1995 BUICK Regal Problems & Complaints
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AIR BAGS
50 complaints
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 FAILURE AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 190,000.
May 09, 2012
DT: THE CONTACT STATES THERE IS NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 00V171000 REGARDING THE AIR BAGS. THIS VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL. ALSO,BOARD. THE AIR BAG LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED IN THE DASHBOARD, HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN.*AK
Jan 05, 2006
LAWYER REPRESENTING DANIEL DEEN IS REQUESTING A COPY OF MANUFACTURER'S RECALL FOR DEFECTIVE AIR BAGS. *LA *MR
Feb 19, 2004
00 V 171 000/INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT: AIR BAG LIGHT REMAINED ON WHILE DRIVING. DEALER CONTACTED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
Aug 13, 2002
THE PART TO COMPLETE RECALL 00V-171 (FRONTAL AIR BAG) WAS ON BACK ORDER AND THE CONSUMER WAS INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A RENTAL CAR, THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT GM WOULD ONLY PAY 30 DOLLARS A DAY FOR A RENTAL CAR AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT COMPARABLE TO THE BUICK REGAL THE CONSUMER OWNED, THE CONSUMER PAID THE DIFFERENCE FOR A COMPARABLE RENTAL CAR AND IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT. NLM
Jul 24, 2002
+ 45 more complaints for this component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
33 complaints
THE CALIPERS, BRAKE HOSES AND FRONT AND REAR BRAKES WAS REPLACED AT LEAST 10 TIMES WITH IN A 5 YEAR PERIOD. MR *JB
Oct 15, 2002
CONSUMER STATES BRAKES WERE MAKING A SQUEEKING NOISE WHEN APPLIED. TOOK TO DEALER AND THEY REPLACED BRAKES ETC. ONE WEEK LATER THE SQUEEKING NOISE RESURFACED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*JB
Sep 05, 2002
WHILE DRIVING ABS LIGHT COMES ON AND STAYS ON UNTIL STOPPED VEHICLE AND RESTART IT.*AK
Mar 08, 2002
WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE DUE TO BRAKES GRABBING. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHO DETERMINED THAT ROTORS ON ALL 4 WHEELS WERE RED HOT. VEHICLE STILL AT DEALERSHIP AT THIS TIME.*AK *SLC
Dec 17, 2001
FRONT ROTORS AND PADS REPLACED TWICE, REAR ROTORS AND PADS REPLACED THREE TIMES. *AK
Aug 01, 2001
+ 28 more complaints for this component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
13 complaints
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.
Aug 22, 2011
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 MY ENGINE IS TOTALLY SHOT. I'M A POOR SENIOR CITIZEN AND CAN'T AFFORD TO FIX A CAR. I HAVE NO WAY TO GET AROUND. PLEASE FORCE GM TO ENACT A RECALL AND REIMBURSE ALL DAMAGE CAUSED BY THEIR FAULTY ENGINEERING. PLEASE. *CN
Jan 05, 2008
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND NO WARNING THE VEHICLE STALLED AND WAS DIFFICULT TO RESTART. *NLM
Mar 18, 2003
VEHICLE BEGAN TO LOSE COOLANT, THE DEALER REPLACED THE UPPER PLENTIUM AND THERMOSTAT, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS. *SLC
Apr 05, 2002
I BOUGHT A 94 FORD EXPLORER 02/02/200 AND THE CAR OVERHEATED THE NEXT DAY. I WANTED OUT FROM THE WHOLE DEAL BUT THEY SAID NO OR ELSE THEY WILL RUIN MY CREDIT, SO I HAD NO CHOICE BUT TO GET THE BUICK, I WAS CONCERENED ABOUT MY CREDIT, AND ON THE NEXT DAY I'M HAVING ALL THESE PROBLEMS. *AK
Feb 29, 2000
+ 8 more complaints for this component
VISIBILITY
12 complaints
PULSE WIPER SWITCH WAS REPLACED BEFORE RECALL 97V017000, WHEN RECALL NOTICE CAME CONSUMER HAD REPAIR DONE AGAIN, BUT THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *SLC
Oct 11, 2000
PULSE WIPER SWITCH WAS REPLACED BEFORE RECALL 97V017000, WHEN RECALL NOTICE CAME CONSUMER HAD REPAIR DONE AGAIN, BUT THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *SLC
Oct 11, 2000
WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD ACTIVATE INTERMITTENTLY, OBSTRUCTING THE VIEW OF THE DRIVER. A RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED ON THE VEHICLE MAKE AND MODEL. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. SWITCH HAS BEEN REPLACED AT THE OWNER'S EXPENSE. *AK
Apr 20, 2000
WINDOW SWITCH BROKEN POWER WINDOWS.
