Engine And Engine Cooling Problems of Buick Regal - part 2

Vehicle dies in the middle of driving at all speeds and can't steer or brake only pray. Also, I turned vehicle off and won't restart tower to service center they said I need new engine!!!! I was just driving it no smoke no smell just won't start he said no oil in engine even though not scheduled for a oil change yet. Radio won't keep date or time or radio stations!.

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My 2011 Buick Regal with the 2. 4l 4cyl has been excessively consuming oil. The timing chain was replaced around 60k miles, and shortly after the complete engine was replaced (see carfax image attached, confirmed with dealer). Those repairs have happened before I owned this vehicle. My concern is that there is going to be a failure within my engine and the repairs would be costly to me. I believe this issue needs to be looked into as it's been a common issue with these engines. The vehicle is now at 159k miles and I've been adding a quart or more of oil between changes.

Losing oil not visible, appears to be valve cover gasket, oil pan, hose. Adding a quart a month.

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Tl the contact owns 2013 Buick Regal. The contact stated that she tried to start the vehicle after leaving work and the vehicle would not start after the locking system malfunctioned. It took the contact over 10 minutes to finally be able to start the vehicle. The ealer sheehan Buick 2800 n federal hwy lighthouse point FL 33064-6849 (866) 586-9080 tried to set an appointment and wanted to charge a diagnostic fee of $180 just find out the issue. The manufacturer stated that there were no recalls. The failure mileage was 54,200. Tf.

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The contact owns a 2011 Buick Regal. The contact stated that while driving on several occasions the headlights became inoperable. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed the contact that the wiring in the bumper was hot at the base. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where the engine was diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was unknown.

113,000 miles, the car said reduced engine power, service stabillitrack and then died. Wouldn't start. Took to repair shop and they pulled the solenoid from the engine and said it was covered with metal shavings. Car was within oil change range but no oil present. Now have to replace the engine and this is an issue with all these 2. 4 engines.

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 .

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Vehicle was traveling at approximately 35 mph on a city street when a "pop" noise was heard, immediately followed by the car shutting down. There was no warning or system error lights on and none turned on. There was no power or brakes available in the vehicle. Upon attempting to coast vehicle off the road to a safe area, 2 people driving by yelled to get out, as there were flames coming out of the undercarriage. The entire front of the car including the engine engulfed in flames. Area firefighters were called to extinguish the fire. Total loss of vehicle. Additionally, this vehicle is equipped with on star services and a monthly report is received showing any issues or concerns with the vehicle. Upon receiving the report on July 27, 2019 there were no issues reported expect a low tire pressure.

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I got a 2012 Buick Regal I brought it July 2018 my car was died out of nowhere about 5 months prior list and then after I changed my oil my car didn't go anymore it sounded like a chain the first night after they change the oil and then the next day I drove it for 2 hours I don't know if the timing is off or what.

The contact owns a 2013 Buick Regal. The contact stated that on several occasions the vehicle would not immediately start. Additionally, while driving the check engine warning light remained illuminated. Also, while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would not properly accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed with a sensor failure. No further information was available. The battery was replaced however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 13v173000 (electrical system). The contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The local dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 80,000.

When driving the vehicle it stops out of nowhere and cuts back on. There is a burning/melting smell coming from the back of the vehicle. Once the car is off sometimes the battery is drained. The driver side head light keeps getting moisture inside and causes the bulb to go out.

Engine of my car acts weird and I took it to the mechanic shop and they say theres nothing wrong.

My car as a engine issue every year around or near Feb crazy but true I have had my car saftey recall fixed but not properly stated another dealership in sunnyvale during investigation from gm but nothing was done about it once again I had another fire from cover and still nothing was done due to my lost time and suffer of this reoccurring issue that seems to never be properly fixed or addressed still I suffer from this car all my new �fix� to that safety recall has a bigger problem still gasket is cracked by looks since the day it was replaced and the plastic retaining clips are melting and burning my spark plugs to that clip is burning and fremont dealership won't even give me time or day gm is red flaged my phone number and now after I get my motoermounts fixed and all the money I put into keeping my car up and running it still fails me to point that my engine just started knocking really loud day after I got oil change and no warning light or anything that could help explain the problem and towed to my car shop to find out my car results and I hear it's a bad engine I need to replace it as of January 21 2019 go without a car due to a gm bad engine all around for my car the worst car ever worst service from both gm and fremont GMC has no care of my life situation because of this app engine ! is it possible that my car is just a no good engine all around like a lemon engine? why is this engine so great and last forever in all other Buick's but mine has major issues safety issues.

