Dealer Price:
$18,415 - $20,445
Original MSRP:
$17,218 - $19,116
Overall Safety Rating |
Frontal crash ratings: Driver:         Passenger:       Side crash ratings: Driver:       Rear Passenger:       Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags. |
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Basic: | 3 Years/36,000 Miles |
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US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID | 99V170 |
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Number of Units Affected | 168,035 |
Summary | Passenger vehicles. Some of these vehicles exhibit a condition in which the antilock brake system (ABS) motor shorts to its case and grounds through a flexible brake fluid pipe. This short can cause extreme heating of the flexible brake pipe which can melt a nearby flexible plastic fuel hose, resulting in a fuel leak and possible under-hood fire. |
Remedy | Dealers will install a ground cable from the electronic brake control module (EBCM) to the engine compartment body rail. Owner notification was expected to begin during July 1999. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Buick at 1-800-521-7300. |
Dates of Manufacture | March 1998 - April 1999 |
Manufacturer Recall Number | 99033 |
Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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4dr Sdn Custom | $18,415 | $17,218 | $281 / Month* | |
4dr Sdn Custom (CMI) | $19,445 | $18,181 | $297 / Month* | |
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Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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4dr Sdn Limited | $19,775 | $18,094 | $295 / Month* | |
4dr Sdn Limited (CMI) | $20,445 | $19,116 | $312 / Month* | |
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Custom | Limited | |
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City 20/hwy 29 (3.1L engine/4-speed auto trans) | • | • |
Custom | Limited | |
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2-speed variable windshield-wipers w/delay | • | • |
Acoustical insulation pkg | • | • |
Body-color body-side moldings w/bright insert wheel opening | • | • |
Chrome grille w/vertical bars, integral tri-shield emblem | • | • |
Clearcoat paint | • | • |
Composite tungsten halogen headlamps | • | • |
Daytime running lamps w/fixed delay | • | • |
Dual pwr black remote mirrors | • | |
Dual pwr body-color heated remote mirrors | • | |
Front license plate mounting pkg | • | • |
Front/rear bumper guards | • | • |
Soft-ray tinted glass | • | • |
Solar control windshield/rear window | • | • |
Twilight Sentinel headlamp control | • | • |
Windshield center dot matrix sunshade | • | • |
Custom | Limited | |
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6-way pwr driver seat | • | • |
Air conditioning | • | |
Air filtration system | • | • |
Cloth 55/45 split bench seat-inc: manual recliners, 2-way manual seat adjusters | • | • |
Concert sound II speaker system | • | • |
Delayed entry/exit lighting | • | • |
Dual automatic comfortemp air conditioning | • | |
Dual covered visor vanity mirrors w/extendable sunshades | • | |
Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors w/extendable sunshades | • | |
Dual manual comfortemp air conditioning | • | |
Elect speed control | • | • |
ETR AM/FM stereo w/pwr-loading cassette-inc: auto tone control, seek-scan, digital clock | • | • |
ETR AM/FM stereo-inc: seek-scan, digital clock | • | • |
Extended range front/rear speakers | • | • |
Fixed mast antenna | • | • |
Front passenger assist strap | • | |
Front seat storage armrest w/dual cupholders | • | • |
Front seatback storage pockets | • | |
Front/rear carpet savers | • | • |
Front/rear carpeting | • | • |
Front/rear door map pockets | • | • |
Front/rear door-mounted warning reflectors | • | • |
Front/rear passengers assist straps | • | |
Front/side window defoggers | • | • |
Illuminated entry w/theater dimming & exit illumination | • | • |
Instrumentation-inc: speedometer, trip odometer, fuel/temp gauges | • | • |
Lights-inc: ashtray, glove box, underhood, trunk, instrument panel courtesy, dome | • | |
Lights-inc: ashtray, glove box, underhood, trunk, instrument panel courtesy, dome, rear courtesy/reading | • | |
