Buick Regal 2000

• Recall 109891 [USA]: Engine oil that drips onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold may result in a fire.
  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 chevrolet monte carlo vehicles. The affected vehicles were previously repaired under recalls 08v-118, 09v-116, and 15v-201 to address the possibility that engine oil may drip onto the hot exhaust manifold.
  the remedy applied under recalls 08v-118, 09v-116, and 15v-201 did not adequately remove the safety risk. Under the improved remedy, dealers will replace the engine?S front valve cover and gasket. Vehicles that are covered by recalls 08v-118, 09v-116, or 15v-201 that have not yet received the original remedy will instead receive the improved remedy under the original recall number. The recall began on february 19, 2016. Owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, oldsmobile customer service at 1-800-442-6537 and pontiac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. Gm's number for this recall is 15757. Note: until the improved remedy has been applied, owners are advised to park their vehicle outside since the fire risk exists even when the vehicle is unattended.
  owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Safercar.Gov.

• Recall 85213 [USA]: If the manifold is hot enough and the oil runs below the heat shield, it may ignite into a small flame and may spread to the plastic spark plug wire channel and beyond increasing the risk of an engine compartment fire.
  General motors is recalling 1,497,516 my 1997-2003 buick regal, my 1998-2003 chevrolet lumina, monte carlo and impala, my 1998-1999 oldsmobile intrigue, my 1997-2003 pontiac grand prix vehicles equipped with a 3.8l v6 naturally aspirated engine. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which drops of engine oil may be deposited on the exhaust manifold through hard braking.
  dealers will replace the engine?S front valve cover and front-valve-cover gasket with new parts of an improved design and remove the engine?S plastic cover and plastic oil-fill-tube extension, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during may 2016. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537, and pontiac at 1-800-620-7668 or http://www.Pontiac.Com or http:www.Gmownercenter.Com.
  gm recall no. 09047.Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov .

• Recall 85323 [USA]: A broken steering knuckle could result in loss of steering control and a possible crash without warning.
  Dorman is recalling 979 steering knuckles, dorman p/nos. 697-902 and 697-903, sold under dorman's "oe solutions^tm" brand name, and napa p/nos. 7-8502 and 7-8503 which were sold for replacement use on the various vehicles listed above. A potential material or design defect could result in the steering knuckle breaking in the hub area.
  dorman will notify owners and replace the defective steering knuckles free of charge and reimburse the repair facility or owner for labor. The recall began on february 23, 2009. Owners may contact dorman's toll-free hotline at 1-800-523-2492 and press 5.
  this recall only pertains to aftermarket dorman steering knuckles and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by general motors corporation.Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov .

• Recall 81121 [USA]: If the weld fails, loss of steering could result, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
  Dorman products is recalling 3,900 intermediate steering shafts dorman part nos. 425-151, 425-152, and 425-153, (sold under dorman's "oe solutions" brand name), balkamp #'s 7-3057, 7-3058, 7-3059 (sold under the "napa" brand name), and platinum parts #'s 2425151, 2425152, and 2425153 manufactured during the month of september 2007. These replacement steering shafts can be used on the vehicles listed above. The weld connecting the inner tube to the outer tube may be defective.
  dorman will notify owners and replace the steering shafts free of charge. The recall began on october 16, 2008. Owners may contact dorman toll free at 1-800-523-2492.
  this recall only pertains to dorman's oe solutions brand name, balkamp's napa brand, and the platinum brand steering shafts and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by general motors corporation.Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.

• Recall 87506 [USA]: Certain underhood fires may be caused by drops of engine oil, from seepage or spillage, being deposited on the exhaust manifold through hard braking. if the manifold is hot enough and the oil runs below the heat shield, it may ignite into a small flame and, in some instances, the fire may spread to the plastic spark plug wire channel and beyond.
  Gm is recalling 207,542 my 1997-2003 buick regal and pontiac grand prix vehicles equipped with a 3.8l supercharged v-6 engine. These vehicles have higher front rocker cover gasket temperatures, creating the potential for earlier degradation of the front rocker cover gasket and eventual oil seepage.
  dealers will replace the engine?S front valve cover and front-valve-cover gasket with new parts of an improved design and remove the engine?S plastic cover and plastic oil-fill-tube extension, along with the 1-3-5 spark plug wire retainers, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during may 2016. , free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during may 2016. Until the remedy is completed, gm strongly recommends that owners observe the following important precautions (1) that owners do not park their vehicle in a garage, car port, or other structure; (2) if owners notice a burning odor, they should have their dealer inspect the vehicle. The dealer will inspect the vehicle without charge; (3) use premium fuel (91 octane or higher) in the vehicle as recommended in the vehicle's owner manual. Owners may contact buick at 1-866-608-8080 or pontiac at 1-800-620-7668, or through their website at http://www.Gmownercenter.Com .
  gm recall no. 07035. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov .

• Recall 3751 [USA]: These vehicles do not comply with the standard.
  Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles, equipped with sunvisor located air bag labels, fail to conform to federal motor vehicles safety standard no. 208, "occupant crash protection." these vehicles have a message area less than 30 cm which does not meet the requirements of the standard.
  gm will mail a new bilingual air bag label with installation instructions. However, the customer may bring the label to their dealer for installation free of charge. Owner notification began may 4, 2001. Owners who do not receive the free label and installation instructions within a reasonable time should contact oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537 or buick at 1-800-521-7300.
  also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

• Recall 7353 [USA]: If the inflator separates, the air bag will not deploy properly during a crash and occupant protection would be reduced. if is also possible that a separated inflator could be propelled downward and could result in injury to a rear seat passenger whose foot is positioned approximately under the inflator module.
  Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some of these vehicles exhibit a condition in which the driver side impact air bag inflator separates from the air bag module during deployment.
  dealers will replace the side impact air bag module.
  owner notification is expected to begin during december 2000.Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or buick at 1-800-521-7300.Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

• Recall 6120 [USA]: In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant may not be properly restrained.
  Vehicle description: passenger vehicles, light duty trucks, sport utility vehicles, and mini vans equipped with trw seat belt buckle assemblies. The buckle base of these seat belt assemblies were not properly heat treated and therefore do not pass the load bearing requirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."
  dealers will inspect the vehicle's safety belt buckle assembly date codes and, if necessary, will replace any safety belt buckle assembly.
  owner notification began august 24, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact buick at 1-800-521-7300; chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020; gmc at 1-800-462-8782; oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537; pontiac at 1-800-762-2737; or saturn at 1-800-553-6000. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

• Recall 7873 [USA]: This could cause fuel leakage exceeding the permissible amount.
  Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The clamp that secures the flexible fuel fill hose to the metal fill tube may be loose and could separate.
  dealers will inspect the fuel hose fill neck clamp and, if necessary, reposition and tighten the clamp.
  owner notification began june 21, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or buick at 1-800-521-7300.Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

• Recall 7751 [USA]: The rear wheel can shift, causing rear steering of the vehicle. the driver could lose control and a crash could occur.
  Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with rear drum brakes. The bolt head(s) on the rear spindle rod can separate.
  dealers will replace the rear spindle bolts.
  owner notification began june 23, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact buick at 1-800-521-7300 or chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020.Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

• Recall 2015501 [Canada]: Engine
  On certain vehicles equipped with a 3.8l engine, degradation of the front rocker cover gasket may result in eventual oil seepage. Under hard braking, drops of engine oil may be deposited on the exhaust manifold. If the manifold is hot enough and the oil runs below the heat shield, it may ignite into a small flame and, in some instances, the fire may spread to the plastic spark plug wire channel and beyond. An under-hood fire could result in injury and/or property damage. Correction: dealers will replace the engine’s front valve cover and front-valve-cover gasket with new parts. The engine’s plastic “beauty” cover and plastic oil-fill-tube extension will also be removed, if they haven’t been already. Note: this recall supersedes and is an expansion of recalls 2008-081, 2009-105 and 2015-145. All vehicles having been inspected and/or serviced under the previous recall will require re-inspection and repair.

• Recall 2009105 [Canada]: Engine
  On certain vehicles equipped with a 3.8l naturally aspirated engine, degradation of the front rocker cover gasket may result in eventual oil seepage. Under hard braking, drops of engine oil may be deposited on the exhaust manifold. If the manifold is hot enough and the oil runs below the heat shield, it may ignite into a small flame and, in some instances, the fire may spread to the plastic spark plug wire channel and beyond. An under-hood fire could result in property damage, personal injury or death. Correction: dealers will remove the spark plug wire retention channel at the front of the engine and install two new-revised spark plug wire retainers.

• Recall 2008081 [Canada]: Engine
  On certain grand prix gtp and regal gs vehicles equipped with a 3.8l supercharged engine, degradation of the front rocker cover gasket may result in eventual oil seepage. Under hard braking, drops of engine oil may be deposited on the exhaust manifold. If the manifold is hot enough and the oil runs below the heat shield, it may ignite into a small flame and, in some instances, the fire may spread to the plastic spark plug wire channel and beyond. An under-hood fire could result in property damage, personal injury or death. Correction: dealers will install an updated front rocker cover gasket.

