Fuel systemPart report
1989 Buick Regal Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 3%of 106 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the fuel system of the 1989 Buick Regal, 3% of the 106 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Related recalls
- 88V188000Dec 6, 1988Fuel return lines could fracture and allow fuel to leak in the area of the fuel tank.Covers: Buick Regal 1989, Pontiac Grand Prix 1989
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 5% |
| 2018 | 1 | 5% |
| 2016 | 1 | 2% |
| 2015 | 4 | 12% |
| 2014 | 2 | 5% |
| 2013 | 4 | 4% |
| 2012 | 2 | 2% |
| 2011 | 17 | 6% |
| 2004 | 1 | 2% |
| 2003 | 3 | 3% |
| 2002 | 5 | 4% |
| 2001 | 7 | 4% |
| 2000 | 7 | 4% |
| 1999 | 6 | 2% |
| 1998 | 4 | 1% |
| 1997 | 5 | 4% |
| 1996 | 19 | 9% |
| 1995 | 3 | 2% |
| 1994 | 2 | 2% |
| 1993 | 4 | 5% |
| 1992 | 1 | 1% |
| 1991 | 6 | 3% |
| 1990 | 3 | 4% |
| 1989 | 3 | 3% |
| 1988 | 7 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1989 Buick Regal
Brakes
54 complaintsBody and structure
15 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaints
54 complaintsBody and structure
15 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1989 Buick Regal
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology