2001 BUICK Regal Problems & Complaints
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ENGINE
42 complaints
On [XXX], my son drove the car to Wendy’s to get lunch around 12:30 pm. He returned, parked the car in the driveway. My son entered the house and while we were eating lunch the doorbell rang, it was the police informing us that my car was on fire in the driveway. The fire department was called and they eventually extinguished the fire which started under the hood of the car. The jaws of life were used to cut the hood of the car loose to fully extinguish the fire. The car is destroyed. There is no fixing it. Marion, Virginia Fire Department extinguished the fire and stated that a report could be obtained but they were positive the fire started in the engine. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Feb 01, 2024
RECALL FIXED THE FRONT VALVE COVER AND THE REAR ONE SHOULD OF BEEN DONE ALSO DUE TO THE LEAKING OF OIL THAT COULD POTENTIALLY START A FIRE FROM LEAKING ON THE BLOCK AND POSSIBLY BURN ON THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD.
Mar 08, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2001 BUICK REGAL. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH AND PULLING INTO A PARKING LOT, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. THE CONTACT EXITED THE VEHICLE AND RAN INTO FERRY FACILITY TO CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BY THE TIME THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED AT THE SCENE, THE VEHICLE WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE CONTACT WAS NOT SURE WHETHER A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND THE REMNANT WAS TOWED AWAY. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. APPROXIMATELY SEVEN MONTHS LATER, THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 170,000. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. *BF *JS
Sep 08, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK REGAL. AFTER STARTING THE ENGINE, A LOUD BOOMING SOUND WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE ENGINE. UPON INSPECTION, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED SMOKE UNDER THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED FOR THE SAME FAILURE PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 09V116000 (ENGINE) ON SEPTEMBER 20, 2016. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 232,000. UPDATED 05/16/17*LJ *CN THE CONSUMER STATED AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER RECALL THE UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD EXPLODED. *JS
Feb 21, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2001 BUICK REGAL. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND THE ENGINE WAS STARTED, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701000 (ENGINE, ENGINE COOLING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 80,000. UPDATED 04/11/17 L'S CONSUMER STATED VEHICLE WAS PARKED AT OWNERS HOME WHEN KEY WAS TURNED TO START CAR - YOU COULD HEAR THE EXPLOSION FROM THE HOUSE INSIDE. UPDATED 9/7/18*JP
Nov 30, 2016
+ 37 more complaints for this component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
25 complaints
2001 BUICK REGAL. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO PARTS NOT AVAILABLE TO REPAIR DEFECTIVE RECALL NOTICE 15757. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. ALSO, THE VEHICLE HAD AN OVERHEATING PROBLEM. *JB
Jul 05, 2016
2001 BUICK REGAL. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE ENGINE FIRE AND RECALL NOTICE THAT STATES DROPS OF ENGINE OIL DEPOSIT ON EXHAUST MANIFOLD COULD CAUSE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. CONSUMER SEEKS REIMBURSEMENT FOR FAIR MARKET VALUE OF VEHICLE. *SMD
May 12, 2016
2001 BUICK REGAL. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO INFORMATION SENT TO CUSTOMER SERVICE ABOUT VEHICLE FIRE AND ENGINE OIL DEPOSIT ON EXHAUST MANIFOLD RECALL NOTICE. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED BY THE TIME HE RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTICE, THE VEHICLE HAD ALREADY CAUGHT ON FIRE. *JB
May 12, 2016
2001 BUICK REGAL. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO PARTS NOT AVAILABLE TO REPAIR EXHAUST MANIFOLD ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE RECALL NOTICE. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED ON JANUARY 18, 2016 THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. *JB
Mar 21, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK REGAL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. UPDATED 03/16/16*LJ UPDATED 03/30/16.*JB
Feb 04, 2016
+ 20 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
21 complaints
The 2001 buick regal that we have has very inadequate head lights as far as im concerned it is a wiring problem dims are so dim that it's like you have no head lights at all bright are just bright enough to almost see 50 to 100 feet in front of vehicle also this buick is not the only gm vehicle I have experienced this on the 98 buick century's have same head light problem some what worse though also our 2002 chevy venture van has same extremely dim dims on all three vehicles brights are substituted for dims I have tried to rimity the problem by cleaning oxidation from lenses also replacing head lamp bulbs on one vehicle lenses had condensation inside lenses replaced both lenses but the results were same extremely dim dims and still had to substitute brights for dims to see also thought batterie might be getting weak both van and buick have new batteries and alternator on Both are charging strong and to specification so after all that still have head lamp problem no worse no better
Apr 19, 2022
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK REGAL. WHILE DRIVING, AN ELECTRICAL BURNING ODOR WAS PRESENT INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. NO FURTHER INFORMATION WAS AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Nov 10, 2016
INSTRUMENT PANEL ODOMETER LIGHTING HAS GONE OUT TWICE CAR IS STATIONARY, REPAIR IS COSTLY AND REQUIRES THE ENTIRE DASH TO BE TAKEN OUT FOR REPAIR.
Nov 03, 2015
I WAS DRIVING WITH MY SON. WE WERE COMING TO A STOP AND LOST ALL POWER STEERING, BRAKES, AND ALL DASH LIGHTS LIT UP. THE IGNITION SWITCH FAILED.. VERY TERRIFYING! HOW IS MY CAR NOT ON THE RECALL LIST???? WE COULD HAVE DIED!!! *TR
Aug 17, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK REGAL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY COULD NOT BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION TO SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE. THE VIN WAS EXCLUDED FROM NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V355000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160,000.
Jun 30, 2014
+ 16 more complaints for this component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
10 complaints
THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED WAS ON THE INTERSTATE AND I HAD SET THE CRUISE CONTROL AND MY SPEED STARTED TO INCREASE SLOWLY AT FIRST THEN IT INCREASED AT A RAPID RATE.SO I TAPPED THE BRAKE AND IT DISENGAGED . WHEN I REENGAGED IT THE SAME THING HAPPENED. IT HAS HAPPENED SPORADICALLY AND BECAUSE IT HAPPENS INFREQUENTLY I HAVEN'T GOTTEN IT REPAIRED AND WHEN I HAVE ASKED MECHANICS ABOUT IT, THEY DRIVE IT AND IT WORKS FINE.I CANT BELIEVE I AM THE ONLY ONE THIS HAS HAPPENED TO. *TR
Dec 14, 2014
THERE ARE THREE THINGS THAT THIS VEHICLE CRUISE CONTROL DOES. FIRST IF YOU TRY TO USE THE RESUME FEATURE, IT ACCELERATES WILDLY SO YOU HAVE TO HIT THE BRAKE TO DISENGAGE IT. SECOND, WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY WITH THE CRUISE SET AT ANY SPEED THE VEHICLE WILL RANDOMLY JUST GO TO MAXIMUM ACCELERATION AND AGAIN YOU MUST USE THE BRAKE TO DISENGAGE IT. THIRD AND MOST RECENT, WHILE DRIVING THROUGH TOWN WITH THE CRUISE ON BUT NOT ENGAGED, THE CRUISE LIGHT COMES ON AND THE VEHICLE TAKES OFF AT FULL ACCELERATION ALL BY ITSELF. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION AND NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED IMMEDIATELY. GM HAS NO IDEA WHERE TO LOOK OTHER THAN REPLACING ABOUT $900.00 WORTH OF PARTS. IN CHECKING ON THIS SITUATION, I FOUND NUMEROUS INCIDENTS OF THIS SAME DEFECT WITH OTHER OWNERS OF THIS VEHICLE.
Apr 18, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK REGAL. THE THROTTLE BECAME STUCK AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SLOW DOWN UNTIL IT WAS PLACED IN NEUTRAL GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE THROTTLE CABLE WAS DEFECTIVE AND HE SHOULD FILE A SAFETY COMPLAINT WITH NHTSA. THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING AT 35 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 123,000.
