NHTSA Recall 89V102000: Vehicle speed control
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,755,897 vehicles. It affects 19 models including the Buick Electra.
| NHTSA campaign | 89V102000 |
|---|---|
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Report received | June 16, 1989 |
| Owner notification | July 20, 1989 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
A small nylon bushing in the cruise control servo bail may slip out of place, causing intermittent and unexpected increases in engine speed or dieseling (engine run on with ignition off).
Safety risk
Servo rod assembly could catch on engine components andresult in a stuck throttle with potential for a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Install a new bushing in cruise control servo bail.
Notes
System:cruise control.vehicle description:passenger vehicles equipped with cruise control andcertain gasoline and diesel engines.
Vehicles covered by recall 89V102000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Buick Electra | 1984 |
| Buick Estate | 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988 |
| Buick Lesabre | 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988 |
| Buick Regal | 1984, 1986, 1987 |
| Buick Riviera | 1984, 1985 |
| Cadillac Brougham | 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988 |
| Cadillac Eldorado | 1984, 1985 |
| Cadillac Seville | 1984, 1985 |
| Chevrolet Caprice | 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988 |
| Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 1984 |
| GMC Caballero | 1984 |
| Oldsmobile 88 | 1984, 1985 |
| Oldsmobile 98 | 1984 |
| Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser | 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988 |
| Oldsmobile Cutlass | 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988 |
| Oldsmobile Toronado | 1984, 1985 |
| Pontiac Bonneville | 1984 |
| Pontiac Grand Prix | 1984 |
| Pontiac Parisienne | 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.