1996 Buick Regal body problems

Filed Feb 6, 2016 · Body · 60,000 miles · MA

Drivers side door does not open from inside or outside. The door does not work with key either. Lock seems to working but door does not open. The car only has 60,000 miles on it. This is a very common problem with this car and should be a recall.

Filed Jul 23, 2008 · Body · 30,000 miles · OK

I purchased my car in 1998 and soon after that the paint started to peel. In about 2000 I finally researched it online and found out to look at my VIN number, and if the 11th number was a '1' that it was painted in canada and that they trouble with bad primer up there. A lot of people had sued for a new paint job. Gm closed that plant down. I went to maaco here and was told that since the primer was bad, they would have to strip that all off too, and the whole job was more than I could afford. Also, ever since I've had the car, the brakes have made a horrible noise on stopping, mainly in warm weather. All mechanics think it is very odd and have tried to fix it several times. Two mechanics have actually stopped the noise but it returns promptly. It doesn't seem to impair the braking ability. It's a good old car and now has 93,000 miles without other complaints, but is embarrassing to drive with 1/2 of its paint missing. It looks like a cow.

Filed Nov 22, 2004 · Body · NY

Experience problems with paint, as a result we can not trade or sell the vehicle unless vehicle is completely painted. *bf

Filed Aug 20, 2004 · Body · NY

Bought a 1996 buick regal in 1999. The paint has been litterly peeling off the car all over. Is there a recall for this or is there anything I can do for this?

Filed Feb 3, 2003 · Body · NJ

On 02/02/03, I noticed a large piece of my hood was exposed due to peeling paint. (the gray metal of the car's structure is exposed) the car is a 1996 buick regal purchased in 12/99. I am concerned that the areas surrounding the peeling paint will continue to peel away resulting in no white paint on the hood. Upon researching how to repair this, I came upon information that gm had/is having a concealed, latent manufacturing defect. (the photos I viewed showed that I am heading to becoming another victim to gm's paint problems) I contacted buick corporation and was told that the warranty for the repairs had expired. I brought to their attention the discovery rule and that it was impossible for me to know of gm's latent dpaint defect until the paint literally started peeling off of my vehicle. And I still was not aware of a problem until I conducted a search engine on the internet. Apparently a story was done by dateline nbc in 11/97 about the issue. (once again, my car was purchase 12/99) the representative repeated that the warranty had expired and ended the conversation. I am angry because I am about to make my final car payment and this issue was never brought to my attention. Do I have any recourse?

Filed Oct 3, 2002 · Body · MA

Car paint peeled off in sheets when car was only 3 years old - created dangerous driving conditions, as I witnessed drivers behind me swerving to avoid what was flying off the roof of my car. Manufacturer's defect - certified buick dealership 'fixed' = they caused over $700 in damage! I am not the only buick owner of that year to have this problem & buick / gm refuses to assist in any way - even after their dealership ruins my car! Have 3 certified buick auto body repair quotes, sheet of the bad paint & chunk of rubber window gasket hacked off my car - later found inside vehicle. Buick knows they have a problem & consumers are paying top dollar for defective merchandise (false advertising at the very least). Please help! Mr

Filed Apr 23, 2002 · Body · WV

Front drivers door hinge has rusted. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further information.

Filed Aug 26, 1997 · Acceleration, Body · CA

Dash light comes on for no reason.

Filed Sep 18, 1996 · Body, Brakes · NV

Safety recall--brakes. Adjust side door for proper closing. 231 flash e-prom and install label ma-96-v9943. Safety recall--backfire. Replaced torque converter switch.

Filed Apr 9, 1996 · Body · NY

Plastic bumper dented in 1/6 MPH collision with plastic garbage can.