Vehicle stalled intermittently while driving 30-40 MPH, and the wiring connected to the horn overheated and become inoperative. Dealer was not contacted.
1996 Buick Regal: engine stalls while driving
7 of the 204 complaints about the 1996 Buick Regal describe engine stalls while driving.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 14 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Engine stalls while driving by model year
What owners say
While driving at any speed, the vehicle would intermittently stall. Just before the vehicle stalled, the check engine and battery light had come on. The vehicle had been to the dealer three times for this problem, but the dealer was unable to resolve the problem. *ak the stalling would also occur when making left turns.
While driving 40 MPH vehicle stalled. Then, vehicle restarted without any problem.
When applying brakes in wet conditions,the vehicle will stall. Also experiences a power surge ,which could cause an accident.
When the car is driven for a long period of time, it will begin stalling and cut off while driving, and will not restart for about 20 minutes. Took to the dealer 3 times for this problem, but they can't duplicate the problem.
While driving the vehicle stalls without prior warning which almost caused an accident. Dealer cannot determine problem.
Vehicle stalls when driving,. Once it stalls the vehicle will not restart; have to get it towed. Vehicle stalls at any given speed. Contacted the dealer, and they are aware of the problem.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- Engine coolant consumption or coolant leak (inspect for material degradation/replace intake manifolds) tt...
- New upper intake manifold and gasket kits. tt
- New rear main seal and special tool for installation. tt
- Revised piston pin removal / installation procedure. tt
- Some owners may comment on a repeat engine oil pan leak. tt
- Subject regarding revised lower intake manifold installation. tt
- Experiencing excessive engine coolant consumption, or an engine coolant leak near or under the throttle...
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1996 Buick Regal stalling
Is engine stalls while driving a common problem on the 1996 Buick Regal?
7 of 204 owner complaints about the 1996 Buick Regal (3%) mention engine stalls while driving. The model year with the most reports is 2011.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1996 Buick Regal?
There are 0 recalls and 14 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1996 Buick Regal
Fire or smoke 10Brake failure 8ABS 6No deployment 6Fuel pump 6
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