Engine Head Gasket Leaking Problems of Buick Regal

Buick Regal owners have reported 6 problems related to engine head gasket leaking (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.

1 Engine Head Gasket Leaking problem of the 2000 Buick Regal

Failure Date: 10/01/2016

Gm replaced front valve cover and gasket under recall, now the rear one is leaking badly. I see no difference from front to rear, it is still the same bad parts, cover and gasket leaking and it is still a fire hazard. I am sure I am not the first one it has happened to.

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2 Engine Head Gasket Leaking problem of the 2002 Buick Regal

Failure Date: 04/01/2016

The contact owns a 2002 Buick Regal. While driving 30 mph, the vehicle decelerated independently without warning. In addition, when the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle failed to respond. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the intake gasket was leaking oil and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure occurred after the vehicle was serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

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3 Engine Head Gasket Leaking problem of the 2002 Buick Regal

Failure Date: 02/24/2016

Recall 15757 , only requires gm to repair front valve cover & gasket. This was done at palm chevy ocala FL. Remedy applied under earlier recalls did not adequately remove safety risk! gm & dealer refuse to repair rear valve cover & gasket leaking oil on engine block! request improved remedy recall before engine fire ignites. Both stated I can pay for repairs? half a recall remedy is not acceptable. Oil accumulates during engine running & in motion. Palm cevy 2300 sw college rd ocala FL #352 629 8011. Invoice cvs6487,02/24/16. Requesting complete safety repairs on front & rear valve covers due to oil leaks on engine by gm & dealers. Gm has received other notifications and aware of this problem by other owners!!.

4 Engine Head Gasket Leaking problem of the 2001 Buick Regal

Failure Date: 11/30/2015

The contact owns a 2001 Buick Regal. While the vehicle was undergoing routine service, the technician noticed that the rear gasket was leaking oil. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling) and stated that the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 98,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

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5 Engine Head Gasket Leaking problem of the 1998 Buick Regal

Failure Date: 06/21/2011

1998 Buick Regal. Consumer seeks reimbursement for repairs done related to recall the consumer stated the vehicle caught fire due to an oil leak, which resulted in a faulty gasket. It in turn shorted out the battery and the starter. The gasket leaked, blowing oil in the starter, and caused a fire under the hood. The consumer is seeking reimbursement for the repairs that were directly related to the recall.

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6 Engine Head Gasket Leaking problem of the 1998 Buick Regal

Failure Date: 07/30/2004

Plenum intake gasket leak on second engine. 1998 Regal with 2000 Regal engine. $750. 00 to fix!.




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