Tl* the contact owns a 1997 buick regal. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. On a separate occasion while sitting at a traffic stop, the vehicle stalled with the illumination of all of the warning lights on the instrument panel. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic who stated that the starter and battery would have to be replaced. The failure continued after the repair. The approximate failure mileage was 151,000.
1997 Buick Regal: engine stalls while driving
12 of the 136 complaints about the 1997 Buick Regal describe engine stalls while driving.
- owner complaints
- 12
- of this car's complaints
- 9%
- typical mileage
- 116,611
- recalls
- 3
Is there a fix? There are 3 recalls and 13 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Engine stalls while driving by model year
What owners say
Cars engine would cut off when using either turn signal. All dash lites would momentarily come on,or just air bag lite would come on before stalling. Replaced ignition switch to correct. Many other regal customers have complained on-line,nothing done about it!!! Very dangerous situation!!!!.
Out of the blue by using the turn signal our 1997 buick regal's engine would stall. In the middle of traffic, we had no brakes or power steering. All dashboard lights would flash. Our car was towed to the gm dealership and the ignition switch was replaced. Now everything is working fine.
1997 buick regal died while driving and caught fire. Consumer states that she was then informed of a recall and believes that buick should compensate her so she can purchase a new vehicle. *kb the consumer received a recall letter in the mail 1 month after the fire. Recall # 08v118000
Dt: the consumer's vehicle was stalling while going down a hill. The consumer had the crank shaft sensor and the ignition control module replaced. The vehicle was fixed at a dealership, and the vehicle has been working properly. 1997, buick, regal. The consumer had to pay $837.00 to have crank shaft sensor/ignition replaced. *ak
Driver noticed that the check engine light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. A loud winding noise was coming from the front of the vehicle. Then, vehicle stalled. Driver was unable to restart vehicle, and had it towed to the dealer for inspection.
I was driving and when I went to use the turn signal the car stalled and it started right back up again but when I use my directionals the car stalls, no matter where I am. I think is a dangerous situation because when your on a highway and want to use your turn signal your car will just stall out and cause an accident. I have read alot of complaints like mine and I think it should be recalled for that. I think it is the ignition switch.
Intermittently while driving at any speed, and using the turn signal to make a left or right turn vehicle stalled without warning.
While driving on the highway vehicle stalled without warning. When this occurred vehicle lost power steering/brakes, and the automatic door locks engaged. Dealership indicated this was caused by wiring failure in the ignition switch. The ignition switch was replaced. This was a common problem with this model vehicle. *ak 1997 buick regal engine stalled when turn signal was used. Dealer told consumer that the engine stalled as a result of ignition switch circuit overload. Consumer feels that this is a very dangerous problem.
While traveling and without any indication vehicle would stall at any speed. *ak consumer states vehicle seems to stall at high and low speeds, consumer also states that the fuel filter was replaced but did not resolve the problem.*jb
While driving about 70 MPH engine stalled for second time without a prior warning. Taken vehicle to dealer, and dealer found out that cause was fuel pump resistor that had failed.
While driving vehicle stalled unexpectedly and lost all power which could have resulted in a crash. Dealer replaced power control modul/ crank sensor, etc. Problem still exists. Dealer cannot determine the cause of the problem. Please provide further information.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- L67 engine oil smell or odor, leak at left or front valve cover (replace valve cover gasket, gromments and...
- 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
- Some vehicles built prior to VIN breakpoint 1F136536 may exhibit intermittent malfunction indicator lamp /...
- Some owners may comment on a repeat engine oil pan leak. tt
- Subject regarding various driveability symptoms, malfunction indicator lamp illuminates intermittently,...
Related recalls
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
- What is wrong
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 1998-1999 Chevrolet Lumina and Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1997-2004 Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Prix, 2000-2004 Chevrolet Impala, and 1998-2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. The affected vehicles were previously repaired under recalls 08V‑118, 09V‑116, and 15V‑201 to address the possibility that engine oil may drip onto the hot exhaust manifold.
- Risk
- Engine oil that drips onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold may result in a fire.
- Remedy
- The remedy applied under recalls 08V‑118, 09V‑116, and 15V‑201 did not adequately remove the safety risk. Under the improved remedy, dealers will replace the engines front valve cover and gasket. Vehicles that are covered by recalls 08V‑118, 09V‑116, or 15V‑201 that have not yet received the original remedy will instead receive the improved remedy under the original recall number. The recall began on February 19, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020, Buick customer service at 1‑800‑521‑7300, Oldsmobile customer service at 1‑800‑442‑6537 and Pontiac customer service at 1‑800‑458‑8006. GM's number for this recall is 15757. Note: Until the improved remedy has been applied, owners are advised to park their vehicle outside since the fire risk exists even when the vehicle is unattended.
Recall number 15V701000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- General motors is recalling 1,497,516 my 1997-2003 buick regal, my 1998-2003 chevrolet lumina, monte carlo and impala, my 1998-1999 oldsmobile intrigue, my 1997-2003 pontiac grand prix vehicles equipped with a 3.8l v6 naturally aspirated engine. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which drops of engine oil may be deposited on the exhaust manifold through hard braking.
- Risk
- If the manifold is hot enough and the oil runs below the heat shield, it may ignite into a small flame and may spread to the plastic spark plug wire channel and beyond increasing the risk of an engine compartment fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the engines front valve cover and front-valve-cover gasket with new parts of an improved design and remove the engines plastic cover and plastic oil-fill-tube extension, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during may 2016. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438, oldsmobile at 1‑800‑630‑6537, and pontiac at 1‑800‑620‑7668 or http://www.pontiac.com or http:www.gmownercenter.com.
Recall number 09V116000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- Gm is recalling 207,542 my 1997-2003 buick regal and pontiac grand prix vehicles equipped with a 3.8l supercharged v-6 engine. These vehicles have higher front rocker cover gasket temperatures, creating the potential for earlier degradation of the front rocker cover gasket and eventual oil seepage.
- Risk
- Certain underhood fires may be caused by drops of engine oil, from seepage or spillage, being deposited on the exhaust manifold through hard braking. If the manifold is hot enough and the oil runs below the heat shield, it may ignite into a small flame and, in some instances, the fire may spread to the plastic spark plug wire channel and beyond.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the engines front valve cover and front-valve-cover gasket with new parts of an improved design and remove the engines plastic cover and plastic oil-fill-tube extension, along with the 1-3-5 spark plug wire retainers, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during may 2016. , free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during may 2016. Until the remedy is completed, gm strongly recommends that owners observe the following important precautions (1) that owners do not park their vehicle in a garage, car port, or other structure; (2) if owners notice a burning odor, they should have their dealer inspect the vehicle. The dealer will inspect the vehicle without charge; (3) use premium fuel (91 octane or higher) in the vehicle as recommended in the vehicle's owner manual. Owners may contact buick at 1‑866‑608‑8080 or pontiac at 1‑800‑620‑7668, or through their website at http://www.gmownercenter.com .
Recall number 08V118000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1997 Buick Regal stalling
Is engine stalls while driving a common problem on the 1997 Buick Regal?
12 of 136 owner complaints about the 1997 Buick Regal (9%) mention engine stalls while driving. The model year with the most reports is 2011.
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There are 3 recalls and 13 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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