Power Train Related Problems of the 1997 Buick Regal

Table 1 shows four common power train related problems of the 1997 Buick Regal. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the power train (two problems).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Buick Regal


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 1997 Buick Regal

The Automatic Transmission problem

Tranmission was replaced while car under warranty w/remanufactured transmission which is now needing to be replaced. . . Dealership did not advise it was being replaced w/remanufac. Part. Contacted Buick only to be advised car was not under warranty and they could not help.   Read details...

The Power Train problem

The service vehicle soon/abs warning light/and trac off light lit and the car lurched as if the brakes were applied at the left front wheel. The error code was c1225, which is too much speed at the left front wheel. The bearing and sensor was replaced 3 times and the problem still occurred.   Read details...

The Noises During Shifting problem

Transmission was making winding noise as shifting through the gears. Dealer said it needed a new transmission. Dealer will pay for parts, but consumer was responsible for labor which could be around $700.   Read details...


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