1978 Buick Estate Wagon Base
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- Photo: Buick Estate Wagon -- 06-14-2012 front by IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Buick Electra Estate Wagon by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1977 Buick Electra Station Wagon 6.6L by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Buick Estate Wagon -- 06-14-2012 rear by IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1978 Buick Estate Wagon Base is a 5.7-liter V8 wagon with a 3-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive.
The Estate Wagon measures 218.8 inches long on a 115.9-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Wagon |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 5.7L V8 OHV |
| Displacement | 5.7 L |
| Valvetrain | OHV, 2 valves/cylinder |
| Bore and Stroke | 96.5 x 97.8 mm |
| Injection Type | 2-barrel carburetor |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 3-speed automatic |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 218.8 in |
| Width | 75.4 in |
| Height | 57.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 115.9 in |
| Cargo Volume | 87.9 ft³ |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1978 Buick Estate Wagon Base with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1978 Buick ESTATE WAGON. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Jul 2, 1979 · LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
A CHILD COULD OPEN THE REAR SIDE COMPARTMENT DOOR AND ENTER THIS COMPARTMENT. THE CHILD COULD BECOME ENTRAPPED IF THE DOOR WERE TO CLOSE, AS IT CANNOT BE UNLATCHED FROM THE INSIDE.
Remedy: DEALER WILL REPLACE THE ORIGINAL COMPARTMENT DOOR LATCH, WHICH CAN BE LATCHED WITHOUT A KEY, WITH A NEW ASSEMBLY THAT REQUIRES A KEY TO LATCH AS WELL AS LOCK THE DOOR.
NHTSA campaign 79V161000
Jun 13, 1978 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
THE HUB PORTION OF THE FAN BLADE ASSEMBLY COULD CRACK DUE TO HIGH STRESS LEVELS GENERATED DURING ENGINE OPERATING CONDITIONS. EVENTUALLY, THE BLADE COULD BREAK APART AT THE HUB AND BLADE PIECES COULD BE PROPELLED INTO THE ENGINE. IF THE HOOD IS OPEN WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING, THE FRAGMENTS WOULD BE FREE TO FLY FROM THE VEHICLE.
Remedy: DEALER WILL REPLACE THE FAN BLADE ASSEMBLY WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
NHTSA campaign 78V139000
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1978 BUICK ESTATE WAGON. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.