Nov 04, 1997
INCOMING AIR DUCT WILL NOT CLOSE DUE TO DESIGN, ALLOWING EXHAUST FUMES FROM OTHER VEHICLES TO ENTER. *SD
Apr 30, 1996
+ 7 more complaints for this component
POWER TRAIN
11 complaints
THERE WAS RED FLUID LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE, DEALER REPLACED BOTH TRANSMISSION COOLER LINES. *SLC
Apr 05, 2002
WHILE TRAVELING 50-55MPH AND WITHOUT WARNING, VEHICLE LOST POWER SUDDENLY, MECHANIC INDICATED THAT TRANSMISSION HAD BROKEN AND CHEWED UP PARTS.*AK THE TRANSMISSION AND TORQUE WERE RECONDITIONED.*JB
Sep 07, 2001
ONGOING PROBLEM WITH TRANSMISSION LEAKAGES/ A PUDDLE OF FLUID CAN BE SEEN ON THE GROUND; DEALER NOTIFIED AND UNABLE TO LOCATE THE LEAKS. *AK
Apr 21, 2000
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED PROBLEM WITH TRANSMISSION FAILURE WHILE TURNING OFF AT AN INTERSECTION. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT HE NEVER SAW A TRANSMISSION BLOW UP LIKE THAT ONE WITH ONLY 52,000 MILES. *AK
Nov 24, 1999
ONCE CAR SHIFTS INTO THE OVERDRIVE OR FINAL GEAR, I EXPERIENCE A HESITATION. THE HESITATION SEEMS TO DISAPPEAR WHEN VEHICLE SPEED IS AROUND 80 MPH. IT ALSO DISAPPEARS WHEN I TAKE MY FOOT OFF OF THE ACCELERATOR.
Jul 14, 1999
+ 6 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
9 complaints
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 WAS COMPLETELY SHUT OFF. THE POWER STEERING WAS STIFF AND I HAD JUST ENOUGH SPEED LEFT TO MOVE ACROSS TWO LANES IN TO A STORE PARKING LOT. THE CAR SHUTOFF MULTIPLE TIMES AFTER THAT, BOTH WHILE DRIVING AND WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE CAR. THE MECHANIC THINKS THAT MY CAR IS NOT RECOGNIZING THE KEY & THAT I NEED A NEW KEY BECAUSE THEIR TESTS ARE SIGNALING THAT THE CAR WILL NOT CRANK DUE TO AN "ANTI-THEFT" ISSUE. I STRONGLY BELIEVE THAT HAS BEEN THE ISSUE THE ENTIRE TIME. THIS ISSUE IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS & I AM LUCKY NOT TO HAVE WRECKED MY CAR THAT DAY. OVERALL, I HAVE BEEN LEFT STRANDED SEVERAL TIMES, SPENT THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS, AND HAD MY CAR TOWED 3 TIMES IN THE PAST YEAR. *TR
Jul 02, 2014
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
Aug 03, 2006
VEHICLE WAS IN THE OFF POSITION FOR SOME HOURS AND HORN SOUNDED OFF. HORN IS CURRENTLY INOPERATIVE, CONSUMER NOTED IF HORN WAS NEEDED IN AN EMERGENCY, IT WOULD NOT BE AVAILABLE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
Apr 25, 2000
ON SEVERAL OCCASION THE ALTERNATOR / BATTERY FAILED CAUSING VEHICLE TO MALFUNCTION. DEALER CAN NOT FIX IT, PROBLEM STILL EXIST, POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL FAILURE. *YC
