- The problem
- The heads may break off the front outboard seat belt anchor bolts during normal vehicle operation even under no load conditions. This is due to the combination of bolts used, high installation torque and arrangement of the body anchorage.
- The fix
- Dealer will replace all original equipment front outboard seat belt anchor bolts on the affected vehicles at no cost to owner.
Vehicle safety record
1979 Buick Electra Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1979 Buick Electra have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in November 1979 for the anchorage.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Electra year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1979 Buick Electra recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- On the involved vehicles the brake stoplight and cruise control switch which is operated by the brake pedal may have been assembled with an incorrect lubricant on the actuating plunger. This can cause the rear brake stoplights to become inoperative and the cruise control, if activated, to stay electrically engaged.
- The fix
- Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the brake stoplight and cruise control switch at no cost to owner.
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No complaints about the 1979 Buick Electra yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Buick Electra: every year compared
All Electra years1979 Buick Electra vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 Buick Electra | 0 | 2 | C | |
| 1979 Buick Regal | 3 | 5 | A | Compare |
| 1979 Buick Lesabre | 1 | 2 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1979 Buick Electra
Does the 1979 Buick Electra have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1979 Buick Electra: anchorage (November 1979); switch (June 1979). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1979 Buick Electra had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1979 Buick Electra a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Buick Electra year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Buick Electra years have the most complaints?
1986 (13), 1988 (5), 1987 (4). See every Buick Electra year compared.
What should I do if my 1979 Buick Electra has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data