general problems of the 2014 Buick Regal

2014 Buick Regal GS awd sedan, second owner. Car was purchased as a certified used from Buick dealer in 2018 with 40,xxx miles. Car now has 137,xxx miles, no longer under extended warranty. Have had all regular maintenance done and have records. Aside from normal wear and tear, no prior issues with car. Car engine suddenly started to run rough, check engine light came on while driving 65 mph, sudden loss of engine power and car died on the highway causing congestion and vehicles to swerve on highway, loss of steering control, pulled over. Car was able to be restarted but running rough, engine light on, severe reduction in power. Talked with nearest dealer, they said to not drive car. Had local gm mechanic do inspection, computer codes indicated loss of compression on cylinder 3, misfire. Compression check and bore inspection indicated loss of compression on cylinder 3, valve failure/damage, oil in the turbo, requiring complete rebuild or replacement engine and turbo. Review of TSB from gm indicated this is a known issue, engine to be replaced.

After buying car from car dealer named carizona in mesa arizona. 1 week later car needs new engine. Initially message appeared stating engine performance reduced after leaving the car dealer. How is it that a car dealer purchases a car not ensuring safety of its vehicles. Was there even a safety check. What if I or someone else got hurt after driving that vehicle. There are multiple safety reports but they are still selling cars.

I was driving about 35 mph on city street and my car starting jerking I looked at the dash the gear had shifted it said �MD� when I looked at what gear my car was in . The car was jerking more and there was a lot of smoke coming from my car the engine light also came on . I panicked this has never happened . I turned on a side street and instantly pulled over and turned the car off. Got out the car and opened the hood , let it coo off and started it back up the engine light wasn't on . Drove the car to my destination had no problems . I use this car as my daily driver to work I have to travel 15 miles to and from work . I lease this car from a local dealership in my city I owe about 12 thousand and I make monthly payments . Please help. I believe there is still a warranty on my car I will have to find out more about it . My son was in the car with me with this happened I was terrified didn't know what to do . The car has 69,3772 miles on it .

Tl the contact owns a 2014 Buick Regal. The contact stated that the vehicle had a sudden loss of power. Ideal Buick GMC (5871 urbana pike, frederick, MD 21704, (240) 575-1847) and an independent mechanic diagnosed that cylinder four was at 75% psi and the rest of the cylinders were at 60% psi. The dealer and the independent mechanic were unable to provide a specific remedy to prevent the loss of power. The vehicle had to be towed more than once to the dealer and the independent mechanic, but no remedy was provided. The manufacturer was notified of the failures and indicated that there was a power train warranty that may cover the repair. The manufacturer stated that they would follow up regarding the repair process. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 42,225.

Vaccum pump falls apart inside of engine. This causes brakes to not work as intended as there is no boost. Replaced old oem with new oem and within 2 months happend again. At start up and for about two minutes you have no brake assistance. Eventually you will have no brake assistance. Please be careful.