1998 BUICK REGAL Recalls (8)

Campaign:
98V102000 on 05/17/1998
Component:
Exterior lighting:headlights
Manufactured:
03/31/1997 - 10/30/1997
Affected:
149,342
Defect:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the owner manuals do not contain the requirement information pertaining to the vehicle headlamp aiming device. this does not comply with requirements of fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Consequence:
If the headlamp assemblies are replaced, customers may not be able to properly aim the headlights.
Correction:
Owners will be mailed an owner manual's insert which contains the appropriate information.
Notes:
Owner notification is expected to begin during june 1998.owners who do not receive the insert and installation instructions within a reasonable time should 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 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Campaign:
99V356000 on 01/09/2000
Component:
Exterior lighting:headlights
Manufactured:
03/31/1997 - 08/30/1998
Affected:
411,880
Defect:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. these vehicles do not conform to the requirements of fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the vertical head lamp adjusting device may not be calibrated properly.
Consequence:
Driver visibility may be impaired increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Owners will be provided with an owner's manual insert containing instructions for optically aiming the headlamps.
Notes:
Owner notification began july 20, 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 buick at 1-800-521-7300. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Campaign:
03V527000 on 12/17/2003
Component:
Steering:rack and pinion
Manufactured:
03/31/1997 - 10/30/1997
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:
08V118000 on 03/11/2008
Component:
Engine and engine cooling
Manufactured:
03/31/1997 - 08/30/1998
Affected:
207,542
Defect:
Gm is recalling 207,542 my 1997-2003 buick regal and pontiac grand prix vehicles equipped with a 3.8l supercharged v-6 engine. these vehicles have higher front rocker cover gasket temperatures, creating the potential for earlier degradation of the front rocker cover gasket and eventual oil seepage.
Consequence:
Certain underhood fires may be caused by drops of engine oil, from seepage or spillage, being deposited on the exhaust manifold through hard braking. if the manifold is hot enough and the oil runs below the heat shield, it may ignite into a small flame and, in some instances, the fire may spread to the plastic spark plug wire channel and beyond.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the engine's front valve cover and front-valve-cover gasket with new parts of an improved design and remove the engine's plastic cover and plastic oil-fill-tube extension, along with the 1-3-5 spark plug wire retainers, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during may 2016. , free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during may 2016. until the remedy is completed, gm strongly recommends that owners observe the following important precautions (1) that owners do not park their vehicle in a garage, car port, or other structure; (2) if owners notice a burning odor, they should have their dealer inspect the vehicle. the dealer will inspect the vehicle without charge; (3) use premium fuel (91 octane or higher) in the vehicle as recommended in the vehicle's owner manual. owners may contact buick at 1-866-608-8080 or pontiac at 1-800-620-7668, or through their website at <a href=http://www.gmownercenter.com>http://www.gmownercenter.com</a> .
Notes:
Gm recall no. 07035. customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Campaign:
09E005000 on 02/16/2009
Component:
Steering
Affected:
979
Defect:
Dorman is recalling 979 steering knuckles, dorman p/nos. 697-902 and 697-903, sold under dorman's "oe solutions<sup>tm</sup>" brand name, and napa p/nos. 7-8502 and 7-8503 which were sold for replacement use on the various vehicles listed above. a potential material or design defect could result in the steering knuckle breaking in the hub area.
Consequence:
A broken steering knuckle could result in loss of steering control and a possible crash without warning.
Correction:
Dorman will notify owners and replace the defective steering knuckles free of charge and reimburse the repair facility or owner for labor. the recall began on february 23, 2009. owners may contact dorman's toll-free hotline at 1-800-523-2492 and press 5.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to aftermarket dorman steering knuckles and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by general motors corporation.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Campaign:
09V116000 on 04/07/2009
Component:
Engine and engine cooling
Affected:
1,497,516
Defect:
General motors is recalling 1,497,516 my 1997-2003 buick regal, my 1998-2003 chevrolet lumina, monte carlo and impala, my 1998-1999 oldsmobile intrigue, my 1997-2003 pontiac grand prix vehicles equipped with a 3.8l v6 naturally aspirated engine. some of these vehicles have a condition in which drops of engine oil may be deposited on the exhaust manifold through hard braking.
