1990 Buick Reatta problems
The Buick Reatta is a low-volume transverse front-engine, front-wheel drive, two-door, two-seater grand tourer manufactured and marketed by Buick as a coupe (1988–1991) and convertible (1990–1991) — both featuring a 3.8 liter V6 engine and shortened version of the GM E platform, shared with the seventh generation Buick Riviera.
As Buick's first two-seater and its first convertible since the 1985 Riviera, the Reatta was manufactured in a highly specialized assembly program at the Reatta Craft Center (later known as the Lansing Craft Center) in Lansing, Michigan—achieving production of over 21,000 units in four years.
Overview
For the Reatta's manufacture at the Reatta Craft Center, specialized teams of workers assembled the car at a series of stations rather than on a conventional assembly line. After a team had completed their portion of the assembly, the car would be moved by robots to the next station. Paintwork was performed on site under subcontract to PPG Industries.
The Reatta used GM's transverse "Buick 3800" V6 with 165–170 hp (123–127 kW) and 210–220 lb·ft (285–298 N·m) of torque with the highest output in the last year of production. The car used a fully independent suspension, 4 wheel disc brakes with ABS, and front wheel drive. Top speed was electronically limited to 125 mph (201 km/h). The Reatta was rated at 18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km) in the city and 27 mpg (8.7 L/100 km) on the highway.
Intended as a halo car for Buick, production was projected at 20,000 Reattas annually, and was available while the Cadillac Allanté and Pontiac Fiero were also available. GM announced the end of production in early 1991.
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Common 1990 Buick Reatta problems
The Buick Reatta, produced in the late 1980s and early 1990s, has been known for a few common problems based on complaints from owners. These issues include electrical problems, starting issues, and parasitic battery draw.
- Electrical problems:
One of the most common electrical issues in the Buick Reatta is related to the digital dash. The factory power supply to the digital dash can cause problems, leading to console panel lights going out occasionally.
- Starting issues:
A 1990 Buick Reatta owner reported a problem where the car fails to start on the first attempt 99% of the time when the car has sat overnight or the engine has been off for 2+ hours.
- Parasitic battery draw:
Another common issue in the Buick Reatta is a parasitic battery draw that fully discharges the battery overnight. This problem occurs even when the car engine is off, doors are shut, and the key is removed from the ignition. The battery is fully charged, and all connections appear to be solid, but there is a draw on the car battery that has it fully discharging overnight.
In conclusion, the Buick Reatta has several common problems, including electrical issues, starting problems, and parasitic battery draw. These issues can be frustrating for owners, but understanding the nature of these problems can help diagnose and address them effectively.
What is the value of a 1990 Buick Reatta?
The value of a used 1990 Buick Reatta ranges from $1,664 to $10,050, based on vehicle condition, mileage, and options.
What was the top speed of the 1990 Buick Reatta?
Top speed was electronically limited to 125 mph (201 km/h). The Reatta was rated at 18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km) in the city and 27 mpg (8.7 L/100 km) on the highway.
How many 1990 Buick Reattas were made?
One of just 6,383 Reatta coupes made for 1990, and in the rare Maui Blue color.
Is the 1989 Buick Reatta reliable?
Reliable for its age
The brakes are wearing out a bit but that is just normal wear and tear. Overall, i enjoy the car other than the 12 miles per gallon, which is the only bad thing about this car. Rating breakdown (out of 5):
Is the 1989 Buick Reatta reliable?
Reliable for its age
The brakes are wearing out a bit but that is just normal wear and tear. Overall, i enjoy the car other than the 12 miles per gallon, which is the only bad thing about this car. Rating breakdown (out of 5):
What was the top speed of the 1990 Buick Reatta?
Top speed was electronically limited to 125 mph (201 km/h). The Reatta was rated at 18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km) in the city and 27 mpg (8.7 L/100 km) on the highway.
What is the value of a 1990 Buick Reatta?
The value of a used 1990 Buick Reatta ranges from $1,664 to $10,050, based on vehicle condition, mileage, and options.
Is the 1990 Buick Reatta FWD or RWD?
