Buick Regal owners have reported 6 problems related to engine clicking and tapping noises (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Buick Regal based on all problems reported for the Regal.
Codes p0016 p0017 dtc p0299 under turbo boost p0010 - fluid leak from transmission - stabilitrak light on and off (2017, 2018, 2019)- { I paid to have the issue fixed and less than a year later it happens again} car will not pick up speed - crank / cam position not plausible - timing chain stretched /stuck. ( popping sound coming from under my seat in 2017)these are all issues that happen while driving. I am getting on the on ramp for the highway and my car will not go pass 35 mph for over 15 seconds, even if I floor it. There is on coming traffic doing 60 to 70 mph and that is a life or death situation. I have no way of moving to avoid being hit. My car will stall when I try to drive after stopping at a stop light.
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all problems of the 2012 Buick Regal
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The contact owns a 2011 Buick Regal. The contact stated that the timing chain was stretched, which caused a knocking and ticking noise from the engine. The contact was informed that there was a service bulletin associated with the issue. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact was advised to file a complaint with NHTSA to see if the vehicle could be repaired per a technical service bulletin. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
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all problems of the 2011 Buick Regal
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The contact owns a 1999 Buick Regal. The contact noticed a burning odor, abnormal popping sound, and black smoke from the engine compartment. In addition the vehicle could not be started. The vehicle was placed into neutral and pushed to the contact's residence. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the parts to do the repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 213,011. Parts distribution disconnect.
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all problems of the 1999 Buick Regal
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At about 80,000 miles grinding noise in right front wheel developed, replaced brakes and rotors found the right front wheel bearing was bad and had to have it replaced . At about 84,000 miles the lifters were making a ticking noise that sounded like a helicopter, replaced the lifters at a cost of $1600 this was just one month after the final payment of the 5 year loan one month after the lifters were replaced the engine seized up needed to be towed and I'm told that the main bearing has gone bad and the engine needs to be replaced or rebuilt.
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all problems of the 2001 Buick Regal
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Popping/cracking from steering column, loose engine mounts, replaced steering column/knuckle, excess vibration/shudder, popping/cracking noises from steering wheel, undercarriage, suspension. . . Dealer has not resolved.
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all problems of the 2000 Buick Regal
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Loud ticking noise at startup: camshaft and lifters failed.
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all problems of the 1996 Buick Regal
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