14 problems related to ignition switch have been reported for the 2003 Buick Regal. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Buick Regal based on all problems reported for the 2003 Regal.
The contact owns a 2003 Buick Regal. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and all the warning indicators flashed on the instrument panel. The vehicle eventually restarted. The vehicle stalled five times the same day. The contact stated that the failure occurred twelve times before the last failure. The dealer replaced the ignition switch. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 69,800.
The contact owns a 2003 Buick Regal. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart after several attempts. The failure occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 173,000.
Tl-the contact owns a 2003 Buick Regal. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, the instrument panel lights illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was able to restart. The failure occurred several times. The independent mechanic diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. However, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 270,000. Ne.
Tl * the contact owns a 2003 Buick Regal. The contact stated that while driving 25 mph, the vehicle stalled without any warnings. The contact mentioned that the failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the ignition switch was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 85,592 and the current mileage was 86,500. Updated 08/11/lj.
The contact owns a 2003 Buick Regal. The contact stated that while traveling 50 mph, the engine stalled and the indicator lights on the instrument panel illuminated. The power steering and brakes failed. The vehicle resumed to its normal operation after being restarted. The manufacturer was contacted and did not offer a remedy. The failure has recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that there was an electrical shortage in the ignition switch and as a result, it needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 102,000. Updated 08/19/lj.
Tl - the contact owns a 2003 Buick Regal. The contact stated that upon making a turn, the vehicle stalled and all the warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact mentioned that the failure would occur intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000 and the current mileage was 159,000. Dr.
About three weeks ago we had to replace a faulty ignition switch in our 2003 Buick Regal. A week prior to that, it began to experience "strange" problems: the "service engine soon" and "abs" lights came on intermittently; there were sometimes odd sounds during breaking and when using the turn signal. Then, one morning on my way to work, the car completely lost all power without any warning. Later that day it happened again. The first time it lost power, I had just put the turn signal on and slowed down to go around a car in order to get into my turning lane. If I had not already begun to turn the steering wheel, I would have hit the bumper of the car in the lane to my right. I was able to come to a complete stop and put the car in park. Fortunately--- especially since it was morning rush hour---I was able to restart the car and continue through the intersection. I proceeded on to work without further incident except that most of the dash lights had come on and remained on. When I pulled to end of the driveway as I left work, the car again stopped. I drove home and scheduled an appointment to have the car checked out the next day. The problem was a faulty ignition switch. Thankfully, there were no accidents as a result of the car losing power as I was driving that day, and everything seems to be back to normal since having the switch replaced. .
2003 Buick Regal. Consumer writes in regards to ignition problems. The consumer stated he almost had an accident, when his vehicle cut off, on a busy road. After much checking, the repair shop discovered the problem to be the ignition switch.
The contact owns a 2003 Buick Regal. While driving approximately 10 mph, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle restarted, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.
2003 Buick Regal. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle stopped in traffic without warning. The consumer stated everything locked up on the vehicle and it had to be towed. An inspection revealed, the issue was the ignition switch.
On mutiple but intermittant ocassions, when the left turn signal is engaged all dashboard warning lights flash and the vehicle stops running. I was fortunate in that it never occurred in heavy traffic, but it still represents a significant danger. On one particular occasion, it failed to restart and I had the vehicle towed to an authorized gm dealer who kept it for seven days but failed to find or fix the problem. Instead, they replaced "broken and loose connectors on the fuse box. " when the problem recurred two days later, I returned to the gm dealer who, despite keeping the vehicle for another three days, still failed to find the problem. I decided to take the vehicle to an automotive electrical specialist but first searched the internet under "2003 Buick electrical problems", and found that this was a fairly common problem that gm was aware of (a gm customer service representative had replied on one of the forums - edmunds. Com? - that gm reads these forums). Having learned from the forums that the most probable cause was the ignition switch, I took it to an automotive electrical specialist who found a defective ignition switch and replaced it. (regret old part no longer available).
Ignition switch failure. Caused engine to die while driving. Unable to change gear out of drive. All warning lights flashing. Would not restart. Happened in a parking lot, no damage. Temp fix got it started, then same thing happened on freeway, coasted to shoulder, no damage. Towed to dealer, determined ignition switch problem and replaced. Okay since.
2003 Buick Regal with defective ignition switch customer states that this is very dangerous and a recall should be done* the consumer stated while driving, the vehicle lost all power and all the dash lights illuminated. The consumer stated this defect was due to a faulty ignition switch and is a very dangerous safety hazard. The consumer stated a faulty fuel pump was bad enough with no warning signs but a faulty ignition switch is a dangerous defect and further stated he would like the defect recalled.
The contact owns a 2003 Buick Regal. The contact stated that the vehicle was able to be started without the key in the ignition. The failure recurred on several occasions. The contact also stated that it was difficult to unlock the steering wheel on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the ignition switch was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 72,000.