1992 Buick Regal power train problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 1992 Buick Regal — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle has had continual problems with the transmission. The vehicle has been to the dealer several times for repairs but the problem persists. The transmission was also rebuilt by an independent mechanic. There is a recall #91v214000 pertaining to power train:automatic…”
filed Jul 27, 2006
“Transmission dip-stick is too long and causes a false reading of fluid level! Hence, when fluid is 1 qt.(+/-) low dip-stick shows full, even though vehicle will not engage in gear. Many owners have towed to transmission shop for repair when all is needed is additional fluid. This causes unnessary…”
filed Dec 24, 2003
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Owners of some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3t40, 4t60, 4t60-e or 4t65-e transaxles may comment on a grinding and / or growling noise that is noticeable when standing in park on a hill or slope with the engine…
990730030A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 1, 2001Some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3t40, 4t60 or 4t60-e transxales may comment on a grinding and / or growling noise that is noticeable when in park on incline. *tt
990730030 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 1, 1999Cold start rattle noise (diagnosis/service procedure). *tw
577106A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 1, 1997Cold start rattle noise. *tw
577106A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 1, 1996Grinding and/or growling noise in park on incline.*sd
9573T4001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 1, 1995
Power Train problems in other Regal years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Regal | 2 | 11% |
| 2017 Regal | 2 | 10% |
| 2016 Regal | 5 | 12% |
| 2015 Regal | 1 | 3% |
| 2014 Regal | 6 | 16% |
| 2013 Regal | 9 | 10% |
| 2012 Regal | 7 | 8% |
| 2011 Regal | 39 | 14% |
| 2004 Regal | 3 | 5% |
| 2003 Regal | 7 | 7% |
| 2002 Regal | 3 | 3% |
| 2001 Regal | 11 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1992 Buick Regal
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.