Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
SUSPENSION
70909/01/200510018133Tie rod specifications revised. gm tech link. *tt12/15/2005
SUSPENSION - REAR
01086601010/01/2001627538Information regarding itching type noise from rear of vehicle. *yh02/11/2002

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
SUSPENSION
03/01/2013137000
 2000 regal buick with low mileage didn't pass nh state inspection because of code p0440 evaporation emission control system. when looking at gm recall there were 248 other 2000 buick recalls with the same issue reported to general motors.this code has to do with the fuel system, gas lines and storage tank and can be very dangerous and catch the car on fire.i did call gm and filed a claim but they really don't care.also there is a steering/suspension steering linkage free play. when doing research on this there was a recall (76128) and 979 people also reported this issue.
04/13/200435000408/10/2003
 While driving 20 mph the steering failed. as a result, the vehicle crashed into a snow bank. *ak the consumer experienced two crashes due to the brakes and the steering locking. the consumer had taken the vehicle to the dealer on three occasions for the steering problem but the locking continued. the dash lights would come on (gas gauge and oil light), the vehicle pulled to the right and the trunk would fly open while the vehicle was in motion. *sc *jb
02/06/2003370001
 While the vehicle was being serviced, the dealer discovered the tie rod was broken. (this was the third incident by a gm auto with low mileage) *nlm the abs sensor and bearing was replaced, the 2 wheel alignment, set the caster, camber 120 cr 519, and toe in to factory specifics. *scc *jb
1
 The vehicle violently pulled to the right when a small bump was hit in the road. *jb
 While driving 30-40 mph vibration occurs. please provide any further information.*ak
10/16/2000310/01/2000
 Popping/cracking from steering column, loose engine mounts, replaced steering column/knuckle, excess vibration/shudder, popping/cracking noises from steering wheel, undercarriage, suspension... dealer has not resolved. *ak
SUSPENSION - FRONT
02/01/2000
 Severe rattle from front of vehicle at low speeds, 20-30 mph over washboard surfaces. dealer replaced left front hub but still occurs. in regards to the a/c, groaning from a/c on and off while car is running. dealer replaced compressor but still happens daily.
SUSPENSION - REAR
10/12/200672000101/04/2005
 Rear suspension, trailing arms used to keep rear axle in alignment failed, the vehicle was becoming unstable on the highway and had developed a clunk during stop/starts. when i checked under the car, the trailing arm had separated from the body mount. i imagine under hard braking the axle may wrap up. *jb