Power Train Problems of Buick Regal - part 2

The contact owns a 2013 Buick Regal. While the driver attempted to parallel park, the vehicle accelerated without warning and crashed into two parked vehicles. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. There were no injuries reported. The vehicle was damaged and was driven to the contact's residence. The vehicle was later taken to the dealer (dalessio Chevrolet Buick in boonton, NJ, 973-334-2000) where the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that it was an unknown issue. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.

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Driving on highway at 70mph and car completely shut down almost causing a serious accident and dash board went haywire brakes locked and service stabiliktrack system and abs assist warnings and it smelled like my car was on fire brakes locked steering and lost power totally shut down glad someone was in car to help me steer to side of road out of traffic had to have towed and there was a recall for this problem before apparently gm didnt get it right I could have died and they are refusing to repair problem since the previous owner had it done before I purchased it and there are other owners having same issues again.

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While merging onto a busy highway, the transmission would not shift into 3rd gear. It lost power and almost caused an accident. There was no previous warning of a transmission problem. The traffic was heavy because of the holiday weekend. With little room to merge, I attempted to speed up with traffic when it failed. I was forced to pull over and limp along the side of the road in second gear until the next exit with cars flying by at 70-80 mph. This was caused by the "wave plate" in the transmission coming apart according to the transmission shop. They also said this is a very common problem with these transmissions. Buick knows about this problem as listed in 2007-2009 recalls but does not do anything for 2011 models. There is also a pia bulletin pi0780a for this exact same problem and model year. Gm refused to take responsibility for it. There are several forums with the same problem. It it going to get someone killed.

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The contact owns a 2011 Buick Regal. The contact stated that the vehicle's shifter was not functional. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle's was towed to a local Buick dealer where the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of failure and opened a case. The failure mileage was approximately 48,000.

Takata recall - my Regal is 2011. I have not had any problems prior to this. My service stabilitrak ligh began coming on along with abs light. I also explained the check engine light would come on after filling the tank and it reduced to 3/4 of tank. Last week all lights came in on car as I was parking. Took the car into to be serviced. The dealer completed a diagnosis advising I had a leak from my fuel pump. Needed new fuel pump, fuel injectors. For the abs problem needed new bearings and sensors. I drove away for second opinion. The next day while driving slowed for a traffic light and pressed gas to take off the car would not accelerate. The engine was running. I had to turn car on and back off to get to move to the center of the road during rush hour. I sat there for a min. Was able crack and get to a safe place off the major road. I got a second opinion having the car towed to firestone. They also saw a fuel pump code and mentioned the timing chain. I had car towed to the dealer. They replaced the fuel pump on my way home on the interstate. I slowed for the exit and hit the gas. The car stalled again. I was afraid at that point. The dealer cannot tell me what the exact issue is with the car. It is still there for diagnostic now. They had to escalate and still no answer. They are using trial and error to resolve the issue which is a dangerous and expensive joke.

My vehicle issue is that the exhaust valves were bent due to a valve cover bolt that released and damaged head valves and head on motor. This is a factory issue due to the bolt releasing. I am being held responsible for vehicle and only owned vehicle for less then 2 years. For replacement head cost and or replacing the motor itself is a costly situation. My vehicle was parked in city limits and when attempting to start,would try to turn over but just keep spinning without full crank. I shouldn't be replacing the motor on vehicle that is still well under 100,000 miles and no major issue prior.

Check engine light illuminated at 82000 miles. Using the scan tool from a local auto parts store, I observed that the obd-ii codes were p0016 and p0017. Around the time that the check engine light came on, I noticed that the shifting done by the automatic transmission seemed jerky, and that the engine was noisier than usual even when idling. Generally the miles on this car accumulate from equal time spent on both city and highway conditions. The engine rough idle and choppy gear shifting were apparent during both types of conditions. The check engine light remained lit for five days before I took it to the dealership for diagnosis. Dealership diagnosis said "jumped timing chain front guide came apart p0011 p0014 p0016 p0017 set in system. " the dealership replaced the timing chain using a time chain kit, replaced the intake and exhaust actuators, and replaced the oil and filter. Three days have passed since the repair was made, and the engine seems to be operating normally.

