Ignition Switch problems of the 2000 Buick Regal

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. The contact stated that the key was difficult to remove and got stuck numerous times. The contact had to use the manual release button each time the failure recurred. The dealer stated that they did not have a remedy other than the contact replacing the ignition switch and keys. The contact did not approve the repair and notified the manufacturer. The contact later received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling) and the dealer indicated that the part was not available to schedule the repair. The dealer was unable to provide a reasonable time frame. The approximate failure mileage was 63,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Dyd.

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.

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.

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 clacking, all the lights at the dashboard comes and starts blicking 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.

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.

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 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.

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.

(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.