The contact owns a 2003 Buick Regal. While driving at an unknown speed, the instrument panel lighting dimmed, the windows failed to close and open, and the air conditioning system failed to cool. The dealer performed diagnostic testing, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 94,528. Updated 10/24/14 updated 08/28/2017

- Knoxville, TN, USA

The contact owns a 2003 Buick Regal. The contact stated that the vehicle was overheating and would lose power without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where he was informed that the catalytic converter, idle air control valve and the manifold absolute pressure were defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure nor was the vehicle repaired. Updated 12/12/11 the consumer stated the exhaust manifold front and rear glowed reed hot. The engine temperature gauge was in the red. Coolant leaked from a hose near the engine and the engine began to emit blue smoke. The vehicle burned one quart of oil excessively. The battery, thermostat, front brakes, transmission oil filter and gasket were all replaced. Also, the driver rear window was inoperative, the windshield washer was sprayer did not work, the catalytic converter needed to be replaced and the heat/ac blower did not operate in all the settings. Updated 12/23/11

- Girard, GA, USA