Locking glove box | • | • |
Low lift-over trunk w/full trim | • | • |
Multifunction control lever-inc: controls for turn signals, headlamps, high/low beam, wipers, flash-to-pass | • | • |
On Star wiring accomodations | • | |
PASS-Key II theft deterrent system | • | • |
Pwr door locks-inc: delayed locking, memory feature, lockout protection | • | • |
Pwr windows-inc: driver express-down, passenger lockout | • | • |
Rear seat center armrest | • | • |
Rear seat heat ducts | • | • |
Rear theater seating w/fixed back seats | • | |
Rear theater seating w/fixed back seats & fold down armrest | • | • |
Rear window antenna | • | • |
Rear window defroster | • | • |
Rearview mirror w/integrated map reading lights | • | • |
Remote hood release | • | • |
Remote keyless entry | • | • |
Retained accessory pwr | • | |
Sail panel-mounted coat hooks | • | • |
Steering wheel mounted radio controls | • | • |
Theater dimming | • | • |
Tilt steering wheel | • | • |
Trunk convenience net | • | • |
Warning lights-inc: low fuel, door ajar, trunk ajar, oil level, oil life, coolant level, washer fluid level | • | • |
Warning tones-inc: seat belt, key-in-ignition, turn signal, headlamps on, parking brake on, low fuel | • | • |
Custom | Limited | |
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15" bolt-on wheelcovers | • | • |
17 gallon fuel tank | • | • |
3.1L (191) SFI V6 engine | • | • |
4-speed electronically-controlled automatic transmission w/OD | • | • |
4-wheel anti-lock brakes | • | • |
600 CCA maintenance-free battery w/rundown protection | • | • |
Four-wheel independent Dynaride suspension | • | • |
Front wheel drive | • | • |
Magnetic variable-effort pwr-assisted rack & pinion steering | • | |
P205/70R15 all-season SBR BSW tires | • | • |
Pwr front disc/rear drum brakes | • | • |
Pwr-assisted rack & pinion steering | • | |
Stainless steel exhaust | • | • |
T125/70D15 compact spare tire | • | • |
Custom | Limited | |
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Driver & front passenger airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) | • | • |
Dual note horn | • | • |
Integral front outboard lap/shoulder seat belts w/adjustable comfort guides | • | • |
Rear door child security locks | • | • |
Rear outboard lap/shoulder seat belts | • | • |
Custom | Limited | |
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15" ALUMINUM WHEELS | • | • |
6-WAY PWR DRIVER SEAT | • | • |
6-WAY PWR PASSENGER SEAT | • | |
CONCERT SOUND II SPEAKER SYSTEM (N/A w/SA Option Pkg or UN6 Radio) | • | |
CONCERT SOUND II SPEAKER SYSTEM (N/A w/UN6 Radio) | • | |
DUAL ILLUMINATED VISOR VANITY MIRRORS -inc: extendable sunshades, courtesy/reading lights & rear passenger assist straps | • | |
DUAL ILLUMINATED VISOR VANITY MIRRORS -inc: extendable sunshades, courtesy/reading lights & rear passenger assist straps (REQ: SC Option Pkg) | • | |
DUAL MANUAL COMFORTEMP AIR CONDITIONING (REQ: SC Option Pkg) | • | |
DUAL PWR REMOTE HEATED BODY-COLOR MIRRORS (N/A w/SA Option Pkg) | • | |
ELECTRIC GLASS TILT/SLIDE ASTROROOF -inc: sunshade, reading lights | • | |
ELECTRIC GLASS TILT/SLIDE ASTROROOF -inc: sunshade, reading lights (REQ: SC Option Pkg, DD8 Rearview Mirror) | • | |
ELECTRIC GLASS TILT/SLIDE ASTROROOF -inc: sunshade, reading lights (REQ: SF Option Pkg) | • | |
ELECTROCHROMIC REARVIEW MIRROR (N/A w/SD Option Pkg) | • | |
ELECTROCHROMIC REARVIEW MIRROR -inc: illum visor vanity mirrors w/extendable sunshades (REQ: SC Option Pkg) | • | |
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL W/RESUME SPEED | • | • |
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER | • | • |
ETR AM/FM STEREO W/PWR-LOADING CASSETTE -inc: seek-scan, digital clock (N/A w/SF Option Pkg or UQ3 Speaker System) | • | |
ETR AM/FM STEREO W/PWR-LOADING CASSETTE -inc: seek-scan, digital clock (N/A w/UQ3 Speaker System) | • | |
ETR AM/FM STEREO W/PWR-LOADING CASSETTE, AUTO TONE CONTROL -inc: seek-scan, digital clock (REQ: UQ3 Speakers) | • | |
ETR AM/FM STEREO W/PWR-LOADING CASSETTE, AUTO TONE CONTROL -inc: seek-scan, digital clock (REQ: UQ3 Speakers) (N/A w/SA Option Pkg) | • | |
ETR AM/FM STEREO W/PWR-LOADING CASSETTE/ COMPACT DISC, AUTO TONE CONTROL -inc: seek-scan, digital clock | • | |
