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15V701000 Oct 26, 2015 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 1998-1999 Chevrolet Lumina and Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1997-2004 Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Prix, 2000-2004 Chevrolet Impala, and 1998-2004 Chev...

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Feb 28, 2019 Engine Fire

1997 BUICK REGAL. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO SAFETY RECALL ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE NOTICE . CONSUMER WRITES VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE AND MANUFACTURER STATED THERE WAS NO PROOF FOR CAUSE OF FIRE. *AS *TR

Feb 28, 2019 Engine Fire

1997 BUICK REGAL. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO SAFETY RECALL ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE NOTICE . CONSUMER WRITES VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE AND MANUFACTURER STATED THERE WAS NO PROOF FOR CAUSE OF FIRE. *AS *TR

Oct 26, 2018 Electrical System 138,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK REGAL. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH AND MAKING A RIGHT TURN, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. APPROXIMATELY TEN MINUTES LATER, THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE RESTARTED AND OPERATED NORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE LOCAL DEALER AND MANUFACTURE...

Oct 26, 2018 Engine 138,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK REGAL. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH AND MAKING A RIGHT TURN, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. APPROXIMATELY TEN MINUTES LATER, THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE RESTARTED AND OPERATED NORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE LOCAL DEALER AND MANUFACTURE...

Oct 26, 2018 Electrical System 138,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK REGAL. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH AND MAKING A RIGHT TURN, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. APPROXIMATELY TEN MINUTES LATER, THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE RESTARTED AND OPERATED NORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE LOCAL DEALER AND MANUFACTURE...

Oct 26, 2018 Engine 138,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK REGAL. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH AND MAKING A RIGHT TURN, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. APPROXIMATELY TEN MINUTES LATER, THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE RESTARTED AND OPERATED NORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE LOCAL DEALER AND MANUFACTURE...

Oct 5, 2016 Engine

BUICK FIXED 3 RECALLS BUT WON'T FIX ON SAY I HAVE TO PAY FOR ANOTHER PART BEFORE THEY CAN FIX LAST RECALL.

Oct 5, 2016 Steering

BUICK FIXED 3 RECALLS BUT WON'T FIX ON SAY I HAVE TO PAY FOR ANOTHER PART BEFORE THEY CAN FIX LAST RECALL.

Oct 5, 2016 Exterior Lighting

BUICK FIXED 3 RECALLS BUT WON'T FIX ON SAY I HAVE TO PAY FOR ANOTHER PART BEFORE THEY CAN FIX LAST RECALL.

Oct 5, 2016 Engine

BUICK FIXED 3 RECALLS BUT WON'T FIX ON SAY I HAVE TO PAY FOR ANOTHER PART BEFORE THEY CAN FIX LAST RECALL.

Oct 5, 2016 Steering

BUICK FIXED 3 RECALLS BUT WON'T FIX ON SAY I HAVE TO PAY FOR ANOTHER PART BEFORE THEY CAN FIX LAST RECALL.

Oct 5, 2016 Exterior Lighting

BUICK FIXED 3 RECALLS BUT WON'T FIX ON SAY I HAVE TO PAY FOR ANOTHER PART BEFORE THEY CAN FIX LAST RECALL.

Sep 27, 2016 Air Bags Crash

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1997 BUICK REGAL. WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS IN A PARKING LOT, THE DRIVER SIDE OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS STRUCK BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED MAJOR INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE ...

Sep 27, 2016 Air Bags Crash

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1997 BUICK REGAL. WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS IN A PARKING LOT, THE DRIVER SIDE OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS STRUCK BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED MAJOR INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE ...

Aug 22, 2016 Engine

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK REGAL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR FOR SEVERAL MONTHS. THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DA...

Aug 22, 2016 Engine

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK REGAL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR FOR SEVERAL MONTHS. THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DA...

Jun 2, 2016 Engine And Engine Cooling

1997 BUICK REGAL. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEALERSHIP DENIED REIMBURSEMENT REQUESTS FOR ENGINE OIL DEPOSITED ON THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD RECALL NOTICE. *SMD THE CONSUMER WAS DENIED REIMBURSEMENT, BECAUSE THE REPAIR WAS DONE AFTER THE RECALL WAS MAILED. *JB

Jun 2, 2016 Engine And Engine Cooling

1997 BUICK REGAL. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEALERSHIP DENIED REIMBURSEMENT REQUESTS FOR ENGINE OIL DEPOSITED ON THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD RECALL NOTICE. *SMD THE CONSUMER WAS DENIED REIMBURSEMENT, BECAUSE THE REPAIR WAS DONE AFTER THE RECALL WAS MAILED. *JB

May 11, 2016 Engine Fire 107,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1997 BUICK REGAL. WHILE PARKED, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED BY THE CONTACT. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF T...

May 11, 2016 Engine Fire 107,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1997 BUICK REGAL. WHILE PARKED, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED BY THE CONTACT. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF T...

Mar 16, 2016 Engine

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK REGAL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE ENGINE OVERHEATED AS AN UNKNOWN WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS WHERE THE ENGINE MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR WAS REPLACED EAC...

Mar 16, 2016 Engine

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK REGAL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE ENGINE OVERHEATED AS AN UNKNOWN WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS WHERE THE ENGINE MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR WAS REPLACED EAC...

Feb 29, 2016 Engine Fire 195,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1997 BUICK REGAL. WHILE PARKED, THE VEHICLE BURST INTO FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE...

Feb 29, 2016 Engine Fire 195,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1997 BUICK REGAL. WHILE PARKED, THE VEHICLE BURST INTO FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE...

Feb 26, 2016 Engine Fire

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK REGAL. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, IT CAUGHT FIRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE...

Feb 26, 2016 Engine Fire

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK REGAL. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, IT CAUGHT FIRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE...

Feb 22, 2016 Engine Fire 150,000 mi

FIRE STARTED IN THE ENGINE, RESULTING IN THE CAR EXPLODING IN ABOUT 10 MINUTES TOTAL. TOTAL LOSS. CAUGHT FIRE TO MY FRIENDS GARAGE. THE CAR WAS PARKED AND RUNNING WHILE WE RAN INSIDE TO PAY FOR SOME STUFF. HEARD AN EXPLOSION AND WENT TO INVESTIGATE, AND SAW THE HOOD AND DASH AND THE ENGINE ON FI...

Feb 22, 2016 Engine Fire 150,000 mi

FIRE STARTED IN THE ENGINE, RESULTING IN THE CAR EXPLODING IN ABOUT 10 MINUTES TOTAL. TOTAL LOSS. CAUGHT FIRE TO MY FRIENDS GARAGE. THE CAR WAS PARKED AND RUNNING WHILE WE RAN INSIDE TO PAY FOR SOME STUFF. HEARD AN EXPLOSION AND WENT TO INVESTIGATE, AND SAW THE HOOD AND DASH AND THE ENGINE ON FI...

Jan 12, 2016 Engine Fire 190,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK REGAL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE DRIVING. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND STATED THAT THE FIRE ORIGINATED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INJURED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701...

Jan 12, 2016 Engine Fire 190,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK REGAL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE DRIVING. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND STATED THAT THE FIRE ORIGINATED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INJURED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701...

Jan 8, 2016 Electrical System 145,000 mi

WAS DRIVING MY 1997 BUICK REGAL GS 3.8 WHEN I HAD MY SON IN THE CAR WENT TO TURN LEFT AND WHEN IN THE TURN ALL THE LIGHTS START TO FLASH AND THE CAR SHUT DOWN .. HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED LATER TO FIND OUT IT IS THE IGNITION SWITCH NOW CAR IS SITTING WILL NOT START ALL LIGHTS FLASH WILL NOT CRANK OR TURN...

Jan 8, 2016 Steering 145,000 mi

WAS DRIVING MY 1997 BUICK REGAL GS 3.8 WHEN I HAD MY SON IN THE CAR WENT TO TURN LEFT AND WHEN IN THE TURN ALL THE LIGHTS START TO FLASH AND THE CAR SHUT DOWN .. HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED LATER TO FIND OUT IT IS THE IGNITION SWITCH NOW CAR IS SITTING WILL NOT START ALL LIGHTS FLASH WILL NOT CRANK OR TURN...

Jan 8, 2016 Exterior Lighting 145,000 mi

WAS DRIVING MY 1997 BUICK REGAL GS 3.8 WHEN I HAD MY SON IN THE CAR WENT TO TURN LEFT AND WHEN IN THE TURN ALL THE LIGHTS START TO FLASH AND THE CAR SHUT DOWN .. HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED LATER TO FIND OUT IT IS THE IGNITION SWITCH NOW CAR IS SITTING WILL NOT START ALL LIGHTS FLASH WILL NOT CRANK OR TURN...

Jan 8, 2016 Electrical System 145,000 mi

WAS DRIVING MY 1997 BUICK REGAL GS 3.8 WHEN I HAD MY SON IN THE CAR WENT TO TURN LEFT AND WHEN IN THE TURN ALL THE LIGHTS START TO FLASH AND THE CAR SHUT DOWN .. HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED LATER TO FIND OUT IT IS THE IGNITION SWITCH NOW CAR IS SITTING WILL NOT START ALL LIGHTS FLASH WILL NOT CRANK OR TURN...

Jan 8, 2016 Steering 145,000 mi

WAS DRIVING MY 1997 BUICK REGAL GS 3.8 WHEN I HAD MY SON IN THE CAR WENT TO TURN LEFT AND WHEN IN THE TURN ALL THE LIGHTS START TO FLASH AND THE CAR SHUT DOWN .. HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED LATER TO FIND OUT IT IS THE IGNITION SWITCH NOW CAR IS SITTING WILL NOT START ALL LIGHTS FLASH WILL NOT CRANK OR TURN...

Jan 8, 2016 Exterior Lighting 145,000 mi

WAS DRIVING MY 1997 BUICK REGAL GS 3.8 WHEN I HAD MY SON IN THE CAR WENT TO TURN LEFT AND WHEN IN THE TURN ALL THE LIGHTS START TO FLASH AND THE CAR SHUT DOWN .. HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED LATER TO FIND OUT IT IS THE IGNITION SWITCH NOW CAR IS SITTING WILL NOT START ALL LIGHTS FLASH WILL NOT CRANK OR TURN...

Dec 18, 2015 Electrical System Fire

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1997 BUICK REGAL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. NO FURTHER DETAILS WERE AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

Dec 18, 2015 Electrical System Fire

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1997 BUICK REGAL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. NO FURTHER DETAILS WERE AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

Nov 10, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 141,072 mi

AFTER TAKING MY CAR TO THE MECHANIC 6 TIMES TO REPAIR THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON/ABS LIGHT/TRAC OFF LIGHT COMING ON, HE REPLACED THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL BEARING WITH A MORE EXPENSIVE MODEL AND REPLACED THE MODULE ON THE ABS PUMP THAT HAS THE CIRCUIT BOARD AND PUMP GEARS. THE PROBLEM WENT AWAY FOR APPROX. ...

Nov 10, 2014 Service Brakes 141,072 mi

AFTER TAKING MY CAR TO THE MECHANIC 6 TIMES TO REPAIR THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON/ABS LIGHT/TRAC OFF LIGHT COMING ON, HE REPLACED THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL BEARING WITH A MORE EXPENSIVE MODEL AND REPLACED THE MODULE ON THE ABS PUMP THAT HAS THE CIRCUIT BOARD AND PUMP GEARS. THE PROBLEM WENT AWAY FOR APPROX. ...