I have a Buick power add on system that is 50 state carb legal called the stage one kit offered by gm the kit consists of an air intake and a software calibration. Among all the issues I have been having with the car their final solution was to install the oem calibration and fuel tables but leave the the stage one kit installed. I believe this makes my car non-50 state emissions compliant. Part number for stage kit is 12653664. The isntallation manual specifically mentions not driving without the calibration update from the dealer. I have no way of putting it back in.

The contact owns a 2011 Buick Regal. While driving 10 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was not able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the transmission module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 105,000.

The contact owns a 1999 Buick Regal. When the vehicle was placed in park and the contact exited, the vehicle suddenly reversed backwards. The driver attempted to re-enter the vehicle, but was unable to stop the vehicle and was dragged backwards. The driver sustained injuries to the legs and chest. The vehicle crashed into the stairs of an apartment building and then crashed into a railing. A police report was filed. The driver received on the spot medical attention from ambulatory care, but did not go to a hospital for further treatment. The vehicle was driven back to the contact's residence by another individual who assisted the contact. The insurance company was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed yet to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was not available.

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The contact owns a 2011 Buick Regal. The contact stated that the gear lever was shifted into the reverse and drive positions, but the vehicle failed to respond. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the transmission was rebuilt. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 37,000.

The contact owns a 2003 Buick Regal. While driving 20 mph, the vehicle accelerated independently when the accelerator pedal was not depressed. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the power train control module failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 82,000.

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The contact owns a 1999 Buick Regal. While attempting to place the gear shifter in drive, the vehicle jerked and began to shake. While the vehicle was on an incline, it failed to properly accelerate and started to shake. All of the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to penske Chevrolet of cerritos (18605 studebaker rd, cerritos, CA 90703 (562) 924-1676). But no diagnostic failure codes were found and the failure could not be replicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to boulevard Buick GMC (2800 cherry Ave, signal hill, CA 90755 (562) 492-1000) where it was diagnosed that the oil needed to be changed. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided a case number. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

Pirelli tires from gm factory are separating which I have tried for over 6 months to have them replaced see attached document stabilitrak and traction control were dissabled due to tire defect in addition there is a transmission leak and light.

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The first few times, the vehicle lost power as I was braking for stop signs. The anti-locks activated, the anti-lock warning came on, and then the engine refired, the dash lights went out, and it ran fine. I brought the vehicle in for a complete tune-up. Then it quit on the highway and the ignition would refire. Then it quit on an onramp and I had to shift to neutral to restart it. The last time it failed, I attempted to start it in a parking lot. It took several attempts to keep it running. The last several times that it failed, all of the dash lights would blink on and off until I restarted it. That was the clue that I searched for on the internet. I found this particular website and I also found videos and blogs of my problem. My local mechanic did his own research and we came to the conclusion to replace the ignition contact block. So, I took the old ignition contact block apart. Three contacts were burned. Two were mild, but the third one was severe. I can't tell you what circuit it was for, but it was the last contact away from the circular opening on the side where the red and the orange wires enter the block. Since the repair, the car is running good. Due to the random nature of the problem, I cannot be comfortable quite yet until I put a few more miles on it. I frankly do not understand why gm does not admit that the scope of their ignition switch recall is probably much larger than they already admit to - unless it involves that many more cars. I read an article where they are telling people not to hang any weight on the ignition key until they can get their repairs done. I jiggled and pulled on my key while car was running ok between bouts of failure: it had no effect. This repair cost me $326. 54 and I am holding my receipt just in case either the govt. Or gm does the right thing and reimburses me. I think I will look at Ford next time.

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I was parking in marked space. I had turned into space, my foot was off the gas pedal. The car was 3/4 into the space when it malfunctioned and rapidly accelerated into a hardened snow bank. I instantly braked but there was not enough space to avoid collision.

The service vehicle soon/abs warning light/and trac off light lit and the car lurched as if the brakes were applied at the left front wheel. The error code was c1225, which is too much speed at the left front wheel. The bearing and sensor was replaced 3 times and the problem still occurred. The mechanic also replaced the abs pump module (the electronic part of the abs unit) and then had to upgrade the left front wheel bearing and sensor to another brand that was 2x as expensive. The abs problem affected the steering (making it harder to steer and more noisy), and also affected the shifting of the transmission. The online warnings said that it could damage the transmission if not corrected. I even tried replacing the module of the traction control unit under the dash. This was a very time consuming and costly repair, as the left front bearing was replace a total of 4 times and two visits for the abs module and programming. I see that another owner had similar problems at about 140,000 miles.

