Power Train Related Problems of the 1996 Buick Regal

Table 1 shows eight common power train related problems of the 1996 Buick Regal. The number one most common problem is related to the transmission slip out of gear (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the automatic transmission gear indicator (one problem).


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 1996 Buick Regal

The Transmission Slip Out Of Gear problem

While driving at 60mph, and in the process of passing another vehicle, transmission slipped out of gear and went into neutral, and engine accelerated. Contacted dealer, and was told that they couldn't find the cause.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission Gear Indicator problem

The consumer is experiencing problems with the gear shift. Changing gears are very difficult. When going from park to drive the consumer must apply a lot of pressure for the gears to shift. The owner took the vehicle to the dealer, where grease was applied to the defective part, however, the   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission problem

Automatic transmission has a lot of plastic parts inside, they melted down due to vehicle overheating. This transmission should be made like that of the old ones, with metal parts to make it last longer.   Read details...


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