Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 030844005 | 02/01/2003 | 10001112 | Poor radio reception or radio static/ increased interference with rear window defogger on or some rear window defogger grids may be inoperative. *tt | 04/15/2003 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||||
| 97IDPD23BLA | 09/01/1999 | 606725 | Subject regarding clusters - replace circuit board. *tt | 06/29/2000 | |
| 97IDPD17BLA | 09/01/1997 | 606393 | Information on the base and gage clusters - circuit board update. *tt | 06/29/2000 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 04/07/2012 | 151000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1997 buick regal. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. on a separate occasion while sitting at a traffic stop, the vehicle stalled with the illumination of all of the warning lights on the instrument panel. the vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic who stated that the starter and battery would have to be replaced. the failure continued after the repair. the approximate failure mileage was 151,000. kmj | |||
| 04/07/2012 | 151000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1997 buick regal. while parked the contact attempted to turn the vehicle on but it was hesitant to start. while at a stop sign all warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel and the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic. the mechanic stated the starter and battery would have to be replaced. the failure continued after the repair. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 151,000. ds | |||
| 02/27/2010 | 150000 | 1 | |
| Cars engine would cut off when using either turn signal. all dash lites would momentarily come on,or just air bag lite would come on before stalling. replaced ignition switch to correct. many other regal customers have complained on-line,nothing done about it!!! very dangerous situation!!!!. *tr | |||
| 08/27/2009 | 116611 | 1 | |
| Out of the blue by using the turn signal our 1997 buick regal's engine would stall. in the middle of traffic, we had no brakes or power steering. all dashboard lights would flash. our car was towed to the gm dealership and the ignition switch was replaced. now everything is working fine. *tr | |||
| 10/12/2008 | 30000 | 1 | |
| If you use turn signals car will shut down. gauges go crazy all lights come on. started with seat belt light and abs light coming on first time - - about a mile later while in a parking lot and stopped tried again and engine shuts off !!!!!! finally got car to start after playing around with signals and 4 way flasher and drove home ok but did not use turn signals. when in drive tried signals and again car shuts off. this is my wife's car 97 regal turned 30,000 miles on the way home. *tr | |||
| 12/21/2005 | 45618 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1997 buick regal. while driving approximately 45 mph, the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. the warning light continued to remain illuminated when the vehicle was operative. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they stated that the failure was related to the instrument panel cluster. the vehicle was repaired. an identical failure occurred on three separate occasions. in addition, during the most recent instrument panel cluster repair, the battery was replaced. the contact was concerned of the safety risk involved. the failure mileage was 45,618 and current mileage was 54,000. | |||
| 10/01/2004 | 94000 | 3 | 05/05/2004 |
| I have a 1997 buick regal gs (vin-2g4wf5212v1469111). the car has approximately 94,000 miles. i bought it used from a dealer in may of this year. i have had the car in the dealer (western motors, garden city, ks) 3 times with electrical problems. the first time was when the drivers side electric window did not work, the last two times i was stranded when the car wouldn't start. the second time western motors replaced the battery at cost to me. this last time it is presently in the shop while they are trying to figure out where the electrical problem is. i have researched similiar problems on the internet and found several forums of owners experiencing the same type of electrical problems with late 90's model regals. they have complained of the same symptoms and having their vehicle serviced several times for not starting within a matter of months. needless to say this is very expensive for the owners as the mechanics try one thing after another to remedy the problem. it is also very inconvienent to be stranded or just to get in the car and wonder if it will start or not. i feel this is an ongoing problem that gm should have to remedy without emptying the pockets of the owners of their vehicles. i realize this is not a life threatening safety problem, but it is something that occurs repeatedly in many cars and is a huge financial burden to the owners.*ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Dashboard lights flickered and the exterior window molding needed to be replaced. the left side of the steering wheel rotted to the point the metal bar could be seen. mr..*ak | |||
| 12/01/2001 | 2 | 10/01/1999 | |
| Vehicle has a history of steering problems from ps pump to rack and pinion cost of repairs are outrageous. most recent failure locked steering completely with my wife and 6mo baby driving at 75mph on interstate. has had numerous other problems with oil seals, electrical, idlers going out. serpentine belt broke dur to idler seized and shut down power steering while at 75mph in a seperate incident | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
| 10/25/1997 | 32869 | 8 | 10/25/1997 |
| 1997 buick regal sedan developed various problems since purchase. *mr there was a continuous oil leak. the repairs consisted of the replacement of the oil pan and gasket due to an oil leak, the thermostat, belt tensioner, coolant pump, complete flushing of the system, wires and plugs, new alternator, upper and lower intake gasket replacement and a new engine. the first time the consumer was informed that a new engine was needed, the bearings and the pistons were noisy. *sc the front brakes were replaced and the rotors were resurfaced. *jb | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 07/29/2005 | 25000 | 1 | 06/23/1997 |
| Dt: the consumer's vehicle was stalling while going down a hill. the consumer had the crank shaft sensor and the ignition control module replaced. the vehicle was fixed at a dealership, and the vehicle has been working properly. 1997, buick, regal. the consumer had to pay $837.00 to have crank shaft sensor/ignition replaced. *ak *jb | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||
| 01/01/1999 | |||
| While driving vehicle stalled unexpectedly and lost all power which could have resulted in a crash. dealer replaced power control modul/ crank sensor, etc. problem still exists. dealer cannot determine the cause of the problem. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
| 06/21/2006 | 134000 | 1 | |
| Unable to remove key from ignition. the safety mechanism that prevents the ignition key from being removed from the ignition switch while driving has malfunctioned, thus keeping the ignition key captive when driver is ready to exit the vehicle. when vehicle shifted into park the doors unlock as expected (confirming proper operation of the park switch), but the ignition switch does not allow the key to be rotated to the extraction position. after a seemingly random amount of time after putting the vehicle in park, a small click is heard in the steering column, the key can then be rotated to the extraction position, and the key can be removed from the ignition switch. the colder the temperature, the longer the driver must wait for the key to be released. typical wait times before the key can be removed from the ignition switch are between 1 second to 10 minutes. *jb | |||
| 07/17/2004 | 97350 | 20 | 05/24/2000 |
| I was driving and when i went to use the turn signal the car stalled and it started right back up again but when i use my directionals the car stalls, no matter where i am. i think is a dangerous situation because when your on a highway and want to use your turn signal your car will just stall out and cause an accident. i have read alot of complaints like mine and i think it should be recalled for that. i think it is the ignition switch.*ak | |||
| 11/21/2003 | 105000 | 1 | |
| While driving on the highway vehicle stalled without warning. when this occurred vehicle lost power steering/brakes, and the automatic door locks engaged. dealership indicated this was caused by wiring failure in the ignition switch. the ignition switch was replaced. this was a common problem with this model vehicle. *ak 1997 buick regal engine stalled when turn signal was used. dealer told consumer that the engine stalled as a result of ignition switch circuit overload. consumer feels that this is a very dangerous problem.*mr | |||