Buick Buick
Vehicle Details: Consumer Complaints, Service Bulletins
Below you will find all available information on the BUICK BUICK.
| Manufacturer | Known WMI(s) | Fuel Type |
|---|---|---|
| BUICK |
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NHTSA Mandated Recalls
Bulletins
Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.
- PIT4864F - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: Information on requests to add onstar bluetooth option.
- 17-NA-073 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL: This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- GCUS91463 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Parts.
- PIP3423P - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV): This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician that diagnostic trouble codes P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0008 or P0009 may be set. Technician will need to inspect for loose timing chains or tensioners. If
- PIP5163D - ENGINE (PWS): This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about engine block of possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible cause of engine oil consumption, misfire, cylinder leakage or blo
- PI0858 - SEATS: This preliminary informational bulletin provides information regarding the difference in seat backs from the passenger to the driver and that this is a normal condition for when the passenger seat is used to be folded down.
- 16NA338 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: This bulletin provides guidelines for dealers required to contact the pqc for engine or transmission assembly replacement and explains the pqc process, gwm transaction submission, vehicle service record retention and proper handling of asse
- 070849020M - EQUIPMENT: This informational bulletin provides information for the ipc odometer programming method quick reference guide.
- 11-08-49-001R - EQUIPMENT: This technical bulletin provides a procedure to remove the transport mode on message displayed in the dic due to vehicles shipped over long distances outside the u.S. And canada.
- 08-06-01-011K - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: This technical bulletin provides a procedure to perform various checks and repairs to correct a customer of malfunction indicator lamp on and dtcs set.
- 07-00-89-021Q - TRAILER HITCHES: This informational bulletin is to inform dealers of special procedures necessary when towing a trailer or when towing the vehicle behind a recreational vehicle.
- PI-0754-B - VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR: This informational bulletin provides information on a normal condition on tempered glass of spots showing on the rear and side windows when the vehicle is in the sunlight.
- PI-0281-E - STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS: This preliminary informational bulletin provides information that may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- SB-03-07-29-004K - POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION: This informational bulletin provide information on the operating characteristics of a manual transmission.
- PI0924B - STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID: Summary to be provided on a future date.
- PI0924A - STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID: Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 3125 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: No communication with sdm U1088 dtc. *sc
- 030089031 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Field product reminder - car and truck fix it right the first time issues, parts restriction information and bulletins released weeks of september 22, 2003 and september 29, 2003. 2004 and prior passenger cars and trucks as well as 2004 an
- 030089006B - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: New vehicle pre-delivery inspection - generating higher csi scores. 2003 - 2004 hummer h2 and all 2003-2004 cars and trucks. *tt updated *eh
- 000310003F - SUSPENSION: Gm new vehicle tire warranty program. Including 1996 - 2004 passenger cars and light duty trucks and 2003-2004 hummer h2. This bulletin replaced bulletin 00-03-10-003d dated 01/2003. *tt this bulletin replaced bulletin 00-03-10-003f.
- 030851002 - STRUCTURE:BODY: Changes to paint claim submission process. *tt
- 010138013A - EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER: Diagnostic information to consider before air conditioning compressor replacement. 1993 - 2004 passenger cars and light duty trucks. *tt
- 082503 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Gm service know-how seminar regarding 2004 buick. *tt
- 080903 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: What's hot for cars telecast regarding ac vent repair in the instrument panel; fuel tank pressure sensor, possible malfunction; clarifying installation instructions for blower motor; concerns with no electric power; ipc lights blinking whil
- 081403 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS: This voice message is in reference to complaints from owners that their taillights are staying on and the headlight switch is off during daytime driving. Model/year unknown. *tt
- 053003 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM: Loss of coolant, coolant odor, having to add coolant or a mliky colored oil. The cause may be due to coolant leaking past the intermediate gasket or throttle body gasket. 2000 to 2003, 3800, vin code k engines.
- 050803 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.: Poor reception and lose of radio stations. Model/year unknown. *tt
- 050803 - EQUIPMENT: Complete cup holder assembly package availability. Model/year unknown. *tt
- 030730027 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Most frequently asked questions and answers for j 45096 transflow transmission oil cooling system flushing machine. 2004 and prior passenger cars and light duty trucks with automatic transmission/transaxle and 2004 and prior hummer h2.