Aug 05, 1999
DRIVING THE VEHICLE DOWN THE ROAD AND NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE DASHBOARD. PULLED VEHICLE OVER AND PUT THE FIRE OUT. TOOK TO THE DEALER AND THE WIRING IN THE DASHBOARD WAS BURNT. *AK
Aug 18, 1998
+ 4 more complaints for this component
SEAT BELTS
9 complaints
THE REAR CENTER SEAT BELT ANCHOR HAS COME OFF. THE CONSUMER MADE CONTACT WITH THE MANUFACTURER, WHO ADVISED THE CONSUMER THAT HIS VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE SEAT BELT RECALL 98V306000. *NM THE CONSUMER STATED THIS RECALL DESCRIBED HIS SITUATION EXACTLY . *BF *NM
Mar 28, 2005
THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR SPRING MALFUNCTIONED, THE DEALER STATED THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. *JB
Feb 19, 2003
BUCKLES DO NOT LOCK PROPERLY WHICH AFFECTS REAR AND FRONT PASSENGER SEATS. DEALER ALREDY CONTACTED.*AK *YH
Aug 27, 2002
AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITH CAR SITTING STILL JUST STARTING ENGINE. INJURED RIGHT SHOULDER. *AK
Oct 22, 2001
VEHICLE SEAT BELT CONTINUALLY NEEDS REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR, UNABLE TO REMEDY FAILURES.
Feb 01, 1999
+ 4 more complaints for this component
STEERING
9 complaints
THE POWER STEERING ON THE VEHICLE WENT OUT AT 51,927 MILES. THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE SAID DEFECT, BUT THE VEHICLE MODEL YEAR WASN'T PART OF THE RECALL. *LA THE CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT. *SC *JB
Feb 10, 2004
WHEN DRIVING AND UPON MAKING A LEFT OR RIGHT HAND TURN STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP, CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, AND RESULTING IN A NEAR ACCCIDENT. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
Jul 31, 2000
ANY TIME WHEN ADJUSTING THE STEERING POSITION IT WILL SLIP, AND HAS ALOT OF PLAY IN THE TILT. CONTACTED DEALER, VEHICLE NOT UNDER WARRANTY. THEY SAID IT WAS A DESIGN DEFECT, AND A SAFETY HAZARD. *AK
May 16, 2000
POWER STEERING HOSE LEAKS.
Nov 19, 1996
STEERING RACK FAILED.
Oct 21, 1996
+ 4 more complaints for this component
STRUCTURE
6 complaints
PAINT PEELING...COMING OFF IN SHEETS FOR LAST FEW YEARS...CONTACTED BOTH GM AND BUICK HOME OFFICES ....WAS TOLD IT WASN'T A DEFECT AND NOTHING COULD BE DONE. IT APPEARS TO BE THE SAME TYPE OF DELAMINATION PROBLEM THAT THEY HAD THE RECALLS ON VEHICLES FOR YEARS JUST AHEAD OF MINE. DIDN'T THEY HAVE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM??*AK
Jul 10, 2003
WHEN PAPERS ARE PUT IN GLOVE COMPARTMENT THEY CAN EASILY SLIP INTO THE AIR CONDITIONING FAN. GLOVE COMPARTMENT NOT SEALED.