Nov 10, 2014 Steering 141,072 mi

AFTER TAKING MY CAR TO THE MECHANIC 6 TIMES TO REPAIR THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON/ABS LIGHT/TRAC OFF LIGHT COMING ON, HE REPLACED THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL BEARING WITH A MORE EXPENSIVE MODEL AND REPLACED THE MODULE ON THE ABS PUMP THAT HAS THE CIRCUIT BOARD AND PUMP GEARS. THE PROBLEM WENT AWAY FOR APPROX. ...

Nov 10, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 141,072 mi

AFTER TAKING MY CAR TO THE MECHANIC 6 TIMES TO REPAIR THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON/ABS LIGHT/TRAC OFF LIGHT COMING ON, HE REPLACED THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL BEARING WITH A MORE EXPENSIVE MODEL AND REPLACED THE MODULE ON THE ABS PUMP THAT HAS THE CIRCUIT BOARD AND PUMP GEARS. THE PROBLEM WENT AWAY FOR APPROX. ...

Nov 10, 2014 Service Brakes 141,072 mi

AFTER TAKING MY CAR TO THE MECHANIC 6 TIMES TO REPAIR THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON/ABS LIGHT/TRAC OFF LIGHT COMING ON, HE REPLACED THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL BEARING WITH A MORE EXPENSIVE MODEL AND REPLACED THE MODULE ON THE ABS PUMP THAT HAS THE CIRCUIT BOARD AND PUMP GEARS. THE PROBLEM WENT AWAY FOR APPROX. ...

Nov 10, 2014 Steering 141,072 mi

AFTER TAKING MY CAR TO THE MECHANIC 6 TIMES TO REPAIR THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON/ABS LIGHT/TRAC OFF LIGHT COMING ON, HE REPLACED THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL BEARING WITH A MORE EXPENSIVE MODEL AND REPLACED THE MODULE ON THE ABS PUMP THAT HAS THE CIRCUIT BOARD AND PUMP GEARS. THE PROBLEM WENT AWAY FOR APPROX. ...

Oct 24, 2014 Service Brakes 140,359 mi

THE SERVICE VEHICLE SOON/ABS WARNING LIGHT/AND TRAC OFF LIGHT LIT AND THE CAR LURCHED AS IF THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED AT THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL. THE ERROR CODE WAS C1225, WHICH IS TOO MUCH SPEED AT THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL. THE BEARING AND SENSOR WAS REPLACED 3 TIMES AND THE PROBLEM STILL OCCURRED. THE ME...

Oct 24, 2014 Steering 140,359 mi

THE SERVICE VEHICLE SOON/ABS WARNING LIGHT/AND TRAC OFF LIGHT LIT AND THE CAR LURCHED AS IF THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED AT THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL. THE ERROR CODE WAS C1225, WHICH IS TOO MUCH SPEED AT THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL. THE BEARING AND SENSOR WAS REPLACED 3 TIMES AND THE PROBLEM STILL OCCURRED. THE ME...

Oct 24, 2014 Power Train 140,359 mi

THE SERVICE VEHICLE SOON/ABS WARNING LIGHT/AND TRAC OFF LIGHT LIT AND THE CAR LURCHED AS IF THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED AT THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL. THE ERROR CODE WAS C1225, WHICH IS TOO MUCH SPEED AT THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL. THE BEARING AND SENSOR WAS REPLACED 3 TIMES AND THE PROBLEM STILL OCCURRED. THE ME...

Oct 24, 2014 Service Brakes 140,359 mi

THE SERVICE VEHICLE SOON/ABS WARNING LIGHT/AND TRAC OFF LIGHT LIT AND THE CAR LURCHED AS IF THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED AT THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL. THE ERROR CODE WAS C1225, WHICH IS TOO MUCH SPEED AT THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL. THE BEARING AND SENSOR WAS REPLACED 3 TIMES AND THE PROBLEM STILL OCCURRED. THE ME...

Oct 24, 2014 Steering 140,359 mi

THE SERVICE VEHICLE SOON/ABS WARNING LIGHT/AND TRAC OFF LIGHT LIT AND THE CAR LURCHED AS IF THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED AT THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL. THE ERROR CODE WAS C1225, WHICH IS TOO MUCH SPEED AT THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL. THE BEARING AND SENSOR WAS REPLACED 3 TIMES AND THE PROBLEM STILL OCCURRED. THE ME...

Oct 24, 2014 Power Train 140,359 mi

THE SERVICE VEHICLE SOON/ABS WARNING LIGHT/AND TRAC OFF LIGHT LIT AND THE CAR LURCHED AS IF THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED AT THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL. THE ERROR CODE WAS C1225, WHICH IS TOO MUCH SPEED AT THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL. THE BEARING AND SENSOR WAS REPLACED 3 TIMES AND THE PROBLEM STILL OCCURRED. THE ME...

Jul 21, 2014 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK REGAL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE SEIZED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER WHEELS LOCKED. ALSO, THE ANTI TRACTION, AND THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. ...

Jul 21, 2014 Traction Control System 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK REGAL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE SEIZED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER WHEELS LOCKED. ALSO, THE ANTI TRACTION, AND THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. ...

Jul 21, 2014 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK REGAL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE SEIZED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER WHEELS LOCKED. ALSO, THE ANTI TRACTION, AND THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. ...

Jul 21, 2014 Traction Control System 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK REGAL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE SEIZED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER WHEELS LOCKED. ALSO, THE ANTI TRACTION, AND THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. ...

Feb 25, 2014 Engine 106,000 mi

THE LOW COOLANT LIGHT SENSOR FLASHES ON AND OFF, IF THE CAR IS IDOL THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE MOVES UP RAPIDLY. I HAVE HAD THE COOLANT AND THERMOSTAT CHECK, BOTH ARE FINE. MY MECHANIC ADVISED TO CHECK THIS WEBSITE FOR ENGINE COOLING RECALL AND THERE IS ONE. I NEED TO KNOW WHERE TO TAKE MY CAR TO GET THI...

Feb 25, 2014 Engine 106,000 mi

THE LOW COOLANT LIGHT SENSOR FLASHES ON AND OFF, IF THE CAR IS IDOL THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE MOVES UP RAPIDLY. I HAVE HAD THE COOLANT AND THERMOSTAT CHECK, BOTH ARE FINE. MY MECHANIC ADVISED TO CHECK THIS WEBSITE FOR ENGINE COOLING RECALL AND THERE IS ONE. I NEED TO KNOW WHERE TO TAKE MY CAR TO GET THI...

Jul 10, 2013 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK REGAL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE ENGINE BEGAN TO OVERHEAT AND EMITTED SMOKE. IN ADDITION, THE ENGINE PLUGS IGNITED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE T...

Jul 10, 2013 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK REGAL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE ENGINE BEGAN TO OVERHEAT AND EMITTED SMOKE. IN ADDITION, THE ENGINE PLUGS IGNITED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE T...

Jul 18, 2012 Power Train 195,111 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK REGAL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE SMELLED OIL COMING FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE WHILE PARKING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSIS. THE DEALER DID NOT DIAGNOSE A FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY ST...

Jul 18, 2012 Power Train 195,111 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK REGAL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE SMELLED OIL COMING FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE WHILE PARKING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSIS. THE DEALER DID NOT DIAGNOSE A FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY ST...

Apr 12, 2012 Electrical System 151,000 mi

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 W...

Apr 12, 2012 Electrical System 151,000 mi

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 W...

Jul 20, 2011 Steering 137,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK REGAL. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN, THE VEHICLE WOULD LOOSE POWER STEERING. THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 08V118000 (STEERING), BUT THE VIN WAS NOT A PART OF THE RECALL. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED, BUT DENIED ASSISTANCE WITH THE FAIL...

Jul 20, 2011 Steering 137,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK REGAL. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN, THE VEHICLE WOULD LOOSE POWER STEERING. THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 08V118000 (STEERING), BUT THE VIN WAS NOT A PART OF THE RECALL. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED, BUT DENIED ASSISTANCE WITH THE FAIL...

Jun 22, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

1997 BUICK REGAL. CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE EXPLODED AFTER EXITING. *TGW

Jun 22, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

1997 BUICK REGAL. CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE EXPLODED AFTER EXITING. *TGW

May 2, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 80,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK REGAL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE DID NOT INDICATE THE CORRECT AMOUNT OF FUEL IN THE TANK. THE FAILURE OCCURRED FREQUENTLY AND MORE OFTEN IN SEVERE WINTER WEATHER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CURRENT M...

May 2, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 80,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK REGAL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE DID NOT INDICATE THE CORRECT AMOUNT OF FUEL IN THE TANK. THE FAILURE OCCURRED FREQUENTLY AND MORE OFTEN IN SEVERE WINTER WEATHER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CURRENT M...

Jan 26, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK REGAL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD SHUT ON AND OFF ALONG WITH THE RADIO AND THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SMOKE. THE CONTACT DROVE ONTO THE EMERGENCY LANE AND WITHIN A FEW MINUTES THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CONTACT WAS...

Jan 26, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK REGAL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD SHUT ON AND OFF ALONG WITH THE RADIO AND THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SMOKE. THE CONTACT DROVE ONTO THE EMERGENCY LANE AND WITHIN A FEW MINUTES THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CONTACT WAS...

Jun 22, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 78,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1997 BUICK REGAL. SHE STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND SUDDENLY CAUGHT FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. A FIRE REPORT WAS AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN UNDISCLOSED LOCATION. THE CONTACT STATED THE FAILURE WAS DIRECTLY RELATED TO NHTS...

Jun 22, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 78,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1997 BUICK REGAL. SHE STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND SUDDENLY CAUGHT FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. A FIRE REPORT WAS AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN UNDISCLOSED LOCATION. THE CONTACT STATED THE FAILURE WAS DIRECTLY RELATED TO NHTS...

Mar 6, 2010 Electrical System 150,000 mi

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

Mar 6, 2010 Electrical System 150,000 mi

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

Sep 16, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 158,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK REGAL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE # 09V116000 (09V116000). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND REPAIRED ACCORDING TO THE REMEDY REFERENCED IN THE RECALL. HOWEVER SHORTLY AFTER THE REPAIR THE VEHICLE HAD AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. THE FI...

Sep 16, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 158,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK REGAL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE # 09V116000 (09V116000). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND REPAIRED ACCORDING TO THE REMEDY REFERENCED IN THE RECALL. HOWEVER SHORTLY AFTER THE REPAIR THE VEHICLE HAD AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. THE FI...

Aug 29, 2009 Electrical System 116,611 mi

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

Aug 29, 2009 Electrical System 116,611 mi

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

Aug 3, 2009 Visibility

IT WAS POURING DOWN RAIN YESTERDAY. I WAS DRIVING TO WORK, WITH MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS ON AS USUAL. OUT OF NOWHERE, MY LEFT WINDSHIELD WIPER STOP WORKING AND I LOST VISUAL OF THE ROAD. IT WAS SO DANGEROUS, ALMOST HAD AN ACCIDENT. I COULDN'T GO TO WORK BECAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. I STOP MY CAR NEARBY UNTI...

