Investigation EA87022: 1986–1987 Buick Century

Status

CLOSED

Opened

Aug 27, 1987

Closed

Nov 27, 1991

Model years

1986–1987

Subject

STALLING

Component: Vehicle speed control › Linkages

Summary

Summary:the complaints allege that stalling is due to various faultycomponents of the fuel injection and/or ignition system. The followingmodels are involved:buick electra, lesabre, rivera, century; olds cutlassciera, 88, 98, toronado; pontiac bonneville.status:this investigation is ongoing.we are continuing to analyzeinformation provided by gm and are preparing an additional informationrequest to gm to clarify certain technical items.===

An NHTSA investigation looks into whether a safety defect exists. Opening one is not a finding. Outcomes can include a recall, closure without action, or further inquiry.

Model years covered

• 1987 Buick Century28 complaints
• 1986 Buick Century22 complaints