Consequence:
If the manifold is hot enough and the oil runs below the heat shield, it may ignite into a small flame and may spread to the plastic spark plug wire channel and beyond increasing the risk of an engine compartment fire.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the engine's front valve cover and front-valve-cover gasket with new parts of an improved design and remove the engine's plastic cover and plastic oil-fill-tube extension, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during may 2016. owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537, and pontiac at 1-800-620-7668 or http://www.pontiac.com or http:www.gmownercenter.com.
Notes:
Gm recall no. 09047.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Campaign:
15V701000 on 10/25/2015
Component:
Engine and engine cooling:engine
Manufactured:
09/03/1996 - 05/31/2004
Affected:
1,003,556
Defect:
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 1998-1999 chevrolet lumina and oldsmobile intrigue, 1997-2004 buick regal and pontiac grand prix, 2000-2004 chevrolet impala, and 1998-2004 chevrolet monte carlo vehicles. the affected vehicles were previously repaired under recalls 08v-118, 09v-116, and 15v-201 to address the possibility that engine oil may drip onto the hot exhaust manifold.
Consequence:
Engine oil that drips onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold may result in a fire.
Correction:
The remedy applied under recalls 08v-118, 09v-116, and 15v-201 did not adequately remove the safety risk. under the improved remedy, dealers will replace the engine's front valve cover and gasket. vehicles that are covered by recalls 08v-118, 09v-116, or 15v-201 that have not yet received the original remedy will instead receive the improved remedy under the original recall number. the recall began on february 19, 2016. owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, oldsmobile customer service at 1-800-442-6537 and pontiac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. gm's number for this recall is 15757. note: until the improved remedy has been applied, owners are advised to park their vehicle outside since the fire risk exists even when the vehicle is unattended.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
15V701000 on 10/25/2015
Component:
Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Manufactured:
09/03/1996 - 05/31/2004
Affected:
1,003,556
Defect:
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 1998-1999 chevrolet lumina and oldsmobile intrigue, 1997-2004 buick regal and pontiac grand prix, 2000-2004 chevrolet impala, and 1998-2004 chevrolet monte carlo vehicles. the affected vehicles were previously repaired under recalls 08v-118, 09v-116, and 15v-201 to address the possibility that engine oil may drip onto the hot exhaust manifold.
Consequence:
Engine oil that drips onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold may result in a fire.
Correction:
The remedy applied under recalls 08v-118, 09v-116, and 15v-201 did not adequately remove the safety risk. under the improved remedy, dealers will replace the engine's front valve cover and gasket. vehicles that are covered by recalls 08v-118, 09v-116, or 15v-201 that have not yet received the original remedy will instead receive the improved remedy under the original recall number. the recall began on february 19, 2016. owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, oldsmobile customer service at 1-800-442-6537 and pontiac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. gm's number for this recall is 15757. note: until the improved remedy has been applied, owners are advised to park their vehicle outside since the fire risk exists even when the vehicle is unattended.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

1998 BUICK REGAL TSBs (76)

Bulletin:
97110197022J
Component:
138000 visibility:defroster/defogger system
Summary:
Customer satisfaction campaign on hvac manual climate control mode selector. *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:
98738205A
Component:
136000 visibility:windshield wiper/washer
Summary:
Condition with windshield wiper arms/blades park at incorrect location. *yc
Bulletin:
97022
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
Information on manual climate control mode selector. *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:
9810009
Component:
126000 exterior lighting:turn signal
Summary:
Information on left turn signal inoperative. *yc
Bulletin:
98060898001
Component:
120000 exterior lighting
Summary:
Subject on headlamp aiming owner manual information. *yc
Bulletin:
98849602A
Component:
133000 visibility:power window devices and controls
Summary:
Some customers may comment on radio clock gains an excessive amount of time. *yc
Bulletin:
837111
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Some vehicles may experience a shaking sensation when vehicle is operated between 35-55 mph (55-90 km/h) on smooth roads with curves or dips. *yc
Bulletin:
831704
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Concerns of door handles on white painted vehicles truning yellow. *yc
Bulletin:
839607
Component:
133000 visibility:power window devices and controls
Summary:
Comments on switching between local stations or cross talk in metropolitan areas with several strong am stations. *yc
Bulletin:
849602
