Fuel system, gasoline:Fuel injection system
Under certain vehicle operating conditions, the governor weight retainer in the injection pump may fail. The throttle valve could stick, preventing return to idle and shut down of the engine by the driver.
BBuick Electra V
1977–1984 · 0 documented defects · 1 markets
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Most serious reported defects
No defect documented for this selection yet.
Latest official recalls
See all (3) →Service brakes, hydraulic:Foundation components:Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
The power brake vacuum hoses may fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 106, "brake hoses". The material used in the hoses will not perform according to specifications. The purpose of this regulation is stated as, "to reduce death and injuries occurring as a result of brake system failure from pressure or vacuum loss due to hose assembly rupture".
Service brakes, hydraulic:Pedals and linkages
The involved vehicles may have been assembled with a brake pedal support bracket which was designed for use in diesel engine vehicles. The incorrect bracket may cause the service brakes to remain partially applied, resulting in brake overheating and reduced braking effectiveness.
Latest service bulletins
No service bulletin found for this model.
Sources: NHTSA (United States, public domain), Transport Canada (Open Government Licence – Canada), DVSA (United Kingdom, Open Government Licence v3.0), RappelConso and EU Safety Gate (France, Licence Ouverte 2.0).