Buick Regal 1973-2013
Model Regal made by Buick got 10 consumer complains as well as 5 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags and engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding fuel system, gasoline and power train.
Car model
Model 9999
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||||
| 100501 | 05/10/2001 | 619778 | Subject regarding over pressure release valve (opr) failure. *tt | 06/29/2001 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 110102 | 01/11/2002 | 629685 | Subject regarding axle seal leaks on vehicles with mileages greater than 18000 miles on 1999 through 2002 vehicles. *tt | 04/04/2002 | |
| STEERING | |||||
| 24-MAY-01 | 05/24/2001 | 619760 | Information concern tilt steering wheels sticking in the up position. *tt | 06/28/2001 | |
| STRUCTURE | |||||
| 181000 | 10/18/2000 | 617643 | Subject regarding customer complaints of wind noise. *tt | 03/21/2001 | |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - WHEEL BEARING | |||||
| 032503 | 03/25/2003 | 10001865 | Front wheel bearing replacements due to an anti-lock brake system (abs), traction control system (tcs) or service engine soon (ses) light on associated with front wheel speed sensor diagnostic trouble codes p1221, p1222, p1225, 26, c1232, o | 07/23/2003 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| In late may or early june 2000 consumer received recall notification on driver-side air bag replacement, consumer was told that parts would be available in 6 months, consumer requested that airbag be disabled but was advised by dealer, that they were unable to do that, consumer has received another letter stating parts will be available within 6 to 8 weeks, due to the parts having to be ordered after he was already told that the parts would be available 6 months prior. *jb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 01/01/1997 | 2 | ||
| Motor mounts failed causing consumer to be in 2 different accidents, in the second accident the consumer sustained injuries, the consumer is requesting reimbursement. *slc | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 08/23/2005 | 0 | 3 | 08/23/2005 |
| Headlight lamp socket does not work . when i purchased car august 2005 had to bring the car back the next day. they fix but september 2006 headlight stop working again. i'm paying 344.00 monthly payment dealership wont take car back. *nm | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | |||
| 09/01/2004 | 1 | ||
| The consumer was not aware at the time of purchase that the vehicle was not equipped with child safety locks. *nm *jb | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 08/14/1997 | |||
| Shifted gear to reverse, immediately the automobile took off at high speed in reverse, braking system had not effect in stopping or slowing the car, shifted into park, then immediately after vehicle lunged forward at very high speed, no braking ability, resulting in a crash. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 1 | 12/31/1997 | ||
| The ebcm in the abs system failed caused noise in the front end of the vehicle. yh | |||
| STEERING | |||
| 1 | |||
| Request for information regarding investigation steering on buick regal. *mr *ts *nlm | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 08/14/1997 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration resulting in vehicle collision. | |||
| WHEELS | |||
| 01/01/1994 | 0 | ||
| Steel wheel cracked prior to recall, resulting in accident. *skd | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT | WINDSOR LOCK | 06095 | SCRANTON CHEVY | 860688-3697 |