Mar 02, 2010
I JUST BOUGHT THIS CAR. THE INCIDENT INVOLVES THE CRUISE CONTROL OF THIS VEHICLE. I WAS DRIVING ON I-65. I SET THE CRUISE FOR 65 MPH. LATER, I PUSHED THE ACCELERATE BUTTON TO INCREASE THE SPEED BY 5 MPH. I RELEASED THE SWITCH AT THE DESIRED SPEED BUT THE CAR CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE AS IF I FLOORED IT. I QUICKLY HIT THE BRAKES AND THAT FIRST STOPPED THE ACCELERATION. BUT AS SOON AS I RELEASED THE BRAKES, IT WENT BACK TO ACCELERATION. I THEN TURNED THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH TO THE OFF POSITION AND THAT STOPPED THE ACCELERATION. I CONTINUED FOR ABOUT 10 MILES WHEN I TRIED THE CRUISE CONTROL AGAIN. THE UNCONTROLLED ACCELERATION OCCURRED AGAIN WHEN I USED THE ACCELERATE BUTTON BUT THIS TIME I APPLIED THE DECELERATE BUTTON ONE TIME AS IF TO DECREASE THE SPEED BY 1 MPH. THAT ACTION KILLED THE CRUISE CONTROL ALL TOGETHER. IF I WANTED CRUISE CONTROL AGAIN, I WOULD HAVE TO RESET THE DESIRED SPEED ALL OVER AGAIN AS IF IT WEREN'T SET AT ALL. I HAVE ANOTHER INCIDENT INVOLVING THE CRUISE CONTROL ON THE SAME TRIP. I HAD THE DESIRED SPEED SET. WHEN THE CAR HIT A BUMP SUCH AS A SMALL POTHOLE, THE CAR'S SPEED SUDDENLY WOULD START TO INCREASE AS IF I FLOORED IT. AGAIN I HAD TO APPLY THE OFF SWITCH OR DECELERATE BUTTON TO KILL IT. ANOTHER INCIDENT OCCURRED ON THE SAME TRIP INVOLVING THE CRUISE CONTROL. I HAD THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH IN THE ON POSITION BUT HADN'T SET THE SPEED WHEN I HIT A BUMP ON THE INTERSTATE. AGAIN THE CAR ACTED AS IF I FLOORED THE ACCELERATOR AND AGAIN I HAD TO TURN THE SWITCH TO THE OFF POSITION OR USE THE DECELERATE BUTTON TO STOP IT. I HAD THIS CAR TROUBLE-SHOT FOR THIS PROBLEM. THEY FOUND THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL MODULE WAS AT FAULT BUT THE PART IS ON BACK ORDER NATIONWIDE. I WAS TOLD I COULD BE PUT ON A WAITING LIST BUT IT COULD BE A WHILE. ONE WOULD HAVE TO THINK I'M NOT THE ONLY ONE HAVING THESE PROBLEMS. I THINK THIS IS AN UNSAFE CONDITION AND SHOULD BE LOOKED AT. *TR JEFF LEONARD,
Nov 13, 2009
I OWN A 2001 BUICK REGAL THAT I BOUGHT NEW, IT HAS 27,000 ORIGINAL MILES. TWO YEARS AGO WHEN I ENGAGED THE CRUISE CONTROL AND THE CAR ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. NOW WHENEVER THE CRUISE CONTROL IS ENGAGED SOMETIMES IT WORKS AT FIRST AND THEN LATER IT MAY START ACCELERATE UNTIL YOU HIT THE BRAKES TO DISENGAGE IT. *TR
May 08, 2008
+ 5 more complaints for this component
STEERING
9 complaints
"TAKATA RECALL" VERY HARD TO STEER AND STEERING WHEELS LOCKS UP FEELS LIKE THE VEHICLE WILL NOT MOVE WHEN YOU NEED IT. I AM SCARED THAT AS I AM TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL WILL LOCK ALSO HAS A BAD LEAK AND THE BELT FEELS LIKE IT WILL POP. MY VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION DRIVING DOWN THE STREET AND AT ANOTHER TIME I WAS TRYING TO PARK.
Mar 08, 2016
STEERING SHAFT IN MY 2001 BUICK HAS FAILED 3 TIMES. *TR
Nov 26, 2007
EXPERIENCED A CLUNKING NOISE WHEN MAKE TURNS AT SLOW SPEED. SYMPTOMS INCLUDED LOOSENESS IN THE STEERING WHEEL AND A POPPING IN THE BRAKE PEDAL DURING TURNS AT LOW SPEEDS. THIS WAS FIXED UNDER WARRANTY AT ABOUT 25,000 MILES (RE-LUBRICATING IN THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT), BUT THE PROBLEM HAS RESURFACED AT 50,000 MILES. *JB
Apr 03, 2006
THERE WAS A CLUNKING NOISE WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL WAS TURNED IN ANY DIRECTION. IT COULD BE FELT IN THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE BRAKE PEDAL. IT GOT PROGRESSIVELY WORSE OVER TIME. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID IT HAD A FAULTY RACK. IT WAS REPLACED UNDER THE WARRANTY AND THE NOISE IS GONE.
May 02, 2005
WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER HEARD A CLANKING NOISE. WHEN TRYING TO TURN TO THE LEFT VEHICLE CONTINUED TO GO STRAIGHT. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER, WHO THOUGHT IT WAS THE SHAFT, BUT WAS NOT COMPLETELY CERTAIN. ALSO, DEALERSHIP WAS GUESSING AS TO WHY THIS DEFECT MAY OCCUR. WHEN CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER HE INDICATED THAT VEHICLE HAD TOO MANY MILES AND WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. THEY WILL NOT MAKE ANY REPAIRS.*AK
Dec 20, 2004
+ 4 more complaints for this component
POWER TRAIN
8 complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK REGAL. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH AND APPROACHING AN INCLINE, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. THE CONTACT SHIFTED INTO SECOND GEAR AND WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES; HOWEVER, HE FELT THE FAILURE WAS LIFE THREATENING WHEN THE VEHICLE STOPPED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS ONLY ABLE TO BE DRIVEN IN 1ST, 2ND, AND REVERSE GEARS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR REPAIR AND HE STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO A DEFECTIVE TORQUE CONVERTER THAT SHOULD NOT HAVE FAILED AT 92,000 MILES. THE TORQUE CONVERTER IN THE VEHICLE WAS THE ORIGINAL PART. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 94,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 92,000.
