general problems of the 2001 Buick Regal

The 2001 Buick Regal that we have has very inadequate head lights as far as im concerned it is a wiring problem dims are so dim that it's like you have no head lights at all bright are just bright enough to almost see 50 to 100 feet in front of vehicle also this Buick is not the only gm vehicle I have experienced this on the 98 Buick century's have same head light problem some what worse though also our 2002 chevy venture van has same extremely dim dims on all three vehicles brights are substituted for dims I have tried to rimity the problem by cleaning oxidation from lenses also replacing head lamp bulbs on one vehicle lenses had condensation inside lenses replaced both lenses but the results were same extremely dim dims and still had to substitute brights for dims to see also thought batterie might be getting weak both van and Buick have new batteries and alternator on both are charging strong and to specification so after all that still have head lamp problem no worse no better.

Tl- the contact owns a 2001 Buick Regal. While the vehicle was idling the flames appeared from under the hood. No injuries were reported. The cause was undetermined. The contact stated that while parked with the engine turn on flames were suddenly present coming from under the hood of the vehicle. The fire department was called to the scene and extinguished the flames. A fire report was taken at the scene. The vehicle was destroyed. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failure. The VIN look up indicated that the vehicle was included in the NHTSA recall campaign 15v701000(engine. The contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 100,000. Jft.

The contact owned a 2001 Buick Regal. While the vehicle was parked on a local street, it caught fire. The fire department extinguished the fire. A passerby noticed the vehicle was on fire and contacted the fire and police departments. A fire and a police report were filed. The cause of the fire was not determined. The vehicle was towed and deemed destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was unknown.

The contact owns a 2001 Buick Regal. While driving, an electrical burning odor was present inside the vehicle. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. No further information was available. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

While stationary and in motion on highway and on city streets when the turn signal isturned on the vehicle shuts off, and when attempting to restart vehicle with turn signals off the electronics flash as if they are connected to flasher relay.

The contact owns a 2001 Buick Regal. While driving 35 mph, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the front of the vehicle. The contact stated that the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. On several occasions, when the vehicle was placed in the park position, it was difficult to remove the key from the ignition. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 71,000.

Instrument panel odometer lighting has gone out twice car is stationary, repair is costly and requires the entire dash to be taken out for repair.

I went to the gas station and then went to my parents house where I parked my car. This was all of about 6 miles. I went into my parents house and was watching tv when my dad came in and said come here quick. . . Your car's on fire. I couldn't believe it. It was working fine when I went to the store and then it caught on fire out of the blue. There was a recall in April 2009 on my car due to engine compartment fires. I took it to john l. Sullivan in January 2010 to have the recall work done at no charge. Yet, my car caught on fire anyway. I filed a complain with gm motors who denied my claim stating the breach of warranty statute of limitations had expired per California state law. However, federal law states I am entitled to a free and "effective" remedy for this situation. Obviously, the remedy was not effective. I want gm to fix my car immediately!!!!!! federal law should override any state law. I am very lucky I was not in the car when the flames erupted. I am also very lucky it was not parked in my garage or something where my house could have caught fire. There were absolutely no indications that anything was wrong with my car.

There is a problem with the odometer light it does not show the mileages of the car I just bought it, and it hasn't shown up yet. All the other lights are on except this one. Can't pass inspection because of it.

The contact owns a 2001 Buick Regal. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled while driving at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the ignition was replaced. The manufacture was notified of the issue. The failure mileage was 37,500 and the current mileage was 47,922. Updated 05/19/lj.

I parked my car at a company parking lot and went inside. Within 15 minutes, a person approached me to tell me my car was on fire outside. Another person who was walking past the car at the time said it tried to start all by itself just before it caught on fire. Firemen put the fire out but not before it melted the throttle body, the radiator, brake master cylinder and everything under the hood, exploding the left front tire and had begun burning through the firewall into the cab.

: the contact stated the vehicle's engine lost power due to an electrical issue. The service dealer determined the vehicle could be repaired at a cost.