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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 27 of 178 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Air Bags. Review the 44 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Electrical System. Review the 22 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 19 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
13 crash reports3 fire reports20 injury reports
What owners actually said
178 reports
Mileage unknown · Sep 23, 1999
Structure
THE MOTOR IN QUESTION WAS REPLACED BY THE DEALER 14 MONTHS AGO AT 50000+ MILES AND HAS FAILED ONCE AGAIN AFTER APPROXIMATELY 30 TIMES OF USE. I CONTACTED THE DEALER FOR ASSISTANCE IN REPLACEMENT AND WAS GIVEN NO ASSISTANCE OTHER THAN REFERRAL TO THE DISTRICT REP FOR BUICK. HE INFORMED ME THAT (AS A CONSUMER HE AGREED THE PART…
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THE MOTOR IN QUESTION WAS REPLACED BY THE DEALER 14 MONTHS AGO AT 50000+ MILES AND HAS FAILED ONCE AGAIN AFTER APPROXIMATELY 30 TIMES OF USE. I CONTACTED THE DEALER FOR ASSISTANCE IN REPLACEMENT AND WAS GIVEN NO ASSISTANCE OTHER THAN REFERRAL TO THE DISTRICT REP FOR BUICK. HE INFORMED ME THAT (AS A CONSUMER HE AGREED THE PART SHOULD NOT FAIL SO QUICK) BUT SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY, BUICK HAD NO RESPONSIBILITY TO REPAIR THEREFORE, HE COULD NOT APPROVE THE REPAIR. I FEEL THE FAILURES ARE PREMATURE AND THAT BUICK SHOULD REPAIR AT NO EXPENSE TO THE CONSUMER.
NHTSA ODI #711868
Mileage unknown · Sep 2, 1999
Air BagsCrashInjury
WHILE TRAVELING AT 25 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CAME FROM THE RIGHT HAND SIDE OF THE ROAD & HIT CONSUMER HEAD-ON. UPON IMPACT, THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED, DRIVER'S AIR BAG CAUSED THE DRIVER TO BE BURNED ON BOTH FOREARMS, LEFT HAND AND WRIST SWELLED AS A RESULT OF AIR BAG IMPACT. *AK
NHTSA ODI #843855
Mileage unknown · Aug 5, 1999
Fuel System, GasolineService Brakes, Hydraulic
BRAKES ARE MAKING A SCREACHING NOISE. ALSO CAN HEAR THE GASOLINE .CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER AND MANUFACTURER. *AK
NHTSA ODI #844410
Mileage unknown · Jul 28, 1999
Air Bags
AIRBAG MODULE ON THE STEERING WHEEL CAUSES THE HORN TO BLOW INTERMITTENTLY
NHTSA ODI #709315
Mileage unknown · Jul 26, 1999
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
ABS VALVE BLOCK FAILED . AM REPORTING THIS FAILURE SINCE IT IS THE SECOND ABS BRAKE FAILURE OF TWO GM AUTOMOBILES WE CURRENTLY OWN. OUR 1992 CHEVY CAPRICE WAGON ABS SYSTEM FAILED WHEN IT HAD 49,978 MILES ON IT. NOW THE 1995 BUICK, WHICH HAS 55700 MILES ON IT HAS ALSO EXPERIENCED AN ABS BRAKE FAILURE. WE CAN UNDERSTAND AN ISOLATE…
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ABS VALVE BLOCK FAILED . AM REPORTING THIS FAILURE SINCE IT IS THE SECOND ABS BRAKE FAILURE OF TWO GM AUTOMOBILES WE CURRENTLY OWN. OUR 1992 CHEVY CAPRICE WAGON ABS SYSTEM FAILED WHEN IT HAD 49,978 MILES ON IT. NOW THE 1995 BUICK, WHICH HAS 55700 MILES ON IT HAS ALSO EXPERIENCED AN ABS BRAKE FAILURE. WE CAN UNDERSTAND AN ISOLATED FAILURE. BUT HAVING TWO GENERAL MOTORS AUTOMOBILES AND BOTH CARS EXPERIENCING ABS BRAKE FAILURES LEAD US TO BELIEVE THAT GENERAL MOTORS HAS A PROBLEM WITH ABS SYSTEMS THROUGHOUT ITS VARIOUS FLEETS. REQUEST YOUR OFFICES RESEAARCH THIS POTENTIAL PROBLEM WITH THE INTENTION OF HAVING A RECALL OF ALL CARS SO AFFECTED IF NECESSARY. THE TWO ABS FAILURES TOTAL MORE THAN $2200.00 IN REPAIRS.
NHTSA ODI #709192
Mileage unknown · Jun 16, 1999
Vehicle Speed Control
WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. CRUISE CONTROL WAS OFF. DRIVER APPLIED THE BRAKES, AND THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. THE DEALER WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE. *AK
NHTSA ODI #839906
Mileage unknown · May 25, 1999
Structure
POWER LOCK RIGHT SIDE FAILURE 5 MONTHS PRECEEDING LEFT SIDE. *AK
NHTSA ODI #706832
Mileage unknown · May 3, 1999
Unknown Or Other
NO SUMMARY
NHTSA ODI #706177
Mileage unknown · Apr 9, 1999
Electrical System
ENGINE FAN MOTOR/CRUISE CONTROL AND HORN MALFUNCTIONED DUE TO ELECTRICAL WIRING FAILURE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
NHTSA ODI #836643
Mileage unknown · Feb 22, 1999
Steering
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING VEHICLE, MADE A LEFT TURN AND THE STEERING WHEEL BROKE. NEXT DAY CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIRS. *AK *ML
THE DRIVER SIDE HEADLAMP LENS HAS AN INCORRECT AIM PAD NUMBER ON THE LENS. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: IF THESE HEAD LAMPS ARE RE-AIMED USING A MECHANICAL AIMING DEVICE THAT UTILIZES THE AIMING PAD NUMERS, THE RESULTANT AIM WOULD BE OUT OF THE SPECIFIED RANGE. THIS MAY CAUSE A VISIBILITY PROBLEM INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVER SIDE HEADLAMP ON VEHICLES WITH THE CORRECT OUTBOARD LOWER PAD NUMBER.
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NHTSA investigations
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