10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
14,683 miles

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problem #3

Feb 052005

Regal 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 29,050 miles
After turning the ignition to start the vehicle there was an explosion, the engine was on fire. The fire department was called, and the fire was extinguished. This vehicle was not included in the intake manifold NHTSA recall 96V116000. The egr valve was inoperative and on another occasion the vehicle had to be jump started.

- Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA

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problem #2

Dec 032002

Regal 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 15,000 miles
While driving at any speed, the vehicle would intermittently stall. Just before the vehicle stalled, the check engine and battery light had come on. The vehicle had been to the dealer three times for this problem, but the dealer was unable to resolve the problem. The stalling would also occur when making left turns.

- Farmington, MI, USA

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problem #1

Apr 011997

Regal

  • miles
Car all recalled 6/96. Complained to dealer and GM. They said shorted ignition wires are normal.

- Monroe, NY, USA

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