at 1-800-521-7300, chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, pontiac at 1-800-762-2737, or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
- Campaign:
- 00V171000 on 07/06/2000
- Component:
- Air bags:frontal
- Manufactured:
- 05/31/1994 - 07/30/1995
- Affected:
- 268,146
- Defect:
- 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.
- Consequence:
- If the consumer is too close to an inflating air bag, serious injuries could occur.
- Correction:
- Dealers will replace the inflators on these air bags.
- Notes:
- Owner notifcation began on december 29, 2000.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 gm customer assistance at 1-877-250-1790, 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 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
1995 BUICK REGAL TSBs (51)
- Bulletin:
- CAMP/95C08A
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- supplemental bulletin to campaign 95c08. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 133405
- Component:
- 021400 suspension:front:macpherson strut
- Summary:
- rear strut related thumping/squeaking noise. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 436604
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- exhaust manifold seal squeak. *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:
- CMP/95C11B1
- Component:
- 116200 electrical system:ignition:module
- Summary:
- general motors has determined that certain 1995 buick park avenue and riviera model vehicles equipped with a 3800 series ii engine (l36) may have a deceleration stall under limited conditions. this could result in a loss of power steering
- 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:
- GM532001
- Component:
- 161000 structure:frame and members
- Summary:
- popping noise from left side of vehicle during moderate braking or acceleration (fabricate and install shim). *tw
- Bulletin:
- GM9520
- Component:
- 063200 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
- Summary:
- Unknown
- Bulletin:
- 576305
- Component:
- 180000 vehicle speed control
- Summary:
- Unknown
- Bulletin:
- 5366023
- Component:
- 063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
- 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:
- 531207
- Component:
- 138120 visibility:defroster/defogger system:windshield:heater core
- Summary:
- foul odor from heater inlet hose (replace heater inlet hose). *sd
- 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:
- 677164
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Intermittent neutral or loss of drive at highway speeds or from fourth gear (replace control valve body assembly). *tw
- Bulletin:
- 577106A
- Component:
- 105300 power train:driveline:driveshaft
- Summary:
- Cold start rattle noise (diagnosis/service procedure). *tw
- Bulletin:
- 736313
- Component:
- 070000 fuel system, gasoline
- Summary:
- Reduced engine performance, restricted fuel flow (clean fuel tank, replace in-line fuel filter and fuel pump strainer). *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:
- 549001A
- Component:
- 353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
- Summary:
- Cln indicator appears on radio display and does not turn off (reset cln indicator with the eject button on tape). *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:
- 97023A
- Component:
- 222000 seats:mid/rear assembly
- Summary:
- Subject regarding product safety campaign - rear seat belt anchor plate. *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:
- 97023A
- Component:
- 150000 seat belts
- Summary:
- Recall campaign involving replacing the rear seat belt anchor plate. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 00155
- Component:
- 140000 air bags
- Summary:
- Campaign parts bulletin regarding inadvertent airbag deployment. *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:
- 050604058
- Component:
- 180000 vehicle speed control
- Summary:
- Intermittent chuggle or fishbite on light acceleration or a highway speeds with no diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs). *tt
- Bulletin:
- 4615
- Component:
- 040000 service brakes, air
- Summary:
- Abs pump running when not needed. *nj
- Bulletin:
- PIP4723B
- Component:
- 118000 electrical system: software
- Summary:
- This 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
- Bulletin:
- PIC4696A
- Component:
- 353100 equipment:electrical:anti-theft devices
- 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
- Bulletin:
- PIC4696B
- Component:
- 353100 equipment:electrical:anti-theft devices
- 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
- Bulletin:
- 17-NA-073
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 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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