• Recall 2000124 [Canada]: Brakes
  Certain vehicles equipped with rear drum brakes may exhibit a condition in which the bolt head(s) on the rear spindle rod may separate. There may be a noticeable rattle in the rear suspension. If the remaining portion of the bolt breaks, the wheel can shift, causing rear steering of the vehicle. This could cause the driver to lose control and a crash could occur without prior warning. Correction: dealers will replace the rear spindle rod bolts on affected vehicles.

• Recall 2000139 [Canada]: Fuel supply
  Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of cmvss 301 - fuel system integrity. The clamp that secures the flexible fuel fill hose to the metal fuel fill tube may be loose and could separate in a crash or rollover. In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could result. Correction: fuel hose fill neck clamp will be inspected and if necessary, the clamp will be repositioned and tightened.

• Recall 2000196 [Canada]: Seats and restraints
  Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of c.M.V.S.S. 209 - seat belt assemblies. Vehicles may have seat belt assemblies that will not withstand the force requirements of the standard. In a crash, if the belt buckle fails, there is an increased risk of injury to the occupant. Correction: suspect buckle assemblies will be replaced.

• Recall 1999225 [Canada]: Emissions
  Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of cmvss. 1105 - evaporative emissions. Vehicles may have an obd-ii (on board diagnostics) calibration that causes a false evaporative emission system code to set under certain conditions, resulting in malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illumination. Correction: dealers will reflash the vehicle pcm (power control module) with new calibration software.

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• Engine compartment fire investigation as of 20070612

  By letter dated march 12, 2008, general motors corp. (gm) has notified the agency that it will conduct a safety recall (identified by nhtsa recall number 08v-118) to address a defect in approximately 207,542 model year (my) 1997-2003 buick regal gs and pontiac grand prix gtp vehicles equipped with the l67 supercharged version of gms 3800 series ii v6 engine.The recalled regal gs vehicles were built from august 1996 to june 2003 and the grand prix gtp from march 1996 through january 2003.According to gm, oil may escape past the valve cover gasket on the front cylinder bank (cylinders 1-3-5) and deposit onto hot exhaust system components.Under certain conditions, it is possible for this oil to ignite a small pilot flame, which may spread to the adjacent plastic spark plug wire channel, the spark plug wires themselves, the plastic engine cover, and other under hood components.Reports indicate this most often occurs on higher-mileage vehicles shortly after the vehicle has been driven and then parked.Typically, the fire was discovered within 5 to 15 minutes after the vehicle was parked.During this time window, under hood temperatures may become elevated.Such elevated temperatures combined with a lack of airflow through the engine compartment may permit a small pilot flame to propagate and ignite other fuel sources.To correct the safety defect, gm will install an improved design front valve cover gasket and spark plug wire retainer.This remedy will be suppliedfree of charge for all recalled vehicles.Until sufficient parts become available to repair all of the affected vehicles, gm strongly recommends that owners observe the following important precautions: (1) they strongly recommend that owners do not park their vehicle in a garage, carport, or other structure; (2) if owners notice a burning odor, they should have their dealer inspect the vehicle - the dealer will inspect the vehicle without charge; and (3) use premium fuel (91 octane or higher) in the vehicle as recommended in the vehicles owner manual.The action taken by gm is sufficient to resolve the issues raised by this investigation.The subject fire incident rate on the c-, g-, and h-platform subject vehicles is low.The agency will continue to monitor this issue and reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.Accordingly, this investigation is closed.See document file for additional information regarding this resume.
  

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• Engine compartment fires investigation as of 20021022

  Ea02-030 is closed with gmea02-030 is closed with gm¿s actions in 03v-473 and 04v-090 recalling approximately 529,000 my 1998-99 c- and h-body vehicles equipped with defective fuel pressure regulators.These vehicles were equipped with plastic intake manifolds that are unable to contain pressures that occur in some backfire events and defective fuel pressure regulators with leaking diaphragms that can provide a source of fuel to produce a combustible air-fuel mixture in the manifold.The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by odi that no safety defect exists in the vehicles that are not included in gm¿s recalls.Odi will continue to monitor the incidence of manifold ruptures and related fires in other my 1995-2002 gm passenger cars equipped with the subject intake manifold.For additional information, see the attached closing report.
  

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Common OBD Error codes specific to this vehicle.

• P050D [7] Cold Start Rough Idle
• P0300 [8] Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
• P0308 [7] Cylinder 8 Misfire Detected
• P0442 [6] Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (small leak)
• P0455 [3] Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (gross leak)
• U1500 [1] U1500
• B101D [1] Electronic Control Unit Hardware Internal Malfunction
• C1225 [1] Lamp Brake Warning Output Circuit Short To Battery
• C1226 [1] Lamp Brake Warning Output Circuit Short To Ground
• C1232 [1] Speed Wheel Sensor Rear Center Input Short Circuit To Battery
• C1233 [1] Speed Wheel LF Input Signal Missing
• C1276 [1] Park Brake Actuator Assembly Switch Applied Circuit Short to Gnd
• C1277 [1] STEERING Wheel Angle 1and 2 Circuit Failure
• P0410 [1] Secondary Air Injection System Malfunction
• B1000 [1] Electronic Control Unit
• P0716 [2] Input/Turbine Speed Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance
• P0717 [2] Input/Turbine Speed Sensor A Circuit No Signal
• P0730 [2] Incorrect Gear Ratio
• P0753 [2] Shift Solenoid A Electrical
• P0758 [2] Shift Solenoid B Electrical
• P1860 [2] Torque converter clutch (TCC) solenoid - circuit malfunction
• P1887 [2] P1887
• B0041 [1] Third Row Left Frontal Stage 1 Deployment Control (Subfault)
• B1001 [1] Option Configuration
• P0748 [1] Pressure Control Solenoid A Electrical
• P1811 [1] Transmission 4-Wheel Drive High Indicator Short Circuit To Battery
• P0741 [1] Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Performance or Stuck Off
• P0742 [1] Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Stock On
• P0440 [1] Evaporative Emission Control System Malfunction
• P0463 [1] Fuel Level Sensor Circuit High Input
• P0103 [1] Mass or Volume Air Flow "A" Circuit High Input
• P0128 [1] Coolant Thermostat (Coolant Temperature Below Thermostat Regulating Temperature)
• P1096 [1] P1096
• C1218 [1] Lamp ABS Warning Output Circuit Failure
• C1096 [1] ABS Hydraulic Pump Motor Circuit Open
• P2157 [1] Fuel Injector Group "D" Supply Voltage Circuit High

Purchased this car spring 2017 paid in full to prior owner. Asked prior owner when test drove car how come all the service lights up and including air bag warning light on dash collum are lit up? Owners response "not sure but has been like that for as long as can remember we don't think you should worry?" a week later notice the car wants to accelerate on its own? Just bolts on my mom and i ? Within that month both passenger right side doors front & back power windows will no longer work at all? Steering wheel starts making a horrible sound and smell check steering fluid empty replaced fluid only to find out it just poor's out steering will lock up and can't drive most days? Notice same issue with radiator? My far worse experience with this car was not knowing how heavy the trunk was as well as not knowing it will fall back shut on own? This happened to me unloading groceries one day crashing down on my head shoulders and mid back pinning me inside trunk dazed and hurt until my son saw me trapped and pulled trunk off my body? Should of went to the e.R. Was in astronomical amount of pain but didn't have medical insurance so treated myself at home? Took 2 month's before bruising and swelling finally went down ? Cut on my head took longer to heal? This has accured more than once and i'm absolutely terrified to go near the trunk at all now without my son to help me? Interior light will stay on up to an hour after starting and driving the car making night driving dangerously difficult and fearful! Passenger front seat has never worked can't adjust seating at all due to it being power seats? I'm terrified every time i get into my car worried it's going to malfunction resulting in hurting my family and i or anyone that could be involved in an accident caused by this monster of a car? Please help me? This car is scary

I no longer own this vehicle and i keep getting notices for a recall. How do i make this stop?