Sep 12, 1998
A FLAW IN GLOVE COMPARTMENT DESIGN. WHENEVER PAPER IS IN GLOVE COMPARTMENT IT WOULD SLIP THROUGH & GET ENTANGLED WITH FAN MOTOR & CLOG IT. THIS CAUSED FAN MOTOR TO OVERHEAT. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP WHO CALLED MANUFACTURER. WAS INFORMED ITS OWNER'S PROBLEM TO SOLVE. *AK
Jul 01, 1998
DASH SEPARATION. *SD
Jan 13, 1996
THE DASHBOARD SEPARATED ON THE DRIVER SIDE WHILE DRIVING FALLING ON THE DRIVERS LEG. ALSO ON PASSENGER SIDE DASHBOARD AT THE BOTTOM FELL OFF. TT
Jan 03, 1996
+ 1 more complaint for this component
SEATS
6 complaints
LEFT FRONT SEAT BACK REST SWINGS FORWARD WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED. REPORTED THE PROBLEM TO THE DEALER IN JULY 1997. DEALER INSPECTED AND SAID THAT THEY COULD NOT SEE A PROBLEM. I WENT BACK TO THE DEALER. THEY CHECKED THE BACK REST AND SAID IT WAS LOOSE, BUT THERE WAS NO ADJUSTMENT. THEY GAVE ME THE PHONE NUMBER FOR THE BUICK FACTORY (1-800-521-7300) I SPOOKE WITH ALEA WHO GAVE ME THE CLAIM NUMBER OF 980074345 AND SAID THE FACTORY REP WOULD CALL ME. I GAVE HER TWO PHONE NUMBERS, BOTH WITH ANSWERING MACHINES. I NEVER GOT A CALL FROM THE FACTORY REP. ON 1/14/99 I CALLED BACK TO BUICK AND THEY SAID, "THE CASE WAS CLOSED". "THE REP HAD TALKED TO THE DEALERSHIP AND CLOSED THE CASE." I WAS NEVER CONTACTED AND THE CAR SEAT HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED OR INSPECTED. THE DEALER LOOKED AT SOME NEW CARS OF THE SAME MODEL AND SAID THEY HAD SOME SLACK. WHICH IS TRUE, BUT NOT LIKE MINE WHERE THE BACK OF THE SEAT SO MUCH SLACK THAT IT TROWS THE DRIVE FORWARD. THE SITUATION NOW IS THAT EVERY TIME A PERSON STEPS ON THE BRAKE THE FRONT SET BACK FLYS FORWARD AND THROWS THE DRIVER INTO THE STEERING WHEEL. I AM NOT A MECHANIC, BUT SOMETHING IS NOT RIGHT WITH THE EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT OF THE SEAT BACK REST. (THE CAR DOES HAVE AN ELECTRIC SEAT ON THE DIRVER'S SIDE). IT IS VERY DANGEREOUS TO DRIVE THE CAR AND REMEMBER TO LEAN FORWARD EACH TIME THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED. WE HAVE TO REMEBER TO WARN EVERY DRIVER OF THE CAR AND HOPE THEY DO NOT FORGET. IT SCARES THE 'WILLIES OUT OF THEM' WHEN IT HAPPENS. THE LOOSE SEAT PROBLEM IS EITHER AN ENGINEERING FAULT OR A MANUFACTURING PROBLEM. THE DEALER SAID IT IS A FACTORY PROBLEM AND THE FACTORY RELIED ON THE DEALER'S WORD RATHER THAN FIX THE PROBLEM. THE DEALER SAYS THE CAR IS NOW OUT OF WARRANTY AND 'SOL' . I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT MY NEXT STEP SHOULD BE IN FOLLOWING THE CORRECT CHANNELS TO GET THE PROBLEM CORRECTED. IF LEGAL ACTION IS TO BE MY NEXT STEP, PLEASE LET ME KNOW. THANKS FOR YOUR ASSISTANCE AND HELP. MAY THE REST OF THE DAY GO WELL FOR YOU.
Mar 10, 1999
SEAT RECLINING GEARS DO NOT MESH COMPLETELY, ALLOWING SEAT BACK TO BE MOVED BACK/FORTH ABOUT 3 INCHES.
Sep 25, 1996
DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEATS COLLAPSED IMPACT 6:00 POSITION SPEED 60 MPH. TT
Jan 25, 1996
DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEATS COLLAPSED IMPACT 6:00 POSITION SPEED 60 MPH. TT
Jan 25, 1996
FRONT SEATBACK RATTLES. *AK
Aug 14, 1995
+ 1 more complaint for this component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
5 complaints
FOR THE SECOND TIME IN 3 YEARS THE DOOR LATCH ON DRIVERS SIDE DOOR HAS BROKEN OFF. THE DOOR CANNOT BE OPENED FROM THE OUTSIDE. THE COST OF REPAIR IS $150.00. I HAVE HEARD OF THIS SAME PROBLEM OCCURRING IN OTHER GM VEHICLES WITH THE SAME DOOR LATCH DESIGN.
