1985 Buick Regal

Trims and configurations

8 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

• 3.8L · RWD · 3-speed automatic
• 3.8L · RWD · 3-speed automatic
• 3.8L · RWD · 4-speed automatic
• 4.3L · RWD · 3-speed automatic
• 4.3L · RWD · 3-speed automatic · Diesel
• 4.3L · RWD · 4-speed automatic
• 4.3L · RWD · 4-speed automatic
• 5.7L · RWD · 3-speed automatic · Diesel

Recalls

NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked November 9, 2026.

• 06E043000: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

  CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS…

  Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).

  Reported May 19, 2006. View on NHTSA

• 88V014000: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH

  UNDER EXTENDED HEADLAMP USAGE, CIRCUITRY IN THE HEADLAMP SWITCH PANEL MIGHT EXPERIENCE INCREASED RESISTANCE AND EXCESSIVE HEAT BUILDUP.

  Remedy: REPLACE HEADLIGHT SWITCH WITH MODIFIED SWITCH.

  Reported January 8, 1988. View on NHTSA

• 87V124000: STRUCTURE

  SMALL CRACKS MAY DEVELOP IN THE BODY PILLAR AROUND THE DOOR STRIKER BOLT HOLE.

  Remedy: INSTALL INNER AND OUTER REINFORCEMENT PLATE ON BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT BODY PILLARS.

  Reported August 10, 1987. View on NHTSA

• 86V030000: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS

  THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRING ASSEMBLY MAY FAIL PREVENTING THE THROTTLE FROM RETURNING TO THE CLOSED (IDLE) POSITION WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS RELEASED. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: ENGINE SPEED MAY NOT DECREASE AND LOSS OF ACCELERATOR CONTROL COULD…

  Remedy: REPLACE THROTTLE RETURN SPRING.

  Reported February 21, 1986. View on NHTSA

• 85V114000: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

  THE CERTIFICATION LABEL LOCATED ON THE LEFT FRONT DOOR DID NOT INCLUDE A REQUIRED FEDERAL CERTIFICATION STATEMENT. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL REGULATION 567.

  Remedy: LABELS CONTAINING CORRECT INFORMATION ARE BEING MAILED AND SHOULD BE INSTALLED ON THE LEFT FRONT DOOR.

  Reported September 19, 1985. View on NHTSA

• 85V049000: STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS

  THE REAR BUMPER MAY FRACTURE DURING A REAR END COLLISION, PUNCTURE THE FUEL TANK, AND CAUSE A FUEL LEAK. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: A FUEL LEAK CREATES THE POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE WHICH COULD RESULT IN BURN INJURIES TO PERSONS IN OR NEAR THE CAR.

  Remedy: REPLACE THE REAR BUMPER BRACKETS AND THE "L" SHAPED REINFORCEMENT WITH A "U" SHAPED FULL REINFORCEMENT.

  Reported April 29, 1985. View on NHTSA

• 85V047000: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

  A LOSS OF BONDING ADHESION BETWEEN THE PAINT AND THE WINDSHIELD OPENING AREA COULD ALLOW THE WINDSHIELD TO SEPARATE DURING A 30 MILE PER HOUR FRONTAL BARRIER TEST REQUIRED BY FMVSS 212, WINDSHIELD RETENTION. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: WINDSHIELD SEPARATION DURING AN ACCIDENT COULD RESULT IN AN UNBELTED…

  Remedy: REMOVE AND REINSTALL WINDSHIELD IF A LACK OF PAINT BONDING IS EVIDENT.

  Reported April 26, 1985. View on NHTSA

• 84V154000: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

  THE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTORS WHICH MAY NOT PERFORM ADEQUATELY DURING A COLLISION.

  Remedy: THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTORS FREE OF CHARGE.

  Reported November 27, 1984. View on NHTSA

• 84V124000: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

  THE TIE RODS ARE PART OF THE STEERING LINKAGE AND TRANSMIT TURNING MOVEMENTS TO THE WHEELS. THE BOLTS THAT FASTEN THE TIE RODS TO THEIR ADJUSTERS MAY NOT BE TIGHT ENOUGH. THIS COULD ALLOW THE TIE ROD TO LOOSEN AND DETACH ITSELF FROM THE ADJUSTER.

  Remedy: THE TIE ROD END BOLTS WILL BE TIGHTENED WITHOUT COST TO THE OWNER.

  Reported October 10, 1984. View on NHTSA

Data sources

• EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved October 24, 2026 · US Government public data
• NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 24, 2026 · US Government public data

Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

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  Varies by configuration: 3.8L 6-cylinder ((FFS)), 3.8L 6-cylinder turbocharged ((FFS,TRBO)), 5.0L 8-cylinder ((307) (FFS)) · RWD
  19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km) to 17 mpg (13.8 L/100 km)

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  Varies by configuration: Gasoline, Diesel

  Varies by configuration: 3.8L 6-cylinder ((GM-BUICK)), 3.8L 6-cylinder turbocharged ((FFS,TRBO)), 4.1L 6-cylinder ((FFS)), 4.3L 6-cylinder ((DIESEL)), 5.7L 8-cylinder ((350 V8) (DIESEL)), 3.8L 6-cylinder ((GM-BUICK) CA model), 3.8L 6-cylinder turbocharged ((FFS,TRBO) CA model), 4.1L 6-cylinder ((FFS) CA model), 4.3L 6-cylinder ((DIESEL) CA model)
  23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km) to 16 mpg (14.7 L/100 km)

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