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 buick regal. The contact stated that the engine compartment caught fire while the vehicle was parked in the garage. There were no warning indicators illuminated prior to the fire. The contact was able to extinguish the fire on her own. A police and a fire report were not filed. The vehicle was drivable and was taken to titus-will chevrolet buick (2580 n national ave, chehalis, wa 98532) where it was diagnosed that the engine manifold failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the contact would have to pay for the repair. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling) but the parts were not available. The vin was included in the recall. The failure mileage was 205,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Ignition switch component with wire harness causes engine to shut down.All warning display lites flash on and off . If you use the left or right signal engine power cuts out . Very hazardouse when driving at normal highway speeds. Car will not start when this happens. I contacted dealership in bremmerton washington they stated that my vehical vin was not on the recall list please add this vin to the recall list so appropriate repairs can be made this is a very dangerous situation and could be fatal to drivers.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 buick regal. While driving 60 mph, there was a strong odor of smoke and oil coming from the rear valve cover and the exhaust manifold. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (hiley buick gmc, located at 3535 w loop 820 s, fort worth, tx 76116; (817) 632-8800) where it was diagnosed that both of the valve cover gaskets needed to be replaced. The contact received a recall notification letter only for the front valve to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The dealer stated that the contact would have to pay for replacing the rear valve cover. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 135,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 buick regal. While the vehicle was parked, it caught on fire. The fire department extinguished the fire. The vehicle was not towed to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The manufacturer was not contacted and was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 buick regal. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle began to independently reduce speed without warning. The contact pulled over and shut off the vehicle, but it failed to restart. The contact stated that the front of the vehicle began to smoke and caught on fire. The fire department extinguished the fire. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence, but was not diagnosed or repaired. 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 unknown.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 buick regal. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced per nhtsa campaign number: 09v116000 (engine and engine cooling), but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled while driving home from the dealer and smoke appeared under the hood. The contact stated that no flames were visible, but the engine cover and other parts were missing from the engine. The contact stated that the service engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 155,000.

Gm replaced front valve cover and gasket under recall, now the rear one is leaking badly. I see no difference from front to rear, it is still the same bad parts, cover and gasket leaking and it is still a fire hazard. I am sure i am not the first one it has happened to.

Tl* the contact owned a 2000 buick regal. While driving 15 mph, the contact noticed smoke coming from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle caught fire. The fire department was called; however, the fire was extinguished by an individual. A fire report was not filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available. The vehicle was destroyed.

2000 buick regal. Consumer writes in regards to dealership refusal to repair exhaust manifold recall notice. *smd

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 buick regal. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the failure recurred from the valve cover gasket on the rear end of the vehicle. The vehicle emitted burning oil from the rear of the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who stated that the vehicle needed to be repaired under the recall again. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 72,000. Updated 06/17/16*lj the valve cover gasket was leaking. Updated 6/21/16.*jb

The miles and gear shift have stopped showing on the dash board. When in reverse when i put the car back into drive the headlights go dim until the car picks up speed. Also i have been having a recall on my car since october and have yet to receive a call, letter, email etc.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 buick regal. The contact's vehicle was repaired according to nhtsa campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). The dealer and manufacturer refused to supply the plastic covering once the recall repair was completed. The contact was concerned that the structural integrity of the other parts may be compromised and that a failure could occur because the part was exposed without the covering. The manufacturer did not have a permanent remedy to replace the plastic covering part. The contact stated that the remedy was insufficient. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 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. The vin was not available. Updated 06/29/16*lj

Late december i receive recall 15757 which stated the issue with the possible engine compartment fire. It also stated that 'parts to repair your vehicle are not currently available. My car went on fire on january 19, 2016 and was destroyed. It was parked for about twenty minutes after i drove it for about 30 minutes.The car that i have had for 200,000 miles because we loved the car and took extremely good care of, which would have lasted at least another two to three years, is now gone. I reported it promptly on january 21, 2016 to an extremely gracious woman named elizabeth, and was given the service request number. An inspection of my vehicle would occur i was told. I was just now told on the phone that because i made a claim to my insurance company, that gm / buick considers the matter closed. In what world does that make sense??? I am now faced with the need to purchase another vehicle which i can ill afford. Even with the insurance settlement, i will incur debt that that was not in my plans and will be extremely difficult to arrange. Besides the money, is there no consideration to the turmoil this has caused. Have you ever watched your car go up in flames? Have you ever had to tell your spouse that the vehicle she has meticulously cared for so long just burned to a crisp? The fire occurred in my workplace parking lot and was put out by our local volunteer fire dept. I have gone to great lengths to make sure that my insurance company was aware that the car needed to be inspected by gm to insure that that the fire was related to the recall issue. I understand that perfectly. I also communicated to gm where the vehicle was being towed to and provided names and phone numbers. In following up i was now told that nothing was done and nothing is to be done!

After driving about ten minutes into my trip last night at about 60 mph, my buick regal 2000 ended up losing the ability to accelerate. It then lost all power and left me stranded on the interstate. I lost the power steering, the instrument panel started flickering. This occurred in a work zone at about midnight. Within five minutes the flashers and lights also went totally dead. Even the trunk would not respond to my remote. The car lights and engine had been very strong and never gave any reason for concern. The key has been difficult to remove from the ignition cylinder for several years. This has been the only source of trouble with the car. The red security light on the instrument panel was illuminated - which is unusual - until the lights quit working. Could this have been a problem with the security system? We have not altered the factory security system. It is original. Very dangerous situation.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 buick regal. The contact received a notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. 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. Updated 04/07/16*lj updated 05/24/18*jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 buick regal. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 015v701000 (engine and engine cooling) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Vehicle interior lighting does not work in park, drive or when lights turned on, cluster, gear indicator, climate display, radio lighting does not work at all, when driving at night & windows fog up i have a hard time finding the temp. Buttons while seeing safely out windshield. My son pulled out cluster, noticed missing resistors are the cause. Driver side leather heated seat gets too hot when switched on, fear it could lead to fire. Rear strut snapped from rust/age. Son replaced both rear struts, noticed the strut to frame was rusting out where the welds have been made & was not supporting the vehicles weight properly. If these give out, the rear of the car will drop & loose control of vehicle, possibly puncturing the fuel tank causing leak/fire while steering while is parked or in motion, moving steering wheel 9 to 3 o'clock position is a very loud thud. Headlight combo switch has failed resulting of losing headlights, interior lights. Leaks oil, puddles of oil near plenum & top of motor. Its always leaked since owning it. Fuel leak inside of engine bay. My son has recently discovered a fuel leak once the motor is shut off. It appears it is the back fuel rail return line quick disconnect fitting that is leaking gas once the motor is shut off, realized the problem when i shut my car off, 5 mins later i started it & could smell gasoline from the heat vents. Shut it off. Opened hood, strong order of gas present. Removed plastic top engine cover & a very strong smell present. Traced the fuel lines & found gasoline dripping out of the rear fuel rail onto the motor. Son is replacing the o rings in the quick connect to correct the problem. After googling this is a common problem on w-bodys & has caused the vehicles to start a fire but has not been recalled. Can provide pictures taken of the leak if contacted

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 buick regal. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). The dealer had not received the part from the manufacturer. The manufacturer was unable to provide a specific time frame as to when the parts would become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 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. Parts distribution disconnect.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 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 notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

2000 buick regal. Consumer writes in regards to engine oil leak deposit on exhaust manifold caused fire damage under hood. *smd the consumer stated she noticed smoke coming from under the hood. When she raised the hood, flames were flaring up from the oil cap. The consumer received a recall notice, two months after the fire. *jb

I was driving my 2000 buick regal coming back from work, as i was driving and about ready to go into a steep turn, my stereo system first completely shut off, then everything else in my car failed as well, engine, power steering, etc. I was barely able to get it to the side of the road and when i tried to restart it, it barely turned over. Clearly there is an electrical problem in these vehicles and my car hasn't even reached 100,000 miles even.

Tl* the contact owned a 2000 buick regal. While parked, the vehicle caught fire. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was destroyed. 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 200,000. *tr

Key sticks in ignition. Ignition switch failure caused loss of hvac system, cruise control and rear window defogger.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 buick regal. While driving at an unknown speed, there was a loud abnormal noise coming from the front passenger side of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 buick regal. While parked, engine oil was noticed beneath the vehicle. The contact received a notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the part for the recall was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Parts distribution disconnect.

Tl* the contact owned a 2000 buick regal. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked approximately 10 feet from the residence when a fire started from the engine compartment. The fire department was present. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of failure. The contact received notification for nhtsa campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling) in december of 2015, but the vehicle was already destroyed. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000. Updated 06/14/16*lj *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 buick regal. The contact stated that while driving at 30 mph, the engine stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The problem occurred on two occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.

My son was driving when the car started smoking and caught fire. It was close as when he got out the front dash started burning. The car was a total loss. I have video of it burning and listening to my son describe all his clothes and personal things going up in flames. I have been writing and writing about this with every recall notice i receive. And that has been a lot. I only paid $3000.00 for the car but feel cheated to have lost it all. And almost lost my son! My recall # is 090447. It would be nice to hear back from someone about this. Maybe it can be resolved in my favor as i have a buick in my driveway now. I like them, always have.

