1995 Buick Regal Custom
2G4WB52L2S1480408
Vehicle history report for the 1995 Buick Regal Custom (VIN 2G4WB52L2S1480408). Green, sedan/saloon, 3.8L 6-cyl, gasoline. 116,097 mi reported. Registered in Tx. 8 open safety recalls. Unlock full title, salvage, lien & accident history.
At a glance
Vehicle identity & specifications
🧾 Window sticker / build sheet → All 1995 Buick Regal data →
MPG & running costs
Official U.S. EPA fuel-economy estimates for the 1995 Buick Regal.
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. EPA estimates for this year/make/model; actual mileage varies by trim and driving conditions.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 1995 Buick Regal costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
Full vehicle history report
What a full report checks for VIN 2G4WB52L2S1480408
A full report searches national title databases (NMVTIS) and licensed history providers for this VIN and shows whatever records are on file — not every vehicle has every record type. The decode, safety recalls and owner complaints above are always free.
Safety recalls 8
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. CORROSION OF THE AIR BAG INFLATOR'S INTERNAL WIRING, WHICH CAN OCCUR OVER TIME, COULD CAUSE THE INADVERTENT DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG. THIS DEPLOYMENT COULD OCCUR DURING VEHICLE START-UP, WHILE THE VEHICLE IS PARKED OR IDLING, OR WHILE IN OPERATION.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE INFLATORS ON THESE AIR BAGS.
NHTSA Campaign #00V171000 · 03/07/2000STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
THE FOUR (4) STEERING COLUMN SUPPORT BRACKET ATTACHING BOLTS WERE UNDER TORQUED DURING ASSEMBLY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL RETORQUE THE STEERING COLUMN SUPPORT BRACKET ATTACHING BOLTS TO THE CORRECT SPECIFICATIONS.
NHTSA Campaign #95V030000 · 27/02/1995VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING
SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A STRAINED OR SEPARATED WASHER/WIPER SWITCH POWER FEED WIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE OLD DESIGNED WASHER/WIPER SWITCHES WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED SWITCH.
NHTSA Campaign #97V017000 · 11/02/1997EXTERIOR LIGHTING
THE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH AN INCORRECT FRONT PARK/TURN SIGNAL BULB WHICH DOES NOT HAVE SUFFICIENT CANDLE POWER. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE INCORRECT BULB WITH THE CORRECT BULB.
NHTSA Campaign #94V229000 · 21/11/1994SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
THE CENTER REAR SEAT BELT ANCHOR PLATE EXHIBITS STRESS CRACKS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CENTER REAR SEAT BELT SYSTEM.
NHTSA Campaign #98V306000 · 01/12/1998SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
THE CENTER REAR SEAT BELT ANCHOR PLATE EXHIBITS STRESS CRACKS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CENTER REAR SEAT BELT SYSTEM.
NHTSA Campaign #97V065000 · 18/04/1997SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
THE REAR WHEEL BRAKE HOSE(S) CAN CONTACT THE REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CAUSING THE BRAKE HOSE(S) TO WEAR THROUGH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR PROPER BRAKE HOSE POSITION AND REPLACE THOSE HOSES IN AN INCORRECT POSITION WITH NEW HOSES AND CORRECTLY ROUTED.
NHTSA Campaign #95V061000 · 22/03/1995EXTERIOR LIGHTING
INCORRECT CLEAR FRONT SIDE MARKER BULBS WERE INSTALLED RATHER THAN AMBER BULBS. THIS DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CLEAR BULBS WITH THE CORRECT AMBER BULBS.
NHTSA Campaign #95V152000 · 08/08/1995We'll email you the moment a new safety recall is issued — no spam, unsubscribe any time.
Common problems & what to inspect
Based on 192 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1995 Buick Regal, here are the most-reported problem areas — and exactly what to check before you buy.
🔍 Check coolant level and color, look for leaks, and confirm the engine reaches normal temperature without overheating.
🔍 Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.
🔍 Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.
🔍 Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
🔍 Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
🔍 Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Pre-purchase checklist
- Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
- Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
- Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
- Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
- Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
- Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
- Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.