Jan 23, 2003
DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR LOCK WAS DEFECTIVE AS ASSEMBLY FAILED. UNABLE TO OPEN DOOR FROM THE OUITSIDE. POTENTIAL SAFETY PROBLEM TO DRIVER IF A MEDICAL EMERGENCY DEVELOPE. EXTRACTING DRIVER FROM PASSANGER SIDE WOULD HAVE BEEN NEAR IMPOSSIBLE BECAUSE OF BUCKET SEATS AND CONSOLE.
Mar 16, 2001
CONSUMER CANNOT OPEN HOOD. THE RELEASE MECHANISM INSIDE VEHICLE WILL NOT RELEASE HOOD LATCH. *AK
Jan 08, 1999
DRIVERS DOOR ACTIVATOR FOR THE LOCK BROKE, CAUSING LOCK TO STICK, RENDERING DRIVERS DOOR INOPERABLE. *DH
Jun 27, 1996
DRIVER'S POWER DOOR LOCK DOES NOT UNLOCK WHEN OPERATED MANUALLY. *SD
Aug 19, 1995
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
3 complaints
PAINT ON 1995 BUICK REGAL IS FLAKING OFF IN LARGE SHEETS. *JB
Mar 28, 2004
PAINT IS FLAKING OFF THE CAR SURFACE. *NLM
May 20, 2003
DOOR REMOTE CONTROL INOPERATIVE.
Nov 19, 1996
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
3 complaints
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
May 18, 2001
MANY TIMES IN THE LAST FEW MONTHS, WHEN TRAVELING EXTREMELY SLOWLY, EG. COMING TO A STOP SIGN, BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY, ETC., I HEAR AND FEEL A HEAVY RATTLE (AS THOUGH METAL HAS RELEASED A LINKAGE) AND I CAN FEEL SOMETHING RELEASE THRU MY BREAK PEDDLE. IT ONLY TAKES A FEW SECONDS. THIS HAPPENS MANY TIMES EACH DAY AND IS HAPPENING MORE FREQUENTLY LATELY. I'VE HAD IT CHECKED SEVERAL TIMES BY MECHANICS AND THEY CAN'T FIND THE PROBLEM. I'M VERY CONCERNED THAT MY BREAKS COULD FAIL AND I HAVE ALREADY RECEIVED A PRELIMINARY RECALL NOTICE ON MY AIRBAGS, WHICH I HAVEN'T RECEIVED THE INFORMATION YET ON THE REPAIRS, WHICH ADDS AN ADDITIONAL CONCERN TO POSSIBLE BRAKE FAILURE. I'M A DIVORCED MOM, WITH TWO KIDS AT HOME AND HAUL OTHER CHILDREN OFTEN. THIS IS MY ONLY VEHICLE. PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF THERE IS A KNOW CAUSE FOR THIS PROBLEM. THANK YOU.
Sep 04, 2000
MANY TIMES IN THE LAST FEW MONTHS, WHEN TRAVELING EXTREMELY SLOWLY, EG. COMING TO A STOP SIGN, BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY, ETC., I HEAR AND FEEL A HEAVY RATTLE (AS THOUGH METAL HAS RELEASED A LINKAGE) AND I CAN FEEL SOMETHING RELEASE THRU MY BREAK PEDDLE. IT ONLY TAKES A FEW SECONDS. THIS HAPPENS MANY TIMES EACH DAY AND IS HAPPENING MORE FREQUENTLY LATELY. I'VE HAD IT CHECKED SEVERAL TIMES BY MECHANICS AND THEY CAN'T FIND THE PROBLEM. I'M VERY CONCERNED THAT MY BREAKS COULD FAIL AND I HAVE ALREADY RECEIVED A PRELIMINARY RECALL NOTICE ON MY AIRBAGS, WHICH I HAVEN'T RECEIVED THE INFORMATION YET ON THE REPAIRS, WHICH ADDS AN ADDITIONAL CONCERN TO POSSIBLE BRAKE FAILURE. I'M A DIVORCED MOM, WITH TWO KIDS AT HOME AND HAUL OTHER CHILDREN OFTEN. THIS IS MY ONLY VEHICLE. PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF THERE IS A KNOW CAUSE FOR THIS PROBLEM. THANK YOU.