The ignition gets stuck and it's hard to get it out. Takes about 20 min to get it out sometimes just leave it in the car. I live in phoenix and it's hot out here my mother is yelling at me sorry. So please can you do something to help me. Also the part is like 100.Oo dollars and my mom is on a fixed income thank you. *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 buick regal. The contact stated that the ignition key was difficult to remove and remained stuck numerous times. The contact had to use the manual release button each time the failure recurred. The dealer informed the contact that the ignition switch and key needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. In addition, the contact later received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the dealer indicated that the part was not available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 63,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

I was driving around a drivethru at kfc and the car immediately began to accelerate. The car began to speed up and steering wheel locked causing my vehicle to crash into the side of the building and damage the gas line. Prior to the accident, i saw a recall on the news about the removal of the keys out of the ignition and noticed my vehicle was also able to remove the keys while the car still ran with a red security light. It was 8:30am and there was no other cars involved and i was not using the drivethru, i was just driving up to the door to see what time the establishment opened. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 buick regal. The contact observed a small amount of oil leaking underneath the vehicle. The contact also stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated each time he moved the driver seat. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000. Updated 03/10/16*lj updated 05/14/18*jb *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 buick regal. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer, who diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 94608.

I was driving on a road at about 35 mph, i signaled to turned right and my vehicle went dead(the engine stopped-no steering or brakes.) fortunately,no one was driving behind me. I came to a halt and tried starting the engine multiple times, but all that happened was the dashboard lights would flash. Finally, i tried moving the turn signal up and down and it started! Since then this has happened multiple times. This should not happen on a low mileage car or any car! I have almost gotten into multiple accidents! *tr

2000 buick regal. Consumer writes in regards to a defective ignition switch malfunction and requests reimbursement for replacement costs. *smd the consumer stated his wife was driving, when the engine suddenly stopped. All of the instrument lights were flashing. His wife managed to make it home. His wife stopped driving the vehicle, so the consumer drove the vehicle, and a month later, the engine died at a stop sign. A few miles later, the engine stopped again, as he was turning off the highway. The steering and braking required considerable strength. As he drove four miles home, the vehicle stopped two more times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where a diagnosis revealed a defective ignition switch. Also, the oil pan gasket was replaced, due to an oil leak. *jb updated 06/05/14. *jb updated 08/07/14

Driving on the highway and all of a sudden, all the lights at the dashboard came on. Went to the nearest exit and park in a parking lot. Tried to restart the car again but would not. When clicking, all the lights at the dashboard comes and starts blinking and flashing. Checked and replaced a new battery but that was not the solution. Can start but when you engage or try to turn the turning signal either side, the car turns off. I had to tow my car to the garage where they put it on the machine and found out about a. Fault ignition switch and the. Computer. Replaced all of the them but still. Some lights keep coming on. *tr

On or around october 2013, i started experiencing difficulty in turn ignition switch off and removing key. Now its worsen where i spend anywhere 5 mins. To 15 min trying to remove the key. Only way i can do that is by turning the steering wheel or moving the gear selector back an forth till it decides it release the key.I thought it might have been the anti-theft in column that was locking up. I'm scheduled to have a new ignition installed after replacing the old key with a new key. I like to make sure this is covered before i sink anymore money into it. I depend on the car to make to doctor appointments and suck i often am late for because i"m in the parking lot playing spin the wheel. The other factor is steering wheel get extremely hot when driving at times. Where i have to put on gloves to drive. I replaced all the light bulbs in the socket last year all but the right front turn signal works. They tell me it possibly could be the module. Again, i don't have the funds to do extreme car repairs. Or reimburse me for the costs which is the right thing to do. *tr

2000 regal buick with low mileage didn't pass nh state inspection because of code P0440 evaporation emission control system. When looking at gm recall there were 248 other 2000 buick recalls with the same issue reported to general motors.This code has to do with the fuel system, gas lines and storage tank and can be very dangerous and catch the car on fire.I did call gm and filed a claim but they really don't care.Also there is a steering/suspension steering linkage free play. When doing research on this there was a recall (76128) and 979 people also reported this issue. *tr

Tl* the contact owned a 2000 buick regal. The contact stated that when the driver exited the vehicle and entered a building, the driver was informed that the vehicle was on fire in the parking lot. The local fire department extinguished the fire. A fire report was filed and there were no injuries reported. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard where it was deemed destroyed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

I had stopped at store on way home from work. When i came out of store i noticed smoke coming from under the hood of my car. I popped the hood and saw my engine on fire and proceeded to try and put the fire out. I took my jacket off and started hitting the engine and this burned up my jacket and scorched my hand. An employee from the store came out with a fire extinguisher and put out the fire. The fire department was called but fire was out before they got there. It burned up the entire top and sides of my engine. Their was a recall that would have stopped this but i did not receive it. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 buick regal. While driving 50 mph, the engine stalled without warning. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 142,000. The vin was not available.

2000 buick regal ls, when start car up, then drive the car for about 10-15 minutes and all the lights start flickering, and the car shut down, and i tries to start it back up, it cuts right back off i let it cool down for about an hour or 2 and it start right back up but the gear will not go out of park will not shift. *tr

Tl* the contact owned a 2000 buick regal. The contact stated that the vehicle received a recall repair for nhtsa campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle experienced a failure that directly related to the recall after the repair was performed. While driving approximately 5 mph, the contact noticed smoke under the hood. The contact parked and turned off the vehicle. When looking under the hood, the contact noticed a small fire near the engine. The contact extinguished the fire. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Air bag light is on i see others have a electrical contact problem with module. Mercedes now has a recall for the same problem. Gas line had to be replaced. The chevy impala a w-car are identical fuel lines have been recalled i expected all gm w-cars would have followed. The check engine light shows up as a fuel evaporative system on tech. Reader. Note: all the conditions shown above are on all the time after starting.

2000 buick regal. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle valve cover gasket recall notice repairs. *smd the consumer stated he/she paid to have the valve cover gaskets replaced twice. The first time was on december 13,2011 and the second time was march 25, 2013 prior to receiving the recall notice dated december 2015. *jb

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 buick regal. The contact stated while the vehicle was driven approximately 30 mph he noticed smoke releasing from the vents. Within a few minutes after the vehicle was parked, the hood was on fire. The fire department extinguished the fire; however, the vehicle was towed to the contacts home. The vin information was not available. The contact did not mention if a fire or police report was filed. The failure and the current miles were 180,000.

There are multiple problems with this vehicle. One of my main complaints is the steering wheel is becoming very warm to the touch. Next, the key gets stuck in the switch and will not come out, causing the battery to run down. Also, the signal lights have gone out and are not repairable and the electrical windows have gone out due to rusting and are not repairable. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 buick regal. The contact stated that the fuel gauge was providing inaccurate fuel level readings. The dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure but did not assist the contact. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unavailable and the current mileage was 153,000.

I had same problem with car stalling and waiting 15 minutes or so and it would start, we changed the crank position sensor and no problems as of yet. *tr

My 2000 buick regal 3.2l v6 ls stalls while i am driving. The engine shuts off while all the other electric services (lights,radio and air conditioning,etc.) continue to operate. I was not even aware of the situation until i tried to accelerate. This has happened five times over the last month. The car will restart after about 15 minutes(which leads me to the conclusion of a computer malfunction although no error code occurs). I have found this has occurred to others on the same vehicle by searching the internet (www.Carcomplaints.Com). The dealership shows no error codes in the computer analysis, but the vehicle is truly undependable and a safety issue. *tr

My 2000 buick regal does great in winter, now in summer, it will just die going down the road. Sometimes you can go to the store go in an come out 30 minutes later or an hour and it wont start, kinda sounds like its out of gas but its not. It turns over but wont start and then if you wait long enough it will start right up????? I have had the fuel pump checked it is fine. It does have a check engine light on and the code reads secondary air malfunction...??? Nay suggestions? Please email me at [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(b)(6). *tr

Tl* the contact owned a 2000 buick regal. After the vehicle was parked, smoke and flames appeared in the engine compartment. The fire department extinguished the fire. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was deemed destroyed. There were no injuries. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was unknown. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 buick regal. While sitting idle in the vehicle with the engine running, the rear valve cover leaked and caused the vehicle to catch on fire. The contact was able to extinguish the fire by throwing sand on the engine. In addition, the contact stated he observed smoke coming from under the hood several times but was not aware of a possible fire. The dealer advised repairs could be made to the vehicle at the contacts expense. The vehicle was not repaired. The current and failure mileage was 100,000.

Engine compartment fire on a 2000 buck regal 3.8l engine. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 buick regal gs. The vehicles engine caught fire on october 25, 2009 while it was parked. She received a recall notice for the valve cover gasket; yet, when she took the vehicle to the dealer they stated that there might be a risk in repairing the recall and that another part could break. They also quoted her $500.00 to repair the recall; therefore, she did not have the repair done. Report# 681666 was filed with the manufacturer. The manufacturer stated that they would send someone to inspect the vehicle. The insurance company declared the vehicle destroyed. The ohio fire dept report information was not available. The vehicle was towed to a local garage. The failure and the current mileages were 90,000.

