2002 Buick Regal: check engine light

Filed Mar 3, 2021 · Engine · SC · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 buick regal. The contact was driving at 45 MPH, when he detected a burning odor and saw smoke coming from under the hood. The check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed as a false sensor, oil leak, and brake fluid leak. The vehicle was repaired however the failure recurred. The contact received the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was taken to william buick gmc (8201 south blvd, charlotte, nc 28273) but was informed the recall repair could not be done because of rust under the hood and liability issue. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Nov 17, 2018 · Brakes, Engine · CA

My car was in driving mode on the road in newark california and speed limit 35 MPH all of the sudden my car without warning without any issues prior to this just stopped locked up brakes locked up steering wheel car still running but won't let me accelerate car radios on toast on my battery just everything locked up out of nowhere no warning signs scare the heck out of me I just had to let it keep rolling to look into a stop and got it towed home now every time we turn on the car if I had the blinker on it shut off the car won't drive it doesn't have enough power almost like electrical issue him a check engine light wasn't coming on now is I have codes u1040,c1225,c1226,c1232, c1233,c1248, why is this car so unsafe and why can't any real actions be taken seriously its old but very major issue in all these makes of year look it up and see same thing every where I am lucky I?m still alive due to all my fairies with recall 15757 and all other major issues that never been really dealt with I submit a claim almost every 2 years when my car catches fire 4x and now this major safety issue!! Never got any out come on any of these big issues and this is my safe option for my life in owning a car I pay a lot of money for this I wish I had more info on gm no loyalties to there people please they have told me straight up we will not do anything about this sorry !!! I can't find a lawyer to take a case against gm I think action needs real time investigating not a website we can write claim after claim after claim hopefully I will get my story out there before people start driving and end up dead due to this horrible situation the 02 buick regal is not safe stop driving this car if u own one !!!

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 Apr 27, 2016 · Engine · 92,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 buick regal. After the vehicle was started, the check engine warning light illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine oil pan gasket, valve cover gasket set, and spark plugs needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 92,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Dec 11, 2004 · Fuel system, Transmission · 65,500 miles · MD

Service engine light came on. When analyzed by the dealer, a transmission and a misfire code came up. The transmission was flushed and I was told that there was excessive copper in the fluid indicating wear and premature failure. A transmission should not fail at 65,500 miles under everyday driving conditions. Repairs on the transmission have not taken place. In my opinion the product was defective and gm should replace the transmission at a significantly reduced cost. I will pursue a remedy from gm. The misfire was traced to a faulty fuel injector which was replaced.