1) car shuts off while in motion 2) car refuses to start / does not recognize key & signals "anti-theft" I had been driving for about 30 minutes. Traffic slowed ahead for a red light. Approaching the stopped cars ahead I slowed my car down to appx. 15mph. The light turned green. I hit the gas to continue and when nothing happened I realized that my car was completely shut off. The power steering was stiff and I had just enough speed left to move across two lanes in to a store parking lot. The car shutoff multiple times after that, both while driving and while attempting to start the car. The mechanic thinks that my car is not recognizing the key & that I need a new key because their tests are signaling that the car will not crank due to an "anti-theft" issue. I strongly believe that has been the issue the entire time. This issue is extremely dangerous & I am lucky not to have wrecked my car that day. Overall, I have been left stranded several times, spent thousands of dollars, and had my car towed 3 times in the past year.
The worst 1995 Buick Regal problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
- Airbags49
- Brakes41
- Engine20
- Steering14
- Transmission14
- Visibility11
- Electrical10
- Seat belts10
- Body6
- Locks5
- Seats5
- Fuel system3
- Lights3
- Acceleration2
- Suspension1
- Tires1
Specific symptoms reported on the 1995 Buick Regal
Brake failure 8Grinding brakes 6Stalling 6ABS 5Airbag light 5Seat belt 5
Recalls 8
Air bags: frontal
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Corrosion of the air bag inflator's internal wiring, which can occur over time, could cause the inadvertent deployment of the driver's air bag. This deployment could occur during vehicle start-up, while the vehicle is parked or idling, or while in operation.
- Risk
- If the consumer is too close to an inflating air bag, serious injuries could occur.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the inflators on these air bags.
Recall number 00V171000 · Recall details
Seat belts: front: anchorage
- What is wrong
- The center rear seat belt anchor plate exhibits stress cracks.
- Risk
- In the event of a vehicle crash, the seat belt system can fracture, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the center rear seat belt system.
Recall number 98V306000 · Recall details
Seat belts: front: anchorage
- What is wrong
- The center rear seat belt anchor plate exhibits stress cracks.
- Risk
- In the event of a vehicle crash, the seat belt system can fracture and injury to the seat occupant can occur.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the center rear seat belt system.
Recall number 97V065000 · Recall details
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring
- What is wrong
- Some of these vehicles have a strained or separated washer/wiper switch power feed wire.
- Risk
- This can cause the windshield washer/wiper to work intermittently and could ultimately result in inoperative wipers. If this were to occur in a severe weather situation, driver visibility could be reduced, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the old designed washer/wiper switches with a newly designed switch.
Recall number 97V017000 · Recall details
Exterior lighting
- What is wrong
- Incorrect clear front side marker bulbs were installed rather than amber bulbs. This does not conform to the requirements of fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
- Risk
- Consequence of non-compliance: during illumination, the bulbs will show clear rather than amber and could momentarily confuse other drivers.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the clear bulbs with the correct amber bulbs.
Recall number 95V152000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- The rear wheel brake hose(s) can contact the rear suspension components causing the brake hose(s) to wear through.
- Risk
- This condition can cause loss of brake fluid and eventual loss of the vehicle braking system increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect for proper brake hose position and replace those hoses in an incorrect position with new hoses and correctly routed.
Recall number 95V061000 · Recall details
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
- What is wrong
- The four (4) steering column support bracket attaching bolts were under torqued during assembly.
- Risk
- Inadequate torque can cause these bolts to vibrate, loosen, or fall out resulting in loss of steering control and increase the potential for a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will retorque the steering column support bracket attaching bolts to the correct specifications.
Recall number 95V030000 · Recall details
Exterior lighting
- What is wrong
- The vehicles were assembled with an incorrect front park/turn signal bulb which does not have sufficient candle power. This does not comply with fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
- Risk
- Consequence of non-compliance: operators could fail to notice and heed the warning labels. Reduces candle power on the park/turn lights decreases the liklihood of vehicle operator's intent being seen by other motorists.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the incorrect bulb with the correct bulb.
