Tl*the contact owns a 2001 buick regal. While driving approximately 10 MPH, the contact heard a loud clunking noise. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic and they stated that the front stabilizer bar failed. The vehicle is still able to be driven. The current mileage was 104,250 and failure mileage was 104,100. Updated 07/29/08 *bf updated 08/01/08.
2001 Buick Regal: harsh or hard shifting
5 of the 187 complaints about the 2001 Buick Regal describe harsh or hard shifting.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 22 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Harsh or hard shifting by model year
- 20151
- 20131
- 20111
- 20031
- 20015
- 20003
- 19995
- 19984
- 19941
- 19913
What owners say
Experienced a clunking noise when make turns at slow speed. Symptoms included looseness in the steering wheel and a popping in the brake pedal during turns at low speeds. This was fixed under warranty at about 25,000 miles (re-lubricating in the intermediate steering shaft), but the problem has resurfaced at 50,000 miles.
There was a clunking noise when the steering wheel was turned in any direction. It could be felt in the steering wheel and the brake pedal. It got progressively worse over time. I took it to the dealership and they said it had a faulty rack. It was replaced under the warranty and the noise is gone.
The transmission in my 2001 buick regal gs, when first purchased, had a clunk in it at about 42-45 MPH, after letting go of the accelerator, and coasting down a hill. I had told the dealership about it, but they couldn't duplicate the problem. Finally the 10th time, I had taken the service manager out to the location where it would clunk. They finally took the transmission apart and found there was a slightly stripped shaft and a couple other components bad in the transmission. The transmission has now developed another problem. In the mornings on my way out and the car sitting overnight, at about 20-35 MPH, it will shift ruff, like it jerks you ahead, like I am driving a manual transmission, not using the clutch. Has anyone else experienced these kind of problems with their regal gs?
Rusted rotors caused clunking noise at the rear end while braking. Nlm
Service bulletins that may apply
- GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities
- The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle...
- This diagnostic tip advises the tech not to separate the flexplate from the torque convertor or damage my...
- Power train
- Power train
- 4T65E transmission 1-2 shift shudder at light to moderate acceleration
- Incorrect transmission shifts poor engine performance harsh 1-2 upshifts slips 1ST and reverse torque...
- Service vme 01-04 vehicle equipped with 4T65E automatic transmission 4T65E transmission valve body...
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2001 Buick Regal harsh shifting
Is harsh or hard shifting a common problem on the 2001 Buick Regal?
5 of 187 owner complaints about the 2001 Buick Regal (3%) mention harsh or hard shifting. The model year with the most reports is 1999.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2001 Buick Regal?
There are 0 recalls and 22 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2001 Buick Regal
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