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I have been going back and forth with gm customer service at 866-790-5600. I purchased the car 11/23/18 brand new with 12 miles on it. I had to take the car to get it serviced due to kept hearing something similar to the brakes keep scrubbing, in which I the dealership ordered the parts and gave me a loaner vehicle, 8/31/19 I complained when I went into the dealership to get my oil changed that the radio screen would just go black, and that the air conditioner system would be in off position and it would just keep blowing on high. I was told to bring the car back in. Due to no techs available on Saturday. Everything started working again. 1/6/2020 I took the car in bc ac started back doing the same thing running when off, sos was malfunctioning emergency calls all day and night every 5-10 mins head unit screen stays on service screen and couldnt be changed, the screens kept switching screens without being touched. Talked with service manager at dealership had to deactivate the onstar and take the car back when they received a loaner car. They cleaned button and said they ordered the part its on back order. 2/10/20 im driving my vehicle and all of a sudden the car slows down and stops in the middle of the street in which the screen read reduced engine power. I was not far from dealership took it back yet again. I was given a loaner car the accelerator pedal position senors had to be replaced accelerator pedal with position senor assembly replacement engine controls and fuel. 2/14/20 went and oil change completed that next day another issue on 2/17/20 the radio screen goes out and the ac/heat is on full blast and cant turn off. The same issues I was having 1/6/2020 have began yet again. I was contacted by gm and told they would order the part that was same part that was on back order. My car is still under warranty happening while I am driving. I have a lot of pics.

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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.

Tl the contact owns a 2011 Buick Regal. While driving approximately 25 mph, the check engine warning indicator illuminated intermittently, which caused the vehicle to go into limp mode. The contact mentioned that the vehicle failed to accelerate more than 1 mph. In addition, the vehicle needed to be restarted in order to operate. The contact called vision Buick GMC (800 panorama trail s, rochester, NY 14625, (585) 200-3905) and informed them of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 83,000.

Had to replace engine because of detergent in recommended engine oil. With the yearly oil change and high detergent levels it eats away at seals and gasket.

While driving on the highway at 70 miles per hour, car completely shut off. Loss of engine power and car would not restart. Prior to that, entine car shook violently right before the shut down. I was driving on an interstate with light traffic. Car is extremely unsafe.

Tl the contact owns a 2004 Buick Regal. The contact stated that the engine would shut off while the vehicle was in operation. The vehicle was able to restart by using the key fob, but would shut back off when the key was inserted in the ignition. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed, but a failure was not found. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 97,000.

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Tl- the contact owns a 1997 Buick Regal. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph and making a right turn the vehicle suddenly shut off. Approximately 10 minutes later the vehicle was able to be restarted and operated as normal. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 138,000. Jft.

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Tamara recall; my Buick regeal is 2011 with 84000 mileage. A frustrating rotting/granding noise comes out from the engine from the car ignition turn on to accelerating fr0-25mph, before the annoying noise stop. Engine also misfire and car dies when it likes; stability control indicate on the screen. When check online, lots of people have complained about the same problem and how difficult for it to be resolve as many things brocken can cause the problems.

Tl the contact owns a 2012 Buick Regal. While driving approximately 45 mph, the engine indicator illuminated and "reduce speed" was displayed on the instrument panel. The contact stated that the vehicle decelerated to 20 mph and would not accelerate beyond that speed. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to an independent mechanic where it was determined that the timing chain and the sensor rods were faulty. A dealer was not made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to NHTSA. The contact was provided with case number: 8-4544663121 by the manufacturer. The failure mileage was approximately 121,000.

Tl the contact owns a 2018 Buick Regal. When the vehicle was stopped at a red light, the engine was designed to shut down to preserve fuel. Instead, the engine rpms would rev and increase to 3,000 and the vehicle accelerated. The driver immediately shifted into neutral to prevent the vehicle from driving through a busy intersection. The contact stated that the failure also occurred once while reversing out of a driveway. The vehicle was taken to mcelveen Buick (117 farmington rd, summerville, SC), but the failures could not be diagnosed or duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 300.

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Car giving a code of electrical control module gcm . L have the code p 0062.

I was entering a city street from a shopping mall. As I found a small break in the traffic I pulled out and attempted to accelerate. My car did not change gears. I was forced to pull off the road quickly to prevent my car from getting hit from the rear. I had been driving around all day on the interstate and various shopping centers without any indication something was wrong with my car. I had it towed to the dealership. This is the 2nd transmission problem with this car in 4 months with now with only 27k miles. It has been in the shop for 25 days now and not sure when it will be ready this time.