Aug 3, 2009 Visibility

IT WAS POURING DOWN RAIN YESTERDAY. I WAS DRIVING TO WORK, WITH MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS ON AS USUAL. OUT OF NOWHERE, MY LEFT WINDSHIELD WIPER STOP WORKING AND I LOST VISUAL OF THE ROAD. IT WAS SO DANGEROUS, ALMOST HAD AN ACCIDENT. I COULDN'T GO TO WORK BECAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. I STOP MY CAR NEARBY UNTI...

Aug 3, 2009 Visibility

IT WAS POURING DOWN RAIN YESTERDAY. I WAS DRIVING TO WORK, WITH MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS ON AS USUAL. OUT OF NOWHERE, MY LEFT WINDSHIELD WIPER STOP WORKING AND I LOST VISUAL OF THE ROAD. IT WAS SO DANGEROUS, ALMOST HAD AN ACCIDENT. I COULDN'T GO TO WORK BECAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. I STOP MY CAR NEARBY UNTI...

Aug 3, 2009 Visibility

IT WAS POURING DOWN RAIN YESTERDAY. I WAS DRIVING TO WORK, WITH MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS ON AS USUAL. OUT OF NOWHERE, MY LEFT WINDSHIELD WIPER STOP WORKING AND I LOST VISUAL OF THE ROAD. IT WAS SO DANGEROUS, ALMOST HAD AN ACCIDENT. I COULDN'T GO TO WORK BECAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. I STOP MY CAR NEARBY UNTI...

Jun 23, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 200,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK REGAL. THE CONTACT PLACED OIL IN THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE ENGINE WAS ON FIRE ONCE HE ARRIVED HOME. THE VEHICLE QUICKLY BECAME ENGULFED IN FLAMES AND HIS NEIGHBOR EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED BY THE TIME THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED. THE...

Jun 23, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 100,458 mi

I LEFT WORK ON MY BREAK DROVE A HALF MILE TO HOME GOT OUT MY CAR AND CAME IN THE HOUSE FOR ABOUT FIVE MINUTES. THEN A OFFICER WAS AT MY DOOR AND TOLD ME MY CAR WAS ON FIRE. THE FLAMES WERE VERY BAD UNDER MY HOOD. THE POLICE WAS TELLING EVERYONE TO MOVE THERE CARS AND STAY IN THERE APARTMENTS. IT TOO...

Jun 23, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 200,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK REGAL. THE CONTACT PLACED OIL IN THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE ENGINE WAS ON FIRE ONCE HE ARRIVED HOME. THE VEHICLE QUICKLY BECAME ENGULFED IN FLAMES AND HIS NEIGHBOR EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED BY THE TIME THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED. THE...

Jun 23, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 100,458 mi

I LEFT WORK ON MY BREAK DROVE A HALF MILE TO HOME GOT OUT MY CAR AND CAME IN THE HOUSE FOR ABOUT FIVE MINUTES. THEN A OFFICER WAS AT MY DOOR AND TOLD ME MY CAR WAS ON FIRE. THE FLAMES WERE VERY BAD UNDER MY HOOD. THE POLICE WAS TELLING EVERYONE TO MOVE THERE CARS AND STAY IN THERE APARTMENTS. IT TOO...

Apr 13, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling

TL*THE CONTACT DOES NOT OWN A 1997 BUICK REGAL. THE CONTACT READ AN ARTICLE REGARDING NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 09V116000. THE RECALL WAS ISSUED DUE TO AN OIL LEAK THAT COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO CATCH FIRE. HE BELIEVED THAT THE REMEDY FOR THE RECALL WOULD NOT REPAIR THE FAILURE. GM STATES THAT T...

Apr 13, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling

TL*THE CONTACT DOES NOT OWN A 1997 BUICK REGAL. THE CONTACT READ AN ARTICLE REGARDING NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 09V116000. THE RECALL WAS ISSUED DUE TO AN OIL LEAK THAT COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO CATCH FIRE. HE BELIEVED THAT THE REMEDY FOR THE RECALL WOULD NOT REPAIR THE FAILURE. GM STATES THAT T...

Feb 18, 2009 Steering 54,733 mi

1997 REGAL BUICK RECALL NO. 03V52700 WAS COMPLETED ON VEHICLE ON 3/18/04 (STEERING RACK AND PINION) VEHICLE HAD ROUGHLY 22,000. SAME PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED AGAIN WITH 54,733 MILES. VEHICLE DRIVEN AROUND TOWN. CAN'T DRIVE HAVE TO HAVE VEHICLE TOWED STEERING UNCONTROLLABLE. CALLED GM WILL NOT REPLACE....

Feb 18, 2009 Steering 54,733 mi

1997 REGAL BUICK RECALL NO. 03V52700 WAS COMPLETED ON VEHICLE ON 3/18/04 (STEERING RACK AND PINION) VEHICLE HAD ROUGHLY 22,000. SAME PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED AGAIN WITH 54,733 MILES. VEHICLE DRIVEN AROUND TOWN. CAN'T DRIVE HAVE TO HAVE VEHICLE TOWED STEERING UNCONTROLLABLE. CALLED GM WILL NOT REPLACE....

Feb 18, 2009 Steering 54,733 mi

1997 REGAL BUICK RECALL NO. 03V52700 WAS COMPLETED ON VEHICLE ON 3/18/04 (STEERING RACK AND PINION) VEHICLE HAD ROUGHLY 22,000. SAME PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED AGAIN WITH 54,733 MILES. VEHICLE DRIVEN AROUND TOWN. CAN'T DRIVE HAVE TO HAVE VEHICLE TOWED STEERING UNCONTROLLABLE. CALLED GM WILL NOT REPLACE....

Feb 18, 2009 Steering 54,733 mi

1997 REGAL BUICK RECALL NO. 03V52700 WAS COMPLETED ON VEHICLE ON 3/18/04 (STEERING RACK AND PINION) VEHICLE HAD ROUGHLY 22,000. SAME PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED AGAIN WITH 54,733 MILES. VEHICLE DRIVEN AROUND TOWN. CAN'T DRIVE HAVE TO HAVE VEHICLE TOWED STEERING UNCONTROLLABLE. CALLED GM WILL NOT REPLACE....

Dec 5, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 143,000 mi

RECALL FIXED AT BUICK GARAGE ... OIL DRIPS ONTO MANIFOLD CAUSING POSSIBLE FIRE. DROVE CAR ABOUT 20 MI. AFTER BEING FIXED AND CAR STARTED ON FIRE. *TR

Dec 5, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 140,000 mi

ANTIFREEZE DEXCOOL LEAKS INTO ENGINE. HAD IT FIXED FOR $400+. NOW I FIND OUT THAT MY OTHER CAR IS DOING THE SAME THING. *TR

Dec 5, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 143,000 mi

RECALL FIXED AT BUICK GARAGE ... OIL DRIPS ONTO MANIFOLD CAUSING POSSIBLE FIRE. DROVE CAR ABOUT 20 MI. AFTER BEING FIXED AND CAR STARTED ON FIRE. *TR

Dec 5, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 140,000 mi

ANTIFREEZE DEXCOOL LEAKS INTO ENGINE. HAD IT FIXED FOR $400+. NOW I FIND OUT THAT MY OTHER CAR IS DOING THE SAME THING. *TR

Oct 12, 2008 Exterior Lighting 30,000 mi

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 SIG...

Oct 12, 2008 Electrical System 30,000 mi

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 SIG...

Oct 12, 2008 Exterior Lighting 30,000 mi

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 SIG...

Oct 12, 2008 Electrical System 30,000 mi

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 SIG...

Aug 29, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 120,219 mi

3.8 LITER SUPERCHARGED ENGINE COOLANT LEAK - LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET IS LEAKING COOLANT. I HAVE READ ABOUT THE RECALL OR CLASS ACTION SUIT ABOUT THE COOLANT LEAKS ON 3.8 LITER ENGINES THAT ARE NOT SUPERCHARGED. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHY THEY NEVER INCLUDED SUPERCHARED ENGINES. I HAVE A 1997 BUIC...

Aug 29, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 120,219 mi

3.8 LITER SUPERCHARGED ENGINE COOLANT LEAK - LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET IS LEAKING COOLANT. I HAVE READ ABOUT THE RECALL OR CLASS ACTION SUIT ABOUT THE COOLANT LEAKS ON 3.8 LITER ENGINES THAT ARE NOT SUPERCHARGED. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHY THEY NEVER INCLUDED SUPERCHARED ENGINES. I HAVE A 1997 BUIC...

Aug 22, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 118,328 mi

ENGINE LIGHT KEPT COMING ON AND THEN WHEN GO OFF. IT WAS FIXED BY REPLACING THE REAR PURGE SOLENOID ON 11-15-07. *TR

Aug 22, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 118,328 mi

ENGINE LIGHT KEPT COMING ON AND THEN WHEN GO OFF. IT WAS FIXED BY REPLACING THE REAR PURGE SOLENOID ON 11-15-07. *TR

Aug 5, 2008 Electrical System 45,618 mi

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 FAILU...

Aug 5, 2008 Electrical System 45,618 mi

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 FAILU...

May 22, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

1997 BUICK REGAL DIED WHILE DRIVING AND CAUGHT FIRE. CONSUMER STATES THAT SHE WAS THEN INFORMED OF A RECALL AND BELIEVES THAT BUICK SHOULD COMPENSATE HER SO SHE CAN PURCHASE A NEW VEHICLE. *KB THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER IN THE MAIL 1 MONTH AFTER THE FIRE. RECALL # 08V118000 *JB

May 22, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

1997 BUICK REGAL DIED WHILE DRIVING AND CAUGHT FIRE. CONSUMER STATES THAT SHE WAS THEN INFORMED OF A RECALL AND BELIEVES THAT BUICK SHOULD COMPENSATE HER SO SHE CAN PURCHASE A NEW VEHICLE. *KB THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER IN THE MAIL 1 MONTH AFTER THE FIRE. RECALL # 08V118000 *JB

May 4, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 125,000 mi

1997 BUICK REGAL GS ON THURSDAY MAY 1, 2008 I RECEIVED IN THE MAIL A RECALL LETTER FROM GM. IN THIS LETTER IT EXPLAINS THAT THESE VEHICLES HAVE HIGHER ROCKER COVER GASKET TEMPS. IN SHORT, THIS COULD LEAD TO VEHICLE FIRE AND SURROUNDING PROPERTY. ON FRIDAY, MAY 2, 2008, MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING T...

May 4, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 125,000 mi

1997 BUICK REGAL GS ON THURSDAY MAY 1, 2008 I RECEIVED IN THE MAIL A RECALL LETTER FROM GM. IN THIS LETTER IT EXPLAINS THAT THESE VEHICLES HAVE HIGHER ROCKER COVER GASKET TEMPS. IN SHORT, THIS COULD LEAD TO VEHICLE FIRE AND SURROUNDING PROPERTY. ON FRIDAY, MAY 2, 2008, MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING T...

Feb 23, 2008 Structure 137,500 mi

ENGINE CRADLE FELL OUT OF CAR WHEN WIFE WAS DRIVING KIDS HOME FROM SCHOOL. *TR

Feb 23, 2008 Structure 137,500 mi

ENGINE CRADLE FELL OUT OF CAR WHEN WIFE WAS DRIVING KIDS HOME FROM SCHOOL. *TR

Dec 28, 2007 Steering 128,281 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK REGAL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IT WAS DIFFICULT TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL AND REQUIRES A LOT OF EFFORT. HE FEELS IT IS A SAFETY HAZARD BECAUSE HE IS UNABLE TO STEER PROPERLY. GENERAL MOTORS STATED THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE BECAUSE HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHT...

