Fuel Pump Problems of Buick Regal

Buick Regal owners have reported 12 problems related to fuel pump (under the gasoline fuel system 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 Fuel Pump problem of the 2011 Buick Regal

Failure Date: 06/07/2019

2011 Buick Regal. Consumer writes seeking reimbursement for vehicle repairs. The consumer stated noises could be heard coming form the engine compartment. The dealer was notified. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. It was later determined initially, the fuel pump needed to be replaced, but was not. Vehicle was repaired.

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2 Fuel Pump problem of the 2011 Buick Regal

Failure Date: 03/01/2017

2011 Buick Regal. Consumer writes in regards to faulty direct ignition high pressure fuel pump. The consumer stated he was advised that his vehicle had the same ignition high pressure fuel pump that resulted in a recall for GMC vehicles. The consumer believed his vehicle should be included in the recall. Updated 05/03/2017.

3 Fuel Pump problem of the 2011 Buick Regal

Failure Date: 06/27/2011

2011 Buick Regal. Consumer states on five separate occasions the engine stalled the consumer stated when the vehicle stalled, it was difficult to restart. The last two instances, the vehicle had to be towed. The dealer reprogrammed the ecm and replaced the fuel pump on July 22, 2011. However, the stalling continued well into the next month.

4 Fuel Pump problem of the 1996 Buick Regal

Failure Date: 10/10/2005

Had an electric fuel pump failure after a period of problems with difficulty starting and poor acceleration. When the fuel pump was removed, there is evidence of arcing at the connector. Seems to be a fire hazard, as the pump is inside the fuel tank.

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5 Fuel Pump problem of the 1996 Buick Regal

Failure Date: 03/01/2002

While vehicle was in a repair shop a burned up fuel pump was replaced in fuel tank. Fuel pump available for analysis.

6 Fuel Pump problem of the 1997 Buick Regal

Failure Date: 04/14/2001

While driving about 70 mph engine stalled for second time without a prior warning. Taken vehicle to dealer, and dealer found out that cause was fuel pump resistor that had failed.

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7 Fuel Pump problem of the 1996 Buick Regal

Failure Date: 01/24/2001

Vehicle would not start. Took vehicle to an independent mechanic who found fuel pump and fuel sending unit needed to be replaced. There was electrical problem with the fuel pump.

8 Fuel Pump problem of the 1996 Buick Regal

Failure Date: 08/19/2000

Vehicle won't be able to crank at the time, and no electrical function. Vehicle had to be towed to technician, and he said that fuel pump had melted inside of fuel tank. When a part melts like that it just makes sparks.

9 Fuel Pump problem of the 1998 Buick Regal

Failure Date: 09/28/1998

Due to defective micro relay 18 and 19, which controls the fuel pump, failing and causing vehicle to stall unexectedly while driving. This may cause a crash or a no start condition. Mirco relay 18 and 19 have been replaced at least 50-100 times. Please provide further information.

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10 Fuel Pump problem of the 1997 Buick Regal

Failure Date: 09/01/1998

Fuel pump failed. Mjs.

11 Fuel Pump problem of the 1996 Buick Regal

Failure Date: 07/07/1997

The fuel pump shorted, causing an electrical arc in the gas tank. The fuse did not break the current. Manufacturer contacted , owner was not pleased with outcome.

12 Fuel Pump problem of the 1996 Buick Regal

Car fails to accelerate past 30mph under normal driving conditions. Increasing pressure on gas pedal at 30mph yields no response from car. When car hits passing gear, finally accelerates past 30mph. In addition, at interstate speeds ie. 70-75 mph car develops almost a stutter and cannot maintain speed and starts to decelerate. Both problems occur in both drive and overdrive. Has been in for repairs to 4 different repair shops, 2 of them authorized Buick dealers. They have replaced throttle position sensor, cleaned fuel injectors, new fuel pump and fuel filter, new knock sensor and blown carbon out of engine twice. Car still does not accelerate as described.


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