1988 Buick ElectraBuick Electra 1988

Vehicle Details: Recalls, Fuel Economy, Emissions, Crash Tests, Investigations, Consumer Complaints

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Below you will find all available information on the 1988 Buick Electra, manufacturered by General Motors Llc.
The vehicle is described as a Front-Wheel Drive Large Cars 4-door sedan, hardtop.

ManufacturerKnown WMI(s)Fuel Type
Buick1G4 2G4 3G4 Regular
City MPGHighway MPGCO2 emissions
17 MPG26 MPG444.35 g/mile
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Sub-models: - Electra Estate - Electra/park Avenue -

Frequently Asked Questions
  • What is the MPG of a 1988 Buick Electra?
     - The 1988 Buick Electra has an EPA estimated city efficiency of 17 MPG and an estimated highway efficiency of 26 MPG.
  • What is the fuse box diagram for the 1988 Buick Electra?
     - Fuse box diagrams for the 1988 Buick Electra can be found here
  • What is the annual fuel cost for the 1988 Buick Electra?
     - EPA estimated annual fuel cost for the 1988 Buick Electra is $2700.
  • Where is the 1988 Buick Electra produced?
     - The 1988 Buick Electra is produced in Warren Michigan, United States (usa).
  • Are there recalls for the 1988 Buick Electra?
     - There are 2 recall(s) for the 1988 Buick Electra, additional information is below.
  • How much does the 1988 Buick Electra weigh?
     - The 1988 Buick Electra is listed to weigh 1749 lbs.
NHTSA Mandated Recalls

  • Recall 59516 [USA]: 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.

  • Recall 1989092 [Canada]: Engine

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Recalls are also available on the Complaints page
NHTSA Submitted Mechanical & Emissions Details

  • Automatic 4-spd Front-Wheel Drive Electra/park Avenue

    Description Data
    Engine cylinders6
    Engine displacement in liters3.8
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(FFS)
    TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-3750
    Description Data
    Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 114.8755
    City mpg for fuel type 1,17
    Combined mpg for fuel type 1,20
    Engine cylinders6
    Engine displacement in liters3.8
    Drive axle typeFront-Wheel Drive
    EPA model type index4410
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(FFS)
    Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($)2700
    Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable)Regular
    Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel.Regular Gasoline
    Highway mpg for fuel type 1,26
    Vehicle record id4630
    4 door luggage volume (cubic feet)16
    Model name (carline)Electra/park Avenue
    Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicleN
    If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting modefalse
    4-door passenger volume (cubic feet)111
    TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
    Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 121.0
    Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 137.0
    EPA vehicle size classLarge Cars
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-3750
    Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
    Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
Known Recall Investigations

  • Anti lock brakes investigation # PE89098

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  • Sudden acceleration investigation # EA88031

    Status:analysis of information from the manufacturer is in progress.However, neither nhtsa of gm has identified a failure or malfunction thatcould result in unintended acceleration.Some vehicles in this group werefound potentially subject to throttle cable restrictions, and wererecalled along with "h" cars with similar problems.Investigation iscontinuing.===

Recall investigations are also available on the Complaints page
Most Recent Consumer Complaints and Accidents
CrashFireTowedInjuredDeathsFailure
Date
CrashNoN 3 InjuredNone20000911

Consumer while parked with car running. Put foot on brake and started to put car in drive, when wheels started spinning, engine was revving. Consumer had both feet on brakes, and vehcile took off, flying into the other vehicle in front, pushing that vehicle into another vehicle. Consumer could not turn off engine, this caused a chain reaction.*ak

NoNoN NoneNone19960302

When it is cold and trying to drive the vehicle the steering wheel will not turn until the vehicle is warm. Please describe. *ak

NoNoN NoneNone19930204

During morning start up you can not manipulate the steering. Tt

For a complete list of all consumer complaints and OBD II codes, see the Complaints page
Latest VINs Decoded for this Manufacturer
VIN Year Model Manufactured In
1G4CW51CXJ16541111988ElectraWENTZVILLE MISSOURI, UNITED STATES (USA)
1G4CW51C6J16411141988ElectraWENTZVILLE MISSOURI, UNITED STATES (USA)

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