1988 Buick Regal

11 Recalls & Safety Reports

Recall List for the 1988 Buick Regal

Official recalls have been issued for the 1988 Buick Regal by the NHTSA. The complete details of all recalls are listed below, along with what they cover and the recommended solutions.

Recalls don't cost you anything to get fixed, but most are time-limited, so if your car is affected you should call your local Buick service department immediately!

If you have questions about a recall, write down your VIN & then call Buick customer service.

  1. RECALL: Aftermarket Fuel Filters/Fuel Leak

    This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur. Read more »

    Date Announced
    MAY 19, 2006
    Vehicles Affected
    88,303

  2. RECALL: GM/Cradle Bolts

    If both bolts pull through, the front of the cradle would no longer be supported at the mounting locations and the steering intermediate shaft could separate from the steering ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    JUL 11, 2000
    Vehicles Affected
    713,435

  4. RECALL: GM/Rear Cradle Bolts

    If this were to occur while the vehicle was in motion, a vehicle crash could result. Read more »

    Date Announced
    APR 08, 1997
    Vehicles Affected
    676,535

  5. RECALL: Wheels

    If wheel separation occurs while the vehicle is in motion, loss of steering and brake control of the vehicle occurs, and a vehicle crash could result without prior ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    JUN 05, 1995
    Vehicles Affected
    22,361

  6. RECALL: Wheels

    If wheel separation occurs while the vehicle is in motion, loss of steering and brake control of the vehicle occurs, and a vehicle crash could result without prior ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    MAR 28, 1995
    Vehicles Affected
    198,163

  7. RECALL: Interior Systems:Passive Restraint:Belts

    Seat belt may not sustain loads required by FMVSS 210, and in a vehicle accident, the seat belt may not properly restrain a passenger, resulting in increased risk of greater injury to an ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    MAR 14, 1990
    Vehicles Affected
    673,000

  8. RECALL: Brakes:Hydraulic:Lines:Hose:Non-Metallic

    This could result in a loss of brake fluid and a partialloss of braking capability which could result in an accident. Read more »

    Date Announced
    JUL 06, 1988
    Vehicles Affected
    8,328

  9. RECALL: Structure:Hood Assembly:Latches

    If primary latch disengages, hood could unexpectedlyopen. If car was in motion, hood could contact the windshield, reduce thedrivers forward vision area, and could result in an ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    APR 18, 1988
    Vehicles Affected
    12,457

  10. RECALL: Suspension:Independent Front Control Arm:Lower:Bal

    Continued operation of car with either condition couldresult in separation of that joint and possible loss of steering control and anaccident. Read more »

    Date Announced
    APR 18, 1988
    Vehicles Affected
    3,221

  11. RECALL: Power Train:Transmission:Unknown Type:Lever And Li

    This condition could allow the transmission to be in agear other than that displayed by the shift indicator. The vehicle could movein an unexpected direction and cause a vehicle crash without prior ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    MAR 28, 1988
    Vehicles Affected
    17,745

  12. RECALL: Lighting:Switch:Button:Ring:Brake Lights

    An open contact would render the brake lights inoperativewhen the brake pedal is depressed. Also, the transmission clutch control andcruise control contacts would remain closed. This condition would result incruise resume upon brake pedal release if the cruise control is in the onposition. Either an unexpected cruise ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    MAR 24, 1988
    Vehicles Affected
    9,661

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