May 15, 2008
2001 BUICK REGAL AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED. *KB WHILE DRIVING, THE CONSUMER NOTICED THE VEHICLE HAVE A SLIGHT LURCH, A WEAK THUD AND IT KICKED DOWN FROM DRIVE TO THIRD GEAR. THE CONSUMER PULLED OVER TO A REST STOP AND WHEN HE WAS GETTING READY TO LEAVE, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE IN REVERSE, FIRST OR SECOND GEAR. IT WOULD ONLY LURCH FORWARD WHEN IN DRIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR FACILITY WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THE PLANETARY HAD A BROKEN GEAR, SOME DAMAGED CLUTCH DISKS AND METAL FRAGMENTS IN THE PAN. THE CONSUMER DIDN'T GET TOO FAR WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN HE SMELLED FUMES AND SAW BLUE SMOKE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER PULLED OVER, OPENED THE HOOD AND SAW BLUE SMOKE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE CONSUMER AND A POLICE OFFICER OBSERVED A DAMP SPOT ON THE GROUND WHICH TURNED OUT TO BE TRANSMISSION FLUID. WHEN THE TRANSMISSION STICK WAS CHECKED IT SHOWED THERE WAS NO FLUID. A HAIRLINE CRACK WAS DISCOVERED IN THE LEFT COVER AND WHEN IT BECAME HOT, IT EXPANDED FORCING OUT FLUID. *JB
Aug 03, 2006
OUR 2001 BUICK REGAL LOST IT'S A/T AT 40,300 MILES, LOCKED OUT OF REVERSE, GEARS 1 & 2. ONLY HAD DRIVE-3. WHY DOES THE GM AND AMERICAN CARS LOSE THEIR A/T MORE SO THAN THE JAPANESE CARS. WE WERE CURSING ON I-5 AT 70 MPH IN CRUISE CONTROL SOUTH OF STOCKTON, CA, WHEN THE CAR GAVE A SLIGHT LURCH, A THUD AND SLOWED DOWN. I STOPPED CHECKED THE TIRES, ALL OK. CHECKED THE ENGINE OIL AND A/T FLUID, ALL OK. PROCEEDED TO OXNARD, CA HAD THE A/T REPAIRED COSTING US SENIORS $3,600--OUCH. THE SHOP SAID THE PLANETARY GEAR AND THE CLUTCH DISKS WERE BROKEN WITH METAL FRAGMENT IS THE PAN. I KNOW IT WAS OUT OF WARRANTY, BUT GOSH, IT SHOULD HAVE LASTED LONGER THAN IT DID KONKING OUT AT 40,300. OUR SON DROVE HIS TOYOTA CAMRY 130,00 WITH OUT PROBLEMS, WHY CAN'T AMERICAN CARS BE AS RELIABLE. MY NEXT CAR WILL BE JAPANESE, AND THAT IS A PROMISE. THANKS, LLOYD PEARSON. *NM
Jul 23, 2006
I WOULD LIKE TO COMPLAIN ABOUT THE TRASMISSION ON MY 2001 BUICK REGAL W/ 69500 MILES ON IT. ON 12/25/2004 AFTER ACCELARATING ON AN ON RAMP TO THE FREEWAY, MY TRANSMISSION GAVE A CRACKING SOUND. AFTER THAT INCIDENT, I HAVE HAD TROUBLE WITH THE TRANSMISSION NOT SHIFTING CORRECTLY WHEN I START ACCELARATING FROM A STANDING POSITION. IT WILL HESITATE WHEN GAS PEDAL IS PUSHED. NOT A GOOD SIGN FOR A CAR THAT SHOULD STILL BE IN DECENT SHAPE HAVING ONLY THIS AMOUNT OF MILES.*AK
Dec 27, 2004
TRANSMISSION ON MY 2001 BUICK REGAL HAD PROBLEM SHIFTING,TO FIND OUT TRANSMISSION TOTALLY FELL APART AFTER 45000 MILES,HAD TO REBUILD TRANSMISSION AT CONSIDERABLE COST CONVENIENTLY 10000 MILES OR LESS OUT OF WARRANTY,FINDING OUT BY THIS WEBSITE THAT OTHER REGALS HAVE HAD TRANSMISSION DEFECTS AND TOTAL FAILURES. *NM
Mar 17, 2004
+ 3 more complaints for this component
VISIBILITY
8 complaints
IN AUGUST OF LAST YEAR (07) 3 WINDOWS FELL INTO THE DOOR ALL WITHIN A 2 WEEK TIME SPAN. I SEE THAT MANY OWNERS HAVE COMPLAINED AND GM HAS ALREADY RECALLED TOYOTA VEHICLES FOR THIS DEFECT BUT NOT BUICK VEHICLES. AFTER CALLING MY DEALERSHIP, I AM TOLD THAT THIS PROBLEM EXIST IN LARGE NUMBERS ALL OVER THE COUNTRY, YET NO SOLUTION. THE MOTORS STILL WORK BUT THE LEADS HAVE DETACHED. *TR
Apr 29, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK REGAL. IN AUGUST OF 2007, WITHIN A SPAN OF THREE WEEKS, THREE OF THE VEHICLE'S WINDOWS COLLAPSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSIS AND THEY STATED THAT THE ASSEMBLY FAILED. THE WINDOWS WERE REPAIRED AT THE COST OF $750 EACH. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THE FAILURE, BUT THEY WERE AWARE OF THE COMPLAINTS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 95,000. UPDATED 05/19/08. *LJ
Apr 29, 2008
THE REGULATORS ON THE WINDOWS MOTORS BROKE, ALLOWING THE WINDOWS TO DROP FREELY. THERE WAS NO SIGN ON ALL BUT ONE WINDOWS (WHICH MADE A GRINDING NOISE BEFORE FAILING). ONE WINDOW FELL WHILE WE WHERE AT A MALL, MAKING IT EASIER FOR A POTENTIAL THIEF TO TAKE THE CAR. THE WINDOWS ARE CURRENTLY C CLAMPED IN THE CLOSED POSITION. THEY'VE NOT BEEN FIXED BECAUSE OF A $250 PURCHASE PRICE FOR NEW COMPONENTS PER WINDOW. *TR
Nov 09, 2007
REAR WINDOW ON MY BUICK LASABRE IS BROKEN AND IT SEEMS THAT THERE ARE A LOT OF THEM THAT BREAK AND BUICK WON'T STAND BEHIND IT AND WANTS OVER $400 TO FIX IT. *JB
Sep 09, 2007
THE ELECTRIC WINDOW MECHANISM ON BOTH REAR WINDOWS WERE REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. NOW THE LEFT REAR WINDOW HAS FAILED AGAIN AND ALSO THE FRONT PASSENGER WINDOW HAS FAILED. WHEN I CALLED THE LOCAL DEALER, THEY HAD NO EXPLANATION ON WHY THE REAR WINDOW FAILED AGAIN (ESPECIALLY WHEN I DON'T CARRY REAR PASSENGERS AND THE WINDOW IS SELDOM USED) AND WAS QUOTED $530.00 FOR REPAIR. IT WAS AFTER THAT THE FRONT WINDOW THEN FAILED. IT SEEMS TO ME THERE MUST BE SOME KIND OF PROBLEM OR DEFECT WITH THE MECHANISM SINCE 4 WINDOWS HAVE FAILED SINCE BUYING THE CAR. *JB
Feb 09, 2007
+ 3 more complaints for this component
AIR BAGS
7 complaints
HAD A FRONT TIRE BLOW OUT CAR WENT ACROSS THE ROAD DOWN INTO SMALL DITCH AND STOPPED TO HIT A MAILBOX RESULTING IN THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYING THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG CAME OUT SO HARD THAT IT BROKE THE WINDSHIELD DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG CAME OUT AND RESULTED IN IT BREAKING MY SPINE I'VE HAD TO HAVE ONE SURGERY SINCE THEN AND MAYBE MORE
Sep 18, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK REGAL. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE MODULE WAS FAULTY. THE MANUFATURER WAS NOTIFIED THE VIN WAS INVALID. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 155,000. UPDATED 03/01/17*LJ
Oct 19, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK REGAL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Apr 11, 2016
TL* - WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH, CONTACTS 2001 BUICK REGAL WAS REAR ENDED, CAUSING THE CONTACTS VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT THE DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 91000. THE CONTACT CAN PROVIDE COPY OF THE POLICE REPORT. *JB UPDATED 03/07/07*JB
Jan 18, 2007
CONSUMER HAS A CONCERN THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT WILL ILLUMINATE WHILE DRIVING. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *JB
Sep 15, 2004
+ 2 more complaints for this component
TIRES
7 complaints
I AM AN AUTO MECHANIC AND LATER AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEER AND I ALWAYS KEEP MY TIRES PROPERLY INFLATED WITH ROUTINE BALANCING, ROTATION AND ALIGNMENTS. IN OVER 30 YEARS OF DRIVING I HAD NEVER HAD A TIRE ISSUE BEYOND THE OCCASIONAL FLAT UNTIL I BOUGHT A SET OF GOODYEAR VIVA 2 TIRES FROM WALMART ON MAY 31, 2011. P225/60R16 97S DOT MDX0 H6HP 1911 TIRES FOR MY 2001 BUICK REGAL. AFTER ALMOST A YEAR I NOTICED THE CAR WAS NOT RIDING SMOOTHLY SO I TOOK IT IN TO GET THE TIRES BALANCED. THE TIRE MAN SHOWED ME THAT THERE WAS A TREAD ISSUE ON A TIRE, SO ON MAY 9, 2012 I BOUGHT A REPLACEMENT VIVA 2 TIRE. THE FAILED TIRE HAD LESS THAN A YEAR AND 17,601 MILES ON IT. RECENTLY WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY ANOTHER OF THE INITIAL VIVA 2 TIRES BLEW OUT (SAME DOT CODE). THIS TIRE WAS ABOUT 26 MONTHS OLD WITH 31,440 MILES ON IT. I STILL HAVE THIS TIRE IF YOU WANT TO INSPECT IT. *TR
Aug 26, 2013
SINCE TWO OF THE FOUR TIRES HAVE NOW FAILED I WILL SUBMIT TWO COMPLAINTS, ONE FOR EACH TIRE. GOODYEAR VIVA 2 TIRES BOUGHT FROM WALMART ON MAY 31, 2011. P225/60R16 97S DOT MDX0 H6HP 1911 TIRES FOR MY 2001 BUICK REGAL. AFTER ALMOST A YEAR I NOTICED THE CAR WAS NOT RIDING SMOOTHLY SO I TOOK IT IN TO GET THE TIRES BALANCED. THE TIRE MAN SHOWED ME THAT THERE WAS A TREAD ISSUE ON A TIRE, SO ON MAY 9, 2012 I BOUGHT A REPLACEMENT VIVA 2 TIRE. THE FAILED TIRE HAD LESS THAN A YEAR AND 17,601 MILES ON IT. RECENTLY WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY ANOTHER OF THE INITIAL VIVA 2 TIRES BLEW OUT (SAME DOT CODE). THIS TIRE WAS ABOUT 26 MONTHS OLD WITH 31,440 MILES ON IT. *TR
Aug 26, 2013
TL*- THE CONTACT CALLED TO INFORM NHTSA THAT HE RECEIVE A RECALL LETTER FROM PEP BOYS ON HIS TIRES, THE COOPER FUTURA 2000 RADIAL LTE, SIZE 225/60/R16. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE TOOK HIS VEHICLE TO PEP BOYS TO HAVE THEM REPLACE THE TIRE BECAUSE THIS IS A PEP BOY RECALL, AND THEY DECLINE TO DO SO. PEP BOYS STATED THEY WERE UNAWARE OF THE RECALL.
