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1974-1994 · 13 model years

Buick Estate Problems by year

Owners have filed 6 complaints about the Buick Estate across 13 model years, and it has 8 recalls. The 1986 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (3), while 1990, 1993, 1994 have far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the brakes, followed by the fuel system.

Most complaints for its age19863 complaints · 3 recallsSee the 1986
Complaints
6
Recalls
8
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

Estate complaints by model year

Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
19941000Fuel systemA
19931000Seats & seat beltsA
19901000SuspensionA
19880100-C
19870200-D
19863300BrakesF
19850100-C
19840100-C
19790100-C
19780100-C
19770100-C
19750100-C
19740200-D

Most common Estate problems

Buick Estate recalls 8

Latest Estate complaints

1986 Buick EstateBrakes

Currently own 1986 buick estate equipped with "power master" brake unit. This is the original factory brake unit for this automobile. The pressure switch developed a crack, allowing the brake fluid to be pumped out. My father was driving the vehicle at the time, and managed to get the car stopped and off the road without crashing. Nevertheless, the results could have been much different. What's more, I know now that gm has long been aware of this defect. Since this occured, I have learned that gm was aware of...

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this problem for quite some time, and issued a recall for this particular part (pressure swicth) as well as for the divider valve. Upon contacting the local gm dealer (dallas automotive group, jackson, oh.) I was informade that my vehicle was not covered by this recall. In fact, I was told that it only applied to 2 vin! Finding it hard to believe that a recall was issued, but for only 2 vehicles, I contacted gm customer assistance. I talked with greg martin, customer relations manager, and was infrmaed that my buick's vin was not among those covered. However, according to the gm service bulletin regarding this brake problem, all pressure switches that are black in color are to be replaced, along with the "o' ring seal. It further states that after replacing this part with the gray replacement part, service personell should check the divider valve . If it is cast iron, it is to be replaced with a brass valve. In spite of all this, they maintain that this vehicle is not covered. Further, they claim this vehicle is not effected even though the part failed, and did so in the exact manner described in the service bulletin. I believe that they are simply not honoring the recall because I am not the original owner, and don't have the original recall notice. They are merely thumbing their corporate noses at the safety issues involved in total brake system failures.*Ak

Filed Incident Service brakes, hydraulicNHTSA 10083173
1986 Buick EstateBrakes

Understand gm had problems with this powermaster brakes

Filed Incident Service brakes, hydraulicNHTSA 706205
1986 Buick EstateBrakes

Consumer states while depressing the brakes to make a stop the vehicle contacted to travel. Please provide further information. *Ak

Filed Incident Service brakes, hydraulicNHTSA 821629
1993 Buick EstateSeats & seat belts

While driving the seat belt restraint retractor broke. There was a hole in the plastic that holds the spring. The dealer has replaced the retractor at the owner's expense. *Ak

Filed Incident Seat beltsNHTSA 819702
1994 Buick EstateFuel system

Fuel problems cause low mileage/destruction of emission equipment. *Dsh

Filed Incident Fuel system, gasolineNHTSA 501976

Questions about the Buick Estate

Which Buick Estate years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 1986 (3), 1990 (1), 1993 (1). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 1986 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which Buick Estate years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 1990, 1993, 1994 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other Estate years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common Buick Estate problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the brakes (3), fuel system (1), seats & seat belts (1) most often.

How many recalls does the Buick Estate have?

NHTSA lists 8 recalls across all Buick Estate model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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