I was driving on the highway and turned my blinker on to pass a vehicle when the car shut the power off and on to the gas.While i did that the all the lights on my dash were blinking when i turned back in to the other lane i had turned my blinker back on. Started doing it again. I got to an exit to turn around to go home so i turned my blinker back on and the car shut down on my while i was turning a sharpe corner. So i had no power steering. I started it back up but when i got down the road i had to turn again so i turned my blinker on and it had did it again. I noticed i had to turn my hazards on to get home, and when i did that they lights didn't blink on the dash. I made it home and checked all the fuses but that wasn't the problem. I can't start my car now and the lights still blink on the dash even when the key is just on the on position. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 buick regal. While attempting to accelerate at 70 mph the speed would not increased. Next the vehicle began to loose power.. The vehicle has not been inspected by a dealer. The current and failure mileages were 130000. Updated 12/07/09 *bf the consumer stated when she turned on her turn signal to pass another vehicle, all the lights on the dash started flashing and the vehicle started to loose power. The consumer got off at the next exit and when she made a turn, the vehicle cut off. Also every month the low pressure tire light illuminated. One of the tires was extremely low. The consumer was informed the reason the tire was loosing air was because of the rims. Updated 12/09/09.

9/12/09 dies and will not restart. 9/14/09 parts that needed replaced are starter and battery. Problem is still there. Car will only turn over (run) when the head lights are on (not in the auto mode) and if turned off the car dies and every light on dash is eliminated and flashing. Then when blinkers are used while driving the motor dies. This happens every time the car is driven (after 9/14/09). On blogs other owners have experienced this problem and replaced ignition switch. *tr

2000 buick regal lx. Odometer dimmed intermittently, but now is completely dark. Gas gauge "bounces" around making it impossible to determine how much fuel remains. Out of fuel condition in intersection posed a safety hazard three times. *tr

Odometer started turning off intermittently and finally went dark. *tr

Shortly after purchasing car used from dealership, car exhibited symptoms of acceleration/surging when vehicle stopped. Also sudden hard vibrations/jerkings and loss of power when driving. Multiple sensors come on (airbag, etc) and don't go off. And all items in dash have gone out (occasionally flickers back on). *tr

2000 buick regal w/automatic...After about 3 yrs intermittent problem "key capture"...Park, turn off ignition and sometimes cannot remove key and cannot move wheel to locate anti-theft steering wheel lock detent...Repeated restart / moving of auto / ignition off ...Finally releases key !!...Loss of electrical power causes steering wheel lock !!!...If battery is discharged, attempt at start causes key to be "captured,"...Cannot be removed without "boost."...The latter indicates essentially faulty design...Apparently nobody checked what would happen with dead battery, loss of auto electrical power, or loss of electrical power at steering wheel anti-theft locking system..."theft setup"...Can set door locks and exit vehicle, but "captured key" can be used to start engine and vehicle can be driven away !!!..Apparently this is no longer a simple mechanical detent, but a solenoid system...So-called "fail safe" is in "wrong direction" !!!...Ought to fail into non-locking...This system is irritating at minimum, but can easily be a terrible safety hazard when vehicle is in motion...Dealer maintained "never heard of problem."..Past june arrived in fargo, nd for overnight...Took dozen restarts / moves / stops before key "released" !!!...Local dealer familiar with problem...Connector corrosion at shift console...Unitized assembly, entire console sub-assembly replacement at $780 !!!...Tech "loaded" connector with silicone "ignition grease" to forestall recurrence...Don't know extent (years and vehicles) gm is using this system...(aside opinion)...Dealer denial of problem and no issuance of defect warning opens up a potentially hellish legal liability campaign... *tr

Consumer is requesting reimbursement for the repair work performed on her 2000 buick regal - safety recall 09047. *nj the consumer received a safety recall letter in the mail. She took the vehicle to the dealer for the recall on may 18, 2009. On may 27, 2009 the vehicle stalled and almost caused an accident. The vehicle started up again after a 5 minute rest. The next day, the vehicle stalled 4 separate times while driving, the last stall took a wait of 20 minutes. The consumer took the vehicle back since the vehicle started stalling after the safety recall was performed. The consumer was told a new ignition switch was needed, but declined the repairs. The consumer went to her personal mechanic to have the vehicle inspected. The mechanic stated the engine wiring and ignition were all ok. The mechanic did find 2 plug wire separators on the front of the engine and spark plug wires were routed wrong, he also found the battery was installed on electrical wires leading to the fuse panel. The mechanic explained to the consumer that the spark plug caps were replaced and re-routed incorrectly, and the spark plug separator wires were all mixed up, which caused the spark plugs to misfire resulting in the vehicle stalling. The consumer is requesting reimbursement on the grounds that the mechanic should have been more careful and did the replacement correctly when performing the recall. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 buick regal. The contact stated that the key would remain stuck in the ignition switch. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 buick regal. In april of 2009, the contact noticed oil leaks in her vehicle and smelled a burning odor. She took the vehicle to a mechanic, who stated that the valve cover gasket needed to be replaced. In may of 2009, she received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 09v116000. The contact felt that the spark plug remedy would be insufficient because the oil could still leak onto another component and cause a fire. The contact had not taken the vehicle to the dealer for the recall repair; however, an appointment was scheduled. The current mileage was 110,023 and failure mileage was approximately 107,000.

My car is overheating and leaking excessive dexcool from the intake manifold gaskets and coolant elbow. Westlund buick gmc, buick, pontiac in seattle, wa has diagnosed the intake manifold gaskets and the coolant elbow have gone bad. A customer service representative at buick customer service has informed me that there is a vin specific recall on this issue. Buick customer service has verified my vin is not part of that recall but i feel that my vehicle should be included since it is the same make, model, and year of other vehicles included in the recall. *tr

2000 buick regal stalls while driving my 2000 buick regal has died multiple times in the last week as i was driving. The engine quits in as little as five minutes, but might take longer, and always happens as i am decelerating (foot off the accelerator, applying brake). Cranking causes the engine to fire, but not enough to keep running. It might take up to twenty tries to get it running again. En route to my mechanic, driving slowly and gently, the car would not stall. The mechanic road tested the car, and made it stall. Initially, error codes P0300, P0463, P1096, P0103 and P0128 were read. The older battery was replaced and the positive cable serviced. The ecm was reprogrammed (cost: $100!), and the regal ran well for a day. Shortly thereafter, it began dying as before, and was returned to the shop. Since then, it has been in his shop for four days, engine idling with test equipment attached. When it dies, it starts up immediately, and no error codes are present. He is at a loss. *tr

My son was driving when he noticed smoke from under the hood. He pulled over and flames engulfed the front of the car . It was a total loss. Al his belongings were inside as he was moving to college. I received a recall for this matter in the mail. Vin # and reason matches my car. I had liability insurance only so i lost everything. I had to pay for the parking lot damage also. My son was not injured thanks to his quick thinking and god. I paid $3000.00 for the car. We still trust g.M. But would like them to address this matter with me. Thank you, *tr

2000 buick regal with 50,000 miles. Bought this vehicle used in 2007. All 4 window regulators broke and had to be replaced at a cost of almost 1600$ canadian. After much research i find that this is a recurring problem on buicks.. This should be recalled by gm at there expense. *tr

The window regulators on my 2000 buick regal have failed. The driver-side window and the rear driver side window have both broken, with the window falling into the door and the regulator not working. *tr

This is in regards to: nhtsa action number: ea07008 the recall replaces one of the valve cover gaskets. Obviously, when the car is brought in every gm dealer is going to tell you the other gasket is leaking also and should be replaced. I talked with the service manager at my gm dealer and he sees no reason why one side is different than the other. The recall references valve cover gaskets and hot exhaust system components which are on both sides of the engine. After being told that this may cause a fire most people are going to feel compelled to replace both side and wind up spending approximately $250. If there is no risk on the gasket covering cylinders 2-4-6, the recall as well as gm should state that, otherwise they should replace both. *tr

A fire broke started under the engine and quickly spread to the top and front seat. My son got out just in time, thank god. The car was totally burned. A month latter we received a recall notice stating a fire could happen. I have been conversing with alot of people and getting no where. I pray you can help me. My son was on his way to college and had everything he owned in the car. We had liability only so we lost it all. Thank you*tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 buick regal. The vehicle lunged forward approximately 25 feet while the brake pedal was depressed. On two other occasions, the vehicle lunged backwards while the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but they could not duplicate the failure. The current mileage was 71,000 and failure mileage was 70,000. Updated 07/15/08 *bf updated 07/15/08

Experience an intermittent loss of power steering assist when making left turns,usually at low speeds. When trying to turn left out of a parking space experience higher resistance or in a few cases assists towards the right. If this happens while the vehicle is moving, a crash could result. *tr