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Gm dealership misdiagnosed the transmission as needing replacement, and quote a $4500 repair price. After getting 3 alternative expert opinions, the problem was the throttle body; repaired for $420. Now the formerly recalled generator alternator has failed. Car will not restart when stopped, while driving. Gm has told me they will not replace the formerly recalled part under warranty, or but not if for misdiagnosing the transmission and the part failing when garnering 2nd opinions. Gm also told me that it is not the dealership's job to alert a customer of a recall. If that is their process for recalls, I am afraid for the lives of others. I am also afraid that they possibly don't even understand how to diagnose a vehicle problem in the first place. They confirmed the part now in question was functioning properly at their dealership, but recommended a new transmission due to high miles on the vehicle. This is a genuine gm dealership. I'd like the gm/alternator, control module, and other associate parts investigated for voltage failures related to throttle body failure. It is my understanding that if gm is replacing transmissions, when not needed, and the other parts eventually fully fail, consumers are at extreme risk. My 19 year old daughter was stuck at a complete stop, for nearly 30 seconds several times, on a 70 mph freeway, when traffic came to a halt, then restarted; reaching full speed and having to veer and slam on brakes to avoid her car; in the center lane. Please investigate. Gary steed 248-632-4740. I will also be filing a complaint with the secretary of state of michigan for vehicle repair shop regulation. Dealerships who are reading codes, and not verifying the codes, should be shut down for good.

Timing chain stretched and ruined the engine.

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.

The throttle body has a defect which shuts off all power to vehicle with no notice. The engine and transmission lock up you lose all steering control and no brakes. Also no lights so when it happens at night it is pitch black. Gm does know about the problem and when I questioned them about the loss of life like what happend with the chevy cruze all members of gm are told to hang up the phone. It has happend on several occasions and the dealership sent me back on the road knowing the problem. Dealer rep said if I was a better customer thay may have done more for me.

I bought this car a year ago. Today I tried to crank the car while sitting in my yard a big boom happened and the car engine caught on fire. The plastic covering melted off the engine as well as some of the back part of the engine it was engulfed in flames. The recalls associated manufacturer recall numbern150757 NHTSA recall number15v701.

Tl- the contact owns a 2004 Buick Regal. The contact stated that when driving at various speeds, while making left or right turns the vehicle loses power intermittently. No warning indicator illuminated. The contact was able to restart the vehicle while in traffic . In addition, the contact stated that in order to start the vehicle he had to giggle the key in the ignition switch. The contact stated that the failure would occurred when the signal indicator been used. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for a diagnostic testing of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000. Aw.

The contact owns a 2011 Buick Regal. While driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle seized at a red light and never restarted. The contact stated that the timing chain failed and disrupted the engine, leaving the vehicle inoperable. There were no warning indicators illuminated before or after the failure. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and was visually diagnosed. The visual diagnosis determined that the failure part was the timing chain. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not notified. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 42,000.

The vehicle seems to want to cut off while at a traffic light! I simply do not understand why the engine seems to be so loud. I had both shocks and struts replaced after purchasing this vehicle. The entire frame seems to nose dive or "wander" while I am driving on the highway, totally uncomfortable feeling. Tires are basically new I just don't know what seems to be going on with this car!.

Second time around my Buick Regal caught on fire as it sat in driveway my car has been a VIN that fit the saftey recall since 2007 3rd or 4th one since I bought my car from dealership my car has 5 recalls which 3 are recall campaign so dealer fixed only part of the recall in Feb 18 2016 I was sent another safety recall letter asking me to go back to get extra work done or newer parts dealer said no so now it's September 25/26 2017 and fire happens again this time was a bigger issue had firedepartment called out all the flames came from under the beauty cover and valve cover leak which was a recall for several years they fixed with better parts but still have a fire dealership said no get my car out there shop and agm tells me sorry can't do anything for u because my car 2002 old no warranties but it's a saftey recall almost every year since my car was bought no parts available not sure y I get only half recall done and not do the full recall correctly there for they should be help responsible for the fire since they never took my cover off they were very aware of that I can't do anything for this issue I have had 7 claims since first time car on fire Jan 6 2016 and claim #11 claim story for NHTSA called everyone I could even my local news but no one will help me because it's a fight against gm it's so wrong not fair that this happens to people I don't want money or big deal I just want a car that doesn't catch fire every year I need help please !!! also I would like more info on what campaign means for the situation !?.

Only 64,000 miles on the car and the engine light came on and the timing chain was bad. I believe it is a defective timing chain.