1989 Buick Regal structure problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 1989 Buick Regal — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Dt*: the contact stated while driving under 10 mph, the engine fell out from under the vehicle. This occurred in front of the contact's residence and the contact determined the rear cradle bolt broke and repaired the vehicle. There is a nhtsa recall, # 97v058000, regarding the structure. The…”
filed Apr 5, 2006
“Cradle has rotted out because the cradle bolts have rusted. Gmc has issued a recall 00 v 189 000. Dealer : neal buick, medford, ny 631-289-7800 refused to perform recall repairs due to engine cradle rotting. Please provide additional information.*ak”
filed Apr 10, 2002
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE…Campaign 00V189000 · Jul 11, 2000
Structure problems in other Regal years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 Regal | 3 | 7% |
| 2015 Regal | 2 | 6% |
| 2013 Regal | 6 | 7% |
| 2012 Regal | 4 | 4% |
| 2011 Regal | 4 | 1% |
| 2003 Regal | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 Regal | 3 | 3% |
| 2001 Regal | 7 | 4% |
| 2000 Regal | 6 | 3% |
| 1999 Regal | 3 | 1% |
| 1998 Regal | 9 | 3% |
| 1997 Regal | 4 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1989 Buick Regal
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.