ETR AM/FM STEREO W/PWR-LOADING CASSETTE/ COMPACT DISC, AUTO TONE CONTROL -inc: seek-scan, digital clock (REQ: UQ3 Speakers) | • | |
ETR AM/FM STEREO W/PWR-LOADING CASSETTE/ COMPACT DISC, AUTO TONE CONTROL -inc: seek-scan, digital clock (REQ: UQ3 Speakers) (N/A w/SA Option Pkg) | • | |
ETR AM/FM STEREO W/PWR-LOADING CASSETTE/ COMPACT DISC, AUTO TONE CONTROL -inc: seek-scan, digital clock, concert sound II speaker system | • | |
ETR AM/FM STEREO W/PWR-LOADING COMPACT DISC, AUTO TONE CONTROL -inc: seek-scan, digital clock (REQ: UQ3 Speakers) | • | |
ETR AM/FM STEREO W/PWR-LOADING COMPACT DISC, AUTO TONE CONTROL -inc: seek-scan, digital clock (REQ: UQ3 Speakers) (N/A w/SA Option Pkg) | • | |
FRONT CARPET SAVERS (REQ: B35 Rear Carpet Savers) | • | |
FRONT LICENSE PLATE MOUNTING PKG | • | • |
INTEGRAL REAR CHILD SAFETY SEAT | • | |
REAR CARPET SAVERS (REQ: B34 Front Carpet Savers) | • | |
REAR SEAT CENTER STORAGE ARMREST W/DUAL CUP HOLDERS | • | |
REAR WINDOW ANTENNA (N/A w/SA Option Pkg) | • | |
REAR WINDOW ANTENNA (N/A w/SD Option Pkg) | • | |
STEERING WHEEL RADIO CONTROLS (REQ: K34 Speed Control) (REQ: UL0, UN0, or UP0 Radio) | • | |
STEERING WHEEL RADIO CONTROLS (REQ: K34 Speed Control) (REQ: UL0, UN0, or UP0 Radio) (N/A w/SA Option Pkg) | • | |
TRUNK CONVENIENCE NET | • | • |
TRUNK-MOUNTED CD CHANGER PREP PKG | • |
Custom | Limited | |
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CALIFORNIA EMISSION EQUIPMENT | • | • |
CALIFORNIA EMISSION OVERRIDE (REQ: FE9 Emissions) *must be ordered for units shipped to dealers in the state of California w/Federal Emissions | • | • |
CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK EMISSION OVERRIDE (REQ: FE9 Emissions) *must be ordered for units shipped to dealers in the states of California, New York, Massachusetts or Connecticut w/Federal Emissions | • | • |
FEDERAL EMISSION EQUIPMENT | • | • |
FEDERAL EMISSION OVERRIDE (REQ: YF5 Emissions) *must be ordered for units shipped to dealers in Federal areas w/California Emissions* | • | • |
FEDERAL EMISSION OVERRIDE (REQ: YF5 or NG1 Emissions) *must be ordered for units shipped to dealers in Federal areas w/California, New York, Massachusetts or Connecticut Emissions* | • | • |
MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK/CONNECTICUT EMISSIONS | • | • |
Custom | Limited | |
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3.1L (191) SFI V6 ENGINE (STD) | • | • |
Custom | Limited | |
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** CMI VEHICLES ARE AVAILABLE IN THE STATES OF CALIFORNIA, OREGON, WASHINGTON, & IDAHO ** | • | • |
Custom | Limited | |
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CONSUMER VALUE PKG -inc: dual auto comfortemp climate control, rear window antenna, speed control, front license bracket,electrochromic auto dimming rearview mirror,ETR AM/FM stereo w/cassette, auto tone control, concert sound II speakers, steering wheel radio controls, 6-way pwr driver seat, trunk convenience net | • | |
CONSUMER VALUE PREMIUM PKG -inc: dual manual comfortemp climate control, front/rear carpet savers, speed control, front license bracket, inside rearview mirror w/map reading lights, dual body-color pwr heated outside rearview mirrors, ETR AM/FM stereo w/cassette, auto tone control, concert sound II speakers, steering wheel radio controls, rear window antenna, 6-way pwr driver seat, trunk convenience net | • | |
LUXURY OPTION PKG -inc: speed control, rear storage armrest, trunk convenience net, rearview mirror w/map lights,ETR AM/FM stereo w/cassette *NET* | • | |
OPTION PKG -inc: base vehicle | • | • |
POPULAR OPTION PKG -inc: front/rear carpet savers, speed control,trunk convenience net, rearview mirror w/map lights *NET* | • | |
PREMIUM OPTION PKG -inc: front/rear carpet savers, speed control,trunk convenience net, rearview mirror w/map lights, ETR AM/FM stereo w/cassette, 6-way pwr driver seat *NET* | • | |
PRESTIGE OPTION PKG -inc: speed control, rear storage armrest, trunk convenience net, ETR AM/FM stereo w/cassette, auto tone control, concert sound II speakers, steering wheel radio controls, rear window antenna, dual 6-way pwr seats, electrochromic rearview mirror, dual auto comfortemp climate control *NET* | • |
