VIN Decoder Results

1G4EC13C1LB907109

Basic Information

Vehicle Make

BUICK

Vehicle Model

Reatta

Additional Information

Error Text

0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct

Vehicle Descriptor

1G4EC13C*LB

Manufacturer Name

GENERAL MOTORS LLC

Model Year

1990

Plant City

BALTIMORE

Vehicle Type

PASSENGER CAR

Plant Country

UNITED STATES (USA)

Plant Company Name

Baltimore Assembly

Plant State

MARYLAND

Body Class

Coupe

Doors

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From

Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating To

Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)

Engine Number Of Cylinders

Displacement (CC)

3800.0

Displacement (CI)

231.89022755998

Displacement (L)

3.8

Fuel Type - Primary

Gasoline

Engine Configuration

V-Shaped

Fuel Delivery / Fuel Injection Type

Multipoint Fuel Injection (MPFI)

Engine Manufacturer

BOCF

Seat Belt Type

Manual

Front Air Bag Locations

Driver Seat Only

VIN Breakdown

1G4 World Manufacturer Identifier

EC13C Vehicle Descriptor Section

1 Check Digit

LB907109 Vehicle Identifier Section

EPA Fuel Economy

City

16 MPG

Highway

25 MPG

Combined

19 MPG

Annual Fuel Cost

$3,550

CO2 Emissions

467.7368421052632 g/mi

Fuel Type

Regular

Safety Recalls (4 Found)

Total Recalls

Vehicle

1990 BUICK Reatta

Source

NHTSA Database

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP

BRAKE INDICATOR LIGHT MAY NOT LIGHT WHEN IGNITION IS IN THE "ON" POSITION, THE PARKING BRAKE IS APPLIED, AND THE SHIFT SELECTOR IS IN THE PARK OR NEUTRAL GEAR RANGE.

Consequence: VEHICLES WOULD NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 101AND 105.

Remedy: REPLACE THE PROM IN THE BODY COMPUTER MODULE TO PREVENT THIS CONDITION FROM OCCURRING.

Campaign: 91V158000

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE

THE FORWARD SENSOR FOR THE AIR BAG MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY CONSTRUCTED WITH PART OF THE WIRING HARNESS TO THE SENSOR REVERSED.

Consequence: THE REVERSAL OF THE WIRES COULD CAUSE DELAY IN THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAG AND INCREASE THE SEVERITY OF THE OF INJURY TO AN UNBELTED DRIVER IN AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy: REPLACE FORWARD DISCRIMINATING SENSOR AS NECESSARY.

Campaign: 90V031000

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

THREADED INFLATOR COMPONENTS MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY WHICH MAY ALLOW COMPONENTS TO SEPARATE WHEN INFLATOR RECEIVES A SIGNAL TO DEPLOY THE AIR BAG.

Consequence: INFLATOR COMPONENT SEPARATION ALLOWS HOT COMBUSTION GASESTO ESCAPE INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT WHICH COULD RESULT IN INJURIES TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.

Remedy: REPLACE AIR BAG MODULES CONTAINING POTENTIALLY DEFECTIVE INFLATORS.

Campaign: 90E043004

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Owner Complaints (29)

Total Complaints

Crashes Reported

Injuries Reported

SERVICE BRAKES

"WE HAVE HAD THE CAR OVER 10 YEARS AND IT HAD A HARD PEDAL WHEN YOU FIRST START IT UP THEN AS WE USE THE BRAKES THEY WORK BETTER"

ODI #11318794

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

"COMPLETE FAILURE OF ANTI BRAKE SYSTEM ON MY 1990 BUICK REATTA ALSO-- AS SPECIFICALLY REPORTED FROM OTHER REATTA OWNERS. DEALER STATES THERE ARE PROBLEMS --- REATTA INTERNET SITES STATES THERE ARE MAJOR PROBLEMS --- NHTSA WEBSITE LIST SEVERAL COMPLAIN..."

ODI #10189137

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