Front wheel drive
Used 1990 Buick Reatta - Specs & Features
| Drivetrain | |
|---|---|
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic |
| Drive type | Front wheel drive |
1990 Buick Reatta car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Buick Reatta problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Service brakes problems
- Hydraulic problems
- Structure problems
- Visibility problems
- Air bags problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1990 Buick Reatta vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 1990 Buick Reatta
The NHTSA has received 29 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1990 Buick Reatta. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 1990 Buick Reatta vehicles.
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-01-10
- VIN: 1G4EC13C0LB
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: WE HAVE HAD THE CAR OVER 10 YEARS AND IT HAD A HARD PEDAL WHEN YOU FIRST START IT UP THEN AS WE USE THE BRAKES THEY WORK BETTER
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-03-02
- VIN: 1G4EC33C7LB
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: COMPLETE FAILURE OF ANTI BRAKE SYSTEM ON MY 1990 BUICK REATTA ALSO-- AS SPECIFICALLY REPORTED FROM OTHER REATTA OWNERS. DEALER STATES THERE ARE PROBLEMS --- REATTA INTERNET SITES STATES THERE ARE MAJOR PROBLEMS --- NHTSA WEBSITE LIST SEVERAL COMPLAINTS / PERSONAL ACCOUNTS OF ABS FAILURE. HOW MANY INCIDENTS / DEATHS WILL IT TAKE FOR BUICK OR NHTSA TO CORRECT THIS FACTORY / PART DEFECT? WHAT A DISGRACE OF PUBLIC SAFETY SHOWN BY BUICK AND NHTSA. DEALER STATES OEM REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE AVAILABLE -- $1500.00-$2000.00. SAME PART MANUFACTURE, SAME CONTINUOUS DEFECT. *JB
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-02-14
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: THERE IS A SERIOUS DESIGN PROBLEM WITH THE 1990 BUICK REATTA. THE CAR HAS AN AUTOMATIC HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM. THIS SYSTEM WILL NOT ALLOW YOU TO TURN ON THE DEFROSTER TO CLEAR THE WINDSHIELD FROM FOGGING UP WHEN THE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE IS ABOVE 39 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT IF THE CAR IS LOW ON FREON. I REALIZE THAT WINDSHIELDS CLEAR UP FASTER IF THE AIR IS DEHUMIDIFIED BY THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM. THE COMPUTER OF THIS SYSTEM WILL NOT ALLOW ANY AIR TO BE BLOWN ON THE WINDSHIELD IF THE FREON PRESSURE SWITCH DETECTS LOW FREON PRESSURE. THE SYSTEM SHOULD ALLOW AIR WARM AIR TO BE BLOWN ON THE WINDSHIELD TO DEFOG THE WINDSHIELD. IT IS AN UNSAFE DESIGN WHICH WILL NOT ALLOW YOU TO DEFOG YOUR WINDSHIELD BECAUSE OF A BAD FREON SWITCH OR BECAUSE OF LOW FREON. IN LOUISIANA THERE ARE MANY DAYS IN WHICH THE WINDSHIELD NEEDS DEFOGGING DUE TO HIGH HUMIDITY OR RAIN. *JB
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-07-15
- VIN: 1G4EC33C4LB
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: FAILURE OF HYDRALIC/ABS BRAKE SYSTEM ON MY 1990 BUICK REATTA CONVERTIBLE REQUIRING REPLACEMENT OF ENTIRE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER AND ABS SYSTEM. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 1G4EC33C6LB
