Tl* the contact owns a 2004 buick regal. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the part needed to perform the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
2004 Buick Regal engine complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2004 buick regal. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v201000 (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 not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Updated 03/08/16*lj the consumer was notified, the parts were available. The consumer had an appointment for march 1, 2016. Updated 03/14/16.*jb.....updated 03/15/16 *bf updated 03/17/16.
2004 buick regal. Consumer writes in regards to engine oil deposit leaking onto the exhaust manifold during hard braking and recall notice repairs. *smd the consumer attached the recall notice.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 buick regal. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v201000 (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 not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 buick regal. The contact stated that while in park, the contact noticed engine oil leaking from underneath the vehicle. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v201000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 98,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Updated 03/28/16.
My 2004 buick regal always had oil dripping from the engine since I bought it. The car ran beautifully for the 1st year with regular maintence. During a snow storm I noticed oil was leaking worse and starting to smell and smoke. Immediately I took it to get repaired. At this service the oil sending unit was replaced along with someother maintence on the fuel injectors I was also informed that oil was dripping from my engine gaskets and causing the smell. He informed me that it wasnt a problem for now and ill be ok. Months later I noticed the car running and idling rough while parked and accelerating. After inspection I noticed oil again from oil sending unit leaking and antifreeze leaking from the radiator. When I went to drive off the temp gauge was at hot after maybe 5 miles most. I called a tow truck and brought it for repairs. At this time I was informed I had serious problems. He rattled off many things wrong mainly my valve cover gaskets and intake gaskets and supercharge gaskets all need to be replaced with no choice I had it repaired. From that day my car never ran right again. The gaskets still leaked and the engine has a really loud noise while started. Finally ive parked it and use my other car for now. I have reciepts for all of this and still my car needs repairs. If you can come up with some kind of solution for this it would be greatly appreciated
Tl* the contact owned a 2004 buick regal. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH, the vehicle caught on fire. The contact stated that prior to the fire, the temperature gauge showed that the engine was overheated. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire. It was unknown if a police report was filed or if any injuries were reported. The vehicle was destroyed. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v201000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 buick regal. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, there was a white smoke coming from the engine and the vehicle started to overheat. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed but the details were not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had not been notified of the failure. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v201000 (engine) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The failure mileage was 70,300. ...updated 02/04/16 *bf
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 buick regal. The contact stated that when the vehicle was at a stop, it overheated and the manifold needle fluctuated. When parked, the manifold needle seized at the "f" position. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that a thermostat and manifold needle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. In addition, the check engine warning light and the thermostat warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v201000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,450. .....updated 02/10/16 *bf
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 buick regal. The contact stated that while driving 68 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning due to a short in the ignition. In addition, the contact mentioned that after the failure occurred, the vehicle failed to switch gears. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 73,000. Updated 03/09/16*lj
Driving down the road at 30 MPH without notice the car turned off with no apparent reason. Causing the car to loose power steering, power brakes, and rapid loss of speed in a busy downtown setting. This has happened 4 other times since then. We have read other complaints on forums recently and everyone who has replaced their ignition switch has not had a problem since. We would like this investigated because buicks are not on the list at this time for the national recall.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 buick regal. The contact stated that the ignition module failed, causing the vehicle to stall sporadically and without warning. The contact would shift from park to neutral before attempting to restart the vehicle. Additionally, the instrument panel lights would flicker independently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who was unable to diagnose the problem. The failure later recurred and the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the ignition switch was repaired but to no avail. The dealer then stated that the ignition cylinder. Would need replacing however, the part was not available to complete the repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 97650.
Radiator was drained, flushed and refilled with recommended dexcool coolant. Then started to leak about a pint a day. Dealer said that for $700.00 they can replace the plastic intake manifold gaskets (original equipment) with steel ones. On a limited income, I cannot have that done yet. I daily add a pint of coolant to prevent engine overheating. I have to clean my garage floor every morning from the leaking. *
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 buick regal. The contact smelled a burning odor in her vehicle while it was idling and in motion. The dealer inspected the vehicle, but found no failures. She is filing a complaint with the ftc. There were no warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 50,000 and current mileage was 52,000.
Complaint regarding air bag light & low tire light came on several times consumer had vehicle service and once off the service lot all dash lights came on. *ts the trun signal and wiper motor had to be replaced. The hub assemblt harness had to be repalced. The check engine light illuminated along with the no trac and ABS light.
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