Loud Engine Noise Problems of Buick Regal

Tl-the contact owns a 2011 Buick Regal. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated and there was an abnormal noise coming from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to liberty Buick GMC located at 9028 e independence blvd, matthews, nc 28105, (704) 708-8000 to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. Additionally, on another occasion while driving there was an abnormal noise coming from the engine of the vehicle. An inspection of the vehicle showed that the engine oil was below the low marker on the dipstick. The contact was informed that there was no oil leaks evident however, there was an excessive amount of oil consumption. The vehicle was not repaired a second time. The manufacturer was contacted and notified of the failure. Case number: 9-4917782495. The approximate failure mileage was 64,000. Ah.

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Icar only has approx 86,000 miles. Was riding down street car shut off. It turned right back on but it was making a very loud noise. Parked it. Next morning went to start it and it wouldn't. Had timing silenoids and starter changed. Car is read no codes and it still went start. Had taken to another shop for second opinion. They said I needed a motor. Where am I to get $2800.

I previously reported an issue in 2016 with engine failure due to timing chain failure where I was driving down the highway in heavy traffic and immediately there was engine failure, loss of power and was put in a very unsafe position. After I coasted my car, with 4 ways on, to the side of the road I called a tow truck which towed me to the nearest gm dealer which was victory chevy in milan michigan. After some diagnosis they informed me of the complete timing chain failure and internal engine damage. At the time I had 111k miles on the odometer. I was informed the car needed a complete rebuild and I voiced my displeasure about the failure so soon after the expiration of the 100k warranty. What gm did agree to was to split the repair 60-40 where I was responsible for approx. $2700 of the rebuild. At that time I complained about the rebuild versus a new motor and was told that was all they would offer me. I again complained that if it's rebuilt I will be back in with the same issue in the future so here I am less than 18 months after a rebuilt motor I take the car to the dealer for a loud noise on startup and smell of an oil leak. The dealer now tells me the timing chain needs replaced again along with a top end rebuild costing approx. $4500 although there is no drivability issue with the car. So I called gm customer center and spoke with the supposed "head service advisor" and was told by him that since the car is out of the 12 month warranty they would offer no assistance. I informed him I have been a gm customer since 2003 and this is the absolute worst vehicle I have ever owned. The timing chain is a known issue in these cars for failure and not just with higher mileage engines. Why is gm not issuing a campaign for these vehicles and their motors? I have replaced so many things on this car I am going to file a complaint with the bbb and pursue lemon law.

Tl-the contact owns a 2011 Buick Regal. The contact stated that while driving 10 mph he observed an abnormal sound from engine, without any warning indicators. The vehicle was taken to a dealer however they were unable to duplicate the failure. The dealer informed the contact to do an oil consumption test over the next two months. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000.

Tl- the contact owns a 1999 Buick Regal. The contact stated that the key would not turn over to start the vehicle, there was an abnormal noise and then the vehicle erupted into flames near the engine compartment. The fire was extinguished by a neighbor upon lifting the hood. The fire department was not notified and there was no police report and fire inspection report. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop. The contact later received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling) and was waiting on the manufacturer to determine what dealer to tow the vehicle to for inspection, diagnosis and repair. The approximate failure mileage was 104,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Dyd.

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Engine keeps stalling. , it happens at intersections and randomlly after accelerating. The car dies. I have had this checked by dealers and several mechanics. Very loud noise when vehicle starts up. Runs rough and does not accelerate correctly. Shakes whenever idle and turns off randomlly. Possible ecm software update needed based on internet search for the similiar issue with this model and year. Dealer was unable to assist or even comment on any updates to software without going in and paying for inspection again. Fuses, air intake, O2 sensors filers, everything has been checked.

I bought this 2011 Buick Regal with about 53000 miles on it from a privite seller. From the day I got it the stereo, clock, navigation have been a problem. The clock doesn't hold the time, stereo turns off my itself or sometimes makes a loud pop noise and doesn't work. The navigation is in the state of washington, I live in n. Y. The drivers heated seat doesn't work. The bumper to bumper warranty was up 3000 mile ago, at this point. Later, the timing chain needed to be replaced. The motor made a loud knock and would surge, hesitate and stall. With the timing being off, the transmission wouldn't downshift and was hard to stop the car. Two months later the same symptoms re-occurred. The dealer charged me to diagnose and told me it was down 2 quarts of oil. They changed the oil 2 months prior. Now, I noticed the rear brakes are dragging and don't release sometimes. Gm, Buick and two dealer won't do anything about any of this. An expensive car that is barely years old with all these problems. I've seen the service bulletins on all off these problems. No help from gm, just index card readers from the philipines who apologize every thirty seconds and make excuses!.

Tl- the contact owns a 2012 Buick Regal. The contact stated while driving 55 mph the vehicle began to jerk. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis and while the failure was replicated they were unable to repaired the failure. The vehicle was returned to the dealer weeks later and stated that the vehicle had a damaged spark plug. It was repaired. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified and escalated her case and stated they would stay in contact with the complainant. In the interim the vehicle began to make a rumbling noise when she made turns. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 9,135 and the current mileage was 9,200. Dt.

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The consumer heard a loud sound in which the engine had caught fire.

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