Dec 28, 2007 Steering 128,281 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 BUICK REGAL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IT WAS DIFFICULT TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL AND REQUIRES A LOT OF EFFORT. HE FEELS IT IS A SAFETY HAZARD BECAUSE HE IS UNABLE TO STEER PROPERLY. GENERAL MOTORS STATED THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE BECAUSE HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHT...

Jun 21, 2006 Electrical System 134,000 mi

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 ...

Jun 21, 2006 Electrical System 134,000 mi

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 ...

May 19, 2006 Steering 108,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS THE VEHICLE WAS DIFFICULT TO STEER LEFT AND RIGHT. THIS OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALERTED. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, # 03V527000, REGARDING THE STEERING RACK AND PINION. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. UPDATED 7/25/2...

May 19, 2006 Steering 108,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS THE VEHICLE WAS DIFFICULT TO STEER LEFT AND RIGHT. THIS OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALERTED. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, # 03V527000, REGARDING THE STEERING RACK AND PINION. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. UPDATED 7/25/2...

Mar 27, 2006 Steering 105,771 mi

MY WIFE IS COMPLAINING OF A HARD LEFT STEER ON HER 1997 BUICK REGAL. THE PROBLEM DOES NOT OCCUR ON EACH TURN AT THIS TIME, BUT COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING. BUICK'S CUSTOMER HOT LINE IS REFUSING TO MAKE THE REPAIR ON HER CAR. THEY CLAIM THAT THIS CAR IS NOT INVOLVED WITH THE RECALL # 03062. YET ...

Mar 27, 2006 Steering 105,771 mi

MY WIFE IS COMPLAINING OF A HARD LEFT STEER ON HER 1997 BUICK REGAL. THE PROBLEM DOES NOT OCCUR ON EACH TURN AT THIS TIME, BUT COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING. BUICK'S CUSTOMER HOT LINE IS REFUSING TO MAKE THE REPAIR ON HER CAR. THEY CLAIM THAT THIS CAR IS NOT INVOLVED WITH THE RECALL # 03062. YET ...

Jan 11, 2006 Steering

I NOTICED THAT I WAS HAVING PROBLEMS STEERING WHILE TURNING LEFT AND RIGHT - VERY STIFF AND HARD TO MANIPULATE STEERING WHEEL WHILE AT LOW SPEEDS. I CHECKED TO MAKE SURE THAT THE FLUIDS WERE ALL LEVEL ETC. AND THE TIRES WERE PROPERLY INFLATED. I CONTINUED SEVERAL WEEKS LATER AND AGAIN THE POWER STEE...

Jan 11, 2006 Steering

I NOTICED THAT I WAS HAVING PROBLEMS STEERING WHILE TURNING LEFT AND RIGHT - VERY STIFF AND HARD TO MANIPULATE STEERING WHEEL WHILE AT LOW SPEEDS. I CHECKED TO MAKE SURE THAT THE FLUIDS WERE ALL LEVEL ETC. AND THE TIRES WERE PROPERLY INFLATED. I CONTINUED SEVERAL WEEKS LATER AND AGAIN THE POWER STEE...

Nov 28, 2005 Steering 10 mi

UNABLE TO MAKE LEFT TURN WITH EASE. LEFT TURNS ARE VERY HARD AND AT TIMES DOES NOT TURN LEFT AT ALL. STEERING WHEEL DOES NOT AUTOMATICALLY RETURN TO CENTER POSITION. I WAS UNABLE TO MAKE A COMPLETE LEFT HAND TURN, WHICH CAUSED ME TO OVER TURN AND DRIVE OFF THE ROAD. *NM

Nov 28, 2005 Steering 10 mi

UNABLE TO MAKE LEFT TURN WITH EASE. LEFT TURNS ARE VERY HARD AND AT TIMES DOES NOT TURN LEFT AT ALL. STEERING WHEEL DOES NOT AUTOMATICALLY RETURN TO CENTER POSITION. I WAS UNABLE TO MAKE A COMPLETE LEFT HAND TURN, WHICH CAUSED ME TO OVER TURN AND DRIVE OFF THE ROAD. *NM

Nov 7, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 30,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT WAS PULLING OUT OF DRIVEWAY AND THE BRAKES WOULD NOT WORK. WHEN HE APPLIED THE BRAKES THE PEDAL WENT COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATIONS PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT. WHEN THE MECHANIC INSPECTED THE VEHICLE HE SAID THE BRAKE LINES WERE CORRODED AND SPLIT. THE...

Nov 7, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 30,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT WAS PULLING OUT OF DRIVEWAY AND THE BRAKES WOULD NOT WORK. WHEN HE APPLIED THE BRAKES THE PEDAL WENT COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATIONS PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT. WHEN THE MECHANIC INSPECTED THE VEHICLE HE SAID THE BRAKE LINES WERE CORRODED AND SPLIT. THE...

Sep 16, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 25,000 mi

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 CRA...

Sep 16, 2005 Electrical System 25,000 mi

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 CRA...

Sep 16, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 25,000 mi

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 CRA...

Sep 16, 2005 Electrical System 25,000 mi

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 CRA...

Aug 11, 2005 Steering 100,000 mi

DT: THE RACK AND PINION STEERING GEAR MALFUNCTIONED. THE CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO BE REPAIRED , BUT THE CONSUMER DID NOT LIKE THAT THEY WERE GOING TO CHARGE HIM FOR THE REPAIRS.. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY AND THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THIS ISSUE. *AK

Aug 11, 2005 Steering 100,000 mi

DT: THE RACK AND PINION STEERING GEAR MALFUNCTIONED. THE CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO BE REPAIRED , BUT THE CONSUMER DID NOT LIKE THAT THEY WERE GOING TO CHARGE HIM FOR THE REPAIRS.. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY AND THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THIS ISSUE. *AK

Apr 26, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 32,869 mi

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 ALTE...

Apr 26, 2005 Electrical System 32,869 mi

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 ALTE...

Apr 26, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 32,869 mi

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 ALTE...

Apr 26, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 32,869 mi

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 ALTE...

Apr 26, 2005 Electrical System 32,869 mi

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 ALTE...

Apr 26, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 32,869 mi

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 ALTE...

Feb 18, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

DRIVER NOTICED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. A LOUD WINDING NOISE WAS COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THEN, VEHICLE STALLED. DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO RESTART VEHICLE, AND HAD IT TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. *AK

Feb 18, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

DRIVER NOTICED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. A LOUD WINDING NOISE WAS COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THEN, VEHICLE STALLED. DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO RESTART VEHICLE, AND HAD IT TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. *AK

Feb 10, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 98,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH THE PULLEY WHEEL FROM THE MOTOR CAME OFF. THIS CAUSED THE POWER STEERING TO GO OUT. OWNER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER, AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PULLEY WHEEL AND DRIVE TRAIN PULLEY BELT HAD TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Feb 10, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 98,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH THE PULLEY WHEEL FROM THE MOTOR CAME OFF. THIS CAUSED THE POWER STEERING TO GO OUT. OWNER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER, AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PULLEY WHEEL AND DRIVE TRAIN PULLEY BELT HAD TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Dec 8, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 85,393 mi

THE TENSIONER PULLEY FROZE UP AND DISINTEGRATED, CAUSING THE SERPENTINE BELT TO FRAY BADLY. IT RUBBED UP AGAINST AND SCRAPED A HOLE IN THE POWER STEERING PUMP. *BF *TC

Dec 8, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 85,393 mi

THE TENSIONER PULLEY FROZE UP AND DISINTEGRATED, CAUSING THE SERPENTINE BELT TO FRAY BADLY. IT RUBBED UP AGAINST AND SCRAPED A HOLE IN THE POWER STEERING PUMP. *BF *TC

Oct 19, 2004 Air Bags 101,214 mi

THE AIR BAG SENSOR LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER STATED THE AIR BAG MODULE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *JB

Oct 19, 2004 Air Bags 101,214 mi

THE AIR BAG SENSOR LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER STATED THE AIR BAG MODULE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *JB

Oct 2, 2004 Electrical System 94,000 mi

I HAVE A 1997 BUICK REGAL GS [XXX]. 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, ...

Oct 2, 2004 Electrical System 94,000 mi

I HAVE A 1997 BUICK REGAL GS [XXX]. 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, ...

Sep 27, 2004 Steering 123,000 mi

CONSUMER STATED WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL IN EITHER DIRECTION POWER STEERING FAILED DUE TO RACK AND PINION MALFUNCTIONING. *AK

Sep 27, 2004 Steering 123,000 mi

CONSUMER STATED WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL IN EITHER DIRECTION POWER STEERING FAILED DUE TO RACK AND PINION MALFUNCTIONING. *AK

Sep 8, 2004 Visibility

CONSUMER'S VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM AS STATED IN NHTSA RECALL 99V348000. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS MAY STOP WORKING DUE TO A SEPARATION BETWEEN THE DRIVE PIN AND CRESCENT IN THE CRANK ARM ASSEMBLY. DEALERSHIP INDICATED TO THE CONSUMER THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDE DUE TO VIN. *AK

Sep 8, 2004 Visibility

CONSUMER'S VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM AS STATED IN NHTSA RECALL 99V348000. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS MAY STOP WORKING DUE TO A SEPARATION BETWEEN THE DRIVE PIN AND CRESCENT IN THE CRANK ARM ASSEMBLY. DEALERSHIP INDICATED TO THE CONSUMER THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDE DUE TO VIN. *AK

Aug 14, 2004 Electrical System 97,350 mi

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 A...

Aug 14, 2004 Electrical System 97,350 mi

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 A...

Jul 20, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 141,000 mi

BUICK REGALS - 1989 AND 1997 - THE '89 BLEW A HEAD GASKET AT 190,000 MILES AND THE '97 AFTER 141,000 MILES AND CRACKED BOTH HEADS - WITH PERFECT SERVICING AND CARE. NO WARNINGS - JUST HEATED UP AND IMMEDIATELY BLEW - BUT HAD NEVER OVER-HEATED PRIOR TO BLOWING GASKETS.. *JB

Jul 20, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 141,000 mi

BUICK REGALS - 1989 AND 1997 - THE '89 BLEW A HEAD GASKET AT 190,000 MILES AND THE '97 AFTER 141,000 MILES AND CRACKED BOTH HEADS - WITH PERFECT SERVICING AND CARE. NO WARNINGS - JUST HEATED UP AND IMMEDIATELY BLEW - BUT HAD NEVER OVER-HEATED PRIOR TO BLOWING GASKETS.. *JB

Jun 14, 2004 Visibility 90,000 mi

WINDSHIELD WIPER CONTROL ARM FAILED. A RECALL WAS ISSUED. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK *NM

Jun 14, 2004 Visibility 90,000 mi

WINDSHIELD WIPER CONTROL ARM FAILED. A RECALL WAS ISSUED. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK *NM

Jun 2, 2004 Steering 89,871 mi

AFTER THE DEALERSHIP PERFORMED STEERING GEAR BEARING RECALL 03V527000 REPAIRS THE STEERING WHEEL MADE A CLICKING NOISE . THE NOISE OCCURRED WHEN MAKING A SHARP LEFT OR RIGHT TURN AND WHEN IN REVERSE.*AK

Jun 2, 2004 Steering 89,871 mi

AFTER THE DEALERSHIP PERFORMED STEERING GEAR BEARING RECALL 03V527000 REPAIRS THE STEERING WHEEL MADE A CLICKING NOISE . THE NOISE OCCURRED WHEN MAKING A SHARP LEFT OR RIGHT TURN AND WHEN IN REVERSE.*AK

Apr 20, 2004 Steering 87,000 mi

ON 7-6-02, OWNER HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE STEERING. HOWEVER, OWNER WAS TOLD BY G.M. THAT BECAUSE SHE HAD PREVIOUSLY INSTALLED AFTERMARKET PARTS, THEY ARE NOT LIABLE FOR THE RECALL BECAUSE OF THE AFTERMARKET PARTS SHE HAD INSTALLED PRIOR TO THE RECALL. PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *NM *LA

Apr 20, 2004 Steering 81,000 mi

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 03V527000 NOTICE REGARDING RACK AND PINION FAILURE. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR RECALL REPAIRS. DEALER REPLACED THE BEARINGS ON THE STEERING COLUMN. THREE WEEKS LATER, RACK AND PINION BECAME DEFECTIVE AND IT WAS HARD TO STEER. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE ...