Sep 04, 2000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
3 complaints
HEAD LIGHT LAMPS REFLECTIVE DEVICES FAILED. *DH
Sep 26, 1995
HIGH BEAMS DO NOT COME ON DURING THE DAY. *SKD
Jun 07, 1995
DRIVER IS UNABLE TO SIGNAL WITH HIGH BEAM LIGHT. *AK
Oct 17, 1994
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2 complaints
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 ORIGINAL MILES. *TR
Feb 29, 2008
THERE WAS SOME LEAKAGE OF ANTIFREEZE INTO ENGINE CAUSED BY A BAD INTAKE MANIFOLD. THIS HAPPENED WHILE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT ABOUT 65MPH. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER ASSUMED HEAD GASKET WAS THE PROBLEM, AND CHARGED CONSUMER $4,700 TO GET A NEW ENGINE. AFTER NEW ENGINE WAS INSTALLED, DEALER PUT OLD INTAKE MANIFOLD BACK ON, AND NEW ENGINE ALSO BLEW OUT. *AK THE VEHICLE NEEDS NEW ENGINE AGAIN. A NEW INTAKE MANIFOLD IS NEEDED TOO BECAUSE OF DAMAGE CAUSED BY ANTIFREEZE. *YH
Nov 30, 2000
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2 complaints
THROTTLE CABLE BROKE TRAVELING ON A BUSY HIGHWAY. VEHICLE WAS JUST IDILING. CONSUMER FLOATED ACROSS THREEE LANES TO GET OFF. DEALER HAD NO EXPLANATION WHY IT HAPPENED. *AK DEALER REPLACED THE ACCELERATOR CABLE. *SLC
Jan 22, 2001
AUTO TRAN: INTERMITTENTLY, WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE FROM 5 TO 10 MPH ENGINE WILL NOT ACCELERATE, ACTS AS IF OUT OF FUEL/NO RESPONSE, HAPPENED ON CITY STREETS AND FREEWAY, NEARLY CAUSED ACCIDENT.
Oct 01, 1996
EQUIPMENT
2 complaints
AIR CONDITIONER FAILED TO OPERATE PROPERLY. *AK
Mar 09, 2000
PAPERS IN GLOVE COMPARTMENT WERE SUCK INTO FAN, CAUSING FAN TO BREAK, AND RESULTING IA A FIE IN DUCT OF AIR AND HEAT CHANNEL. SOME SORT OF SHIELD SHOULD HAVE BEEN IN PLACE BETWWEN THE FAN AND GLOVE COMPARTMENT. *AK
Mar 09, 2000
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
1 complaint
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 SHOP. THIS USUALLY HAPPENS IN TRAFFIC. I HAVE TRAINED MYSELF TO FLIP THE SHIFT GEAR INTO NEUTRAL & TURN THE KEY ON(CAR USUALLY RESTARTS - IN 2 INSTANCES IT DID NOT AND I WAS ABLE TO NAVIGATE INTO A NEARBY DRIVEWAY USING "ARMSTRONG POWER STEERING"). CHARACTERISTICS ARE THE SAME AS THOSE NOTED IN THE CURRENT (MARCH 2014) GM RECALL. I LOVE THE VEHICLE AND AM NOT IN A POSITION TO BUY ANOTHER, THEREFORE, IT WOULD BE SPLENDID FOR GM TO OFFER TO REPAIR IT. IT IS NOT JUST ME, AN AUTO REPAIR SHOP LOOKED ON-LINE @ WWW.CARCRAZY.COM AND DISCOVERED MANY BUICK REGAL OWNERS AS FAR BACK AS 1993 & 94 HAVE THE SAME ISSUE. *TR
Mar 12, 2014
STEERING,SUSPENSION
1 complaint
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
May 07, 2007
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
DT: THE CONTACT STATES THAT THE BRAKES ARE NOT WORKING . HAS REPLACED BRAKES AND STILL ARE NOT WORKING CORRECTLY. ALSO, POWER STEERING IS OUT, AND THE HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT. ALSO, TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REPLACED.*AK
Jun 08, 2005
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 complaint