After driving between events, the vehicle was parked on a slight downhill angle, ignition turned off and left. Within approximately ten minutes of the ignition being turned off, a fire started within the engine compartment of the 2000 buick regal gs supercharged. The fire department was called and the put out the fire, but the fire destroyed the engine compartment. *tr

The dashlights have failed on this vehicle. It is unsafe to drive the vehicle at night. The dealership states the instrument cluster is on national back order. This indicates that there is an inherent safety problem with the dash cluster on this vehicle. The inability to see one's speed or gauges are potential risks for causing accidents. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 buick regal. The contact stated that the passenger side front brake steel line, extending from the master cylinder to the wheel, has worn out. The brake pedal extended to the floor when it was depressed and barely stopped the vehicle. A local general motors dealer replaced the master cylinder and the surrounding components. The estimated repair cost was $450. The dealer stated that this was a common failure, which comes from condensation from the air conditioner unit leaking onto the cylinder and creating rust. The vin and engine size were unknown. The failure mileage was 80,000 and current mileage was 81,500. Updated 01-15-08. *kb updated 01/15/08 *tr

Same as odi case numbers 10170430 and 10164275. Engine dies when directional are turned on. I can sometimes restart the car a second time, but it sputters intermittently until engine clears. Usually a third attempt to start fails. Would like input from someone who has found the solution. I have changed out the directional assembly. It didn't help. Car has 173,000 miles on. Car key have security chip. *tr

2000 buick regal destroyed in a fire. Consumer is requesting reimbursement for the cost of replacing the vehicle that was destroyed in the fire. *kb the consumer stated the fire started as a result of oil spilling on the exhaust manifold from the rocker cover gasket. The consumer received a recall notice regarding the problem in april 2008. *jb

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 buick regal. The contact was unable to steer the vehicle and it was towed to the garage. The belt and pump were replaced. The failure recurred and the dealer replaced the steering rack assembly at the cost of $475.57. The third time, the contact noticed smoke coming from the engine compartment. The dealer diagnosed the cause of the failure as an oil leak. They replaced the seal pump and hoses at the cost of $588.98. The current mileage was 41,286 and failure mileage was 26,729. Updated 12/12/2007 *bf the dealer stated air bag light on. Updated 12/12/07 *tr

About four days ago check engine check light and oil light came on. I checked the oil which was fine and planned on taking to the garage this week. As i was driving to work at approximately 3:00 pm on may 21, 2007 i made a left hand turn from us 1 onto southampton road. As i accelerated the car the engine accelerated to full speed. I immediately pressed the brake , but the engine continued to speed up. I put the transmission into neutral and the rpms red lined above 7000 rpms. I shut off the car and attempted to restart it and it started normally, but as soon as i accelerated, it repeated with the same unintentional acceleration. Fotunately there were no cars in front of me or i would certainly have been involved in a serious accident. *ak

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 buick regal. The failure mileage was 81000 and the current mileage was 86000. The vehicle headlights fail whenever using the highbeams. The contact stated that initially the highbeams turn off and the fog lights turn on, and now the highbeams work very sporadically. Speed is not a factor.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 buick regal. On april 26, 2007 the contact took the car to a ford dealer because the battery failed without warning. The dealer stated that the engine cooling leaked at the manifold gasket and mixed with oil. The current and failure mileages were 70,280.*ak updated 06/06/07. *jb

Regulator needed to be replaced on the power window 500 to repair air bag lights go on and off...1200 to repair. *jb

My 2000 buick regal supercharged just caught on fire. Has there been other buicks with this problem? *nm

I have owned a 2000 buick regal since 2001. A few months ago, the driver's side electric window starting operating erratically - sometimes it would not work at all; other times it would. My mechanic looked at it but it worked fine for him. Last week, it suddenly stopped working and made a grinding noise, causing difficulty in every day usage, such as pulling up to mailbox to get mail. My mechanic stated the part alone will cost over $300 dollars. I have researched the problem on the internet and found this is a routine problem in buicks due to poor design - a plastic piece (involving regulator?) that fails too easily. Please ask buick / gm to issue a recall due to the enormous frequency of this problem. Thank you. *jb

Rear suspension, trailing arms used to keep rear axle in alignment failed, the vehicle was becoming unstable on the highway and had developed a clunk during stop/starts. When i checked under the car, the trailing arm had separated from the body mount. I imagine under hard braking the axle may wrap up. *jb

While driving my 2000 buick regal i turned on the turn signal and the instrument panel lights flashed and the engine turned off. This resulted in lost of power steering and power brakes and i had to fight the car to the side of the road. This happened a total of three times. *jb

I drove my car to work then home. After being home for about 30 minutes someone was beating on my door telling me my car was on fire. I owned a 2000 buick regal. The engine compartment caught fire. It was a total loss. *tr

Car engine dies when using left or right turn signal! Upon attempting to restart engine... Battery power surges starter, dash indicator lamps, radio, a/c, in pulses almost keeping speed with the pulses of cars emergency flashers! *jb wife was almost hit by on coming eighteen wheeler when she attempted to cross an intersection and make a left turn! Car will not restart unless emergency flashers or headlamps are manually turned on! Of course by the time this will be figured out by most.... They will have already been run over by their eighteen wheeler!

Electric window motors fail leaving open windows in vehicle due to faulty general motors design. Upon examination i found that the steel cables that hold the electric windows in my 2000 buick regal are under great tension and they self destruct due to the plastic guides falling apart. If the cable is not in tension the motor will not work and the window falls open into the car door. New motor regulator assembly costs $400 for each window and the dealers want $400 labor to replace each window. I tied the cables with rope to get the windows to shut with the motor and then forced the window to stay shut with a wood brace in the door. After paying for a new vehicle and a vehicle extended warranty from gm i should not have to keep paying $800 per electric window for the rest of my vehicles life. The windows not shutting is a vehicle safely problem. Gm representatives claim that because their electric windows fail open that it is not a vehicle safety problem. I know of many other buick and pontiac owners that are also having the exact same problems with these windows as the vehicles age out of warranty. *nm

Dual climate control: passenger side air stuck at one temperature. Passenger side does not respond to any controls, stays at for example at 70 degrees. This has happened twice. Mechanic says it is an electrical servo, rather than a vacuum canister. It has cost me $167 to fix both times. It may also be helpful to know that the first failure happened around may of 2005 and temperature was on full heat and second failure happened this may of 2006 and the temperature was stuck at about 70 degrees. Furthermore, the temperature lights of the dual climate panel cycle as though it is functional. *jb

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 buick regal. While driving 35 mph, the contact had difficulty turning the steering wheel to the left. The failure occurred intermittently. The mechanic stated that the cause of failure was the cold weather. The failure became progressively worse in the winter. The mechanic stated that the rack and pinion failed on the driver side. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that there was a lean with the power steering short rack. As of july 6, 2007, the vehicle has not been repaired. The current mileage is 65,000 and failure mileage was 50,000. The consumer stated dealer refused to admit there was a defect but the vehicle was never inspected by the dealer. The consumer stated took the vehicle to another dealer to be repaired and the consumer has the original part. Updated 09/05/07 *tr

I purchased a 2000 buick regal gse 8/18/00 which has a supercharged engine. The car has been a great car until 12/16/2005. After i had parked the car and gone into the doctor's office, my car caught fire and was destroyed. The car was totaled and the insurance adjuster told me it was the 3rd burned buick regal supercharged engine that he'd seen this year alone. After investigation, it appears the gasket in the fuel injection system leaked, fuel dropped onto the manifold system, a fire started and the car was destroyed (along with a good bit of damage to the volvo parked next to mine). It would appear that the supercharged engine gaskets are a problem and fortunately for me, the car was the only loss....It could have been so much more. I do not know if others have lost anything beyond their cars but i believe it should be investigated. *nm

1. Trac off light / antilock light / chk eng soon light on 2. & 3. Note: vehicle was taken to authorized buick dealership (brown & wood - 329 greenville blvd - greenville,nc 27834 (tel.252-355-6080) ..Following comments recorded on customer # 7536183 invoice # 152240 dtc C1218 pump motor circuit shorted to voltage. The problem does not always exist. The diagnosis at this time is all ok. Nothing checks faulty, but the ebcm is failing at times. Also may need a bpmv pack also. Quoted . Declined . Cleared dtc's . I would replace the ebcm first. ( cost for repair quoted approx $2500 which was declined due to further investigation by owner on whether this is a know issue. Vehicle has only 64,814 mi.) searched nhtsa site & noted item number 10017271. Issue also reported to gm @ 800-762-2737 in which file was opened for business case in effort to resolve with minimum cost to me as the customer. *nm

(1) all dash lights came on, engine dies, car quits running with no warning, abs light comes on intermittently, car died in middle of intersection narrowly missing other cars (2) car totally disabled, had to have towed (3)buick dealer replaced ignition switch. *jb