Apr 20, 2004 Steering 87,000 mi

ON 7-6-02, OWNER HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE STEERING. HOWEVER, OWNER WAS TOLD BY G.M. THAT BECAUSE SHE HAD PREVIOUSLY INSTALLED AFTERMARKET PARTS, THEY ARE NOT LIABLE FOR THE RECALL BECAUSE OF THE AFTERMARKET PARTS SHE HAD INSTALLED PRIOR TO THE RECALL. PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *NM *LA

Apr 20, 2004 Steering 81,000 mi

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 03V527000 NOTICE REGARDING RACK AND PINION FAILURE. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR RECALL REPAIRS. DEALER REPLACED THE BEARINGS ON THE STEERING COLUMN. THREE WEEKS LATER, RACK AND PINION BECAME DEFECTIVE AND IT WAS HARD TO STEER. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE ...

Mar 2, 2004 Suspension 87,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED STEERING COLUMN VIBRATED AND SHOOK VIOLENTLY. ALSO, WHEN TURNING LEFT THERE WAS A PULLING RESISTANCE IN THE STEERING. *AK

Mar 2, 2004 Suspension 87,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED STEERING COLUMN VIBRATED AND SHOOK VIOLENTLY. ALSO, WHEN TURNING LEFT THERE WAS A PULLING RESISTANCE IN THE STEERING. *AK

Feb 17, 2004 Exterior Lighting

INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, AND USING THE TURN SIGNAL TO MAKE A LEFT OR RIGHT TURN VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. *AK

Feb 17, 2004 Exterior Lighting

INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, AND USING THE TURN SIGNAL TO MAKE A LEFT OR RIGHT TURN VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. *AK

Dec 10, 2003 Steering 116,000 mi

THE STEERING WHEEL IS HARD TO TURN ON COLD MORNINGS AND MAKES A CLUNCKING SOUND WHEN ON CENTER. *LA

Dec 10, 2003 Steering

RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED LESS THAN A YEAR AGO DUE TO COMPLETE FAILURE OF POWER STEERING. THE RACK AND PINION BEGAN MAKING NOISE AND PRODUCING WHEEL VIBRATION WHILE TURNING AND EVENTUALLY DEVELOPED A LEAK. RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED AT MY EXPENSE FOR PARTS AND LABOR. UNFORT...

Dec 10, 2003 Equipment

RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED LESS THAN A YEAR AGO DUE TO COMPLETE FAILURE OF POWER STEERING. THE RACK AND PINION BEGAN MAKING NOISE AND PRODUCING WHEEL VIBRATION WHILE TURNING AND EVENTUALLY DEVELOPED A LEAK. RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED AT MY EXPENSE FOR PARTS AND LABOR. UNFORT...

Dec 10, 2003 Steering 116,000 mi

THE STEERING WHEEL IS HARD TO TURN ON COLD MORNINGS AND MAKES A CLUNCKING SOUND WHEN ON CENTER. *LA

Dec 10, 2003 Steering

RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED LESS THAN A YEAR AGO DUE TO COMPLETE FAILURE OF POWER STEERING. THE RACK AND PINION BEGAN MAKING NOISE AND PRODUCING WHEEL VIBRATION WHILE TURNING AND EVENTUALLY DEVELOPED A LEAK. RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED AT MY EXPENSE FOR PARTS AND LABOR. UNFORT...

Dec 10, 2003 Equipment

RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED LESS THAN A YEAR AGO DUE TO COMPLETE FAILURE OF POWER STEERING. THE RACK AND PINION BEGAN MAKING NOISE AND PRODUCING WHEEL VIBRATION WHILE TURNING AND EVENTUALLY DEVELOPED A LEAK. RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED AT MY EXPENSE FOR PARTS AND LABOR. UNFORT...

Dec 5, 2003 Electrical System 105,000 mi

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 WIT...

Dec 5, 2003 Electrical System 105,000 mi

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 WIT...

Nov 15, 2003 Steering 60,000 mi

STEERING RACK LOCKED UP AT 40,000-60,000 MI HAD IT REPLACED AND IT SEEMS TO BE STARTING AGAIN AT 115,000 MI. *LA

Nov 15, 2003 Steering 60,000 mi

STEERING RACK LOCKED UP AT 40,000-60,000 MI HAD IT REPLACED AND IT SEEMS TO BE STARTING AGAIN AT 115,000 MI. *LA

Nov 2, 2003 Steering Crash 66,600 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH ON THE INTERSTATE, STEERING LOCKED UP MAKING IT UNABLE TO STEER CAUSING CAR TO HIT CENTER DIVIDER. *LA

Nov 2, 2003 Steering Crash 66,600 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH ON THE INTERSTATE, STEERING LOCKED UP MAKING IT UNABLE TO STEER CAUSING CAR TO HIT CENTER DIVIDER. *LA

Sep 24, 2003 Steering 88,000 mi

97 BUICK REGAL--LOCKED UP STEERING--SITTING IN MY GARAGE--WAITING TO BE REPAIRED CALLED CARDEALER EST:1,000. TO REPAIR

Sep 24, 2003 Steering 88,000 mi

97 BUICK REGAL--LOCKED UP STEERING--SITTING IN MY GARAGE--WAITING TO BE REPAIRED CALLED CARDEALER EST:1,000. TO REPAIR

Sep 23, 2003 Steering 25,000 mi

1997 BUICK REGAL - POWER STEERING PROBLEM

Sep 23, 2003 Steering 25,000 mi

1997 BUICK REGAL - POWER STEERING PROBLEM

Sep 15, 2003 Visibility 24,000 mi

THE HVAC UNIT ON MY 1997.5 BUICK REGAL HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE AND ITS NOW OUT AGAIN.

Sep 15, 2003 Visibility 24,000 mi

THE HVAC UNIT ON MY 1997.5 BUICK REGAL HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE AND ITS NOW OUT AGAIN.

Jun 5, 2003 Fuel System, Other

FUEL GAUGE INCORRECTLY REGISTERS EMPTY WHEN TANK IS 1/4 FULL. *AK

Jun 5, 2003 Fuel System, Other

FUEL GAUGE INCORRECTLY REGISTERS EMPTY WHEN TANK IS 1/4 FULL. *AK

Apr 26, 2003 Seats

FRONT PASSENGER SEAT HEATER BURNED BLACK COIL PATTERNS THOUGH THE LEATHER ON THE SEAT (BEIGE SEAT), WHEN DISCOVERED THE SEAT WAS EXTREMELY HOT TO TOUCH. DEALER SUSPECTED A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE SEAT HEATING COIL MECHANISM. I HAVE CONCERNS THAT THIS PROBLEM MAY LEAD TO FIRE. *NLM

Apr 26, 2003 Seats

FRONT PASSENGER SEAT HEATER BURNED BLACK COIL PATTERNS THOUGH THE LEATHER ON THE SEAT (BEIGE SEAT), WHEN DISCOVERED THE SEAT WAS EXTREMELY HOT TO TOUCH. DEALER SUSPECTED A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE SEAT HEATING COIL MECHANISM. I HAVE CONCERNS THAT THIS PROBLEM MAY LEAD TO FIRE. *NLM

Apr 3, 2003 Electrical System

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

Apr 3, 2003 Steering

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

Apr 3, 2003 Structure

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

Apr 3, 2003 Electrical System

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

Apr 3, 2003 Steering

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

Apr 3, 2003 Structure

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

Feb 18, 2003 Steering 48,000 mi

STEERING SEEMED TO LOCK AT NEAR FULL TRAVEL EITHER DIRECTION ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, BUT WOULD "RELEASE" WITH A HARD PULL BACK TOWARD CENTER. LAST INCIDENT, UPON PULL BACK, WIFE HEARD A "POP" AND STEERING EFFORT SEEMED MARKEDLY REDUCED. WHEN INSPECTING, I FOUND BOTTOM PINION SHAFT COVER IN RACK HOUS...

Feb 18, 2003 Steering 48,000 mi

STEERING SEEMED TO LOCK AT NEAR FULL TRAVEL EITHER DIRECTION ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, BUT WOULD "RELEASE" WITH A HARD PULL BACK TOWARD CENTER. LAST INCIDENT, UPON PULL BACK, WIFE HEARD A "POP" AND STEERING EFFORT SEEMED MARKEDLY REDUCED. WHEN INSPECTING, I FOUND BOTTOM PINION SHAFT COVER IN RACK HOUS...

Feb 17, 2003 Steering 69,879 mi

LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST WHEN TURNING TO THE LEFT. DEALER SAYS POWER STEERING RACK IS BINDING WHEN TURNED TO THE LEFT. WILL HAVE TO REPLACE, MY COST. I SEE A NUMBER OF SIMILAR COMPLAINTS ON THIS SITE. GM HAD A RECALL (11/15/2002) FOR THIS PROBLEM ON SAME MODEL YEAR FOR CAVALIER, SUNFIRE, LU...

Feb 17, 2003 Steering 69,879 mi

LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST WHEN TURNING TO THE LEFT. DEALER SAYS POWER STEERING RACK IS BINDING WHEN TURNED TO THE LEFT. WILL HAVE TO REPLACE, MY COST. I SEE A NUMBER OF SIMILAR COMPLAINTS ON THIS SITE. GM HAD A RECALL (11/15/2002) FOR THIS PROBLEM ON SAME MODEL YEAR FOR CAVALIER, SUNFIRE, LU...