Component:
133000 visibility:power window devices and controls
Summary:
Some customers may comment the radio clock gains an excessive amount of time. *yc
Bulletin:
990858001
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Conditions with general wind noise / windrush. *tt
Bulletin:
990603007
Component:
090000 fuel system, other
Summary:
Some customers may comment that the fuel gauge reads incorrectly / fluctuates, and the low fuel chime sounds prematurely. *tt
Bulletin:
990604037
Component:
116200 electrical system:ignition:module
Summary:
Subject on on-board diagnostic (obd) system improvements. *mjs
Bulletin:
990603007A
Component:
090000 fuel system, other
Summary:
Conditions with inaccurate fuel gauge / fluctuates, premature low fuel chime. *tt
Bulletin:
990138005
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
Experiencing a lack of expected performance of the air conditioning system in hot humid weather. *tt
Bulletin:
000854001
Component:
341000 communications:horn assembly
Summary:
A condition may exist of a high amount of effort required to sound the horn. *tt
Bulletin:
990603007B
Component:
090000 fuel system, other
Summary:
Some customers may comment on the following conditions: 1) the fuel gauge reading incorrectly. 2) low fuel chime sounds prematurely. 3) fuel gauge may fluctuate from full to empty. *tt
Bulletin:
97IDPD17BLA
Component:
114200 electrical system:wiring:interior/under dash
Summary:
Information on the base and gage clusters - circuit board update. *tt
Bulletin:
97IDPD23BLA
Component:
114200 electrical system:wiring:interior/under dash
Summary:
Subject regarding clusters - replace circuit board. *tt
Bulletin:
000851001
Component:
135200 visibility:rearview mirrors/devices:exterior
Summary:
Some customers may comment that the black plastic housing around the outside rear view mirror turns chalky or is dull in color. *tt
Bulletin:
831514
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Some customers may comment that the right rear floor is wet with clean water on vehicles built between vin breakpoints w1587942 and w1584117. *tt
Bulletin:
731066A
Component:
131000 visibility:windshield
Summary:
Some owners may comment that the door glass sticks in the full up position. this condition mainly happens in warm weather. *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:
990603007C
Component:
090000 fuel system, other
Summary:
A condition may exist in which the fuel gauge reads incorrectly / fluctuates, low fuel chime sounds prematurely. *tt
Bulletin:
010523006
Component:
034510 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper
Summary:
Subject regarding revised fastener requirements for front and rear brake caliper bracket. *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:
010523006A
Component:
034510 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper
Summary:
This bulletin is being issued to revise the fastener requirements for the front and rear brake caliper bracket replacement procedures in the disc-brake sub-section of brakes in the appropriate service manual. *tt
Bulletin:
32
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Information regarding extra clips in the 4t65e transmission. *slc
Bulletin:
280801
Component:
160000 structure
Summary:
Information regarding a clunk or pop noise in the left front foot well area. *yh
Bulletin:
010866010
Component:
022000 suspension:rear
Summary:
Information regarding itching type noise from rear of vehicle. *yh
Bulletin:
111001
Component:
135200 visibility:rearview mirrors/devices:exterior
Summary:
Information on diagnosing wind noise from the outside rearview mirror area. *tt
Bulletin:
011101
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Concerns where the carpet pulls out from under the sill plate on the left or right rear foot well area. *tt
Bulletin:
020864001
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Some customers may comment on wind noise or a whistle around the mirrors on the front doors. *tt
Bulletin:
0108110004
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Some customers may comment that the carpeting is separating from, or coming out from under the rear door opening sill plate molding. *tt
Bulletin:
020139001
Component:
138000 visibility:defroster/defogger system
Summary:
Subject regarding hvac temperature difference side to side and/or diagnostic trouble codes b0361, b0441 set. *tt
Bulletin:
020139002
Component:
138000 visibility:defroster/defogger system
Summary:
Some customers may comment on the time it takes the right side door glass to defog. *slc
Bulletin:
000605049A
Component:
061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:
Subject regarding various driveability symptoms, malfunction indicator lamp illuminates intermittently, diagnostic trouble codes seat, engine will not start. *slc
Bulletin:
010601008A
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Some owners may comment on a repeat engine oil pan leak. *tt
Bulletin:
020749001
Component:
103500 power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:floor shift
Summary:
Some customers may comment that there is a hole in the shifter boot in vehicles with floor shifts. *tt
Bulletin:
062602
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
Vehicles with the cj2 automatic air conditioning and without the u20 cluster which is the driver information center and the cj2 automatic air conditioner displays the celsius and not fahrenheit. *tt