Dec 20, 2006
THE TIRES ON THE CAR HAVE FAILED. I HAVE DONE THE ALL OF THE SCHEDULED ROTATIONS AND ALINGMENTS. THE TIRES "GOODYEAR EAGLE LS (225/60R16) ON MY 2001 BUICK REGAL ARE PUTTING MY LIFE AT RISK WHEN I DRIVE EVERYDAY FOR WORK. I CONTACTED BUICK AND THEY STILL ARE MAKING A DETERMINATION TO REPLACE THESE FAILED TIRES, AT 23,900 MILES. I BELIEVE THAT GM SHOULD OF TESTED THESE TIRES BEFORE THEY HAD MADE THE DECISION TO PUT THEM ON A QUITE PRICY CAR. GOODYEAR I BELIEVE IS AT FAULT FOR PRODUCING SUCH A TIRE THAT IS A COMPLETE FAILURE. I HOPE THAT SOMETHING IS DONE ABOUT THIS PROBLEM.*AK
Aug 23, 2002
WHILE VEHICLE WAS BEING WASHED, CONSUMER DISCOVERED A BULDGE IN THE SIDEWALL AND A LIGHTENING TYPE JAGGED SEPARATION IN TIRE, CONSUMER WAS INFORMED BY MECHANIC THAT THE BULDGE AND CRACK WAS THE RESULT OF A PLY SEPARATION.(CONTINENTIAL TIRES)*JB
Aug 23, 2001
+ 2 more complaints for this component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
6 complaints
FRONT BRAKE ROTORS RUSTED AT ONLY 17,000 MI.WAS TOLD CAR NOT DRIVEN ENOUGH.*AK
Jul 04, 2003
ROTORS NEEDED TO BE GROUND @ 21000 MILES AND THEN AGAIN @43000 MILES, FRONT END SHAKES BADLY WHEN BRAKING, MAKE CONTROL DIFFICULT. *JB
Jun 12, 2003
STARTING AT ABOUT 10,000 MILES THERE WAS A VERY DISTINCT RUBBING SOUND WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES IN A NON-EMERGENCY SITUATION (IT REMINDED ME OF THE SOUND BRAKES MAKE WHEN THEY HAVE TOO MUCH WEAR AND USUALLY IT'S AN INDICATION THE BRAKES NEED TO BE RELPACED). AT ABOUT 15,000 MILES I HAD THE CAR SERVICED AND THE DEALER STATED NO PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES. AT ABOUT 29,500 I HAD TO HAVE THE BRAKES AND ROTORS REPLACED. ABOUT 5,000 MILES AFTER THE BRAKES AND ROTORS WERE REPLACED THE SOUND HAS STARTED AGAIN. IT SOUNDS AS IF THE ABS IS CONSTANTLY ENGAGED BUT THIS HAPPENS WHENEVER PRESSURE IS APPLIED TO THE BRAKES. I'M CONVINCED THERE IS A BRAKE PROBLEM THAT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR AND I'M CONCERNED THE BRAKES WILL FAIL IN AN EMERGENCY. THE DEALERS SEEM UNABLE TO IDENTIFY A PROBLEM. DOES YOUR AGENCY HAVE ANY RECORDS OF BRAKE PROBLEMS WITH THE 2001 BUICK REGAL GS?
Apr 30, 2003
RUSTED ROTORS CAUSED CLUNKING NOISE AT THE REAR END WHILE BRAKING. NLM
Aug 01, 2001
BRAKES WERE RUSTIED. WAS TOLD BY DEALER THAT BRAKES WERE RUSTED BECAUSE OF ATMOSPHERE.*AK *SLC
Jun 05, 2001
+ 1 more complaint for this component
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
5 complaints
I have a buick.regal go 3.8 was just notified about recall for under hood fire I have not had this happen yet but I have been a mechanic for.8 years and from what I've seen with my 3.8 and others I have worked on it's not just only the front valve cover and gasket I have noticed that on mine I had oil pooling from lower intake manifold onto transmission also same thing on right hand side of engine the intake leaks oil were the factory uses the silicone form a gasket when sealant goes bad the oil pools on top of transmission and on right the oil pools on top of the timing cover /water pump housing so I think just replacing the front valve cover is not an adequate fix when you have two ends of lower intake leaking oil and also rear valve cover leaking the rear may not be as big of fire hazard but those intake leaks were they pool could very well poor that pooled oil onto front exuast manifold and or crossover pipe when a had break is applied to vehicle
Apr 19, 2022
WE TOOK OUR CAR IN FOR RECALL REPAIR ON WEDNESDAY APRIL 6, 2016. WHEN THE DEALER RETURNED OUR CAR IT CUT OFF CONTINUOUSLY. AS A MATTER IF FACT IT CUT OFF WHILE WE WERE DRIVING ON A MAJOR BUSY STREET. WE RETURNED THE CAR TO THE DEALER EXPLAINING THAT THIS WAS NOT A PROBLEM WHEN WE BROUGHT THE CAR IN FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE DEALER HAS HAD OUR CAR FOR A MONTHS AND STATED THAT IT WAS SOMETHING ELSE AND IT WOULD COST $400. WE TOLD THE DEALER WE DID NOT HAVE $400. THIS IS THE THIRD TIME WE HAVE BROUGHT OUR CAR TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. OUR DAUGHTER WENT WITH US TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THEY WOULD CUT HALF OF THE COST FOR REPAIR AND THAT OUR CAR WOULD BE READY FRIDAY, MAY 6, 2016. THE DEALER STILL HAS OUR CAR AND STATED THE PART THAT WAS ORDERED DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. WE HAVE NOT HEARD ANYTHING FROM THE DEALER AS OF TODAY, MONDAY, MAY 9, 2016. WE ARE SENIOR CITIZENS AND WAS TOLD NOT TO DRIVE THE CAR AND NOT TO PARK IT IN THE GARAGE BECAUSE IT MIGHT CATCH ON FIRE. WE HAVE BEEN WITHOUT OUR CAR SINCE WE RECEIVED THE RECALL LETTER AND WAITING ON THE PART TO ARRIVE AT THE DEALER. WE ARE VERY FRUSTRATED AND DISAPPOINTED WITH THE CUSTOMER SERVICE WE HAVE RECEIVED DURING THIS RECALL PROCESS. WE HAVE BEEN INCONVENIENCED AND THERE HAS BEEN NO TYPE OF COMPENSATION OFFERED FOR THE INCONVENIENCE. NOT A LOANER CAR OR RENTAL CAR. WE HAVE HAD TO CANCEL DOCTOR'S APPOINTMENTS BECAUSE WE HAVE NO CAR TO DRIVE. WE ARE REALLY CONTEMPLATING LEGAL ACTIONS.
May 09, 2016
10-15 MINUTES AFTER BUICK WAS PARKED IT CAUGHT FIRE. JAN. 2014. I KNOW FIND THERE IS A RECALL FOR OIL ON EXHAUST MANIFOLD . I CONTACTED BUICK AND GOT THE RUN AROUND AND DO FEEL I AM DUE SOME COMPENSATION HOWEVER DO NOT KNOW HOW TO GO FORWARD.
