5
recalls
The Buick Wildcat has 5 recalls covering 1.03 million vehicles as reported; model year 1970 is covered by the most (3).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
5
Most for 1970: 3
Units affected
1.03M
As reported
Overall stars
-
Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Buick Wildcat by component
- Service brakes, hydraulic2 · 8,097 units
- Fuel system, gasoline1 · 811K units
- Vehicle speed control1 · 210K units
- Wheels1 · 4,527 units
Buick Wildcat recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 1976 | Buick Electra, Gran Sport, Riviera, Skylark and 4 more (1965-1966): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 76V160000 | Other or not stated | 811,180 |
| Aug 2, 1976 | Buick Electra, Wildcat; Cadillac Cadillac (1965-1970): Vehicle speed controlNo. 76V120000 | Other or not stated | 209,562 |
| Jan 15, 1970 | Buick Electra, Lesabre, Riviera, Wildcat (1970): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 70V003000 | Other or not stated | 1,178 |
| Jan 13, 1970 | Buick Electra, Lesabre, Riviera, Wildcat (1970): WheelsNo. 70V002000 | Other or not stated | 4,527 |
| Mar 17, 1967 | Buick Lesabre, Wildcat (1967): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 67V027000 | Other or not stated | 6,919 |
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Questions and answers
Is the 1970 Buick Wildcat recalled?
Yes: 3 recalls cover the 1970 Buick Wildcat. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Buick Wildcat have?
5 recalls cover the Buick Wildcat, for 1.03 million vehicles as reported. The most common problem is service brakes, hydraulic (2 recalls).
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.