Recall 90V164000: 1990 Buick Reatta and 4 other models
- Report received
- Sep 6, 1990
- Manufacturer
- General motors corp.
- Potentially affected
- 63,964vehicles
- Model years
- 1990
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
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.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1990 Buick Reatta29 complaints
- 1990 Buick Riviera16 complaints
- 1990 Cadillac Eldorado3 complaints
- 1990 Cadillac Seville19 complaints
- 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado16 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.