Feb 12, 2003 Steering

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED ERRATIC STEERING CONTROL, WHICH MADE IT DIFFICULT TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE.*JB

Feb 12, 2003 Steering

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED ERRATIC STEERING CONTROL, WHICH MADE IT DIFFICULT TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE.*JB

Jan 23, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY THE OIL LIGHT APPEAR ON THE DASHBOARD. AND WITH IN SECONDS THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. PLEASE FILL IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. TS

Jan 23, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY THE OIL LIGHT APPEAR ON THE DASHBOARD. AND WITH IN SECONDS THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. PLEASE FILL IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. TS

Nov 21, 2002 Air Bags

THE VEHICLES HORN STARTS TO BLOW ON ITS OWN. TOOK TO A MECHANIC AND THEY REPLACED THE WHOLE AIRBAG SYSTEM. SEPTEMBER 2002 CONSUMER RECIEVED A RECALL LETTER THE AIRBAG SYSYEM. SYSTEM HAD BEEN REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. TS

Nov 21, 2002 Air Bags

THE VEHICLES HORN STARTS TO BLOW ON ITS OWN. TOOK TO A MECHANIC AND THEY REPLACED THE WHOLE AIRBAG SYSTEM. SEPTEMBER 2002 CONSUMER RECIEVED A RECALL LETTER THE AIRBAG SYSYEM. SYSTEM HAD BEEN REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. TS

Sep 10, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WILL SHUT OFF WITHOUT ANY NOTICE AT ANY SPEED. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER WASNOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING. *AK

Sep 10, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WILL SHUT OFF WITHOUT ANY NOTICE AT ANY SPEED. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER WASNOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING. *AK

Jul 9, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS LIGHTS FLASH ,CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. VEHICAL IS BEING INSPECTED.*AK

Jul 9, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS LIGHTS FLASH ,CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. VEHICAL IS BEING INSPECTED.*AK

Apr 18, 2002 Steering

ON-OFF LOSS OF POWER STEERING DURING TURNS. SOMETIMES A STRANGE SHAKE IN STEERING WHEEL AT LOW SPEED WHEN FIRST STARTING TO DRIVE.*AK

Apr 18, 2002 Steering

ON-OFF LOSS OF POWER STEERING DURING TURNS. SOMETIMES A STRANGE SHAKE IN STEERING WHEEL AT LOW SPEED WHEN FIRST STARTING TO DRIVE.*AK

Feb 6, 2002 Tires

CONSUMER STATES FRONT TIRES EXPERIENCED BAND SEPARATION, CAUSING STEERING WHEEL TO WOBBLE DURING LOW AND MODERATE SPEEDS UNDER 50 MPH, THE REAR TIRES EXPERIENCED CUPPING, CAUSING A THUMPING SENSATION, MICHELIN REPLACED ALL TIRES, THE TIRES WERE GOODYEAR EAGLE LS, P225/60R16. *YH

Feb 6, 2002 Tires

CONSUMER STATES FRONT TIRES EXPERIENCED BAND SEPARATION, CAUSING STEERING WHEEL TO WOBBLE DURING LOW AND MODERATE SPEEDS UNDER 50 MPH, THE REAR TIRES EXPERIENCED CUPPING, CAUSING A THUMPING SENSATION, MICHELIN REPLACED ALL TIRES, THE TIRES WERE GOODYEAR EAGLE LS, P225/60R16. *YH

Feb 6, 2002 Tires

CONSUMER STATES FRONT TIRES EXPERIENCED BAND SEPARATION, CAUSING STEERING WHEEL TO WOBBLE DURING LOW AND MODERATE SPEEDS UNDER 50 MPH, THE REAR TIRES EXPERIENCED CUPPING, CAUSING A THUMPING SENSATION, MICHELIN REPLACED ALL TIRES, THE TIRES WERE GOODYEAR EAGLE LS, P225/60R16. *YH

Feb 6, 2002 Tires

CONSUMER STATES FRONT TIRES EXPERIENCED BAND SEPARATION, CAUSING STEERING WHEEL TO WOBBLE DURING LOW AND MODERATE SPEEDS UNDER 50 MPH, THE REAR TIRES EXPERIENCED CUPPING, CAUSING A THUMPING SENSATION, MICHELIN REPLACED ALL TIRES, THE TIRES WERE GOODYEAR EAGLE LS, P225/60R16. *YH

Dec 16, 2001 Steering

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. SERPENTIN...

Dec 16, 2001 Tires

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. SERPENTIN...

Dec 16, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

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. SERPENTIN...

Dec 16, 2001 Steering

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. SERPENTIN...

Dec 16, 2001 Electrical System

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. SERPENTIN...

Dec 16, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

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. SERPENTIN...

Dec 16, 2001 Steering

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. SERPENTIN...

Dec 16, 2001 Steering

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. SERPENTIN...

Dec 16, 2001 Tires

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. SERPENTIN...

Dec 16, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

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. SERPENTIN...

Dec 16, 2001 Steering

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. SERPENTIN...

Dec 16, 2001 Electrical System

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. SERPENTIN...

Dec 16, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

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. SERPENTIN...

Dec 16, 2001 Steering

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. SERPENTIN...

Oct 21, 2001 Equipment Fire

TURNED AIR CONDITIONER ON, HEARD A RATTLING NOISE. SMOKE STARTED TO COME OUT OF THE FRONT - PASSENGER SIDE. STOPPED THE CAR, OPENED HOOD AND AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR WAS ON FIRE. *AK

Oct 21, 2001 Equipment Fire

TURNED AIR CONDITIONER ON, HEARD A RATTLING NOISE. SMOKE STARTED TO COME OUT OF THE FRONT - PASSENGER SIDE. STOPPED THE CAR, OPENED HOOD AND AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR WAS ON FIRE. *AK

Aug 17, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE TRAVELING AND WITHOUT ANY INDICATION VEHICLE WOULD STALL AT ANY SPEED. *AK CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE SEEMS TO STALL AT HIGH AND LOW SPEEDS, CONSUMER ALSO STATES THAT THE FUEL FILTER WAS REPLACED BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM.*JB *JB

Aug 17, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE TRAVELING AND WITHOUT ANY INDICATION VEHICLE WOULD STALL AT ANY SPEED. *AK CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE SEEMS TO STALL AT HIGH AND LOW SPEEDS, CONSUMER ALSO STATES THAT THE FUEL FILTER WAS REPLACED BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM.*JB *JB

Jun 19, 2001 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING 30MPH GOING UPHILL WHEN AIRBAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. CONSUMER COULDNOT SEE WHAT CAUSED A CRASH, AND CONSUMER HIT GUARDRAIL ON RIGHT FRONT SIDE OF VEHICLE. ONE INJURY. VEHICLE AT DEALER, AND DEALER HAD NO WAY TO TELL WHY AIRBAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. *AK

Jun 19, 2001 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING 30MPH GOING UPHILL WHEN AIRBAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. CONSUMER COULDNOT SEE WHAT CAUSED A CRASH, AND CONSUMER HIT GUARDRAIL ON RIGHT FRONT SIDE OF VEHICLE. ONE INJURY. VEHICLE AT DEALER, AND DEALER HAD NO WAY TO TELL WHY AIRBAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. *AK

Jun 13, 2001 Structure

THERE WAS A POPPING NOISE COMING FROM VEHICLE. CONSUMER TOOK CAR TO DEALER. DEALER STATED THAT AIR CONDITIONER IS LEAKING WATER ONTO CRADLE MOUNTS, WHICH HAVE DRIED OUT AND CAUSED FRONT CRADLE MOUNTS TO POP LIKE THERE WERE GOING TO FALL OFF. *AK THE BOLTS OF THE CRADLE MOUNTS WERE RUSTED. P...

Jun 13, 2001 Equipment

THERE WAS A POPPING NOISE COMING FROM VEHICLE. CONSUMER TOOK CAR TO DEALER. DEALER STATED THAT AIR CONDITIONER IS LEAKING WATER ONTO CRADLE MOUNTS, WHICH HAVE DRIED OUT AND CAUSED FRONT CRADLE MOUNTS TO POP LIKE THERE WERE GOING TO FALL OFF. *AK THE BOLTS OF THE CRADLE MOUNTS WERE RUSTED. P...

Jun 13, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THERE WAS A POPPING NOISE COMING FROM VEHICLE. CONSUMER TOOK CAR TO DEALER. DEALER STATED THAT AIR CONDITIONER IS LEAKING WATER ONTO CRADLE MOUNTS, WHICH HAVE DRIED OUT AND CAUSED FRONT CRADLE MOUNTS TO POP LIKE THERE WERE GOING TO FALL OFF. *AK THE BOLTS OF THE CRADLE MOUNTS WERE RUSTED. P...

Jun 13, 2001 Structure

THERE WAS A POPPING NOISE COMING FROM VEHICLE. CONSUMER TOOK CAR TO DEALER. DEALER STATED THAT AIR CONDITIONER IS LEAKING WATER ONTO CRADLE MOUNTS, WHICH HAVE DRIED OUT AND CAUSED FRONT CRADLE MOUNTS TO POP LIKE THERE WERE GOING TO FALL OFF. *AK THE BOLTS OF THE CRADLE MOUNTS WERE RUSTED. P...

Jun 13, 2001 Equipment

THERE WAS A POPPING NOISE COMING FROM VEHICLE. CONSUMER TOOK CAR TO DEALER. DEALER STATED THAT AIR CONDITIONER IS LEAKING WATER ONTO CRADLE MOUNTS, WHICH HAVE DRIED OUT AND CAUSED FRONT CRADLE MOUNTS TO POP LIKE THERE WERE GOING TO FALL OFF. *AK THE BOLTS OF THE CRADLE MOUNTS WERE RUSTED. P...

Jun 13, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THERE WAS A POPPING NOISE COMING FROM VEHICLE. CONSUMER TOOK CAR TO DEALER. DEALER STATED THAT AIR CONDITIONER IS LEAKING WATER ONTO CRADLE MOUNTS, WHICH HAVE DRIED OUT AND CAUSED FRONT CRADLE MOUNTS TO POP LIKE THERE WERE GOING TO FALL OFF. *AK THE BOLTS OF THE CRADLE MOUNTS WERE RUSTED. P...

Apr 27, 2001 Steering

STEERING RACK LOCKED UP WHILE DRIVING RENDERING VEHICLE UNSTABLE WHILE TRAVELING APROX. 35 MPH AND CREATING A POTENTIALLY LETHAL SITUITION.*AK

Apr 27, 2001 Steering

STEERING RACK LOCKED UP WHILE DRIVING RENDERING VEHICLE UNSTABLE WHILE TRAVELING APROX. 35 MPH AND CREATING A POTENTIALLY LETHAL SITUITION.*AK

Apr 17, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 70 MPH ENGINE STALLED FOR SECOND TIME WITHOUT A PRIOR WARNING. TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND DEALER FOUND OUT THAT CAUSE WAS FUEL PUMP RESISTOR THAT HAD FAILED. *AK

Apr 17, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 70 MPH ENGINE STALLED FOR SECOND TIME WITHOUT A PRIOR WARNING. TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND DEALER FOUND OUT THAT CAUSE WAS FUEL PUMP RESISTOR THAT HAD FAILED. *AK

Mar 30, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION WAS MAKING WINDING NOISE AS SHIFTING THROUGH THE GEARS. DEALER SAID IT NEEDED A NEW TRANSMISSION. DEALER WILL PAY FOR PARTS, BUT CONSUMER WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR LABOR WHICH COULD BE AROUND $700.*AK *SLC

Mar 30, 2001 Power Train

TRANSMISSION WAS MAKING WINDING NOISE AS SHIFTING THROUGH THE GEARS. DEALER SAID IT NEEDED A NEW TRANSMISSION. DEALER WILL PAY FOR PARTS, BUT CONSUMER WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR LABOR WHICH COULD BE AROUND $700.*AK *SLC

Mar 11, 2001 Visibility

MY WINDSHIELD WIPER ASSEMBLY FAILED DURING COLD WEATHER CONDITIONS. I CONTACTED BUICK CUSTOMER SERVICE ABOUT MY ISSUE AND THEIR RESPONSE WAS THEY WERE NOT AWARE OF ANY PROBLEMS WITH THE WINDSHIELD WIPER ASSEMBLY.*AK

Mar 11, 2001 Visibility

MY WINDSHIELD WIPER ASSEMBLY FAILED DURING COLD WEATHER CONDITIONS. I CONTACTED BUICK CUSTOMER SERVICE ABOUT MY ISSUE AND THEIR RESPONSE WAS THEY WERE NOT AWARE OF ANY PROBLEMS WITH THE WINDSHIELD WIPER ASSEMBLY.*AK

Jan 22, 2001 Tires

FIRESTONE TIRE (P215/70R15) EXPERIENCED BLOWOUT. *SLC

Jan 22, 2001 Tires

FIRESTONE TIRE (P215/70R15) EXPERIENCED BLOWOUT. *SLC

Dec 18, 2000 Air Bags

PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAG CONSOLE IS RISING UP. MANUFACTURER HAS ISSUED TSB FOR DEFECT. *AK THE DEALER FIRTS INSTALLED A COVER FOR THE AIR BAG BUT THE CLIP HOLDING THE COVER WAS REMOVED DURING SECOND SERVICE. THE CONSUMER WAS VERY MUCH CONCERNED ABOUT AIR BAG BEING EXPOSED BECAUSE IT COULD CAUSE P...