Dec 18, 2015
CAN'T GET KEY OUT OF IGNITION WHEN TRYING TO TURN OFF ENGINE. WHY WASN'T 2001 BUICK REGAL RECALLED FOR IGNITION PROBLEM. THE KEY GETS STUCK AND I CAN'T TURN OFF ENGINE. I HAVE TO TURN KEY BACK AND FORTH OR PUT CAR IN DRIVE AND INPARK TO GET KEY OUT. THIS HAPPENS 9 OUT OF 10 TIMES I DRIVE CAR. PLEASE DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS PROBLEM.
Jul 17, 2015
WHEN I HIT BREAKS MY HEADLIGHTS GO OUT NO ACCIDENT YET
Mar 23, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
3 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2001 BUICK REGAL. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING FLAMES APPEARED FROM UNDER THE HOOD. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE CAUSE WAS UNDETERMINED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED WITH THE ENGINE ON FLAMES WERE SUDDENLY PRESENT COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO THE SCENE AND EXTINGUISHED THE FLAMES. A FIRE DEPARTMENT AND POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORTS WERE TAKEN AT THE SCENE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER AND LOCAL DEALER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN LOOK UP INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN: 15V701000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILURE LISTED IN THE RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
Apr 30, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2001 BUICK REGAL. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON A LOCAL STREET, IT CAUGHT FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A PASSERBY NOTICED THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE AND CONTACTED THE FIRE AND POLICE DEPARTMENTS. A FIRE AND A POLICE REPORT WERE FILED. THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND DEEMED DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
May 26, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK REGAL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND NO WARNING LAMPS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000. UPDATED 08/19/14*LJ UPDATED 08/23/2017*CT
Jun 17, 2014
STRUCTURE,ENGINE
2 complaints
I BOUGHT THIS CAR A YEAR AGO. TODAY I TRIED TO CRANK THE CAR WHILE SITTING IN MY YARD A BIG BOOM HAPPENED AND THE CAR ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE PLASTIC COVERING MELTED OFF THE ENGINE AS WELL AS SOME OF THE BACK PART OF THE ENGINE IT WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE RECALLS ASSOCIATED MANUFACTURER RECALL NUMBERN150757 NHTSA RECALL NUMBER15V701
Feb 04, 2018
SHORTLY AFTER RETURNING FROM RUNNING ERRANDS, THE PARKED CAR WAS OBSERVED SMOKING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THIS WAS FOLLOWED BY FLAMES FULLY ENGULFING THE FRONT END OF THE CAR, RESULTING IN THE TIRE EXPLODING AND SCHRAPNEL BEING LAUNCHED. *TR
Aug 25, 2014
SEAT BELTS
2 complaints
SEATBELT BUCKLE FROZE, WOULDNOT RELEASE, HAD TO CUT THE SEATBELT TO GET OUT OF CAR... *TR
Mar 14, 2014
CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT END COLLISION WHILE TRAVELING 35-40 MPH. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S SIDE SHOULDER BELTS RELEASED. DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
Oct 31, 2001
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2 complaints
I WENT TO THE GAS STATION AND THEN WENT TO MY PARENTS HOUSE WHERE I PARKED MY CAR. THIS WAS ALL OF ABOUT 6 MILES. I WENT INTO MY PARENTS HOUSE AND WAS WATCHING TV WHEN MY DAD CAME IN AND SAID COME HERE QUICK... YOUR CAR'S ON FIRE. I COULDN'T BELIEVE IT. IT WAS WORKING FINE WHEN I WENT TO THE STORE AND THEN IT CAUGHT ON FIRE OUT OF THE BLUE. THERE WAS A RECALL IN APRIL 2009 ON MY CAR DUE TO ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES. I TOOK IT TO JOHN L. SULLIVAN IN JANUARY 2010 TO HAVE THE RECALL WORK DONE AT NO CHARGE. YET, MY CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE ANYWAY. I FILED A COMPLAIN WITH GM MOTORS WHO DENIED MY CLAIM STATING THE BREACH OF WARRANTY STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS HAD EXPIRED PER CALIFORNIA STATE LAW. HOWEVER, FEDERAL LAW STATES I AM ENTITLED TO A FREE AND "EFFECTIVE" REMEDY FOR THIS SITUATION. OBVIOUSLY, THE REMEDY WAS NOT EFFECTIVE. I WANT GM TO FIX MY CAR IMMEDIATELY!!!!!! FEDERAL LAW SHOULD OVERRIDE ANY STATE LAW. I AM VERY LUCKY I WAS NOT IN THE CAR WHEN THE FLAMES ERUPTED. I AM ALSO VERY LUCKY IT WAS NOT PARKED IN MY GARAGE OR SOMETHING WHERE MY HOUSE COULD HAVE CAUGHT FIRE. THERE WERE ABSOLUTELY NO INDICATIONS THAT ANYTHING WAS WRONG WITH MY CAR. *TR
Sep 20, 2011
2001 BUICK REGAL LS. I LOST ALL VACUUM TO BRAKES AND STEERING. ENGINE DIED. TOOK IT TO C_SPECK MOTORS IN SUNNYSIDE, WA FOR INVESTIGATION. THEY FOUND THAT THE INTAKE COVER, WHICH IS EITHER PLASTIC OR FIBERGLASS HAD A HOLE ABOUT 1 1/2 INCH IN DIAMETER BURNT THROUGH JUST BEHIND THE AIR INTAKE HOSE. ON TOP OF THE HOLE IS A WIRING HARNESS THAT HAS THE FLEX BURNT THROUGH AND THE WIRING HARNESS TAPE IS BURNT THROUGH. WIRES APPEAR TO BE OK. IT COULD HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT AND OR CAUGHT FIRE.*JB
Sep 22, 2005
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN
2 complaints
TRANSMISSION FAILURE,RADIATOR FAILURE. *TR
Aug 29, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK REGAL. THE CONTACT STARTED THE ENGINE ON A COLD START AND A SHAKING MOTION OCCURRED. ADDITIONALLY, WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS IN OPERATION THE ENGINE POWER FAILED TO ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO EXCEED OVER 25 MPH. ALSO, THE TRANSMISSION WAS LEAKING TRANSMISSION FLUID. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE FAILURE WAS CONTRIBUTED TO THE POWER TRAIN, TRANSMISSION AND ENGINE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED FOR THE MALFUNCTIONS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 99,500. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 99,584. UPDATED 05/13/10. *LJ
Mar 19, 2010
STRUCTURE
2 complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK REGAL. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THERE WAS POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKING ALL OVER HIS DRIVEWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, WHERE THEY STATED THAT THERE WAS RUST CORROSION UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE CORROSION WAS CAUSING THE LEAK AND THEY STATED THAT THEY WILL HAVE TO REPLACE ALL OF THE PARTS THAT WERE CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 19000.
Aug 11, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK REGAL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WATER LEAKS ONTO THE FLOORBOARD AND THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER. WHEN THE WATER ENTERS THE VEHICLE, IT SATURATES THE ENTIRE FLOOR. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 64,400.
Sep 28, 2007
EQUIPMENT
2 complaints
DT: CONSUMER STATES THERE IS AN ODOR COMING FROM THE AIR CONDITIONER. THERE IS A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN REGARDING THIS ISSUE IT STATES THERE IS A GROWTH ON THE EVAPORATOR CORE. *TT
Jun 02, 2005
THERE IS AN AIR BAG WARNING STICKER LOCATED ON BOTH SUNVISORS, IT DISTRACTS DRIVER'S VIEW. CANNOT REMOVE LABEL BY HANDS. DEALER REFUSED TO REMOVE LABEL, STATING BY LAW IT CAN NOT BE REMOVED.*AK *JB
Sep 11, 2002
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2 complaints
ALL CHECK AND WARNIING LIGHTS COME ON WITH ENGINE SHUTDOWN WHEN USING TURN SIGNAL SWITCH. *AK
Apr 02, 2005
HEADLIGHTS ARE TO DIM, AND IT IS HARD FOR DRIVER TO SEE WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT THE LIGHTS ARE DIM ON LOW BEAM ONLY. (DESIGN PROBLEM) AND THAT OTHER GM VEHICLES HAVE SAME PROBLEM AND LIGHTS ARE GOOD ON HIGH BEAM. *SCC
Jul 10, 2002
STRUCTURE,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
My car lit on fire under the hood
Nov 15, 2021
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
1 complaint
LOSING OIL NOT VISIBLE, APPEARS TO BE VALVE COVER GASKET, OIL PAN, HOSE. ADDING A QUART A MONTH.
