1981 Regal
- 18
- trims
| Trim | MSRP | Live | Trades at | Premium | Instrument |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.8 V6 (203 Hp) Automatic→ 3.8 V6 (203 Hp) Automatic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 3.8 V6 (280 Hp) Automatic→ 3.8 V6 (280 Hp) Automatic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 5.0 V8 (142 Hp) Automatic→ 5.0 V8 (142 Hp) Automatic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 3.8 V6 (248 Hp) Automatic→ 3.8 V6 (248 Hp) Automatic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 4.3 V8 (121 Hp) Automatic→ 4.3 V8 (121 Hp) Automatic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 5.0 V8 (152 Hp) Automatic→ 5.0 V8 (152 Hp) Automatic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 3.8 V6 (112 Hp) Automatic→ 3.8 V6 (112 Hp) Automatic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 4.3d V6 (86 Hp) Automatic→ 4.3d V6 (86 Hp) Automatic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 5.0 V8 (157 Hp) Automatic→ 5.0 V8 (157 Hp) Automatic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 5.7d V8 (106 Hp) Automatic→ 5.7d V8 (106 Hp) Automatic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 3.8 V6 (172 Hp) Automatic→ 3.8 V6 (172 Hp) Automatic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 3.8 V6 (182 Hp) Automatic→ 3.8 V6 (182 Hp) Automatic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 4.1 V6 (127 Hp) Automatic→ 4.1 V6 (127 Hp) Automatic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 3.8 V6 (177 Hp) Automatic→ 3.8 V6 (177 Hp) Automatic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 4.3 V8 (122 Hp) Automatic→ 4.3 V8 (122 Hp) Automatic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 4.9 V8 (142 Hp) Automatic→ 4.9 V8 (142 Hp) Automatic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 5.0 V8 (137 Hp) Automatic→ 5.0 V8 (137 Hp) Automatic | — | — | — | — | — |
| 3.8 V6 (238 Hp) Automatic→ 3.8 V6 (238 Hp) Automatic | — | — | — | — | — |
THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 1105 - EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS. CORRECTION: A STAGED PURGE CONTROL VALVE WILL BE INSTALLED BETWEEN THE CHARCOAL CANISTER AND THE CARBURETOR.
1988154 · 14 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
On certain vehicles, excessive enlargement of a pilot hole in the rear brake backing plate could allow the wheel cylinder to rotate possibly leading to loss of brake fluid in the rear brakes and loss of rear braking capability.this Would result in increased stopping distances and possible crash. note: vehicles in ontario and quebec only.
1986056 · 251,424 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
On certain vehicles, the rear brake backing plates may develop a corrosion condition which could result in loss of rear brake fluid and loss of rear braking capabilities. This recall affects vehicles sold in the Maritime provinces only.
1985007 · 68,350 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
"UNLEADED FUEL ONLY" LABEL OMITTED. THUS VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH CMVSS 1101 - EMISSION DEVICES.
1981045 · 12 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
"TX" HEAVY DUTY WHEELS MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH LAMINATED STEEL. THE WHEEL DISC MAY FRACTURE AND THE WHEEL AND TIRE COULD PARTIALLY OR COMPLETELY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.
THE DEFECTIVE WHEELS WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE.
81V036000 · 6,690 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
THE BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE LOWER REAR CONTROL ARM TO THE FRAME MAY FRACTURE. THE REAR CONTROL ARM SUPPORTS AND POSITIONS THE REAR AXLE. FRACTURE OF THE BOLTS WOULD ALLOW THE CONTROL ARM TO DROP FREE.
BOTH REAR CONTROL ARM ATTACHMENT BOLTS WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE.
81V025000 · 5,821,160 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
On certain vehicles, the lower rear control arm to frame bolts may fracture causing lower control arm to drop free. If this happens vehicle damage or crash without warning may occur.
1981027 · 486,090 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
THE STEEL USED IN SOME COMPACT SPARE WHEELS IS TOO THIN. WHILE IN SERVICE THE WHEEL MAY FRACTURE, RESULTING IN A PARTIAL OR COMPLETE SEPARATION OF THE WHEEL AND TIRE FROM THE VEHICLE.
SPARE WHEELS WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNERS WITHIN 60 DAYS OF RECALL NOTIFICATION.
81V009000 · 17 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer