- The problem
- Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n g3727, with date codes x52911 through x60801 sequentially or x600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from october 18, 2005, through march 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (To see the school bus engine sizes, click on "document search" and then "bus applications"). The connector on the fuel filter was not manufactured to honeywell's specification. As a result, the o-ring may not seat correctly on the fuel line.
- The risk
- 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.
- The fix
- Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. The recall began on october 18, 2006. Owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1).
Vehicle safety record
1987 Buick Electra Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 1987 Buick Electra with NHTSA, most often about the seats & seat belts (2) and the acceleration & cruise control (1). It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in May 2006 for the fuel system, gasoline. For comparison, the 1986 has 13 and the 1988 has 5.
NHTSA data checked
FFar more problems than a typical Electra year, for its age
#107 most complained-about 1987 vehicle
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1987 Buick Electra problems
Share of all 4 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
1987 Buick Electra recalls 3
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
- Excessive accelerator cable friction may restrict the cables free movement between the accelerator pedal and the throttle body.
- The risk
- 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.
- The fix
- REPLACE ACCELERATOR CABLE.
- The problem
- An in line fusible link may melt down and cause a fire.
- The risk
- 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.
- The fix
- The windshield washer bottle bracket will be replaced.
What owners say
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4 complaints about the 1987 Buick Electra
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
While applying the accelerator pedal, the vehicle accelerated uncontrollably. However, the driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle and pulled over. The vehicle was taken to a garage for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver that the throttle cable needed to be replaced and replaced it. A few weeks later while driving 30 mph, the vehicle stalled. The driver tried to restart the vehicle and was able to do so. The vehicle was taken back to the garage for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver that the accelerator cable needed to be replaced again. Please provide further details. *Jb
Retractor on seat belt does not retract by itself back in. *Ak *tt
While driving on the road the driver's seat will give and drop down when pushing the lever to recline, it partially reclines. Contacted dealer. *Ak
Timing chain broke, resulting in steering ability lost, replaced timing belt. Ttwhile at a stop light, engine shut down and failed to restart, vehicle was towed to dealer and consumer was advised that this was a common problem, consumer contacted manufacturer and was told there is no defect in the part.*Jb
Buick Electra: every year compared
All Electra years1987 Buick Electra vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 Buick Electra | 4 | 3 | F | |
| 1987 Buick Lesabre | 44 | 5 | D | Compare |
| 1987 Buick Century | 31 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 1987 Buick Regal | 25 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 1987 Buick Park Avenue | 14 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 1987 Buick Riviera | 5 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 1987 Buick Skyhawk | 3 | 3 | F | 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 1987 Buick Electra
Does the 1987 Buick Electra have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 1987 Buick Electra: fuel system, gasoline (May 2006); accelerator pedal (May 1988); fuses and circuit breakers (September 1987). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 1987 Buick Electra?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the seats & seat belts (2), acceleration & cruise control (1), engine & cooling (1).
How many complaints has the 1987 Buick Electra had?
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on November 3, 1995 and the latest on November 22, 2004. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1987 Buick Electra a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 24 out of 100 (grade F: far more problems than 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 1987 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