Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||||
| 020139002 | 03/01/2002 | 631232 | Some customers may comment on the time it takes the right side door glass to defog. *slc | 05/21/2002 | |
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - REAR WINDOW | |||||
| 030844005B | 01/01/2005 | 030844005C | 10005588 | Poor radio reception or radio static/ increased interference with rear window defogger on or some rear window defogger grids may be inoperative. *tt | 03/04/2004 |
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - CONTROLS/WIRING | |||||
| 01650 | 01/01/2004 | 10007236 | Manual dual zone fan and mode knob replacement. service vme. *tt | 06/04/2004 | |
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||||
| 010864001 | 07/01/2001 | 624068 | Some customers may comment that the power window does not work or operates slowly. *tt | 11/01/2001 | |
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - EXTERIOR | |||||
| 020864018 | 08/01/2002 | 634305 | Some customers may comment of a wind rush noise coming from one or both outside rear view mirrors. *tt | 09/28/2002 | |
| 111001 | 10/11/2001 | 627977 | Information on diagnosing wind noise from the outside rearview mirror area. *tt | 03/01/2002 | |
| VISIBILITY - SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 030867004 | 06/01/2003 | 10002878 | Parts availability for sunroof repairs. *tt | 09/30/2003 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY | |||
| 08/01/2007 | 1 | ||
| 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 | |||
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||
| 06/24/2004 | 20000 | 6 | |
| 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 | |||
| 08/01/2007 | 95000 | 1 | |
| 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 | |||
| 06/01/2002 | 4 | 03/01/2001 | |
| 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 | |||
| 12/28/2001 | 27000 | 15 | 12/15/2001 |
| The regulator and motor malfunction in my 2001 buick regal. all 4 windows have had problems with this off and on since i purchased the car in december 2001. they stop working for a month or so, then start working again. one quit working completely, so i took it to the buick dealer in fort walton beach, fl. they wanted several hundred dollars to fix it. i could not afford this, so they said for less they could bolt it in the up position. they said that was better than it being stuck down. so i told them to do that for now. now the front passenger is broken in the halfway down position. the other windows work for a while then quit working. *nm | |||
| 10/21/2006 | 3 | 10/10/2001 | |
| 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 | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 4 | ||
| 2001 regal power windows failed. *ts the consumer stated the window would suddenly go down and would not come back up when the button was pressed.*jb | |||