1990 Buick Reatta Recalls
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 1990 Buick Reatta. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Brake fluid low warning › LampCovers: Buick Reatta 1990, Riviera 1990
Reported issue: 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.
Possible 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.
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Floor shiftCovers: Buick Reatta 1990, Cadillac Seville 1990, Oldsmobile Toronado 1990 +2 more
Reported issue: Transaxle shift control cable may disengage from the from the floor shift control with loss of gear indicator reference and shift selector operation.
Possible 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.
- Air bags › Frontal › Sensor/control module-inactiveCovers: Buick Reatta 1990
Reported issue: The forward sensor for the air bag may have been incorrectly constructed with part of the wiring harness to the sensor reversed.
Possible 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.
← All problems reported for the 1990 Buick Reatta
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.