- 030089015 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Field product reminder - car and truck fix it right the first time issues and bulletins released weeks of june 2, 2003 and june 9, 2003. *tt
- 030089014 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Car and truck fix it right the first time issues and bulletins released weeks of may 19, 2003 and may 26, 2003. 2004 and prior passenger cars, trucks and hummer h2. *tt
- 030089013 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Electronic exchange program changes. 2004 and prior gm passenger cars and trucks and hummer h2. *tt
- 990852005A - EQUIPMENT: Remote keyless entry operational characteristics. *tt
- 030089012 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Car and truck fix it right the first time issues and bulletins released weeks of may 5, 2003 and may 12, 2003. 2004 and prior passenger cars, trucks and hummer h2. *tt
- 010897001A - EQUIPMENT: Homelink transceiver/garage door opener transmitter test kit available as essential tool. *tt
- 030089011 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Car and truck fix it right the first time issues and bulletins released weeks of april 21, 2003 and april 28, 2003. 2004 and prior passenger cars, trucks and hummer h2. *tt
- 030403 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM: New design intake gasket released for service on 3.1, 3.4 engines. *tt *jb
- 000310003D - TIRES: Gm new vehicle tire warranty program. Including 1996 - 2003 passenger cars and light duty trucks. *tt
- 020730052 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: New essential tool j45096 transflow. 1998-2003 passenger cars and light duty trucks. *tt
- 020603006A - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Intermittent illumination of various instrument panel warning lamps - ses, generator, sir, brake, security,theft, abs, hot; gage readings incorrect; erratic rpm display; no crank engine. 1997-2003 passenger cars and trucks. *tt
- 990845005 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS: On some 1995 - 2000 passenger cars and trucks, the cigar lighter or the accessory receptacle is inoperative; or the internal fuse (within the plug on an aftermarket device) blows intermittently. *tt
- 160702 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: This is in regards to the 3.1, 3.4 intake gasket issue. *tt
- 150702 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Information regarding customer who do not drive enough to adequeately charge the battery. *tt
- 042202 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP: Information on replacing the anti-skid brake system (abs) electronic body control module (ebcm) used for 2000 through 2002 full-size or luxury models on buicks, pontiacs or oldsmobiles. *tt
- 062502 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR: Subject regarding alternator type whine noise on late model buicks equipped with a 3800 engine. *tt
- 020941001 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Diagnostic trouble codes B1001, B1271 or B1780 set when replacing / reprogramming other modules for 1999 - 2003 passenger cars and trucks with class 2 serial data communication between modules. *tt
- 020603006B - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Concerns with no start, no crank, battery, batteries, generator, alternator gages, service engine soon, sir, brake, security, theft, abs, hot dic messages, lamp, light, battery and generator diagnostic testing, and cadillac roadside service
- 020846006 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Incorrect onstar global position system (gps) location reported during onstar call for 2000 - 2002 passenger cars and light duty trucks with onstar. *tt update to add 2005 models. *tt
- 020898002A - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Information regarding hem flange repair for 2003 and prior cars and trucks. *tt updated *eh
- 020846007 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Certain 2001-2002 passenger cars and light duty trucks equipped with onstar may exhibit a condition in which the onstar call center is unable to replenish a customers personal calling minutes. *tt
- 020844007 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Subject regarding negative impact on dealer-installed cloth/vinyl roofs on xm radio system on 2002 - 2003 passenger cars and trucks with xm radio. *tt
- 020846004 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM): Subject regarding cellular error messages received when trying to connect to onstar for 2000 - 2002 passenger cars and light duty trucks with factory-installed on -star. *tt
- 020842004 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH: On certain 2002 and prior passenger cars and trucks with automatic headlamp control and vacuum fluorescent prndl indicator instrument panel cluster, the prndl display reduced visibility for approximately one minute. *tt
- 0208470041 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE: This bulletin is being issued to revise diagnostic trouble codes B1000, B1004, B1007, B1009, and B1013 for 2000 - 2002 gm passenger cars and trucks. *tt
- 020601008 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Information on a new engine preluber tool for 1990 - 2002 cars and light duty trucks.. *tt
- 000522002 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS: Brake warranty service procedures. All gm passenger vehicles and light duty trucks. *slc
- 000604011A - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Information regarding evaporative emissions diagnostic trouble code P0440,P0441,P0442,P0446. 1996-2002 passenger cars and trucks with enhanced evaporative emissions engines. *yh
