10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 24
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
75,085 miles

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problem #31

May 052016

Regal

  • 150,000 miles
While stationary and in motion on highway and on city streets when the turn signal isturned on the vehicle shuts off, and when attempting to restart vehicle with turn signals off the electronics flash as if they are connected to flasher relay

- Pontiac, MI, USA

problem #30

Nov 302015

Regal

  • 98,000 miles
The contact owns a 2001 Buick Regal. While the vehicle was undergoing routine service, the technician noticed that the rear gasket was leaking oil. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V701000 (engine and engine cooling) and stated that the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 98,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Angier, NC, USA

problem #29

Dec 012015

Regal

  • miles
The contact owns a 2001 Buick Regal. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V701000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the part to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA

problem #28

Mar 022016

Regal

  • 58,000 miles
The contact owns a 2001 Buick Regal. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking oil. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V701000 (engine and engine cooling). The part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 58,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Sunlakes, AZ, USA

problem #27

Feb 152016

Regal

  • miles
The contact owns a 2001 Buick Regal. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V701000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the parts to do the recall repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Roanoke, TX, USA

problem #26

Feb 102016

Regal

  • miles
The contact owns a 2001 Buick Regal. The contact stated that while driving at 55 mph, the contact noticed a burning odor coming through the air vents. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 15V701000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Booneville, AR, USA

problem #25

Jan 012016

Regal

  • miles
The contact owned a 2001 Buick Regal. When the vehicle was started, it burst into flames. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was extinguished by the fire department. The vehicle was deemed destroyed. There were no injuries. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V701000 (engine and engine cooling) after the failure occurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not provided.

- Pittsburg, CA, USA

problem #24

Nov 202015

Regal

  • 80,000 miles
The contact owned a 2001 Buick Regal. While the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed that the engine compartment was on fire. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed and was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 15V701000 (engine and engine cooling). The failure mileage was 80,000.

- Wading River, NY, USA

problem #23

Oct 212015

Regal

  • miles
The contact owns a 2001 Buick Regal. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V701000 (engine and engine cooling) however the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Redding, CA, USA

problem #22

Dec 152015

Regal

  • miles
I received a letter from the nhtsc about a problem with possible oil leak and fire in my engine. I was informed that a remedy is not yet available for this problem. I have only this one vehicle and I am in fear of a traffic accident.

- Whistler, AL, USA

problem #21

Feb 152016

Regal

  • 120,000 miles
The contact owns a 2001 Buick Regal. While the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed smoke coming from the engine compartment. The contact opened the hood of the vehicle and the engine compartment was on fire. The fire department was notified and was able to extinguish the fire. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 15V701000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

- Bloomington, MN, USA

problem #20

Feb 122016

Regal

  • 154,000 miles
The contact owns a 2001 Buick Regal. The contact stated that there was a fuel odor emitted from the front of the vehicle. The contact opened the hood and noticed flames coming from the manifold and the gasket cover. The contact attempted to extinguish the fire. There were no reports filed. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who replaced the S cover, S retainer, and gasket. The contact stated that the check engine light was illuminated and all the body damage to the vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V701000 (engine and engine cooling), which stated that the consequence for the recall could result in a fire. The contact stated that the failure experienced directly related to the failure indicated in the recall notice. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. Parts distribution disconnect. The approximate failure mileage was 154,000.

- Hinesville, GA, USA

problem #19

Dec 212015

Regal

  • miles
The contact owns a 2001 Buick Regal. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V701000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the part needed to perform the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #18

Dec 152015

Regal

  • 159,000 miles
The contact owns a 2001 Buick Regal. The contact smelled a strong odor of burning engine oil inside and outside the vehicle. The engine oil was visible on the ground. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 15V701000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the part needed to perform the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 159,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

problem #17

Dec 012015

Regal

  • miles
The contact owns a 2001 Buick Regal. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V701000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Colorado Springs, CO, USA

problem #16

Dec 022015

Regal

  • miles
The contact owns a 2001 Buick Regal. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V701000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the part needed to perform the repair was unavailalbe. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Roanoke, TX, USA

problem #15

Dec 152015

Regal

  • miles
My mother received GM safety recall 15757 in December 2015. She has gone to her Buick dealer twice, but the part is not yet available. They told her to keep her car out of the garage. She is 90 years old, and driveway is on a slant. She lives in the Chicago area, so there is ice and snow, extremely dangerous for her to go outside in the driveway to a snow and ice covered car and driveway. I called GM 10 days ago for her, spoke with a person named lee, and explained the situation. He said he would contact us, and never has. She cannot keep the car outside, and be safe entering the vehicle. I asked for a loaner until GM fixes the problem. I have not heard from GM in 10 days. She was told by your letter that there can be an engine compartment fire, and her garage is attached to her house. She is terrified to keep the car in the garage so she keeps is outside on the slanted drive in the ice and snow. If she slips and falls, you understand we will hold GM accountable since she tried to fix the problem twice at her Buick dealership. Can you give her a loaner car she can keep in the garage?

- Willow Springs, IL, USA

problem #14

Aug 292015

Regal

  • 100,000 miles
The contact owns a 2001 Buick Regal. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 mph, the contact noticed smoke coming from the hood of the vehicle. The contact drove home and discovered that the engine compartment was on fire. The fire department extinguished the fire. A fire report was filed and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the motor and the spark plugs needed to be replaced but the failure was not determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact mentioned that she received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V701000 (engine and engine cooling) after the failure occurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.

- Hattiesburg, MS, USA

problem #13

Mar 182015

Regal

  • 187,000 miles
The contact owns a 2001 Buick Regal. While inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed oil dripping from the engine valve cover gasket onto the manifold. The contact recently received a notification for NHTSA campaign number: 15V701000 (engine and engine cooling). The parts needed were not available. The dealer informed the contact that the parts needed were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 187,000.

- Ferriday, LA, USA

problem #12

Aug 282015

Regal

  • 160,000 miles
The contact owns a 2001 Buick Regal. After having a fuel pump placed on the vehicle by an independent mechanic, the vehicle caught fire in the contact's driveway. The contact extinguished the fire. A fire report was not filed and there were no injuries. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V701000 (engine and engine cooling) after the fire occurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 160,000.

- Dunlap, TN, USA

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