- The problem
- The master cylinder rear brake pipe, which carries brake fluid to the rear brakes, may develop a leak due to extended chafing on the air cleaner resonator bracket.
- The fix
- If upon inspection the dealer finds that there is inadequate clearance, the pipe will be reformed to obtain the necessary three quarter inch space. Only those pipes showing signs of wear will be replaced.
Vehicle safety record
1983 Buick Regal Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 1983 Buick Regal with NHTSA, most often about the brakes (1) and the engine & cooling (1). Those complaints describe 1 fire. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in October 1983 for the hoses, lines / piping, and fittings. For comparison, the 1982 has 1 and the 1984 has 6.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical Regal year, for its age
#15 most complained-about 1983 vehicle
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1983 Buick Regal problems
Share of all 4 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
1983 Buick Regal recalls 1
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
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4 complaints about the 1983 Buick Regal
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Letter from carolyn green. The seat belt buckle no longer fastened.*Jb
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
Engine compartment fire. (Ohio state police report)
Failure of the rear brake line pipe which carries brake fluid, brake fluid leakage resulted in loss of brakes recall 83v106000. *Ak
Buick Regal: every year compared
All Regal years1983 Buick Regal vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 Buick Regal | 4 | 1 | A | |
| 1983 Buick Electra | 2 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 1983 Buick Century | 1 | 1 | A | Compare |
| 1983 Buick Lesabre | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 1983 Buick Riviera | 1 | 1 | B | Compare |
| 1983 Buick Skyhawk | 1 | 5 | F | Compare |
| 1983 Buick Skylark | 1 | 1 | 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 1983 Buick Regal
Does the 1983 Buick Regal have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1983 Buick Regal: hoses, lines / piping, and fittings (October 1983). 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 1983 Buick Regal?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the brakes (1), engine & cooling (1), seats & seat belts (1).
How many complaints has the 1983 Buick Regal had?
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on May 29, 1996 and the latest on February 3, 2003. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 1 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1983 Buick Regal a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 92 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Buick Regal 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 Regal years have the most complaints?
1998 (312), 2011 (280), 1999 (252). See every Buick Regal year compared.
What should I do if my 1983 Buick Regal 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