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: THE ABS SYSTEM ON THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD MANY PROBLEMS SINCE NEW. MANY TIMES THE BRAKING SYSTEM WOULD PULL TO ONE SIDE AND THIS IS DOCUMENTED IN REPAIR ORDERS AT THE DEALER. DEALER NEVER WAS ABLE TO FIND A PROBLEM AT THE TIME OF THE RO.IN 1996 DEALER REPLACED ABS RELAYS TO CORRECT CONCERNS OF ABS SYSTEM INOPPERABLE. THE ABS WARNING LIGHT HAS COME ON MANY TIMES. DEALER NOT ABLE TO DETERMINE ANY PROBLEM. THEN DURING JULY AND AUGUST OF 2000 MORE CONSISTANT PROBLEMS BEGAN TO OCCUR. VERY BAD PULL TO ONE SIDE UPON BRAKING ON ONE OCCASION AND A STIFF PEDAL WITH GREATLY REDUCED BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS. TOOK TO DEALER FOR THESE PROBLEMS , RO STATES RED BRAKE LIGHT AND YELLOW ABS WARRNING LIGHTS COME ON AND STAY ON. REPLACED ACCUMULATOR. LEFT DEALER AND WITH IN BLOCKS WARNING LIGHT COMES BACK ON. RETURN TO DEALER AND DISCUSS REPLACEMENT OF ENTIRE BRAKING SYSTEM. BEGIN TO DO SOME RESEARCH ON WEB AND FIND REATTA OWNERS GROUP FORUM WITH MANY OTHER COMPLAINTS THAT ARE OF THE SAME NATURE INVOLVING THE BRAKING SYSTEM. BUICK, DEALER AND OWNER (ME) SPLIT THE 3291.91 BILL 3 WAYS AFTER SEVICE MANAGER AND FACTORY SERVICE REP. REVIEW INFORMATION GATHERED FROM THE REATTA OWNERS FORUM. MY FEELING IS THAT THE TEVES BRAKING SYSTEM USED BY BUICK/GENERAL MOTORS ON MANY VEHICLES DURING THE LATE 80. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-12-18
- VIN: 1G4EC13C6LB
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: BOTH TIMES WE EXPERIENCED TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS "HARD" (WOULD NOT MOVE). BOTH TIMES THERE WAS NO WARNING IE. NO ABS LIGHT ON DASH AND NO BRAKE LIGHT ON DASH. BOTH TIME THE FAILURE OCCURED WHILE DRIVING AT A LOW RATE OF SPEED SO THERE WAS NO DAMAGE TO THE CAR OR DIVER.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-01-09
- VIN: 1G4EC13C1LB
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: BRAKES WOULD NOT STOP CAR WHILE BACKING DOWN DRIVEWAY. INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. ALSO HAVE HAD BRAKE FAILURES AT ROAD SPEED WHERE CAR SWERVES WHEN BRAKES APPLIED. HAVE TAKEN CAR TO DEALER MANY TIMES AND THEY CAN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG. HAVE CONTACT WITH MANY REATTA OWNERS WHO HAVE THIS SAME DANGEROUS CONDITION THAT CAN'T BE RESOLVED BY THE DEALER. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-10-26
- VIN: 1G4EC13C1LB
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: INDIVIDUAL COMPONENT FAILURES RESULTING IN NEAR MISSES ON HIGHWAY.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1997-04-10
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1G4EC13C0LB
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: INTERMITANT FAILURES WHERE ABS WOULD EITHER ENGAGE OR WHEELS WOULD LOCK AND/OR THE CAR WOULD LUNGE LEFT OR RIGHT. IN 10 MONTHS NUMEROUS DEALERSHIPS WERE NEVER ABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEMS, ALWAYS SAID THERE WERE NO PROBLEMS WITH BRAKE SYSTEM ON CAR.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-09-14
- VIN: 1G4EC33C2LB
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: BRAKE BOOST FAILED ONLY ONCE, AFTER 500 MILES OF DRIVING, THEN WORKED OKAY AGAIN FOR ANOTHER 50 MILES. NO PANEL INDICATORS SHOWED. WHEN BRAKED HARD I WAS ABLE TO SLOW THE CAR DOWN ENOUGH TO MAKE THE CURVE AT ROADWAY EXIT. DURING THIS SLOW DECELERATION A WHINE OR SCREECH CAME OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD. CHECKED WITH USERS GROUP ON WEB. THEY HAVE STARTED TO SEE THIS PROBLEM WITHIN THE PAST YEAR AND ARE NOT SURE WHAT CAUSED THIS INTERMITTANT PROBLEM. VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION WITH NO WARNING.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-06-01
