There have been 29 safety recalls for the Buick Electra. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Buick Electra.
Cars would not comply with fmvss 208, and incorrect use of safety restraints could lead to personal injury to occupants if an accidentshould occur.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1990 Buick Electra, 1990 Buick Park Avenue, 1990 Buick Regal |
| Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING |
| Recall Summary: Owners manuals did not fully explain how front shoulder belt comfort feature works. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Servo rod assembly could catch on engine components andresult in a stuck throttle with potential for a vehicle crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1984 Buick Electra, 1984 Buick Estate, 1985 Buick Estate, 1986 Buick Estate, 1987 Buick Estate, 1988 Buick Estate, 1984 Buick Lesabre, 1985 Buick Lesabre, 1986 Buick Lesabre, 1987 Buick Lesabre, 1988 Buick Lesabre, 1984 Buick Regal, 1986 Buick Regal, 1987 Buick Regal, 1984 Buick Riviera, 1985 Buick Riviera, 1984 Cadillac Brougham, 1985 Cadillac Brougham, 1986 Cadillac Brougham, 1987 Cadillac Brougham, 1988 Cadillac Brougham, 1984 Cadillac Eldorado, 1985 Cadillac Eldorado, 1984 Cadillac Seville, 1985 Cadillac Seville, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice, 1985 Chevrolet Caprice, 1986 Chevrolet Caprice, 1987 Chevrolet Caprice, 1988 Chevrolet Caprice, 1984 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 1984 GMC Caballero, 1984 Oldsmobile 88, 1985 Oldsmobile 88, 1984 Oldsmobile 98, 1984 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser, 1985 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser, 1986 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser, 1987 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser, 1988 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser, 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 1985 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 1984 Oldsmobile Toronado, 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado, 1984 Pontiac Bonneville, 1984 Pontiac Grand Prix, 1984 Pontiac Parisienne, 1985 Pontiac Parisienne, 1986 Pontiac Parisienne, 1987 Pontiac Parisienne, 1988 Pontiac Parisienne |
| Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Recall 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). ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
This could prevent throttle from returning to closed(idle) position when accelerator pedal is released; thus, engine speed wouldnot decrease, and loss of accelerator control could result in an accident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1987 Buick Electra, 1987 Oldsmobile 88, 1987 Oldsmobile 98, 1987 Pontiac Bonneville |
| Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL |
| Recall Summary: Excessive accelerator cable friction may restrict the cables free movement between the accelerator pedal and the throttle body. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
The in line fusible link located in the area of theplastic windshield washer bottle bracket may, under a high resistance load,melt down and ignite the washer bottle bracket resulting in an enginecompartment fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1987 Buick Electra, 1987 Buick Lesabre, 1987 Oldsmobile 88, 1987 Oldsmobile 98, 1987 Pontiac Bonneville |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS |
| Recall Summary: An in line fusible link may melt down and cause a fire. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Loss of the hydraulic pump motor would result in a totalloss of rear brakes as well as power assist to the front brakes. The red brakewarning light would illuminate and stay on. If this warning is not heeded, aloss of rear brakes at a time when minimum stopping distance is required couldresult in a vehicle crash. An inoperative abs electrical relay could causeloss of the abs function, but normal power assisted braking would be retained. The amber anti lock warning light would illuminate and stay on.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1986 Buick Electra, 1987 Buick Lesabre, 1986 Cadillac Deville, 1987 Cadillac Deville, 1986 Oldsmobile 98, 1987 Oldsmobile 98, 1986 Pontiac 6000, 1987 Pontiac 6000 |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK |
| Recall 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.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Jun. 6, 1990 | Seat Belts:front:webbing | 51,834 |
| Jun. 16, 1989 | Vehicle Speed Control | 1,755,897 |
| May. 16, 1988 | Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal | 35,057 |
| Sep. 1, 1987 | Electrical System:fuses And Circuit Breakers | 479,715 |
| Jun. 23, 1987 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock | 6,004 |
| Nov. 3, 1986 | Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections | 88,668 |
| Sep. 19, 1986 | Exterior Lighting:headlights:switch | 106,111 |
| Sep. 5, 1984 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 520 |
| Jan. 3, 1982 | Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System | 79,686 |
| Mar. 23, 1981 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 93 |
| Sep. 25, 1980 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages | 4,615 |
| Nov. 13, 1979 | Seat Belts:front:anchorage | 1,326,404 |
| Jun. 6, 1979 | Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch | 15,328 |
| Jun. 13, 1978 | Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:fan | 333,619 |
| Nov. 3, 1976 | Exterior Lighting:turn Signal:switch | 66,632 |
| Oct. 12, 1976 | Fuel System, Gasoline:carburetor System | 811,180 |
| Sep. 7, 1976 | Steering:wheel And Handle Bar | 55,564 |
| Aug. 2, 1976 | Vehicle Speed Control | 209,562 |
| Feb. 10, 1976 | Power Train:automatic Transmission:gear Position Indication (prndl) | 3,011 |
| Dec. 19, 1975 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:differential Proportional Valve | 39,278 |
| Jul. 28, 1975 | Wheel | 687 |
| Sep. 4, 1974 | Vehicle Speed Control | 2,562 |
| Dec. 27, 1973 | Suspension:front:control Arm:upper Arm | 782,111 |
| Jan. 24, 1973 | Structure: Frame And Members:underbody Shields | 3,707,064 |
| May. 25, 1972 | Steering:linkages | 41,711 |
| Jan. 15, 1972 | Wheel | 30,885 |
| Aug. 2, 1971 | Visibility:defroster/defogger System | 15,000 |
| Jan. 15, 1970 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 1,178 |
| Jan. 13, 1970 | Wheel | 4,527 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 1990 Buick Electra | 1 |
| 1987 Buick Electra | 2 |
| 1986 Buick Electra | 3 |
| 1984 Buick Electra | 2 |
| 1982 Buick Electra | 1 |
| 1981 Buick Electra | 2 |
| 1979 Buick Electra | 2 |
| 1978 Buick Electra | 1 |
| 1977 Buick Electra | 2 |
| 1976 Buick Electra | 2 |
| 1975 Buick Electra | 2 |
| 1974 Buick Electra | 1 |
| 1972 Buick Electra | 2 |
| 1971 Buick Electra | 3 |
| 1970 Buick Electra | 2 |
| 1967 Buick Electra | 1 |
| 1966 Buick Electra | 1 |
| 1965 Buick Electra | 1 |