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Timing chain and water pump chain and all the other good things that go along with this needed to be replace on my 2011 Buick Regal 2. 4l engine just under 25000 milesthis should not have happened at this mileage. What if this decided to go while I was on the highway. . This seems like a problem that needs to be investigated.

The contact owns a 2012 Buick Regal. The contact stated that while decelerating from 35 mph, the vehicle violently jerked forward. The vehicle was taken to several different dealers. The first dealer was unable to diagnose the problem while the second stated that the shift adapter needed to be reset. The vehicle was repaired but the failure worsened. The failure mileage was 12,000.

Vehicle turns off when going in reverse. Vehicle also makes weird sputtering noise when started. This has been happening since I bought the car brand new in 2011 but dealers can never replicate the problems!.

The contact owns a 2011 Buick Regal. The contact was driving approximately 60 mph when the vehicle became resistant to acceleration attempts. The contact also stated that the vehicle would downshift independently despite the brake pedal not being depressed. The failure was recurring. In addition, the electrical system would intermittently fail. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was neither diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 4000.

The contact owns a 2012 Buick Regal. The contact stated that the vehicle rpms idles high and the vehicle failed to accelerate over 45mph. Also, the contact mentioned that the doors failed to unlock with the remote control and as a result, she had to use the key to unlock the doors. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times who was unable to duplicate the failure but decided to reprogrammed the vehicle computer system as a safety precaution. The remedy failed to repair the problem. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 19 and the current mileage was 1,200.

Tl - the contact owns a 2011 Buick Regal. The contact stated that while driving 20 mph, the vehicle stalled without any warnings. The contact mentioned that the key became lodge in the ignition switch and the shift lever would not come out of the drive position. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 18,000 and the current mileage was 60,000. Pm.

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The contact owns a 1997 Buick Regal. The contact stated that he smelled oil coming from the front end of the vehicle while parking. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnosis. The dealer did not diagnose a failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they stated that they were not responsible for the failure. The failure mileage was 195,111 and the current mileage was 195,115.

The contact owns a 2011 Buick Regal. The contact stated that while driving at low speeds, the vehicle would jerk violently. The manufacturer was contacted but referred the contact to the dealer. The dealer diagnosed no failure with the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unavailable and the current mileage was 2,121.

2011 Buick Regal has unintended acceleration as the foot is transfered from accelerator to brake when approaching stop light. Gm could not fix problem. Had to trade vehicle in for new car.

Federal authorities are investigating whether general motors hid an ignition switch defect when it filed for bankruptcy in 2009,the justice department's investigation of the automaker includes a probe of whether gm committed bankruptcy fraud by not disclosing the ignition problem, a person briefed on the inquiry, authorities are also investigating whether gm understated the defect to federal safety regulators,under the tread act or the fed recall act,the manufacturer is to replace the faulty car,when will my car be replaced what about the frame cradle bolt recall, I had a roll over accident in a Buick and gm did nothing , never replaced ,repaired , or reimbursed me . My air bag never deployed , my seat belt was also defected , yet during this recall gm gave congress over $300 million in election funds to look the other way? $35 million fine is a joke if someone gave you $50 billion,the $35 million should be 10 x that amount or at least pay for my car , pay for my medical bills ($100,000 and climbing) look at Ford , they are recalling cars today for steering issues yet gm comes up with a key fraud to hide the frame cradle bolt issue see pictures,my airbag never went off and my seat belt was also faulty gm customer care ,hello tom, I am sorry to hear that you experienced this with your Buick. I am happy to hear that you are okay! I believe I have located your previous case within our system. If there is anything I can look into for you, please private message me your VIN or case number to our gm customer care page. Sincerely jonathan a. . Read more...

Consumer stated the odometer is unreadable in strong daylight, consumer stated the only way to read it, is to remove his presrciption sunglasses and put his head down close to the dash.

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