2002 Buick Regal electrical problems

Filed Mar 11, 2024 · Brakes, Electrical · IL

Dealership sold car knowing there’s recalls and never fixed

Filed Jan 3, 2017 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 148,000 miles · CO

Since the recall on the valve cover(s) been having ignition problems. The car 's engine stops running probably due to electrical problem or some other problem, eg ignition switch. Then it is difficult or impossible to start the car. After a start, have a hard time getting the car home. Right mow the vehicle is not drivable and in the garage.

Filed Jun 17, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · 68,300 miles · CA

I have 2002 buick regal,had fixed for low coolant light sign problem several time by dealer, last repair was done 1-26-2016 by dealer and do not show any more low coolant sign of light, 20 days later my car stopped in the middle of road, I towed it to same dealer, dealer told me that transmission need to be replaced by verbal, I towed it to transmission shop and repaired and I complainted to state of ca, in feb. 2016, I had recall notice from gm, I had recall service done by another gm dealer in march 2016, investigator from the state looked through my car in may 20 2016, investigator found the sign of low coolant light was not displayed when he turned engine on, every other signs of engine light displayed except low coolant sign of light, I paid $131.00 to dealer where I had recall service donein may 27, 2016, I explained them all the service light displays but the low coolant light whe engine turned on, they told me that my car need new cluster and it will cost $1009.00. My car drives smoothly and I have to buy coolant and pour it to radiator myself , check fluid level every day to be safe, this is very stressful and make me nervous to go out and enjoy my life,my car is only 14 years old and 68300 miles driven, I need mere investigation why dealer want me to change the whole cluster instead of little problem of mechanical wire connection ? Or bulb ? I had problem with odor meter between 2013-2015 and dealer told me that it would cost $ 1000,00 but odor meter owner fixed with little charge, I need help! Please. The other dealer sent me the check $ 409.23 because investigator told them. I noticed the case number was different in the check, I told investigator about it and he told me it is ok to deposit the check so I did and cashed out.

Filed Jun 18, 2015 · Electrical · 166,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 buick regal. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle suddenly shut off. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the ignition switch was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 166,000. Updated 09/08/15*lj updated 10/25/2017

Filed Oct 20, 2014 · Body, Electrical · 150,000 miles · MN · fire

My car was parked. The key was stuck in the ignition. The car caught fire.

Filed Jul 24, 2014 · Electrical · 45,158 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 buick regal. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing where the dealer stated that the ignition switch had a high resistance to driving ability and would need replacing. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 45,158. Updated 8/28/14*cn updated 11/28/2014

Filed Jul 22, 2014 · Electrical · OR

2002 buick regal. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle electrical problems. *smd the consumer stated the vehicle stalled while driving, in traffic. Also, the dash lights illuminated and when the turn signals were activated, the vehicle stalled, too.

Filed Jun 30, 2014 · Electrical · 125,000 miles · WI

Car shuts down at any giving time,leaving us with out control. Cause for serious accident. We have found out its the ignition switch.

Filed Jun 23, 2014 · Electrical · 92,847 miles · OH

Tl * the contact owns a 2002 buick regal. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to be restarted and the dealer replaced the ignition switch. The VIN was excluded from the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 92,847. Updated 08/11/14*lj updated 08/23/2017

Filed Jun 12, 2014 · Electrical · 95,000 miles · CO

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 buick regal. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and on the way to the dealer the vehicle stalled five times. The technician diagnosed the ignition switch was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000. Updated 8/11/14