Apr 22, 2020
STEERING,POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
1 complaint
I WAS DRIVING DOING ALMOST 50 WHEN IT SHUT OFF WITH NO WARNING THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP THE BRAKES WERE NOT WORKING. THE FIRST TIME THIS HAPPENED I JUST LET THE CAR COAST TO A STOP, THE SECOND TIME WAS EXACTLY THE SAME EXCEPT I PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL WHILE I STILL HAD A GOOD BIT OF SPEED AND CRUNK IT BACK UP. THE CAR ALWAYS CRANK RIGHT BACK UP WITH NO PROBLEM AND DRIVES FINE. I'VE CHANGE MY FUSES AND CERTAIN LIGHTS (LOW TIRE, LOW COOLANT, CHECK ENGINE)ON THE DASHBOARD WON'T GO OFF AND I JUST RECENTLY HAD MY CAR INSPECTED IN WHICH IT PASSED
Dec 13, 2019
SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
ON 1997-2004 "W PLATFORM" GM AUTOS, INCLUDING MY REGAL, THE ABS SENSOR DESIGN IS FLAWED IN THAT IT'S WIRING IS LOCATED IN AN EXPOSED LOCATION AT THE INSIDE BOTTOM OF THE WHEEL HUB THAT ANY ROAD DITRITUS CAN IMPACT, CAUSING THE TRACK SYSTEM OFF DASH LIGHT TO COME ON AND ABS BRAKING TO FAIL. I AM NOW ON MY 6TH REPLACEMENT INCIDENT SINCE 2006, WHEN IT HAPPENED THE 1ST TIME. (2 EACH ON THE FRONT WHEEL HUBS AND 1 ON A REAR. DO NOT KNOW AT THIS TIME WHICH WHEEL IS INVOLVED THIS TIME,) EVERY TIME THE LITTLE SENSOR WIRE BREAKS OR GETS CUT & YOU CAN'T JUST FIX THE WIRE, IT REQUIRES A TOTAL REPLACEMENT OF THE WHEEL HUB AND COSTS NEARLY $500 A POP. THE WIRE IS RIDICULOUSLY EASY TO DAMAGE JUST BY DRIVING THROUGH PLOW DRIFT IN THE DRIVEWAY OR HITTING SMALL TREE BRANCH DETRITUS ON THE ROAD THAT BOUNCES OFF THE UNDERCARRIAGE AND SNAGS THE WIRE. MOST COMMONLY IT BREAKS INSIDE THE INSULATION AND INTERMITENTLY SHORTS OUT WHEN IT GETS WET, (& DISAPPEARS WHEN IT DRIES OUT AGAIN) CAUSING THE ABS SYSTEM TO STUTTER WHEN BRAKING, & MAKING IT EVEN MORE EXPENSIVE TO DIAGNOSE BEFORE FIXING (AN EXTRA $129). SINCE IT'S A COMMON (& FREQUENT) DANGEROUS SAFETY DEFECT ON ALL "W PLATFORM" GM VEHICLES FROM '97-'04, I FIND IT CURIOUS THAT THE NTSB HASN'T ORDERED GM TO FIND A FIX FOR THIS LONG AGO.
Jan 23, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK REGAL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IGNITION ANTI-THEFT CHIP CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE REPLACED THE KEY, WHICH RESOLVED THE FAILURE FOR APPROXIMATELY ONE YEAR; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 170,000.
Apr 19, 2017
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE
1 complaint
TAKATA RECALL... WHILE DRIVING IN OUR CITY ALL INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHT WENT TO FLASHING AND THE GAUGES WERE QUIVERING, BELLS WENT OFF AND MY CAR DIED RIGHT THERE IN THE TRAFFIC WHILE GOING 25 MPH. I HAD MY DAUGHTER AND GRANDSON IN THE CAR WITH ME AND BY THE GRACE OF GOD WE AVOIDED AN ACCIDENT. CAR WOULDN'T RESTART FOR ABOUT 10 MINUTES BUT EVENTUALLY DID WITH THE SAME THING HAPPENING WITH THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. DAUGHTER GOT THE CAR OFF THE ROAD. HUSBAND GOT THE CAR HOME AND LEFT IT. IT WOULDN'T START BACK THE NEXT DAY BUT AFTER CONTINUALLY TRYING IT EVENTUALLY STARTED BUT HAD A HORRIBLE GRINDING NOISE AND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL STILL GOING CRAZY. HUSBAND CALLED OUR LOCAL GARAGE WHILE I STARTED A SEARCH ON THE WEB FOR POSSIBLE EXPLANATIONS. I CAME ACROSS OTHERS WITH THE SAME COMPLAINT AS WE WERE EXPERIENCING AND FOUND THAT THEIR PROBLEM WAS THE IGNITION SWITCH. OUR LOCAL GARAGE SUGGESTED WE LOOK FOR GROUND WIRE PROBLEMS. I WATCHED A VIDEO OF A CAR DOING THE SAME THING MINE WAS DOING, THAT PERSON REPLACED THE IGNITION SWITCH AND ALL WAS WELL. I READ AND WATCHED A VIDEO OF WHERE ONE SAID TO TURN ON THE FLASHERS OR HEADLIGHTS BEFORE TRY TO START THE CAR, THIS ALLOWED THE CAR TO START WITH NO PROBLEMS. TRIED IT AND IT WORKED. ONE OTHER THING WITHOUT THE FLASHERS OR HEADLIGHTS ON, THE SIFTER IS LOCKED AND WILL NOT COME OUT OF PARK. CALLED OUR LOCAL DEALERSHIP ABOUT A RECALL AND WAS LAUGHED AT AND SPOKEN TO AS IF I WAS A CHILD. SHE SAID IF THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE IGNITION SWITCH AND 1 PERSON HAD A COMPLAINT THERE WOULD HAVE BEEN A RECALL. I TOLD HER THERE WAS PLENTY DOCUMENTATION ON YOUTUBE TO GO WATCH IT. I AM READING MANY THAT ARE CALLING THIS AS A "DEATH TRAP" AND THAT SOME HAVE DIED BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM. *TR
Apr 06, 2017
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
WHILE STATIONARY AND IN MOTION ON HIGHWAY AND ON CITY STREETS WHEN THE TURN SIGNAL ISTURNED ON THE VEHICLE SHUTS OFF, AND WHEN ATTEMPTING TO RESTART VEHICLE WITH TURN SIGNALS OFF THE ELECTRONICS FLASH AS IF THEY ARE CONNECTED TO FLASHER RELAY
May 05, 2016
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK REGAL. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION, IT WAS DIFFICULT TO REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 71,000.
Apr 06, 2016
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK REGAL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING FUEL. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT PROVIDED. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS UNAVAILABLE.
