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Recall campaign90V164000

Recall 90V164000: 1990 Buick Reatta and 4 other models

Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Floor shift
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.

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.