Front Suspension Stabilizer Bar Problems of Buick Regal

The contact owns a 2001 Buick Regal. While driving approximately 10 mph, the contact heard a loud clunking noise. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic and they stated that the front stabilizer bar failed. The vehicle is still able to be driven. The current mileage was 104,250 and failure mileage was 104,100. Updated 07/29/08 updated 08/01/08.

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Front stabilizer bar has cracked. The front stabilizer bar on the drivers side has cracked at the exact transition point where the bar changes shape from a tube to a flat piece of metal. The crack is big enough to insert a business card into the crack. The crack proceeds to a depth of half of the material thickness.

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An abnormal noise noted when driving, so took it in for inspection. Front stabilizer bar had cracked through and had to have it replaced - repair cost $319. 99. It seems this may be a common problem with this model Buick (3800v^) according to mechanic who has had several repairs of this nature in this small community. He feels this is occurring because the bar is hollow and not solid.