Custom | Limited | |
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SOLID PAINT (STD) | • | • |
Custom | Limited | |
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SIERRA GRAIN LEATHER SEAT TRIM -inc: leather-wrapped steering wheel | • | |
TAPESTRY/GALLANT CLOTH SEAT TRIM (STD) | • | |
UNIQUE CLOTH SEAT TRIM (STD) | • |
Custom | Limited | |
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55/45 SPLIT BENCH SEAT W/STORAGE ARMREST (STD) | • | • |
Custom | Limited | |
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BODY-SIDE ACCENT STRIPE | • | • |
BODY-SIDE STRIPE NOT DESIRED | • | • |
Custom | Limited | |
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P205/70R15 ALL-SEASON SBR BSW TIRES (STD) | • | • |
P205/70R15 ALL-SEASON SBR WSW TIRES | • | • |
Custom | Limited | |
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4-SPEED ELECTRONICALLY-CONTROLLED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION W/OD (STD) | • | • |
Custom | Limited | |
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Brake ABS System | 4 Wheel | 4 Wheel |
Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes | Yes |
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | ||
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 10.8 x 1.3 | 10.8 x 1.3 |
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) |
Custom | Limited | |
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Trunk Volume (ft) | 16.7 | 16.7 |
Custom | Limited | |
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Displacement | 3.1L/191 | 3.1L/191 |
Engine Type | Gas V6 | Gas V6 |
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 160 @ 5200 | 160 @ 5200 |
SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 185 @ 4000 | 185 @ 4000 |
Custom | Limited | |
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Height, Overall (in) | 56.6 | 56.6 |
Length, Overall (in) | 194.6 | 194.6 |
Min Ground Clearance (in) | 5.7 | 5.7 |
Wheelbase (in) | 109.0 | 109.0 |
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | 72.7 | 72.7 |
Custom | Limited | |
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Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | 17.5 | 17.5 |
Custom | Limited | |
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Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 3.04 | 3.04 |
Steering Type | Power | Variable Pwr |
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) | 37.5 | 37.5 |
Custom | Limited | |
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Suspension Type - Front | MacPherson Strut w/ | MacPherson Strut w/ |
Suspension Type - Rear | Tri-Link w/ | Tri-Link w/ |
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
Custom | Limited | |
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Front Tire Size | P205/70R15 | P205/70R15 |
Rear Tire Size | P205/70R15 | P205/70R15 |
Custom | Limited | |
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Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
Trans Description Cont. | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
Trans Type | 4 | 4 |
Custom | Limited | |
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Front Head Room (in) | 39.4 | 39.4 |
Front Leg Room (in) | 42.4 | 42.4 |
Front Shoulder Room (in) | 58.0 | 58.0 |
Passenger Capacity | 6 | 6 |
Passenger Volume (ft) | 101.8 | 101.8 |
Second Head Room (in) | 37.4 | 37.4 |
Second Leg Room (in) | 36.9 | 36.9 |
Second Shoulder Room (in) | 57.1 | 57.1 |
Custom | Limited | |
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Base Curb Weight (lbs) | 3340 | 3362 |
Driver & front passenger airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) |
Integral front outboard lap/shoulder seat belts w/adjustable comfort guides |
Rear outboard lap/shoulder seat belts |
Rear door child security locks |
Dual note horn |
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS | |
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NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS |
Frontal crash ratings: Driver:         Passenger:       Side crash ratings: Driver:       Rear Passenger:       Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags. |