- VIN: 1G4EC13C91B
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: IN BUMPER/BUMPER TRAFFIC, 97 DEGREES, STOP AND GO, ABS BRAKES FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. NO LIGHTS ON DASH. AT TIME WAS JUST BARELY MOVING. CHECKED FLUID LEVELS, OKAY, NO LEAKS. ABS BRAKES JUST STOPPED WORKING WITH NO WARNING LIGHTS OR OTHER HINTS. GLAD I WAS BEHIND THE WHEEL AND NOT MY WIFE.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-03-03
- VIN: 1G4EC13C0LB
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: WHILE BRAKING NORMALLY, BRAKES FAILED TO GRAB, AND MAY HAVE RESULTED IN POTENTIAL DAMAGE TO OTHER CARS. THIS HAS HAPPENED 2X BEFORE. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-05-15
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: ONE SIDE BRAKES HARDER THAN THE OTHER CAUSING CAR TO SWERVE. HAVE CHECKED THE BUICK REATTA CLUB HOME PAGE AND THIS IS A TOO COMMON PROBLEM. IT HAS HAPPENED ABOUT EVERY TWO WEEKS FOR YEARS. WE HAVE PROPERLY MAINTAINED THE CAR, BUT THE DEALERS ARE AT A LOSS OF WHAT TO DO. THERE ARE NO WARNING LIGHTS WHEN THIS HAPPENS AND NO CODES SET IN THE COMPUTER. I THINK THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION, AND BUICK SHOULD BE REQUIRED TO AT LEAST RESEARCH THE PROBLEM AND COME UP WITH A FIX. I WOULD BE WILLING TO PAY AS I DON'T WANT TO DIE IN MY CAR.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-04-27
- VIN: 1G4EC33C21B
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: ABS SYSTEM COMPLETLY FAILED WITH NO WARNING, HAD TO PUMP BRAKES AND FINALY CAME TO A STOP WITHOUT HITTING ANYTHING. BUICK OFFERED TO PAY ONE THIRD OF THE REPAIR COST THEN THEY BACKED OUT OF THAT AGREEMENT. I HAVE SINCE FOUND OUT THROUGH THE BUICK OWNERS OF AMERICA THAT THIS IS NOT A INSOLATED PROBLEM. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-05-03
- VIN: 1G4EC33C8LB
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: ABS WARNING LIGHT CAME ON THEN VEHICLE LOST ALL BRAKING ABILITY. *MJS
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-05-04
- VIN: 1G4EC33C8LB
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE. *AK
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-01-14
- VIN: 1G4EC33C1LB
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-11-05
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: I'M WRITING A SECOND TIME ABOUT THIS PROBLEM BECAUSE I READ THE COMPLAINTS SECTION OF YOUR WEBSITE AND FOUND TWO MORE INCIDENTS SUSPICIOUSLY SIMILAR TO MY OWN. I ALSO WROTE ABOUT IT ON THE BUICK REATTA DISCUSSION PAGE ON THE INTERNET AND ONE OTHER PERSON WROTE IN TO SAY HE EXPERIENCED THIS PROBLEM. SINCE THIS IS A CATASTROPIC FAILURE OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM WITH NO WARNING, I FIGURE YOU GUYS WOULD WANT TO KNOW ABOUT IT. I THINK THAT THIS IS NOT SPECIFIC TO REATTAS BUT WOULD AFFECT EVERY BUICK/GM VEHICLE WITH THE SAME ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED ABS SYSTEM. MY MECHANIC SAID THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO A BAD SWITCH THAT CONTROLS THE ELECTRIC PUMP. THE PUMP BURNED OUT. THERE SHOULD'VE BEEN A DASHBOARD WARNING ABOUT THE PROBLEM WHEN ONLY THE SWITCH WAS BURNED OUT, BUT THE SENSOR READING THE SWITCH HAD ALSO FAILED!!! THAT LEFT ME WITH NO BRAKES AND NO WARNING. THERE WAS NO PHYSICAL CHANGE IN HOW THE BRAKES FELT UNTIL THE TOTAL FAILURE OF THE SYSTEM!!! SINCE THERE WERE ONLY ABOUT 4,000 REATTAS PRODUCED IN 1990, IT SEEMS TO ME THAT THE INCIDENCE OF THIS PROBLEM IS WAY TOO HIGH TO BE IGNORED. IF OTHER BUICKS AND GM VEHICLES HAVE THE SAME SYSTEM, YOU ARE LOOKING AT A POTENTIALLY HUGE PROBLEM OUT THERE. PLEASE DO SOMETHING. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-11-09