Feb 08, 2016
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
FOR THE PAST FEW DAYS WHILE DRIVING MY SECURITY LIGHT WILL COME ON ALL OF A SUDDEN AND THE CAR WILL LOSE POWER AND THEN INSTANTLY COME BACK ON. I HAD MY 3 CHILDREN IN THE CAR WITH ME SO WE ALL WERE IN PANIC MODE WHEN THIS HAPPENED. IT HAS NOW MADE ME VERY NERVOUS TO DRIVE BECAUSE I DO NOT WANT TO GET INTO AN ACCIDENT. FRIENDS HAVE TOLD ME IT WAS BECAUSE THE CHIP IN MY KEY IS WORN OUT AND TO HAVE A NEW KEY MADE. I CONTACTED A LOCAL LOCKSMITH AND HE SAYS SINCE THIS IS HAPPENING AFTER THE CAR IS IN MOTION THEN IT IS NOT THE KEY. THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE IGNITION SWITCH. I CONTACTED MY LOCAL BUICK DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THERE ARE NO RECALLS ON THIS AND IT COST $95 JUST FOR THEM TO LOOK AT IT AND SEE HOW MUCH TO FIX IT. *TR
Sep 19, 2014
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
WELL DRIVING I WAS GOING ALONG AT 40 MPH AND THE CAR JUST UP AND DIED ALL THE DASH LIGHTS STARTED TO FLASHING STEERING BECOMES HARD AND THE BRAKING IS LIKE STANDING ON A BRICK I DO BELIEVE THE IGNITION SWITCH MAY BE THE PROBLEM IT IS THE SAME SWITCH THAT IS IN THE CHEVROLET IMPALA THAT HAD BEEN RECALLED I USED TO WORK FOR A GARAGE AND INSTALL THEM OFTEN I DO HOPE YOU LOOK IN TO THIS WITH CARE SECOND THING IS THE STEERING RACK IS REALLY BAD AND WHEN I TOOK IT IN TO THEM AT THE DEALER THEY TRIED TO TELL ME IT WAS FROM USE I DON'T BELIEVE IT I HAVE A ASE CERTIFIED PERSON DO ALL THE WORK TO IT AND THE BRAKES ARE BRAND NEW SO YOU TELL ME THERE IS A MAD DEFECT ON THE CAR IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN RECALLED SOME TIME AGO AND I DON'T KNOW AS TO WHY THIS IS STILL NOT ON THE LIST OF RECALLS BUT IT NEEDS TO BE SAME FOR THE 2000 01 02 03 BUICKS THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME HOPE THIS GET TAKEN CARE OF. *TR
Aug 20, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
ODOMETER METER CANNOT BE READ AT ANY TIME BECAUSE LIGHT WENT OUT. GM CARS HAVE INSTRUMENT LIGHTING CLUSTER PROBLEMS, ACCORDING TO THE SERVICE WRITER AT A BUICK DEALER. THIS COSTS $676.75 TO REPAIR. OUR SON'S 2001 CHEVY IMPALA HAD THE DASHBOARD INSTRUMENT PANEL FAIL AND HE COULD NOT READ HIS SPEEDOMETER. THIS WAS REPLACED FOR $614.00 AND IT FAILED AGAIN A YEAR LATER. *TR
Jan 20, 2014
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK REGAL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, SMOKE WAS BEING EMITTED FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL INJECTOR COVER CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE WAS PUT OUT WITH A FIRE EXTINGUISHER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 170,000.
Sep 03, 2013
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND IT STALLS- REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP- FUEL FILTER- SPARK PLUGS AND IT STILL STALLS- SEEMS TO BE A NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS ON THIS AND NO CODES COME UP WHEN HOOKED TO A COMPUTER. *TR
Apr 24, 2013
STEERING,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
DURING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE DISCOVERED THAT THE FRONT RHS STEERING SPINDLE TO TIE-ROD ATTACHMENT LUG HAD CRACKED THROUGH ONE SIDE OF THE LUG. SPINDLE IS FABRICATED FROM CAST ALUMINUM. FATIGUE CRACK INITIATION FROM INCLUSION OR POTENTIAL CASTING DEFECT WAS APPARENT BEFORE FAILURE. PART NUMBER AND PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE CRACKED SURFACE ARE AVAILABLE. *TR
Jul 01, 2012
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
2001 BUICK REGAL GS. FUEL FILLER PIPE RUSTED OUT, SUB FRAME VERY RUSTY, AND REAR BUMPER SUPPORT RUSTED OUT. ALL HAD TO BE REPLACED. HAD NOTIFIED BUICK ON MAY 25, 2010 AND THEY GAVE ME A CASE NUMBER ( [XXX] ) BUICK SAID THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO FOR ME AS THERE WAS NO RECALL ON THIS CAR. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Jul 24, 2010
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
WAS IN FATAL ACCIDENT ON MAY 8 2009 IN DES MOINES, IA. IT WAS LIGHT RAIN THAT NIGHT AND I MADE AN ATTEMPT TO TURN A CORNER AND SLIDE RIGHT THROUGH AND FENCE AND DROPPED DOWN A HILL ABOUT AND ESTIMATED 20 FEET. THE ANTI-BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED AS WELL AS THE AIRBAG NOT DEPLOYING IS MY CONCERN. THIS WAS NOT THE FIRST INCIDENT. THE ONE TOOK PLACE IN DECEMBER OF 2009. A DEER RAN OUT IN FRONT OF THE CAR AND THE SAME THING HAPPENED I WAS THEY CONDUCTED AN INVESTIGATION, BUT WAS NOT INFORMED TO WHERE I COULD UNDERSTAND. NOW THE CASE IS WITH THEIR LAWYERS WHO WON'T ANSWER THE PHONE. *TR
Aug 21, 2009
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK REGAL. THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED SEVERAL FAILURES WITH THE POWER WINDOWS EVER SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. WHEN ENTERING THE VEHICLE AND PROCEEDING TO ROLL DOWN THE FRONT WINDOW, THE WINDOW STALLED AND WAS UNABLE TO BE ROLLED BACK UP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE REGULATOR AND THE RETAINER WERE FAILING. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE HAS FAILED EIGHTEEN TIMES OVER THE YEARS SINCE 2004 AND EACH TIME THE SAME PART HAS BEEN REPLACED. ON APRIL 16, 2009, THE FRONT PASSENGER WINDOW FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE REGULATOR FAILED. THE TECHNICIAN BOLTED UP THE WINDOW. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT SHE WOULD NEVER BE ABLE TO USE THAT WINDOW AGAIN AND THERE WAS NO REMEDY TO REPAIR IT; THEREFORE, IT WILL CONTINUE TO FAIL. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT NO COMPENSATION WOULD BE PROVIDED AND THE CONTACT WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIR COST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 50,000. UPDATED 7/9/09 *CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE WINDOWS WOULD MAKE A CLICKING SOUND AND THEN IT WOULD FALL DOWN INTO THE DOOR PANEL. DURING RAINY WEATHER, THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN, THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD NOT SHUT OFF AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. UPDATED 07/17/09.*JB
Apr 28, 2009
SUSPENSION
1 complaint
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK REGAL. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC AND THEY STATED THAT THE FRONT STABILIZER BAR FAILED. THE VEHICLE IS STILL ABLE TO BE DRIVEN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 104,250 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 104,100. UPDATED 07/29/08 *BF UPDATED 08/01/08. *JB
Jul 14, 2008
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
DRIVING THE CAR TO THE SHOPPING MALL THERE WAS NOTHING OUT OF THE ORDINARY, NO SMELL, NO NOISE. ABOUT 15 MINUTES LATER I REMEMBERED I FORGOT SOMETHING IN THE CAR AND WENT OUT TO RETRIEVE IT WHEN I SAW FIRE TRUCKS. THERE WERE FLAMES SHOOTING OUT 10 FEET HIGH OF A CAR, THINKING POOR FOOL, THEN REALIZING THAT FOOL WAS ME! IT WAS MY 2001 REGAL. THE CAR WAS TORCHED TO THE INSIDE DASH BOARD. WITNESSES STATED SPARKS WERE COMING FROM UNDER THE FRONT LEFT, WHEN IT BURST INTO FLAMES. NEEDLESS TO SAY THE CAR IS TOAST. NEVER, EVER ANY WARNING, NO DASH LIGHTS INDICATING A PROBLEM, AND IT ONLY HAD 65K MILES ON IT. MY SON HAS A 92 TOYOTA WITH OVER 200K, BET THAT WON'T EVER CATCH FIRE! *TR
Apr 17, 2008
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