Owner complaints 192
Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 1995 Buick Regal.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1) CAR SHUTS OFF WHILE IN MOTION 2) CAR REFUSES TO START / DOES NOT RECOGNIZE KEY & SIGNALS "ANTI-THEFT" I HAD BEEN DRIVING FOR ABOUT 30 MINUTES. TRAFFIC SLOWED AHEAD FOR A RED LIGHT. APPROACHING THE STOPPED CARS AHEAD I SLOWED MY CAR DOWN TO APPX. 15MPH. THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN. I HIT THE GAS TO CONTINUE AND WHEN NOTHING HAPPENED I REALIZED THAT MY CAR …
NHTSA ODI #10607872STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
WHILE TRAVELING HOME FROM WORK ON A VERY BUSY STREET (HIGHWAY) THE CAR DIED. SINCE THEN I NEVER KNOW WHEN IT'S GOING TO DO IT AGAIN. SOME DAYS IT DIES 5 OR 6 TIMES. I'M A SENIOR RELIANT ON SOCIAL SECURITY INCOME AND ANY EXPENSE IS "UNWELCOME", HOWEVER, I HAVE SPENT NEARLY $1,000 TO NO AVAIL. SEVERAL TIMES AFTER A REPAIR THE CAR DIED A BLOCK FROM THE REPAIR S…
NHTSA ODI #10568728AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 BUICK REGAL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AS THE ENGINE WAS STARTED, THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG EXPLODED HAPHAZARDLY. THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT BURNED THE CONTACT'S FACE AND HANDS AS HE WAS TRYING TO STOP THE AIR BAG WITH HIS HANDS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INVOLVED IN A CRASH OR ANY TYPE OF SLIGHT IMPACT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE…
NHTSA ODI #10457884ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 BUICK REGAL. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 30 MPH WHEN THE SMELL OF FUEL ENTERED THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL MECHANIC AND THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ISSUE WITH THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. THE CONTACT DID NOT HAVE ANY REPAIRS DONE TO THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE AS 103,000.
NHTSA ODI #10420960ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
THE CAR LOST POWER ON FREEWAY, TOWED, REPAIRED=ALTERNATOR AND INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET AND PLENUM REPLACED ($812.80). TWO DAYS LATER, THE CAR LOST POWER ON FREEWAY, TOWED, REPAIRED=BURNT WIRE AND RELAY LEADING TO FUEL PUMP REPLACED, NO CHARGE FOR REPAIR. TWO DAYS LATER, THE CAR LOST POWER ON FREEWAY, TOWED, SPUN CRANKSHAFT BEARING. THIS CAR HAS 74,976.1 ORIGIN…
NHTSA ODI #10219700ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
I OWN A 1995 BUICK REGAL. THE ENGINE IS HYDROLOCKED I'VE BEEN TOLD. THE INTAKE WAS LEAKING COOLANT FOR A WHILE AT THE PLASTIC MANIFOLD. I'VE DONE RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET AND SEE THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM. I'VE READ SOMEWHERE THAT GM TAKES RESPONSIBILITY FOR IT AND ISSUED A FIX BY ADDING A PILL ADDITIVE TO THE COOLANT OR SOMETHING. I WASN'T AWARE OF THIS AND …
NHTSA ODI #10213774STEERING,SUSPENSION
1) NO SPECIFIC EVENT - NOTICED DURING BRAKE INSPECTION 2) ALIGNMENT AND STEERING - REAR TRAILING ARMS RUSTED THROUGH - CAR, UNSAFE TO DRIVE PER SHOP, WOULD NOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR IT IF DRIVEN OFF THE PREMISES. 3) PARTS NEED REPLACEMENT - WILL SAVE OLD PARTS. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10190025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SECURITY LIGHT CAME ON DASH. DID NOT GO OUT. WAS TOLD IF I DIDN'T GET IT REPAIRED THE CAR WOULD LOSE POWER AND I WOULDN'T BE ABLE TO START IT WITH THE KEYS I PRESENTLY POSSESSED. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10164415+ 184 more complaints on record.
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Frequently asked questions
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Is the VIN 2G4WB52L2S1480408 valid?
2G4WB52L2S1480408 is a structurally valid 17-character VIN with a correct ISO 3779 check digit, assigned to a manufacturer in Canada. It decodes to the 1995 Buick Regal.
Does the 1995 Buick Regal have any open safety recalls?
Yes — 8 open NHTSA safety recalls are on record for the 1995 Buick Regal. Recall repairs are carried out free by any franchised dealer; see the recall details above.
What fuel economy does the 1995 Buick Regal get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 1995 Buick Regal at about 20 mpg combined (17 city / 26 highway).
Data last checked 4 Oct 2026 · Sources: NHTSA (recalls & complaints), U.S. EPA (fuel economy), NHTSA vPIC (specifications). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.