1996 BUICK REGAL Recalls (4)

Campaign:
96V069000 on 04/21/1996
Component:
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufactured:
03/31/1995 - 09/30/1995
Affected:
43,213
Defect:
The left front brake line can contact the transaxle mounting bracket or attachment bolt.
Consequence:
This condition can cause the brake line to wear through, resulting in loss of brake fluid and eventual loss of one-half of the vehicle's brake system, increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Correction:
Dealers will inspect the vehicle for proper brake line clearance and reposition those brake lines found to have less than minimal clearance. additionally, those brake lines found to have an indentation caused by the contact will be replaced and properly routed.
Notes:
System: brakes; hydraulic; lines.vehicle description: passenger vehicles. note: 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 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:
96V116000 on 07/07/1996
Component:
Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system
Manufactured:
06/30/1995 - 04/30/1996
Affected:
275,811
Defect:
A backfire during engine starting can cause breakage of the upper intake manifold.
Consequence:
This condition can cause a no-start condition and possibly an engine compartment fire.
Correction:
Dealers will update the powertrain control module programming. until the campaign repair is made, the vehicle hood should be shut whenever starting the vehicle to reduce the chance of personal injury.
Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 3.8l v6 engine. owner notification: owner notifications began during july 1996. note: 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; 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:
03V527000 on 12/17/2003
Component:
Steering:rack and pinion
Manufactured:
12/31/1995 - 10/30/1996
Affected:
750,283
Defect:
Certain passenger vehicles have lower pinion bearings in the power rack and pinion assembly in which the retainer tabs were not crimped properly. these retainers could fail and permit the ball bearings to escape.
Consequence:
If this occurs, the pinion shaft can be forced upward during left turns and back down as the steering wheel is moved back and to the right. if the pinion shaft moves further, the driver will need to exert more effort to turn the steering wheel, similar to a vehicle without power assisted steering. if the pinion shaft moves even further, the driver will require much higher effort to turn left and may not be able to turn the wheel as much as intended. with the maximum pinion shaft movement, which requires internal gear component damage, the driver can encounter high resistance to turning left, followed by unintended power assist to the right. in any of these conditions, a crash could occur.
Correction:
Dealers will install a new lower pinion bearing unless inspect of the existing bearing indicates that replacement of the gear assembly is necessary. owner notification began on february 5, 2004. owners should contact buick at 1-866-608-8080; chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438; oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537; or pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.
Notes:
Gm recall no. 03062.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Campaign:
07E021000 on 03/11/2007
Component:
Fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly:pressure relief devices
Affected:
742
Defect:
Certain delphi fuel pressure regulators, p/nos. fp10020-11b1, fp10026-11b1, and fp10027-11b1, sold after january 9, 2007, as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles listed above. the universal pressure regulators (upr) were produced without an o'ring and retainer.
Consequence:
Fuel may leak, possibly resulting in a fire.
Correction:
Delphi will notify owners and replace the upr free of charge. the recall began on april 23, 2007. owners can contact delphi at 877-411-8770.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to aftermarket delphi fuel pressure regulators and has no relation to any original equipment installed by general motors.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

1996 BUICK REGAL TSBs (36)

Bulletin:
577106A
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Cold start rattle noise. *tw
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:
9709016116A
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Comments of an engine oil leak that appears to originate toward the driver's side of the vehicle; rear of engine. *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:
97121797022
Component:
138000 visibility:defroster/defogger system
Summary:
Subject on hvac manual climate control mode selector first phase owner notification letter mailing. *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:
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:
876522
Component:
330000 interior lighting
Summary:
A malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminating on the vehicle's instrument panel after a long deceleration with the transmission typically in the overdrive position. yd
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:
010601007
Component:
062000 engine and engine cooling:cooling system
Summary:
Engine coolant consumption or coolant leak (inspect for material degradation/replace intake manifolds) *tt updated 11/02/07 *nj
Bulletin:
010601008
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Some owners may comment on a repeat engine oil pan leak. *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:
010601010A
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Subject regarding polymer service pistons. *tt
Bulletin:
010601007A
Component:
062000 engine and engine cooling:cooling system
Summary:
Experiencing excessive engine coolant consumption, or an engine coolant leak near or under the throttle body area of the upper intake manifold. *tt
Bulletin:
020601014
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Subject regarding revised lower intake manifold installation. *tt
Bulletin:
010601008A
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Some owners may comment on a repeat engine oil pan leak. *tt
Bulletin:
010601002A
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Revised piston pin removal / installation procedure. *tt
Bulletin:
040601017
Component:
063200 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Summary:
New upper intake manifold and gasket kits. *tt
Bulletin:
040601021
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
New rear main seal and special tool for installation. *tt
Bulletin:
01292004
Component:
015000 steering:hydraulic power assist system
Summary:
Power steering gear lower pinion bearing, safety recall 03062. *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:
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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