HEADLIGHTS ARE OFFLINE, COOLANT LIGHT COMES ON WHEN COOLANT IS FULL, AND 3X THE DRIVER SIDE POWER WINDOW HAS MALFUNCTIONED AND THE WINDOW WILL NOT GO UP OR STAY UP. *TR
Nov 19, 2007
SEATS
1 complaint
BUICK REGAL. THE HEATING MODULE IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT MALFUNCTIONED, CATCHING ON FIRE AND BURNT A HOLE IN THE MIDDLE OF SEAT. CONSUMER IS SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS. *MC THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO ASCERTAIN THE CAUSE OF THE MALFUNCTION. *JB
Mar 30, 2007
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 complaint
AT ABOUT 80,000 MILES GRINDING NOISE IN RIGHT FRONT WHEEL DEVELOPED, REPLACED BRAKES AND ROTORS FOUND THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL BEARING WAS BAD AND HAD TO HAVE IT REPLACED . AT ABOUT 84,000 MILES THE LIFTERS WERE MAKING A TICKING NOISE THAT SOUNDED LIKE A HELICOPTER, REPLACED THE LIFTERS AT A COST OF $1600 THIS WAS JUST ONE MONTH AFTER THE FINAL PAYMENT OF THE 5 YEAR LOAN ONE MONTH AFTER THE LIFTERS WERE REPLACED THE ENGINE SEIZED UP NEEDED TO BE TOWED AND I'M TOLD THAT THE MAIN BEARING HAS GONE BAD AND THE ENGINE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED OR REBUILT. *NM
Feb 01, 2007
WHEELS
1 complaint
I HAVE HAD ISSUES WITH LOW AIR PRESSURE IN THE FRONT RIGHT TIRE OF MY 2001 BUICK REGAL. THERE HAS ALSO BEEN SIGNIFICANT CORROSION ON ALL OF THE CHROME COATED ALUMINUM RIMS SINCE MY PURCHASE. I HAVE TRIED TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE UNDER WARRANTY DURING THE FIRST YEAR OF OWNERSHIP WITH MY DEALERSHIP, GM CUSTOMER SERVICE, AND VARIOUS TIRE MANUFACTURERS. ALL PARTIES INVOLVED WILL NOT TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THESE PROBLEMS CITING REASONS HAVING TO DO WITH MOTHER NATURE, AND/OR BLAMING EACH OTHER TO AVOID THE ISSUE. I RECENTLY HAD A FRONT TIRE CHANGE WHERE THE EMPLOYEE WORKING ON IT INFORMED ME OF A "CRACKED OR "FRACTURED" WHEEL. AFTER CONTACTING GM CUSTOMER SERVICE AND BEING SENT TO THE DEALERSHIP AGAIN, I WAS TOLD THAT THE CRACK MUST HAVE COME FROM EITHER CORROSION, OR HITTING A POTHOLE. I DISAGREED WITH THEIR ASSESSMENT AND DEMANDED A NEW RIM FREE OF CHARGE. THIS IS THE FIRST TIME THAT I HAVE EVER EXPERIENCED A CRACK IN A RIM. IT IS MY POSITION THAT THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE, AND COULD POSSIBLY CAUSE A "DEATH IN THE FIELD". I WILL BE REPLACING THE RIM AT MY COST, YET I NEED THIS ISSUE RESOLVED BEFORE THE OTHER THREE RIMS ON MY CAR POSSIBLY CRACK. ALSO, I NEED TO FIND OUT HOW "COMMON" CRACKED RIMS ARE ON THIS MODEL VEHICLE, AND WHY THEY WERE NEVER RECALLED. *JB
Jan 11, 2007
POWER TRAIN,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
I HAVE A 2001 BUICK REGAL, PURCHASED NEW IN OCTOBER 2001. IN MAY 2005 THE REAR WINDOW ON THE PASSENGER SIDE FELL. I TOOK IT FOR REPAIR AT A BUICK DEALER AND IT COST ME $516 FOR PARTS AND LABOR. A SHORT TIME AGO THE FRONT WINDOW ON THE PASSENGER SIDE FELL, AND TODAY THE FRONT WINDOW ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE FELL. I AM IN THE CAR ALONE 99.99% OF THE TIME. THE REAR WINDOWS AND PASSENGER WINDOW ARE NEVER DOWN. INITIALLY I THOUGHT THAT WAS WHY THEY FAILED, BUT NOW THE DRIVERS WINDOW FELL. I SEE THAT JEEP VEHICLES HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. BEING GM PRODUCTS, HAS THIS BEEN DISCUSSED. I JUST PAID THIS CAR OFF AND FEEL IT IS PROBABLY THE WORST VEHICLE I HAVE EVER OWNED. I HAVE REPLACED THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND HAD ISSUES WITH THE TRANSMISSION. *NM
Oct 21, 2006
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1 complaint
LTR FM (CA) RE DEFECTIVE 2001 - 2003 BUICK REGAL LS & GS STEERING SHAFT, REQUESTS A DEFECT INVESTIGATION. *TS THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER IT WOULD COST 287.00 DOLLARS TO FIX THE PROBLEM. THE CONSUMER ALSO HAD THE BRAKES REPAIRED ON THE VEHICLE. *JB
Jan 27, 2006
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
2001 BUICK REGAL EXPERIENCED STALLING . *MR THE VEHICLE ALSO EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION. THE SERVICE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO FIND THE PROBLEM. *SC *JB
May 16, 2005
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
1 complaint
I OWN A 2001 BUICK REGAL LES. THE CAR WAS PURCHASED FROM A DEALER AS A USED CAR IN JANUARY 2004. I NOTICE THE CAR WAS HARD TO START. I TOOK IT TO A CAR REPAIR PLACE AND THEY COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLEM BUT CALLED A BUICK DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE CAR FOR THROTTLE BODY BOLTS. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE BUICK DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE RECALL DONE ON THE CAR AND THEY DID THE RECALL AND REPLACED A FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR WHICH HAD FAILED. I HAD TO PAY $197.00 TO HAVE THAT WORK COMPLETED. AFTER PICKING UP THE CAR, I THEN NOTICED THAT MY CAR WAS LEAKING ANTIFREEZE AND THE CAR WAS SHIFTING HARD BETWEEN 1ST TO 2ND AND 2ND TO 3RD GEARS (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION). I GOT MY HUSBAND TO LOOK AT THE CAR AND HE SPOTTED WHERE IT WAS COMING FROM BUT WE TOOK IT BACK TO THE PRIVATELY OWNED CAR MECHANIC SHOP AND WAS TOLD THE THE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD WAS CRACKED. I PAID THAT MECHANIC OVER $400.00 TO HAVE THAT FIXED. I ALSO HAD THEM LOOK AT THE SHIFTING PROBLEM AND THEY COULD NOT FIND WHAT WAS WRONG. I HAVE TWICE TAKEN THE CAR TO THE TRANSMISSION SERVICE CENTER AND THEY CHANGED THE FLUID AND REPLACED THE GASKET BUT CANNOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. I AM VERY DISAPPOINTED WITH BUICK. I CONTACTED THEM BY E-MAIL AND BY PHONE AND WAS TOLD MY CAR WAS NOT A PART OF THE RECALL INVOLVING THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR AND PLASTIC MANIFOLD. CAN ANYONE HELP ME IN REGARDS TO THESE CAR PROBLEMS? THE TRANSMISSION IS STILL SHIFTING HARD. *AK
Oct 15, 2004
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
I REPORTED THIS TO THE BUICK DEALER ONCE BEFORE AND THEY SAID THERE WAS NO RECALL. THE CRUISE CONTROL HANGS AND ACCELLERATES. IT IS ALL YOU CAN DO TO GET IT STOPPED.I QUIT USING IT FOR A LONG TIME AND TRIED IT AGAIN RECENTLY AND ALMOST REAR ENDED ANOTHER CAR.THE DEALER SAID THEY WOULD NOT EVEN KNOW WHERE TO START LOOKING FOR THE PROBLEM.*AK
Jul 13, 2004
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
1 complaint
AS STATED IN SEVERAL OTHER COMPLAINTS MY BRAKES HAVE RUSTED AND ALSO SCREECH. I HAVE ALSO REPLACED THEM LIKE OTHERS HAVE WITH THE SAME RESULT ( PUT NEW ROTORS ON THIS LAST TIME ALSO). THIS LAST TIME I HAD IT START SCREAMING ALMOST INSTANTLY AFTER REPLACING THEM. MY CAR ALSO HAS A SMALL SHAKE TO IT THAT CAN`T SEEM TO BE FIGURED OUT. IT COMES FROM THE FRONT END JUST LIKE OTHERS HAVE STATED.*AK
Feb 10, 2004
Frequently Asked Questions
How many problems does the 2001 BUICK Regal have?
The 2001 BUICK Regal currently has 195 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.
What are the most common problems with 2001 BUICK Regal?
The most common problems reported for the 2001 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.
Where does this 2001 BUICK Regal problem data come from?
All problem and complaint data for the 2001 BUICK Regal comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.
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