Dec 18, 2000 Air Bags

PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAG CONSOLE IS RISING UP. MANUFACTURER HAS ISSUED TSB FOR DEFECT. *AK THE DEALER FIRTS INSTALLED A COVER FOR THE AIR BAG BUT THE CLIP HOLDING THE COVER WAS REMOVED DURING SECOND SERVICE. THE CONSUMER WAS VERY MUCH CONCERNED ABOUT AIR BAG BEING EXPOSED BECAUSE IT COULD CAUSE P...

Dec 2, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WATER PUMP REPLACED AT APPROX. 30,000, FRONT TIRES - STEEL BELTS WORE THROUGH. *AK

Dec 2, 2000 Tires

WATER PUMP REPLACED AT APPROX. 30,000, FRONT TIRES - STEEL BELTS WORE THROUGH. *AK

Dec 2, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

WATER PUMP REPLACED AT APPROX. 30,000, FRONT TIRES - STEEL BELTS WORE THROUGH. *AK

Dec 2, 2000 Tires

WATER PUMP REPLACED AT APPROX. 30,000, FRONT TIRES - STEEL BELTS WORE THROUGH. *AK

Nov 20, 2000 Power Train

TRANMISSION WAS REPLACED WHILE CAR UNDER WARRANTY W/REMANUFACTURED TRANSMISSION WHICH IS NOW NEEDING TO BE REPLACED...DEALERSHIP DID NOT ADVISE IT WAS BEING REPLACED W/REMANUFAC. PART. CONTACTED BUICK ONLY TO BE ADVISED CAR WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY AND THEY COULD NOT HELP. STEERING/RACK & PENION: S...

Nov 20, 2000 Steering

TRANMISSION WAS REPLACED WHILE CAR UNDER WARRANTY W/REMANUFACTURED TRANSMISSION WHICH IS NOW NEEDING TO BE REPLACED...DEALERSHIP DID NOT ADVISE IT WAS BEING REPLACED W/REMANUFAC. PART. CONTACTED BUICK ONLY TO BE ADVISED CAR WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY AND THEY COULD NOT HELP. STEERING/RACK & PENION: S...

Nov 20, 2000 Power Train

TRANMISSION WAS REPLACED WHILE CAR UNDER WARRANTY W/REMANUFACTURED TRANSMISSION WHICH IS NOW NEEDING TO BE REPLACED...DEALERSHIP DID NOT ADVISE IT WAS BEING REPLACED W/REMANUFAC. PART. CONTACTED BUICK ONLY TO BE ADVISED CAR WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY AND THEY COULD NOT HELP. STEERING/RACK & PENION: S...

Nov 20, 2000 Steering

TRANMISSION WAS REPLACED WHILE CAR UNDER WARRANTY W/REMANUFACTURED TRANSMISSION WHICH IS NOW NEEDING TO BE REPLACED...DEALERSHIP DID NOT ADVISE IT WAS BEING REPLACED W/REMANUFAC. PART. CONTACTED BUICK ONLY TO BE ADVISED CAR WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY AND THEY COULD NOT HELP. STEERING/RACK & PENION: S...

Oct 28, 2000 Tires

WHOOPING SOUND TIRE BLOWOUT/ SAW TREAD IN REARVIEW MIRROR AS I WAS TRYING TO GET TO THE SIDE OF THE INTERSTATE, I HAD MY TWO CHILDREN WITH ME AT THE TIME.*AK (TIRESIZE: 215/70R15)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 215/70R15 )

Oct 28, 2000 Tires

WHOOPING SOUND TIRE BLOWOUT/ SAW TREAD IN REARVIEW MIRROR AS I WAS TRYING TO GET TO THE SIDE OF THE INTERSTATE, I HAD MY TWO CHILDREN WITH ME AT THE TIME.*AK (TIRESIZE: 215/70R15)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 215/70R15 )

Sep 6, 2000 Service Brakes, Air

DEALER REPLACED ENTIRE FAILED HUB ASSEMBLY, CONSUMER STARTED EXPERIENCING LURCHING PROBLEMS WITH BRAKES AGAIN, TOOK TO ANOTHER DEALER WHO SAID THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLY HAD BEEN REPLACED BUT THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL SENSOR WAS NOT OPERATING PROPERLY, FAULTY PART WAS REPLACED AGAIN. *SLC

Sep 6, 2000 Service Brakes, Air

DEALER REPLACED ENTIRE FAILED HUB ASSEMBLY, CONSUMER STARTED EXPERIENCING LURCHING PROBLEMS WITH BRAKES AGAIN, TOOK TO ANOTHER DEALER WHO SAID THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLY HAD BEEN REPLACED BUT THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL SENSOR WAS NOT OPERATING PROPERLY, FAULTY PART WAS REPLACED AGAIN. *SLC

Aug 22, 2000 Power Train

NO SUMMARY

Aug 22, 2000 Power Train

NO SUMMARY

Aug 21, 2000 Tires

CONSUMER HAS TAKEN VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE MORE THAN 15 TIMES FOR VIBRATION ISSUES, ATTEMPTS TO CURE THE PROBLEM HAVE INCLUDED SWAPPING THE CAR'S AXLES AND MULTIPLE INDIVIDUAL TIRE REPLACEMENTS AND THE INSTALLATION OF 3 COMPLETE SETS OF 4 TIRES, AT ALL TIMES THE TIRES WERE FIRESTONE BRAND. NLM

Aug 21, 2000 Power Train

CONSUMER HAS TAKEN VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE MORE THAN 15 TIMES FOR VIBRATION ISSUES, ATTEMPTS TO CURE THE PROBLEM HAVE INCLUDED SWAPPING THE CAR'S AXLES AND MULTIPLE INDIVIDUAL TIRE REPLACEMENTS AND THE INSTALLATION OF 3 COMPLETE SETS OF 4 TIRES, AT ALL TIMES THE TIRES WERE FIRESTONE BRAND. NLM

Aug 21, 2000 Tires

CONSUMER HAS TAKEN VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE MORE THAN 15 TIMES FOR VIBRATION ISSUES, ATTEMPTS TO CURE THE PROBLEM HAVE INCLUDED SWAPPING THE CAR'S AXLES AND MULTIPLE INDIVIDUAL TIRE REPLACEMENTS AND THE INSTALLATION OF 3 COMPLETE SETS OF 4 TIRES, AT ALL TIMES THE TIRES WERE FIRESTONE BRAND. NLM

Aug 21, 2000 Power Train

CONSUMER HAS TAKEN VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE MORE THAN 15 TIMES FOR VIBRATION ISSUES, ATTEMPTS TO CURE THE PROBLEM HAVE INCLUDED SWAPPING THE CAR'S AXLES AND MULTIPLE INDIVIDUAL TIRE REPLACEMENTS AND THE INSTALLATION OF 3 COMPLETE SETS OF 4 TIRES, AT ALL TIMES THE TIRES WERE FIRESTONE BRAND. NLM

Jun 19, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED WHILE DRIVING IN TRAFFIC DUE TO A MELTDOWN. MECHANIC SAID THAT BRAKE LIE MELTED DUE TO ENGINE HEAT. NO WARNING. *AK *ML

Jun 19, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED WHILE DRIVING IN TRAFFIC DUE TO A MELTDOWN. MECHANIC SAID THAT BRAKE LIE MELTED DUE TO ENGINE HEAT. NO WARNING. *AK *ML

May 16, 2000 Exterior Lighting

TURN SIGNAL SWITCH IS DEFECTIVE. THIS IS A $600+ REPAIR PER THE DEALER. *AK

May 16, 2000 Exterior Lighting

TURN SIGNAL SWITCH IS DEFECTIVE. THIS IS A $600+ REPAIR PER THE DEALER. *AK

Mar 20, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AT LOW SPEEDS (UNDER BRAKING CONDITIONS), BRAKES MAKE LOUD GRINDING NOISE AND COMPLETELY FAIL TO STOP THE CAR. ABS LIGHT, LOW TRACKING LIGHT AND ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON/OFF. WE HAVE HAD 14 INSTANCES WHERE THE BRAKES HAVE COMPLETELY FAILED. APPROXIMATELY 5 SECONDS AFTER INITIAL FAILURE, THE BRAK...

Mar 20, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AT LOW SPEEDS (UNDER BRAKING CONDITIONS), BRAKES MAKE LOUD GRINDING NOISE AND COMPLETELY FAIL TO STOP THE CAR. ABS LIGHT, LOW TRACKING LIGHT AND ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON/OFF. WE HAVE HAD 14 INSTANCES WHERE THE BRAKES HAVE COMPLETELY FAILED. APPROXIMATELY 5 SECONDS AFTER INITIAL FAILURE, THE BRAK...

Nov 22, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WATER PUMP WENT, CAUSING ANNTI-FREEZE TO LEAK. DEALER HAS REPALCED THE WATER PUMP. *AK

Nov 22, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WATER PUMP WENT, CAUSING ANNTI-FREEZE TO LEAK. DEALER HAS REPALCED THE WATER PUMP. *AK

Sep 8, 1999 Fuel System, Other

OIL SENDING UNIT.

Sep 8, 1999 Structure

WATER LEAK ON LEFT REAR DOOR.

Sep 8, 1999 Fuel System, Other

OIL SENDING UNIT.

Sep 8, 1999 Structure

WATER LEAK ON LEFT REAR DOOR.

Jul 16, 1999 Electrical System

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

Jul 16, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

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

Jul 16, 1999 Electrical System

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

Jul 16, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

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

Jul 5, 1999 Steering

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 5, 1999 Steering

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK

May 10, 1999 Suspension

LOW SPEED THUMPING NOISE FROM REAR SUSPENSION. CAR RETURNED TO DEALER, CONSUMER REFUSED TO ACCEPT VEHICLE AFTER MULTIPLE REPAIR ATTEMPTS OVER THE NEXT 30 DAYS, CONSUMER ULTIMATELY DEMANDED AND RECIEVED REPLACEMENT AUTO. *AK

May 10, 1999 Suspension

LOW SPEED THUMPING NOISE FROM REAR SUSPENSION. CAR RETURNED TO DEALER, CONSUMER REFUSED TO ACCEPT VEHICLE AFTER MULTIPLE REPAIR ATTEMPTS OVER THE NEXT 30 DAYS, CONSUMER ULTIMATELY DEMANDED AND RECIEVED REPLACEMENT AUTO. *AK

Feb 3, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION, NEEDS TO ADD A QUART OF OIL AFER 2000 MILES. THIS IS NOT ACCEPTABLE. THIS IS AN ADDED EXPENSE AND WILL NOT GET BETTER. WE ALSO HAVE A 1998 GMC JIMMY TWO OIL CHANGES NEVER HAD TO ADD OIL. THE BUICK DEALER CLAIMS THAT THIS NORMAL, I DISAGREE, THIS IS THE 90'S POLLUTION IS A ...

