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1992 Buick Century, Buick Regal and others recall: automatic transmission

General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on December 6, 1991. It covers about 10,141 vehicles.

vehicles affected
10,141
reported
Dec 6, 1991
owners notified
Nov 29, 1991
related complaints
67

Power train: automatic transmission

What is wrong
The reverse servo apply pin may bind in the case which could cause reverse band distress (loss or slipping of reverse), reverse band drag in drive range (poor performance -- poor power), or the transmission to remain in reverse while the shift indicator shows neutral gear position.
Risk
If the transmission remains in reverse while the shiftindicator shows neutral, the vehicle may unexpectedly move rearward and resultin a vehicle accident.
Remedy
Replace the transaxle where required.

Recall number 91V214000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 67 complaints about transmission problems.

1992 Buick Century1992 Buick Regal1992 Chevrolet Lumina1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass1992 Pontiac Grand Prix

Questions about recall 91V214000

Is there a recall on the 1992 Buick Century, Buick Regal and others automatic transmission?

Yes. Recall 91V214000, reported on December 6, 1991, covers about 10,141 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 91V214000?

Replace the transaxle where required.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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