I OWN A 1995 BUICK REGAL AND FOR ALL THE TROUBLE I HAVE HAD WITH IT, I STILL LIKE IT. FIRST, THE AIR CONDITIONING WILL QUIT WORKING WHEN IT IS REAL HOT OUTSIDE AND WE ARE GOING UP A HILL. WHERE WE LIVE THAT IS EVERYWHERE. SECOND, THE PAINT STARTED PEELING WHEN THE CAR WAS ONLY 3 YEARS OLD. I CONTACTED THE DEALER WHERE WE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE AND WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THAT HE COULD DO ABOUT IT WITHOUT CHARGING US FOR A PAINT JOB. ($3500). I THEN CONTACTED ANOTHER DEALER IN ANOTHER TOWN A COUPLE YEARS LATER AND WAS TOLD THAT IF I HAD REPORTED IT SOONER THAT BUICK WOULD HAVE PAINTED IT FOR ME AT NO CHARGE. I HAD MISSED THE CUT-OFF AT THAT TIME BY A COUPLE MONTHS AND A THOUSAND MILES. THIS CAR NOW HAS 114,000 MILES ON IT AND STILL RUNS OK. WE USE IT AS AN EXTRA VEHICLE FOR WINTER DRIVING BUT I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER ONE. I WILL NEVER RECOMMEND THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I BOUGHT IT EITHER. FINALLY, THE ROTORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWO TIMES AND NEEDS IT AGAIN. I CAN'T SEEM TO GET THEM REPLACED OR TURNED EXCEPT WITH GMC PARTS WHICH IS NOT WORTH IT.
Apr 20, 2004
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE STARTED STEERING ITSELF. WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, THE ABS LOCKED UP. THE CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND IMPACTED A GUARD RAIL. *AK THE VEHICLE SPUN AROUND AND BACKED INTO THE GUARD RAIL. THE VEHICLE THEN TURNED AROUND AND FACED THE OTHER SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE AIR BAG(S) DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE SEAT BELTS DID NOT RESTRAIN THE CONSUMER. *SCC *JB
Dec 10, 2003
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
ON JAN. 8,2003 I HAD A COMPLETE BRAKE INSPECTIO AND REPAIR DONE BY TUFFY'S AUTO SERVIVE AT 4164 N. MILWAUKEE IN CHICAGO. I NOTICES S SCRAPING SOUND COMING FROM MY LEFT FRONT WHEEL. I RETURNED TO TUFFY'S FIVE (5) TIMES, THE LAST BEING ON OR ABOUT JANUARY 20, 2003. AT THIS TIME, MR JIM JANICEK, THE DISTRICT MANAGER FOR TUFFY'S WAS PRESENT. AGAIN THEY INSPECTED MY BRAKES AND I WAS ASSURED BY MR. JANICEK THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH MY BRAKES. AT THIS TIME, MR. JANICEK, THE DISTRICT MANAGER FOR TUFFY'S STRONGLY SUGGESTED THAT I WAS WASTING HIS TIME AND NOT TO RETURN. ON MAY 29, 2003, ON MY WAY HOME FROM WORK I DEVELOPED A LOUD GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM MY LEFT FRONT WHEEL WITH GREATLY REDUCED BRAKING POWER. ON MAY 30, 2003 I AGAIN WAS CHARGED , THIS TIME FOR TWO (2) CALIPERS TO REPAIR BRAKES. I BELIEVE THE CALIPER FAILURE WAS DUE TO THE THE WORK DONE BY TUFFY'S TO BEGIN WITH.ON JULY 8, ON MY WAY TO THE HOSPITAL, AS MY WIFE MUST GO WEEKLY; TRAVELING AT A RATE OF 30 MPH IN MEDIUM TRAFFIC I HAD COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE. I PUMPED THE BRAKES AND WAS BARELY ABLE TO AVOID A MAJOR ACCIDENT. DRIVING AT A RATE OF 10 -15 MPH I WAS ABLE TO TAKE MY CAR TO LYNCH BUICK AT 5330 W. IRVING PARK RD. IN CHICAGO. THEY INSPECTED MY BRAKES AND FOUND THERE TO BE A SUBSTANCE THAT WAS NOT BRAKE FLUID IN THE SYSTEM. THE TOTAL COST OF REPAIR WILL BE OVER $1,000.00. TUFFY'S WAS NOTIFIED AND THEY TOOK A SAMPLE OF THE FLUID FROM THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER. TUFFY'S STATED THE THE BRAKE SYSTEM HAD ANTI-FREEZE IN IT. TUFFY'S AUTO SERVICE ON NORTH MILWAUKEE IN CHICAGO WAS THE ONLY ONE TO WORK ON MY BRAKES AND THE ONLY ONE UNDER THE HOOD FOR ANY REASON SINCE JANUARY 8, 2003., H DUE TO THE GREAT TRAUMA CAUSED BY TUFFY'SLYNCH BUICK WILL REPAIR MY CAR. WHEN TUFFY' BOTCHED THE FIRST JOB, I GAVE THEM ANOTHER CHANCE, THAT CHANCE ALMOST COST ME AND MY WIFE OUR LIVES. I FEEL THEY SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED TO DO ANY MORE BRAKE REPAIRS ON ANY VEHICLES. *AK
