Two problems related to engine head gasket failure have been reported for the 2000 Buick Regal. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Buick Regal based on all problems reported for the 2000 Regal.
2000 Buick Regal. Consumer writes in regards to a defective ignition switch malfunction and requests reimbursement for replacement costs. 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 4 miles home, the vehicle stopped 2 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.
2000 Buick Regal. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle valve cover gasket recall notice repairs. 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.