- 010851003 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Information regarding application of anti corrosion materials. 2002 and prior passenger 270901 - STEERING: Some customers may comment on shaking/vibration in the steering wheel, floor, or seat while driving. *slc
- 010139003 - VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM: Information regarding j 44551 a/c suction screen kit repair recommendations and procedures after catastrophic compressor failures for passenger cars and light duty trucks with delphi hd6, hu6 and ht6 compressors. *tt
- 180601 - STEERING: This message clarifies information on obtaining hoses and / or steering gears for steering squawk condition. *tt
- 990603010A - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Dtcs B1001,B1271 or B1780 set when replacing /reprogramming other modules. (models from 1999-2002 all passenger cars and trucks) *yh
- 290801 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: Gm service operations are requesting information on any customer comments on a momentary cruise light that illuminates while the vehicle is in park or traveling less than 25 mph. *tt
- 010601 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Gm powertrain is currently seeking information regarding broken 4t65e transmission cases that may be initiated with a small crack on the case. The crack may appear near the front mounting holes of the transmission. *tt
- 010232004 - STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM: Subject regarding guidelines for use of essential tool j 44721 power steering system analyzer on 1997 - 2002 passenger cars and light duty trucks with power steering. *tt
- 300800 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Subject regarding august report sales. *tt
- 131000 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Subject regarding product campaign owner renotification on various product safety campaigns. *tt
- 021000 - STRUCTURE: Subject regarding reports of marble sounds on the roof at approximately 70 miles per hour. *tt
- 210201 - POWER TRAIN: Information regarding side cover leaks on the 4t65e transmission. *tt
- 990940008 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE: Information on auxiliary seat belts for securing child restraint for vehicles 1996 and prior cars with door mounted lap / shoulder belts. *tt
- 990940006 - SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER: Information on the dealer installed rear seat lap / shoulder belt kits for 1988 and prior passenger cars and light duty trucks. *tt
- 431701B - STRUCTURE:BODY: Model year 1994-99 passenger cars and trucks , bumps or rust colored spots in the paint due to rail or iron dust. Yd
- 99110 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS: Subject pertaining to special return, hose, engine oil cooler. *tt
- 990139004 - EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER: Some 1993 - 1999 passenger cars (except geo) and light duty models (except tracker) may exhibit an odor emitted from the air conditioning system. *tt
- 98016 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Subject on windshield washer low fluid instrument panel message. *yc
Most Recent Consumer Complaints and Accidents
| Crash | Fire | Towed | Injured | Deaths | Failure Date |
|---|
| No | No | N | None | None | 20201130 |
Diode dynamics. Consumer writes in regards to nhtsa safety recall 20e.077. *ld the consumer stated the dealer wanted to charge a fee for the headlight bulb recall repair.*js
| No | No | N | None | None | 20201129 |
Diode dynamics. Consumer writes in regards to nhtsa safety recall 20e.077. *ld the consumer stated the dealer wanted to charge a fee for the headlight bulb recall repair.*js
| No | No | N | None | None | 20040731 |
Problems related to fuel pressure regulator diaphragm leak. *mr the consumer alleged that the manifold leaked coolant into cylinder causing the engine to hydrolock. The vehicle kept stalling, finally resulting in a complete lock down. The consumer was advised that a new battery and a new alternator was needed. *sc
| No | No | N | None | None | 19880630 |
While driving the tread on one of the firestone tires peeled off and wrapped around the axle causing a loss of control of the vehicle, do a 180 degree turn across three lanes and hit a guardrail.
| No | No | N | None | None | 19001231 |
Ltr fm dominick graziano(pa) request assistance in resolving a life threatening power steering recall defect on his gm buick. *mr *scc *cb
| No | No | N | None | None | 19001231 |
Air bag light intermittently illuminated. *ph (nar) *cb
| No | No | N | None | None |
Design of winshield provides poor visibility on sunny days which causes excessive glare in windshild while driving. Nlm
Common OBD-II Error Codes
- P0008 [1] Engine Positions System Performance Bank 1
- P0009 [1] Engine Position System Performance Bank 2
- P0016 [1] Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation (Bank 1 Sensor A)
- P0017 [1] Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation (Bank 1 Sensor B)
- P0018 [1] Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation (Bank 2 Sensor A)
- P0019 [1] Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation (Bank 2 Sensor B)
- U1088 [1] SCP (J1850Invalid or Missing Data for Suspension
- B1271 [2] Servo Motor Potentiometer Defrost Circuit Short To Ground
- B1780 [2] Mirror Driver Down Circuit Short To Battery
- B1001 [2] Option Configuration
- B1000 [1] Electronic Control Unit
- B1004 [1] B1004
- B1007 [1] B1007
- B1009 [1] B1009
- B1013 [1] B1013
- P0440 [1] Evaporative Emission Control System Malfunction
- P0441 [1] Evaporative Emission Control System Incorrect Purge Flow
- P0442 [1] Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (small leak)
- P0446 [1] Evaporative Emission Control System Vent Control Circuit Malfunction