My complaint is my windows. My car will be paid off this nov. And i should have already filed this complaint. The first of this year my right back window got stuck in the downward position. I called superior chev to get a quote, it was 249.00 just for the window regulator over 600.00 parts and labor. I had to have the part so i bought it and came in contact with someone that could put it on for me for about 90% less than superior chev in dekalb county georgia. I always had trouble with the rear left window. I have my granddaughter car seat on that side. When i would pick up my son from school we could not roll the windows down because they would not come down. Then i had the driver's side down and it got stuck in the downward position. I had to take it in to have someone to tie it up will plastic ties because it was starting to rain. I have taken very good care of my car and it was not about to get ruin over some rain because of a manufacturing defect. I didn't and don't have the money to have all these windows fixed. I still can't get the windows down on the driver's side or the rear passenger side. I called monday superior chev oct 14,2005 instead of the part being 249.00. It is now 329. How in the world can someone come out of their pocket with this much money when it is the manufacturers fault. For me it is embarrassing to go through a drive-thru and open a door to pay and open again to pick-up the food. I don't go to drive-through no more. It's still hot when i wait on my son to get off from work and i can't lower the driver's window or the right left rear where my granddaughter sits. Could you please see if there is something that could be done and not just for me, but for other car buyers too. I have always bought what i consider american made cars and we need to do better in order to keep our jobs. I also had a tie rod i had to have replaced i believe it was in 2002 or 2003. I also had a lock actuator put on the car 4/30/02.*jb

I have a 2000 buick regal. In june 2005 three warning lights started showing up on my dash "check engine", "anti lock brakes" and "traction control system off". The light stayed on for 1 week and then went off. Thirty days later, the light came back on and stayed on for 1 week and then went off. I took the car to the williams family auto mall dealership (where i originally purchased the car and have had my car serviced) to diagnose the problem. They told me the anti lock brake system needs to be replaced and it will cost me $3,200 to fix. The car has 80,000 miles on it. I declined having this fixed because i do not have that kind of money to repair the car. In the middle of august, the three warning lights came on again and have stayed on since them. Now that i see the recall notice for gm's trucks and suv's with anti lock brake system problems i wanted to see if my problems are related to the recall. I also wanted to see if there is anyway i can have my car repaired along with this recall notice. Its not right for such a system to go out with 80,000 miles. In august 2005, i also has the power steering go out on all left turns. This was a major safety issue and i had to pay $1,000 to have this fixed. This also happened at 80,000 miles and again, in my opinion, should not have gone out. I had no choice but to repair this problem because i could not make any left turns with the vehicle. I took the car to the dealership for an estimate which was $2,300 who said the "rack" was out. I then took it to a local garage, dempseys, and they said the "pinion" part of the steering was out. I had the car fixed at dempseys for $1,000 with refurbished parts and the problem is fixed. *jb

Dt: the consumer was involved in a wreck, the impact was the front end of the car. The air bags did not deploy on the driver's side. Air bag light did not come on. The speed was 30-35 mph. Consumer sustained injuries. This was a 2000 buick regal. The vehicle was maintained regularly. *ak the consumer sustained injuries to his shoulder, neck, lower back and both knees. *nm

Dt: the problem was noticed about a month ago. While driving the air bag light came on all the time. The light stayed on for a while and then went off, like it went on for 20 minutes, and stayed off for 10 minutes. Then, it came back on. The car has front and side air bags. Vehicle has never been wrecked. Recall 00v371000 was issued, but this vehicle was not included in the recall. It has been repaired and will be picked up today. Owner had to pay half the cost, and the vehicle has 22,000 miles on it.*ak

Dt: the dash board lights are not working at all. The lcd temperature screen is also out. *tt

Air bag light flickers on & off, now its been on a while. Nothing has been done because i was told to research recalls, first.

Anti-lock brake and traction off warning lights are displayed on the instrument panel. Two previous times since july 2004 this has occurred. Three different components of the anti-lock system have been changed.I'm concerned about faulty equipment and the anti-lock brakes not working in the event of a crash.*ak

2000 buick regal gs has defective tire equipment. ***no answer required***. *mr the low tire light illuminated on the vehicle 8 times. On several occasions the dealer had to reinflated the tires. They also replaced tire caps and valve stems. Finally once the wheel was replaced the problem no longer occurred. *nm

Persistent oil leakage from engine and subsequent smoke from leakage. The automobile has been taken for servicing the problem five (5) times over the past two (2) years with no solution to problem. *nm

(1) both rear seats safety belts did not operate; (2) unsafe condition for passengers in rear seat; and (3) took car to dealer. They told me it needed both new rear seat belt assemblies.*ak vehicle: 2000 buick regal ls vin [xxx] i feel that this being a safety related problem, with a law in force that says you have to wear a seat belt should be something that should be taken care of by gm. I have had the vehicle since february 04, 2004 i was not aware of the problem, because no one has been in the back seat. If it would have been one rear seatbelt assembly, i probably would have paid to have it fixed, but the fact that both rear seat belt assemblies are completely locked up says to me that there must be some kind of defect, and i feel that this type of problem should be reported, and checked for similar complaints or malfunctions. Updated 07/24/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(b)(6)

While backing out of parking space, turned wheel to the left. Heard and felt "clunking" sound from engine compartment. Vehicle would no longer turn to the left, however turned ot the right without problem. Vehicle diagnosis was that rack & pinion steering gear failed. Repair cost of $750.00. Consist of replace steering box, flush power steering system to remove debris, and re-align vehicle. Fortunately failure occured during low speed operation. If failure occured at normal highway speed, it may have resulted in severe injury. Safety dependant on the physical strength of the operator.*ak

While driving 65 mph at night the headlights failed. Dealer stated they could not duplicate the problem. *ak

1. Not known- no specific reason 2. Drivers side seat heater 3. Repaired under 3 year warranty at dealer- old part not avail (fixed once in 2003 not working again as of oct. 6 2004). *nm

1. No specific incident 2. Left turn signal/day time running light constantly needs to be replaced (burning out) 3. Many replacements of the bulb. *nm

Chrome wheels delaminating cutting valve stems on two of the four wheels causing air leaks. All four wheels are delaminating. Valve stems have been replaced four- five times. Problem still present,causing safety hazard. *jb

2000 buick regal design flaw in the fog lamp component.*mr the consumer believed the required bulb was either too hot ir the distance between the bulb and the bottom of the unit was too close and a hole burned through which allowed water to collect in the fog lamp unit and caused the bulb to burn out. The dealer refused to replace the unit and said it was not a defect. *jb

Vehicle was taken to dealer for a routine inspection, and mechanic determined that tie rods wore out therefore the vehicle would not pass the inspection. *ak *nm

At 83000 miles my abs system failed leaving my car without abs and traction control i think that at this low miliage this should not be a factor in this car the part to make everything work right again is $1269.00 without labor. I feel other buick owners are having the same problem and this is a safety issue and should be looked at more closely. *a

While driving 20 mph the steering failed. As a result, the vehicle crashed into a snow bank. *ak the consumer experienced two crashes due to the brakes and the steering locking. The consumer had taken the vehicle to the dealer on three occasions for the steering problem but the locking continued. The dash lights would come on (gas gauge and oil light), the vehicle pulled to the right and the trunk would fly open while the vehicle was in motion. *sc *jb

Went to back out of parking spot at doctor's office car made a "banging" noise. The power steering would not work when turning to the left. It does work when turning to the right. I went to a transmission shop because i thought something.Happened in the transmission, causing the steering to bind when making a left turn. They told me that the rack was bad an not the transmission. I got on the web to find pricing for a new rack and found a web site that listed over 50 issues. *ak with the rack for gm cars. I called gm and they are not willing to help. After reading the complaints from the web site i feel that someone needs to look at safety issues reguarding such an important part (steering) of the car.