Bulletin:
040302
Component:
200000 wheels
Summary:
Information on refinishing aluminum wheels. *tt
Bulletin:
051302
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Subject regarding carpet pulling out from under from the rear door sill plate, left or right side. *tt
Bulletin:
030844005
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Poor radio reception or radio static/ increased interference with rear window defogger on or some rear window defogger grids may be inoperative. *tt
Bulletin:
0308110002
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Sun visors may not stay in intended position. *tt
Bulletin:
030867004
Component:
134000 visibility:sun roof assembly
Summary:
Parts availability for sunroof repairs. *tt
Bulletin:
060203
Component:
170000 latches/locks/linkages
Summary:
Center console and/or armrest storage lid will not remain closed due to a broken latch. both latches are service separately and available through gm service parts. *tt
Bulletin:
080703
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
The right piece of bright trim attached to the lower rocker molding in front of the rear tire right side has seen a frequent failure. *tt
Bulletin:
01338
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Regal lower rocker molding at quarter panel availability. service vme. *tt
Bulletin:
030232049
Component:
017500 steering:linkages:tie rod assembly
Summary:
Release of new outer tie rod ends for service. *tt
Bulletin:
030849018B
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Broken console or storage compartment lid latch. *tt updated *eh
Bulletin:
000604049B
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Some vehicles built prior to vin breakpoint 1f136536 may exhibit intermittent malfunction indicator lamp / service engine soon indicator illumination; anti-lock brake system warning light illumination; stall / no start condition; various el
Bulletin:
030849021
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Cup holder may not retain cups. *tt
Bulletin:
030844005B
Component:
138200 visibility:defroster/defogger system:rear window
Summary:
Poor radio reception or radio static/ increased interference with rear window defogger on or some rear window defogger grids may be inoperative. *tt
Bulletin:
01650
Component:
138130 visibility:defroster/defogger system:windshield:controls/wiring
Summary:
Manual dual zone fan and mode knob replacement. service vme. *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:
040842010
Component:
122000 exterior lighting:fog lights
Summary:
Left and/ or right fog lamp may be inoperative. *mj
Bulletin:
3097
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
Hvac side to side temperature difference. *sc
Bulletin:
040601021
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
New rear main seal and special tool for installation. *tt
Bulletin:
040842006
Component:
162000 structure:body
Summary:
Inoperative left or right fog lamp. *eh
Bulletin:
01292004
Component:
015000 steering:hydraulic power assist system
Summary:
Power steering gear lower pinion bearing, safety recall 03062. *tt
Bulletin:
57
Component:
114000 electrical system:wiring
Summary:
Wire harness may be stretched, or the pcs may not be oriented in the same position, after installing a service replacement valve body assembly. gm tech link. *tt
Bulletin:
050232003
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Revised outer tie rod end nut tightening specification/tie rod end jam nut tightening specification added. *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:
709
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Tie rod specifications revised. gm tech link. *tt
Bulletin:
4615
Component:
040000 service brakes, air
Summary:
Abs pump running when not needed. *nj
Bulletin:
08-06-04-019
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
L67 engine oil smell or odor, leak at left or front valve cover (replace valve cover gasket, gromments and spark plug wire retainers for cylinders 1-3-5). *nj updated 7/25/2008 *pe
Bulletin:
PIC5913
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a supplemental inflatable restraint lamp, service vehicle soon lamp on and/or radio locked, possibly after module replacement. techni
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:
17-NA-016
Component:
200000 wheels
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides information on wheel bearing p/n 13582664 being received new with visible rust and no action is needed as this does not affect the part performance.
Bulletin:
17-NA-016
Component:
200000 wheels
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides information on wheel bearing p/n 13582664 being received new with visible rust and no action is needed as this does not affect the part performance.
Bulletin:
PI1217
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
This preliminary bulletin provides a way to aid the technician in diagnosing transmission fluid leaking from the trans breather vent.
Bulletin:
05-06-04-035D
Component:
070000 fuel system, gasoline
Summary:
This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what e85 fuel may due to a non e85 vehicle.
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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