- VIN: 1G4EC13C4LB
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: I AM REPORTING THIS BECAUSE APPARENTLY THE BRAKE SYSTEM CAN FAIL IN THESE CARS WITH NO WARNING. THE MECHANIC THINKS THAT A SWITCH BURNED OUT, WHICH LET THE ELECTRIC PUMP RUN CONTINUOUSLY UNTIL IT BURNED OUT. THERE'S A SENSOR THAT'S SUPPOSED TO NOTIFY THE DRIVER OF THIS PROBLEM, BUT THE SENSOR IN MY VEHICLE IS APPARENTLY NON-OPERATIVE. THERE WAS NO CHANGE IN HOW THE BRAKES "FELT" WHEN APPLIED UNTIL THE MOMENT THEY SIMPLY FAILED. THE LACK OF A SENSOR HAS LED TO AN EXTREMELY COSTLY REPAIR (ESTIMATED AT $2000 PARTS & LABOR). MORE IMPORTANTLY, IT ALLOWED A SITUATION WHEREIN THE BRAKES COULD FAIL WITH NO DASHBOARD WARNING TO THE DRIVER. I TOOK A COMPLETE LOSS ON THIS CAR IN TRADING IT IN. I WAS PLANNING TO SELL IT ANYWAY, BUT I DIDN'T HAVE THE CASH TO FIX THIS HUGE PROBLEM, SO I JUST TRADED IT TO THE DEALER UNREPAIRED. BECAUSE OF THE NON-OPERATIVE BRAKES, I RECEIVED $800 FOR A CAR WITH A BLUE BOOK VALUE OF AROUND $6,000. I WANT BUICK MOTOR COMPANY TO BE AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM AND MAKE SURE EVERY REATTA ON THE ROAD DOESN'T HAVE A SIMILARLY FAULTY SENSOR THAT COULD LET THESE OTHER SYSTEMS' FAILURES GO UNDETECTED. *AK
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-08-20
- Crash: 1
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: WHILE TRAVELING AT 30 TO 40 MPH A VEHICLE JUMP LANES IN FRONT OF THE REATTA. REATTA, IN TURN, STRUCK ANOTHER VEHICLE IN THE REAR THAT CAUSED ABOUT $8000 IN DAMAGES. UPON IMPACT, THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. ALSO, THERE WERE NO INJURIES. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-04-12
- VIN: 1G4EC13C2LB
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH MASTER CYLINDER WENT OUT, CAUSING CONSUMER TO HAVE LITTLE BRAKING POWER. VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN GRADUALLY AND CAME TO A STOP. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: ABS BRAKE FAILURE.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1997-11-24
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1G4EC13C9LB
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING AT 45-50 MPH THE DEFECTIVE BRAKING SYSTEM CAUSED THE BRAKE PEDAL TO BE HARD, AND ONE WHEEL LOCKED UP, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1997-04-01
- VIN: 1G4EC13C8LB
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: ABS BRAKES MALFUNCTION, PULLS OCCASIONALLY ON REAR LEFT SIDE. *AK
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1997-01-14
- VIN: 1G4EC13C6LB
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: THE VEHICLE'S FRAME HAS PREMATURELY RUSTED AND CORRODED, CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. *AK
1990 Buick Reatta recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 4 recalls for different components of the 1990 Buick Reatta.
- Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP
- Summary: BRAKE INDICATOR LIGHT MAY NOT LIGHT WHEN IGNITION IS IN THE "ON" POSITION, THE PARKING BRAKE IS APPLIED, AND THE SHIFT SELECTOR IS IN THE PARK OR NEUTRAL GEAR RANGE.
- Consequence: VEHICLES WOULD NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 101AND 105.
