Tl* the contact owns a 2002 buick regal. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician stated that the vehicle was performing up to standards. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000.
2002 Buick Regal: engine stalls while driving
12 of the 117 complaints about the 2002 Buick Regal describe engine stalls while driving.
- owner complaints
- 12
- of this car's complaints
- 10%
- typical mileage
- 92,847
- recalls
- 3
Is there a fix? There are 3 recalls and 77 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Engine stalls while driving by model year
What owners say
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
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.
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
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
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 buick regal. The contact stated that whenever he made a turn, the vehicle would stall intermittently and without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the ignition switch was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 153,000 and the current mileage was 155,000.
2002 buick regal. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall problems. *smd the consumer stated over the last several months, the vehicle had to be re-started when it stalled. When the vehicle stalled, the braking and steering capabilities were lost. The dealer determined the issue by putting specific pressure on the steering column while turning the ignition switch.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 buick regal. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was coasted to the side of the road. Upon restarting, the vehicle resumed normally. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the ignition switch was replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The failure mileage was unavailable.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 buick regal. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, the engine stalled without any warning. The vehicle restarted and resumed in operation. The failure recurred four times. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the ignition switch was replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 15,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 buick regal. The contact stated that the vehicle lost power, back fired and then stalled out when he was driving at approximately 20 MPH. The contact had the catalytic converter replaced to fix the problem. The manufacturer offered an extended warranty for the catalytic converter that changed from 80,000 miles to 120,000 miles. The failure mileage was 86,971. The current mileage was approximately 103,000.
Ignition switch had to be replaced on car with only 38,000 miles on it. Car stalled out in traffic.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving at 60 MPH the ignition switch shorted out and caused the vehicle to lose power and stall. The vehicle restarted but stalled again later. The vehicle was difficult to start. It was taken to a local dealership, and they suggested the ignition switch be replaced. The vehicle currently operates normally.*ak updated 03/09/06.
Service bulletins that may apply
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- This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake...
- This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil...
- This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
- This service bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist...
- This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in...
- This diagnostic tip bulletin provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter...
- This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure...
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 2002 Buick Regal stalling
Is engine stalls while driving a common problem on the 2002 Buick Regal?
12 of 117 owner complaints about the 2002 Buick Regal (10%) mention engine stalls while driving. The model year with the most reports is 2011.
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There are 3 recalls and 77 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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