Steering column locked without warning. *ak when the consumer was parking the vehicle or maneuvering a turn the vehicles steering became difficult to turn. The 1996 and 1997 regals are being recall for steering problems (03v527000). *nm

Rack and pinion malfunctioned. As a result, steering failed without warning. No impact was reported. *ak *mr

Steering in car is not working properly. Took car to buick dealer and he told me it might be a tie rod. *cb

After starting the ignition air bag light illuminated and stayed illuminated while the vehicle was being operated. *ak

Climate contol malfunctioned. Sometimes, the driver's side mid-level climate control vents blow warm air, even though the climate control is set on auto and the passenger's side is blowing cold air. This happens regardless of the "auto" temperature setting ( 68, 74 degress, etc.). This malfunction could cause driver distraction or even drowsiness.*ak

The technician stated that the rack and pinion was not working properly which made it difficult to turn left. Nlm

Trunk leaks,floor board passenger side fills with water. Gives false tire pressure reading warning,dual climate control was inoperable

When the vehicle was parked on a hill, the emergency pedal pushed to the floor, and vehicle rolled backwards. Dealer had adjusted the emergency brake twice, however the problem recurred. *jb *tt *jb

*** this is a copy of what i submitted to buick. They have yet to respond. ***i have a 2000 buick regal. The car has been trouble-free since i have owned it (since july 2001). I was a mechanic for 10 years prior to getting out of the business. *ak in all my years of fixing cars, i never had to replace steel lines on the rack and pinion unit. On my regal, i had to replace the longer of the two (not the power steering hoses, but the steel lines on the rack itself). Even the folks at the dealer couldn't believe that i had to replace this particular line. Since my car is out of warranty, has their been any recall on this line? Can i get re-imbursed for my troubles? Sincerely, richard zielenski [email protected] [email protected] 216-641-5090

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 20 mph under wet road conditions, the vehicle's left wheel froze when trying to make a left turn. The vehicle was taken to the service dealer, who determined that the wheels locked when the steering wheel belt got wet. Updated 03/07/07. *jb

While the vehicle was being serviced, the dealer discovered the tie rod was broken. (this was the third incident by a gm auto with low mileage) *nlm the abs sensor and bearing was replaced, the 2 wheel alignment, set the caster, camber 120 cr 519, and toe in to factory specifics. *scc *jb

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 buick regal. While the contact was driving approximately 55 mph, the engine suddenly stalled with the loss of power steering. There was no prior warning. The engine restarted and the power steering began to function normally. The failures continuously occurred. The catalytic converter was replaced twice by the dealer. Also, the fuel pump had been replaced by an independent mechanic. The failures persisted after the repairs were performed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired for the recent failure. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000. The vin was unavailable.

The srs (air bag) indicator is on solid & will not reset. I researched the nhtsa office of defects investigation recall database and and found there was a recall on the 2000 buick regal for the interior systems: passive restraint: air gag: side door: driver. The nhtsa campaign id # is 00v371000. I was never contacted via mail on this recall. I was mailed information on nhtsa campaign id # 01v109000. What do i need to do besides get my vehicle to a dealer to have this srs unit checked? Dt

My major concern is when i went to replace my tires today goodyear ls eagles i was told the tie rods were worn so badly that they could not do it without replacing them to align the car properly. There had been a noise in the front of the car since the day one that i thought was normal tire noise, based on my years of driving (37 without incident) it seems worn tie rods at 31,000 miles is something to consider investigating. My driving is local 90% of the time, 7 miles each way to work, 5 days a week. Once a month a trip to boston. I took the opportunity to report the other little incidental problems that do not have an immediate effect on my safety, the exception being the air bag light coming on and off intermittently. I have not reported these minor probelms to the dealer. I have reviewed the recall notices for my buick regal and based on my vin number i am hoping nhtsa can let me know if all the recall work has been performed. I purchased the car new in july 2000 and i am only aware of two recalls that required us to replace the labels on our visors and return to the dealer for seat belt assembly. I have never been contacted for the other reported recalls although they occurred in may 00 and june 00 and i did not purchase the car until 7/29/00. Is it safe to assume the recalls in may and june were performed on my car if it was one of the vehicles in need? Dt

Consumer states the air bag light illuminates repeatedly.*jb

While driving at 25-30 mph consumer went into a slight skid and ran into barriers on the side of door, and front of the vehicle. Upon impact, front air bags did not deploy. *ak

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 buick regal. The contact stated that the key became lodged in the ignition. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the fuel pump was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 100 and the current mileage was 125,000.

2000 buick regal left outer tie rod end problems. *mr

While the consumer was driving, he and his wife smelled smoke and then saw flames coming out of the hood. Scc

While driving vehicle was not shifting gears properly. Also, overdrive gear was inoperative. Contacted dealer. *ak

The air bag sensor lights flickered on and off, which could result in the air bag deploying prematurely or not at all. *ak jg

Consumer states while driving in a rain storm, the left front tire blew out.(no other tire info given)*jb

No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak

Abs braking system is defective. Vehicle was involved in an accident. Vehicle didn't stop whe n consumer applied pedal and brakes. *ak

Consumer was involved in rear end collison that caused a collision with car in front. Upon impact, driver's side and passenger's side airbags failed to deploy. Please provide further details. *ak

Consumer's vehicle was in volved in a frontal collision with a 1989, astro van at approximately 45 mph or less. Upon impact, both air bags did not deploy. Dealer notified, and was unwilling to assist in this matter. *ak *slc

Firestone, fr680, p215/70r15, dot unknown, original equipment on a 2000, buick regal with 25700 miles. While driving 55 mph right rear tire delaminated, there was nothing left of tire, but 2 inches close to rim.*ak dot w2m3bcb. *slc

Intermittent problem with brake failure. When applying brakes a grinding sound would come from front wheels, and vehicle would not stop. Vehicle in dealer shop on one occasion, and problem stilloccurring. Provide any further details on this matter. *ak

A truck hit consumer's vehicle at 35 to 40 mph, and none of airbags deployed. Car had been to dealer three times for severe electrical problems. *ak

Airbag light on dashboard comes on and off intermittently. Stays on for a few days and then goes off. I have read that there was a recall for this probelm in dec 2000. I have never received a recall notice from the dealer. Crowley buick located in bristol, ct or gm. I purchased the car new in july 2000. *ak

Brake pedal slowly decends all the way to the floor when appling brakes. In normal braking a small tap would make the brakes react and the pedal stayed firm and would not slowly decend to floor. I took it into sudbay (the problem occured the whole half hour drive). When i got there, the brakes were again functioning normally and did so all the way to work (15 minutes). When i left work this evening, it was acting up again. *ak

Consumer complained that windshield wipers failed to operate majority of the time, they worked only on random basis. Consumer has taken vehicle to dealer/mechanic and has been told that it could be one of nine parts, but they could not see a reason for erratic operation. *ak consumer states that on one occasion wipers failed for approximately 10 miles while driving in heavy snow. *slc

The vehicle was involved in a frontal collision, and the air bags failed to deploy. *jb *jb

Popping/cracking from steering column, loose engine mounts, replaced steering column/knuckle, excess vibration/shudder, popping/cracking noises from steering wheel, undercarriage, suspension... Dealer has not resolved. *ak

Consumer has 1/8 inch of "play" in steering wheel where there is no vehicle control. Dealer has been unable to determine cause of both problems. Ph

Original equipment on this vehicle, firestone tdcspeC1096ms tire size P21570r. One rear tire disintegrated which almost caused vehicle to flip and a crash. Please provide further information.*ak

Firestone fr 680-02 tires (p215 70 r15) experienced tread separation, consumer requests reimbursement for replacement tires. *slc

The left turn signal failed to work reliably. Eventually, it did not work at all. Car was serviced by two dealers under warrenty. It took four vists to resolve the problem. A control computer was replaced. Apparently this repair caused my airbag warning light to shine. At this time i do not know if my air bags will work in a crash or if they will go off unexpectedly. Car manual states that either scenario may occur. Dealer service technician states that it will not deploy unexpectedly.

Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision of 25 mph or more, and both air bags failed to deploy. Inter pride rental notified. *ak

Sunvisors inability to remain in one position. Please provide any additional information/attachments.*ak

Negative cable on battery keeps loosening, causing battery to die. *ak

2000 buick regal steering gear failed while driving at low speeds. *ts ***no answer required*** the consumer stated the more pressure that was applied to the steering, the more it locked up. The rack and pinion was replaced. *jb

2000 buick regal recall engine oil fire. Consumer received a recall that stated that oil that leaks onto the exhaust manifold could cause a fire. Dealer told him they did not know of this recall and it wasn't in there computer. *kb

The drivers side rearview mirror is smaller than the passenger side mirror, this difference decreases the viewing area and increases the blind spot making lane changes difficult. Nlm

Consumer states the glove box fell of the hinges, hitting the passenger in the leg. *yd

Severe brake rotor distortion (all four wheels). Resurface of rotors failed to correct. Dealer replaced all four rotors and all brake linings at 23,000 miles. Abs system also activated without cause when going over bumps. Dealer relocated wiring away from wheel/axle assembly. *ak

Severe rattle from front of vehicle at low speeds, 20-30 mph over washboard surfaces. Dealer replaced left front hub but still occurs. In regards to the a/c, groaning from a/c on and off while car is running. Dealer replaced compressor but still happens daily.

While traveling at 20 mph and when trying to avoid another vehicle consumer front tire ran into curve, causing frontal air bags to deploy without any indication. Please provide further information.*ak

While driving air bag light comes on. Please provide any further information.*ak

Steering wheel gets extremely stiff after a couple of miles of driving. Also, constant stalling while driving vehicle. *ak

While driving vehicle and making a left or right turn steering wheel will stiffen up, making it difficult to turn the wheel. *ak

While traveling at low speed brakes locked up. As a result, driver lost control of vehicle. *ak