- Remedy: REPLACE THE PROM IN THE BODY COMPUTER MODULE TO PREVENT THIS CONDITION FROM OCCURRING.
- Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
- Summary: THREADED INFLATOR COMPONENTS MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY WHICH MAY ALLOW COMPONENTS TO SEPARATE WHEN INFLATOR RECEIVES A SIGNAL TO DEPLOY THE AIR BAG.
- Consequence: INFLATOR COMPONENT SEPARATION ALLOWS HOT COMBUSTION GASESTO ESCAPE INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT WHICH COULD RESULT IN INJURIES TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
- Remedy: REPLACE AIR BAG MODULES CONTAINING POTENTIALLY DEFECTIVE INFLATORS.
- Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT
- Summary: TRANSAXLE SHIFT CONTROL CABLE MAY DISENGAGE FROM THE FROM THE FLOOR SHIFT CONTROL WITH LOSS OF GEAR INDICATOR REFERENCE AND SHIFT SELECTOR OPERATION.
- Consequence: DRIVER WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO DETERMINE ACTUAL GEARPOSITION THE TRANSAXLE IS IN, WHICH COULD RESULT IN UNEXPECTED VEHICLE MOVEMENTAND AN ACCIDENT WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
- Remedy: INSTALL A TRANSAXLE SHIFT CONTROL CABLE RETAINING CLIP TO PREVENT CABLE DISENGAGEMENT.
- Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
- Summary: THE FORWARD SENSOR FOR THE AIR BAG MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY CONSTRUCTED WITH PART OF THE WIRING HARNESS TO THE SENSOR REVERSED.
- Consequence: THE REVERSAL OF THE WIRES COULD CAUSE DELAY IN THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAG AND INCREASE THE SEVERITY OF THE OF INJURY TO AN UNBELTED DRIVER IN AN ACCIDENT.
- Remedy: REPLACE FORWARD DISCRIMINATING SENSOR AS NECESSARY.
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Are you having problems with your 1990 Buick Reatta?
Pierce Renner 2024-11-17
I have rebuilt almost the entire car. The only thing left to do is the interior seats and some simple external fixes. This car has a new engine, a 1990 Buick replacement engine, a new transmission, air conditioning, and its original white paint with white trim, which was a special order. It's a fun car to drive, with a new top and great tires. I absolutely love it!
Griffin Steuber 2024-08-23
Great birthday present! It sounds like you're having a lot of fun driving it. The acceleration seems decent and the handling is excellent. It's great to hear that you're getting lots of looks and positive comments when you're out and about. Even though it's a manual process, it's easy to drop the top. It's good to know that you've had the pop-up headlights repaired, and the power window on the driver's side just needs a replacement. Currently, she has 54k miles on her.
Ramiro Willms 2024-08-18
Driving the Buick Reatta was an amazing experience that I never had with any other car. I felt so much joy and excitement showing off this beautiful red sports car. I felt like a special person driving my Reatta! Whenever Red needed to be fixed, I was always there for her. Maintenance and oil changes were very important to me. My Reatta was special to me and I still value her. Whenever something went wrong, I tried my best to get her fixed. As the years went by, it became frustrating not being able to maintain her upkeep. The parts for Red were very hard to locate or find at the automotive shop as well as the dealers. Now I feel helpless trying to maintain Red to keep her up and running.
Wilfred Bode 2024-06-05
I've owned my convertible for three years now and it's been an absolute joy to drive. It's incredibly comfortable and spacious, with a generously sized trunk. Plus, it's fully loaded with all the latest features. I was looking for a reliable collector car that offered both comfort and luxury, and this car has exceeded my expectations. I drive it every day without any issues, and finding parts has never been a problem. Unlike some of my friends who own older collector cars that require constant maintenance, I get to spend more time enjoying my car than fixing it. It's been a great investment and I couldn't be happier with my purchase!
Alexys Ziemann 2024-05-21
You have a really nice car! It sounds like it's a lot of fun to drive, especially with that 165hp 3.8L V6 and 210lb torque. Overall, it seems like a really enjoyable car to have.