Jul 12, 2003
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
GOING DOWN AN INCLINE ON A CURVE, AT 25 MPH AND THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF AND THE STEERING LOCKS UP . BROUGHT THE CAR TO A STOP WITHOUT POWER BRAKES WORKING . CAR COULD NOT BE PUT INTO PARK TO RESTART . PUT CAR ITO NEUTRAL AND STARTED RIGHT UP. VERY VERY DANGEROUS AS THERE IS NO CONTROL OVER THE STEERING AND BRAKES ARE ONLY WORKING A FRACTION OF THERE POTENTIAL. *AK
Sep 21, 2002
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
INTERMITTENTLY VEHICLE DIES OUT, AND THIS IS HAPPENING MORE OFTEN. MAIN COMPUTER MODULE LINK TO IGNITION CAN ONLY BE REPAIRED BY DEALER. ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ILLUMINATES EVERY OTHER TIME VEHICLE IS STARTED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK
Jun 21, 2002
AIR BAGS,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
RECEIVED RECALL #00V171000 AND CONTACTED DEALERSHIP. TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIRS FOR AIR BAG. DEFECT WAS REPAIRED. ONCE COMPLETED, AND OWNER RETRIEVED VEHCLE, NOTICED HORN FAILED TO WORK WHEN IT DID PREVIOUSLY. MECHANIC INDICATED HORN NOT WORKING AT TIME OF REPAIRS. *AK
Jun 13, 2001
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 complaint
FUEL PUMP BURNED. DEALER REPLACED FUEL PUMP. *AK FUEL PUMP LOCATED IN GAS TANK GOT HOT ENOUGH TO MELT THE INSULATION ON THE WIRING, MELT SOME OF PLASTIC BODY OF FUEL PUMP. *YH
Sep 25, 2000
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 complaint
THE STEERING WHEEL BECOMES STIFF AND DIFFICULT TO TURN. OWNER HAS TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF AND START IT BACK UP AGAIN WHEN THIS OCCURS. DEALER CHANGED SERPENTINE BELT AND BRAKE PADS. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK
Nov 24, 1999
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WILL STALL UNEXPECTEDLY WHICH MAY CAUSE A CRASH. PREVOUISLY THERE WERE PROBLEMS WITH THE OVERDRIVE SYSTEM. *AK
Sep 29, 1999
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
BRAKE FAILURE, WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED, THEY MAKE A LOUD GRINDING NOISE. *AK CONSUMER ALSO STATES CASSETTE WILL NOT ACCEPT TAPE IT EJECTS,TRUNK LIGHT FLICKERS WHEN TRUNK IS OPEN, CONSUMER WAS ADVISED THAT IS THE WAY IT IS DESIGN IT IS NORMAL, ALSO POPPING NOISE FROM LEFT FRONT WINDOW AT BASE WHEN GOING UP.*JB
Aug 22, 1996
TIRES
1 complaint
VEHICLE NOT DESIGNED TO ALLOW USE OF TIRE CHAINS WITH 16 INCH TIRES. *DH
Feb 28, 1996
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How many problems does the 1995 BUICK Regal have?
The 1995 BUICK Regal currently has 192 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.
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The most common problems reported for the 1995 BUICK Regal are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.
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