Recall number 94V229000 · Recall details
See all 8 recalls for the 1995 Buick Regal
Defect investigations
Inadvertent air bag deployment
There is no summary currently available
EA99026
Technical service bulletins for the 1995 Buick Regal 60
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating...
- This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco...
- This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios...
- This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy...
- This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios...
- This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy...
- This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios...
- Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- ABS pump running when not needed. nj
- Intermittent chuggle or fishbite on light acceleration or a highway speeds with no diagnostic trouble...
1995 Buick Regal fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1L 6‑cyl | FWD | 17 | 26 | 20 |
| 3.8L 6‑cyl | FWD | 17 | 26 | 20 |
What 1995 Buick Regal owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
While traveling home from work on a very busy street (highway) the car died. Since then I never know when it's going to do it again. Some days it dies 5 or 6 times. I'm a senior reliant on social security income and any expense is "unwelcome", however, I have spent nearly $1,000 to no avail. Several times after a repair the car died a block from the repair shop. This usually happens in traffic. I have trained myself to flip the shift gear into neutral & turn the key on(car usually restarts - in 2 instances it did not and I was able to navigate into a nearby driveway using "armstrong power steering"). Characteristics are the same as those noted in the current (march 2014) gm recall. I love the vehicle and am not in a position to buy another, therefore, it would be splendid for gm to offer to repair it. It is not just me, an auto repair shop looked on-line @ www.carcrazy.com and discovered many buick regal owners as far back as 1993 & 94 have the same issue.
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 buick regal. The contact stated that as the engine was started, the driver side air bag exploded haphazardly. The air bag deployment burned the contact's face and hands as he was trying to stop the air bag with his hands. The vehicle was not involved in a crash or any type of slight impact. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 190,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 buick regal. The contact was driving 30 MPH when the smell of fuel entered the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic and the mechanic stated that there was an issue with the exhaust system. The contact did not have any repairs done to the vehicle. The failure mileage as 103,000.
The car lost power on freeway, towed, repaired=alternator and intake manifold gasket and plenum replaced ($812.80). Two days later, the car lost power on freeway, towed, repaired=burnt wire and relay leading to fuel pump replaced, no charge for repair. Two days later, the car lost power on freeway, towed, spun crankshaft bearing. This car has 74,976.1 original miles.
I own a 1995 buick regal. The engine is hydrolocked I've been told. The intake was leaking coolant for a while at the plastic manifold. I've done research on the internet and see this is a common problem. I've read somewhere that gm takes responsibility for it and issued a fix by adding a pill additive to the coolant or something. I wasn't aware of this and my engine is totally shot. I'm a poor senior citizen and can't afford to fix a car. I have no way to get around. Please force gm to enact a recall and reimburse all damage caused by their faulty engineering. Please.
1) no specific event - noticed during brake inspection 2) alignment and steering - rear trailing arms rusted through - car, unsafe to drive per shop, would not accept responsibility for it if driven off the premises. 3) parts need replacement - will save old parts.
Security light came on dash. Did not go out. Was told if I didn't get it repaired the car would lose power and I wouldn't be able to start it with the keys I presently possessed.
Dt: the contact states there is the federal safety agency recall campaign 00v171000 regarding the air bags. This vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall. Also,board. The air bag light is illuminated in the dashboard, however, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN.
Dt: the contact states that the brakes are not working . Has replaced brakes and still are not working correctly. Also, power steering is out, and the head gasket blew out. Also, transmission has been replaced.
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Questions about the 1995 Buick Regal
Is the 1995 Buick Regal reliable?
Owners have filed 172 complaints about the 1995 Buick Regal, 4.5 times a typical Regal model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1995 Buick Regal?
Airbags, with 49 complaints. Next is brakes (41).
How many recalls does the 1995 Buick Regal have?
8 recalls, covering air bags, seat belts and visibility.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Buick Regal airbags?
Yes, 1 recall: 00V171000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Buick Regal have bad airbags?
The Buick Regal model years with the most airbags complaints are 1995 (49 complaints), 1996 (21 complaints) and 2000 (21 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 1995 Buick Regal get?
Official estimates for the 1995 Buick Regal range from 20 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.1L 6-cyl, FWD) gets 17 city and 26 highway.
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