2.6

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
58,117 miles

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problem #3

Oct 022016

Regal

  • 39,000 miles
The contact owns a 2003 Buick Regal. After driving the vehicle and shifting into park, the key failed to eject from the ignition switch properly. The ignition switch was in the off position and took more than twenty attempts for the key to be removed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact did not feel safe in the vehicle. The failure mileage was 39,000.

- Cheshire, CT, USA

problem #2

May 012014

Regal 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 100,000 miles
The contact owns a 2003 Buick Regal. The contact stated that while traveling 50 mph, the engine stalled and the indicator lights on the instrument panel illuminated. The power steering and brakes failed. The vehicle resumed to its normal operation after being restarted. The manufacturer was contacted and did not offer a remedy. The failure has recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that there was an electrical shortage in the ignition switch and as a result, it needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 102,000. Updated 08/19/14 updated 08/23/2017

- Fort Collins, CO, USA

problem #1

Dec 282012

Regal 6-cyl

  • 35,350 miles
The contact owns a 2003 Buick Regal. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The ignition switch was replaced. The manufacture was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 35,350 and the current mileage was 51,000. Updated 6/17/14 updated 8/17/17

- Salem, IN, USA