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BUICK ELECTRA PROBLEMS | SAFETY RECALLS & DEFECTS

Access the National Highway Traffic Safety database of BUICK ELECTRA recalls and defective parts found on BUICK ELECTRA automobiles. The National Highway Traffic Safety administration is authorized to order the BUICK ELECTRA manufacturers to recall and repair vehicles or parts of motor vehicle equipment when its investigation indicates that they contain serious safety defects in their design, structure, body, or performance.



Most Recent Recalls For BUICK ELECTRA

VehicleComponentManufacterer
1990 BUICK ELECTRA SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING Recall
1990 BUICK ELECTRASEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
Units affected: 51834
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Report Date: 1990-06-06
Summary: OWNERS MANUALS DID NOT FULLY EXPLAIN HOW FRONT SHOULDER BELT COMFORT FEATURE WORKS.Read More!
1984 BUICK ELECTRA VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Recall
1984 BUICK ELECTRAVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Units affected: 1755897
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Report Date: 1989-06-16
Summary: A SMALL NYLON BUSHING IN THE CRUISE CONTROL SERVO BAIL MAY SLIP OUT OF PLACE, CAUSING INTERMITTENT AND UNEXPECTED INCREASES IN ENGINE SPEED OR DIESELING (ENGINE RUN ON WITH IGNITION OFF).Read More!
1987 BUICK ELECTRA VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL Recall
1987 BUICK ELECTRAVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Units affected: 35057
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Report Date: 1988-05-16
Summary: EXCESSIVE ACCELERATOR CABLE FRICTION MAY RESTRICT THE CABLES FREE MOVEMENT BETWEEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND THE THROTTLE BODY.Read More!
1987 BUICK ELECTRA ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS Recall
1987 BUICK ELECTRAELECTRICAL SYSTEM:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Units affected: 479715
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Report Date: 1987-09-01
Summary: AN IN LINE FUSIBLE LINK MAY MELT DOWN AND CAUSE A FIRE.Read More!
1986 BUICK ELECTRA SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK Recall
1986 BUICK ELECTRASERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK
Units affected: 6004
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Report Date: 1987-06-23
Summary: THE ANTI LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) PRESSURE/WARNING SWITCH MAY EXHIBIT BRAKE FLUID SEEPAGE WHICH EVENTUALLY CAN LEAD TO LOSS OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM HYDRAULIC PUMP MOTOR. ADDITIONALLY, THE HYDRAULIC PUMP MOTOR AND ABS ELECTRICAL RELAYS MAY HAVE BEEN EXPOSED TO WATER CONTAMINATION DURING VEHICLE ASSEMBLY. THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE LOSS OF THE HYDRAULIC PUMP MOTOR AND/OR LOSS OF THE ABS FUNCTION.Read More!
1986 BUICK ELECTRA STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS Recall
1986 BUICK ELECTRASTEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Units affected: 88668
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Report Date: 1986-11-03
Summary: THERE MAY NOT BE ENOUGH CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE POWER STEERING PUMP RETURN HOSE AND THE ENGINE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: HOSE COULD OVERHEAT, RESULTING IN A HOLE AND FLUID LEAK, AND A POSSIBLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.Read More!
1986 BUICK ELECTRA EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH Recall
1986 BUICK ELECTRAEXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Units affected: 106111
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Report Date: 1986-09-19
Summary: THE PUSH PULL HEADLIGHT SWITCH MAY HAVE ELECTRICAL CONTACTS WHICH ALLOW AN INTERMITTENT HEADLIGHT CIRCUIT CAUSING HEADLIGHT TO FLICKER OR SUDDENLY GO OUT. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: SUDDEN LOSS OF THE HEADLIGHTS UNDER SEVERE WEATHER OR NIGHTTIME DRIVING CONDITIONS COULD REDUCE DRIVER VISIBILITY WHICH MIGHT RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.Read More!
1984 BUICK ELECTRA FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Recall
1984 BUICK ELECTRAFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Units affected: 520
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Report Date: 1984-09-05
Summary: RUBBER FUEL HOSE COULD ALLOW A SLOW FUEL LEAK WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING.Read More!
1982 BUICK ELECTRA FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM Recall
1982 BUICK ELECTRAFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Units affected: 79686
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Report Date: 1982-01-03
Summary: UNDER CERTAIN VEHICLE OPERATING CONDITIONS, THE GOVERNOR WEIGHT RETAINER IN THE INJECTION PUMP MAY FAIL. THE THROTTLE VALVE COULD STICK, PREVENTING RETURN TO IDLE AND SHUT DOWN OF THE ENGINE BY THE DRIVER.Read More!
1981 BUICK ELECTRA SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Recall
1981 BUICK ELECTRASERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Units affected: 93
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Report Date: 1981-03-23
Summary: THE POWER BRAKE VACUUM HOSES MAY FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 106, "BRAKE HOSES". THE MATERIAL USED IN THE HOSES WILL NOT PERFORM ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS. THE PURPOSE OF THIS REGULATION IS STATED AS, "TO REDUCE DEATH AND INJURIES OCCURRING AS A RESULT OF BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE FROM PRESSURE OR VACUUM LOSS DUE TO HOSE ASSEMBLY RUPTURE".Read More!

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Click here to view more details1987 Buick Electra Door Handle, Front Or Rear, Driver Side, Without keyhole; A high quality, OE replacement door handle; Backed by 1-year, unlimited-mileage warranty..

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$11.43

Click here to view more details1985 Buick Electra Fan Clutch, 7.2 in. overall diameter; 0.63 in. pilot diameter; 1.03 in. pilot depth; 2.6 in. flange diameter; 1.53 in. fan mount height; 3.25 in. fan bolt circumference; 2.62 in. fan mount diameter; 3.11 in. overall height; Clockwise rotation; Standard thermal design; A high quality, direct fit OE replacement fan clutch; Backed by 1-year, unlimited-mileage warranty..

Source: Auto Body Parts Store

$22.02

Click here to view more details about 1984 Buick Electra 15" x 7" Alloy Wheel1984 Buick Electra 15" x 7" Alloy Wheel, MEDIUM CHARCOAL; 40 RIB, Lifetime Warranty, .

Source: Wheels / Rims, Mirrors & Lights Store

$121.45

Click here to view more details1966 Buick Electra V8, 7.0 L, 425 CID Rebuilt Engine, Passenger car engine., Warranty: 7-Year/70,000 Mile, .

Source: Rebuilt Engines Store

$1,667.00

Click here to view more details1986 Buick Electra Used Cooling Fan Assembly, Motor only; single fan, Very Good.

Source: Used Auto Parts Store

$71.00

Click here to view more details1989 Buick Electra Used Condenser Assembly, 33 mm thick and 418.8 mm high, Very Good.

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$93.00
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