Feb 3, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION, NEEDS TO ADD A QUART OF OIL AFER 2000 MILES. THIS IS NOT ACCEPTABLE. THIS IS AN ADDED EXPENSE AND WILL NOT GET BETTER. WE ALSO HAVE A 1998 GMC JIMMY TWO OIL CHANGES NEVER HAD TO ADD OIL. THE BUICK DEALER CLAIMS THAT THIS NORMAL, I DISAGREE, THIS IS THE 90'S POLLUTION IS A ...

Feb 1, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP FAILED. MJS

Feb 1, 1999 Exterior Lighting

STOP LIGHT FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Steering

POWER STEERING PART REPLACED BECAUSE OF LEAKAGE. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Seat Belts

RIGHT SIDE SEAT BELT TIGHTENS ON DRIVING. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Exterior Lighting

TURN SIGNAL SWITCH MALFUNCTION. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Steering

POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Suspension

REAR STABLIZERS FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Unknown Or Other

CUP HOLDER FAILED. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Visibility

THE SIDE MIRRORS BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES SHOULD BE DESIGNED 1/2 INCH LOWER THAN THE PRESENT POSITION FOR BETTER VIEWING. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL PUMP FAILED. MJS

Feb 1, 1999 Exterior Lighting

STOP LIGHT FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Steering

POWER STEERING PART REPLACED BECAUSE OF LEAKAGE. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Seat Belts

RIGHT SIDE SEAT BELT TIGHTENS ON DRIVING. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Exterior Lighting

TURN SIGNAL SWITCH MALFUNCTION. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Steering

POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Suspension

REAR STABLIZERS FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Unknown Or Other

CUP HOLDER FAILED. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Visibility

THE SIDE MIRRORS BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES SHOULD BE DESIGNED 1/2 INCH LOWER THAN THE PRESENT POSITION FOR BETTER VIEWING. YH

Jan 12, 1999 Electrical System

CONSUMER EXPERIENCING ONGOING PROBLEM WITH HORN; WHENEVER CONSUMER TRIES TO ACTIVATE THE HORN ON STEERING WHEEL HE HAS A PROBLEM PUSHING THE HORN TO OPERATE. DEALER NOTIFIED AND REPLACED THE HORN, BUT PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. *AK

Jan 12, 1999 Electrical System

CONSUMER EXPERIENCING ONGOING PROBLEM WITH HORN; WHENEVER CONSUMER TRIES TO ACTIVATE THE HORN ON STEERING WHEEL HE HAS A PROBLEM PUSHING THE HORN TO OPERATE. DEALER NOTIFIED AND REPLACED THE HORN, BUT PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. *AK

Jan 7, 1999 Steering

I WAS ASSIGNED THIS BUICK REGAL WITH 33,000 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. THE VEHICLE HAS ALWAYS HAD A CHATTER WHILE TURNING CORNERS. I WAS INFORMED BY THE SERVICE ADVISOR AT KELLEY BUICK THAT THE POWER STEERING PUMP DID NOT MEET SPECS. OUR COMPANY HAS ANOTHER IDENTICAL REGAL THAT SUFFERED A CATASTROPHI...

Jan 7, 1999 Steering

I WAS ASSIGNED THIS BUICK REGAL WITH 33,000 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. THE VEHICLE HAS ALWAYS HAD A CHATTER WHILE TURNING CORNERS. I WAS INFORMED BY THE SERVICE ADVISOR AT KELLEY BUICK THAT THE POWER STEERING PUMP DID NOT MEET SPECS. OUR COMPANY HAS ANOTHER IDENTICAL REGAL THAT SUFFERED A CATASTROPHI...

Dec 7, 1998 Exterior Lighting

RIGHT HEADLIGHT HAS CONSUMED MOISTURE THAT COULD INADVERTENTLY CAUSE THE BULB TO BLOW OUT OR A SHORT CIRCUIT. WATER INSIDE LENS LESSENS THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE HEADLIGHT. GM SAYS THAT ALL THEIR LIGHTS LEAK, BUT THAT THEY WILL DRY UP FROM THE HEAT INSIDE. *AK *ML

Dec 7, 1998 Exterior Lighting

RIGHT HEADLIGHT HAS CONSUMED MOISTURE THAT COULD INADVERTENTLY CAUSE THE BULB TO BLOW OUT OR A SHORT CIRCUIT. WATER INSIDE LENS LESSENS THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE HEADLIGHT. GM SAYS THAT ALL THEIR LIGHTS LEAK, BUT THAT THEY WILL DRY UP FROM THE HEAT INSIDE. *AK *ML

Oct 9, 1998 Seat Belts

THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDES REAR SEAT BELTS LOCK UP, BELTS GET VERY TIGHT, PREVENTING THE OCCUPANTS IN THE SEAT TO MOVE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER STATES NORMAL OPERATIONS DUE TO THE DESIGN OF THE SEAT BELT. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.

Oct 9, 1998 Seat Belts

THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDES REAR SEAT BELTS LOCK UP, BELTS GET VERY TIGHT, PREVENTING THE OCCUPANTS IN THE SEAT TO MOVE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER STATES NORMAL OPERATIONS DUE TO THE DESIGN OF THE SEAT BELT. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.

Sep 2, 1998 Visibility

WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND THE SUN IS SHINING THERE'S IS A RELECTION THAT COMES OFF THE DASHBOARD, MAKING IT HARD TO SEE OUT OF THE WINDSHIELD. IN ADDITION, WHEN OPERATING WINDSHIELD WIPERS DURING RAIN, THE PASSENGER'S SIDE WIPER STOPS AND DROPS ACCUMULATED WATER IN DRIVER'S VISION. WHEN STOPPED A...

Sep 2, 1998 Visibility

WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND THE SUN IS SHINING THERE'S IS A RELECTION THAT COMES OFF THE DASHBOARD, MAKING IT HARD TO SEE OUT OF THE WINDSHIELD. IN ADDITION, WHEN OPERATING WINDSHIELD WIPERS DURING RAIN, THE PASSENGER'S SIDE WIPER STOPS AND DROPS ACCUMULATED WATER IN DRIVER'S VISION. WHEN STOPPED A...

Sep 2, 1998 Visibility

WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND THE SUN IS SHINING THERE'S IS A RELECTION THAT COMES OFF THE DASHBOARD, MAKING IT HARD TO SEE OUT OF THE WINDSHIELD. IN ADDITION, WHEN OPERATING WINDSHIELD WIPERS DURING RAIN, THE PASSENGER'S SIDE WIPER STOPS AND DROPS ACCUMULATED WATER IN DRIVER'S VISION. WHEN STOPPED A...

Sep 2, 1998 Visibility

WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND THE SUN IS SHINING THERE'S IS A RELECTION THAT COMES OFF THE DASHBOARD, MAKING IT HARD TO SEE OUT OF THE WINDSHIELD. IN ADDITION, WHEN OPERATING WINDSHIELD WIPERS DURING RAIN, THE PASSENGER'S SIDE WIPER STOPS AND DROPS ACCUMULATED WATER IN DRIVER'S VISION. WHEN STOPPED A...

Apr 23, 1998 Visibility

0WIPER BLADE ASSEMBLY GEAR STRIPS OUT.

Apr 23, 1998 Visibility

0WIPER BLADE ASSEMBLY GEAR STRIPS OUT.

Mar 5, 1998 Air Bags

PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG STICKS UP ON LEFT SIDE. OIL PAN SEAL LEAKS.

Mar 5, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG STICKS UP ON LEFT SIDE. OIL PAN SEAL LEAKS.

Mar 5, 1998 Air Bags

PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG STICKS UP ON LEFT SIDE. OIL PAN SEAL LEAKS.

Mar 5, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG STICKS UP ON LEFT SIDE. OIL PAN SEAL LEAKS.

Feb 20, 1998 Steering

STEERING WHEEL WOBBLES.

Feb 20, 1998 Steering

STEERING WHEEL WOBBLES.

Jan 21, 1998 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS ON PASSENGER SIDE OF VEHICLE FAILED WHILE DRIVING IN A SNOW STORM.

Jan 21, 1998 Steering

LOOSE TORSION NUT ON THE POWER STEERING HOSE CAUSED THE POWER STEERING FLUID TO LEAK OUT COMPLETELY.

Jan 21, 1998 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPERS ON PASSENGER SIDE OF VEHICLE FAILED WHILE DRIVING IN A SNOW STORM.

Jan 21, 1998 Steering

LOOSE TORSION NUT ON THE POWER STEERING HOSE CAUSED THE POWER STEERING FLUID TO LEAK OUT COMPLETELY.

Jan 16, 1998 Steering

STEERING WHEEL SHAKES ON LEFT HAND TURNS.

Jan 16, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

CRUISE CONTROL WON'T KICK OUT UNLESS YOU APPLY BRAKES FIRMLY DUE TO AN OUT OF ADJUSTMENT CRUISE BRAKE SWITCH.

Jan 16, 1998 Visibility

HVAC SWITCH AND KNOB FAILED.

Jan 16, 1998 Steering

STEERING WHEEL SHAKES ON LEFT HAND TURNS.

Jan 16, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

CRUISE CONTROL WON'T KICK OUT UNLESS YOU APPLY BRAKES FIRMLY DUE TO AN OUT OF ADJUSTMENT CRUISE BRAKE SWITCH.

Jan 16, 1998 Visibility

HVAC SWITCH AND KNOB FAILED.

Sep 2, 1997 Visibility

RUBBER MOLDING ON BOTTOM OF ALL FOUR WINDOWS FAILED.

Sep 2, 1997 Visibility

RUBBER MOLDING ON BOTTOM OF ALL FOUR WINDOWS FAILED.

Jun 23, 1997 Power Train

WHILE VEHICLE WAS ON A MEDIUM INCLINE , IGNITION ON AND THE SHIFT INDICATOR IN THE DRIVE POSITION, DRIVER TOOK FOOT OFF BRAKE PEDAL AND VEHICLE DRIFTED BACKWARDS DOWN INCLINE UNTIL DRIVER APPLIED THE BRAKES AGAIN. ALSO, WHEN DRIVER IS GOING FORWARD ON ANINCLINE WITH TRANSMISSION IS IN REVERSE, ...

Jun 23, 1997 Power Train

WHILE VEHICLE WAS ON A MEDIUM INCLINE , IGNITION ON AND THE SHIFT INDICATOR IN THE DRIVE POSITION, DRIVER TOOK FOOT OFF BRAKE PEDAL AND VEHICLE DRIFTED BACKWARDS DOWN INCLINE UNTIL DRIVER APPLIED THE BRAKES AGAIN. ALSO, WHEN DRIVER IS GOING FORWARD ON ANINCLINE WITH TRANSMISSION IS IN REVERSE, ...

Jun 5, 1997 Air Bags

THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG COVER ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE HAS CAME LOOSE ABOUT A 1/2 INCH FROM DASH. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *AK

Jun 5, 1997 Air Bags

THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG COVER ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE HAS CAME LOOSE ABOUT A 1/2 INCH FROM DASH. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *AK