The first time the car stalled was as I was approaching the stop sign.it stalled and the dash light all came on. I was able to re-start it after putting it in park. It then happened again the same as before I got home. The next day it drove normal for awhile then as I was starting it up again it started with a noise and the lights on the dash a lit up again. It seemed to run normal again. But a bit later as I was slowing down to make a turn into a parking lot it stalled again. I brought it into an independent automotive garage and they hooked up to their tester and could not find anything abnormal with the car.
2004 Buick Regal: engine stalls while driving
12 of the 66 complaints about the 2004 Buick Regal describe engine stalls while driving.
- owner complaints
- 12
- of this car's complaints
- 18%
- typical mileage
- 73,000
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls and 67 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Engine stalls while driving by model year
What owners say
Ignition switch is failing, causing stalls, and flashing warning lights. Warning lights came on for just a second or 2 today while I was driving at highway speed. It stopped at a stop light and I had to start it. It killed in a garage, turning off the highway into a driveway, and so on. Evidently this is a problem in gm cars.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 buick regal. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. After restarting, the vehicle resumed as normal. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 buick regal. The contact stated that while driving down a hill at 35 MPH, the vehicle began to loose power and the engine stalled while all the warning lights illuminated. The failure occurred once. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000. Updated 04/22/2016*lj updated 6/6/18
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 buick regal. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The contact was informed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 43,329.
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
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 buick regal. While driving at 5 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle and all the lights on the instrument panel illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the ignition switch and the electrical harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 61,546. Updated 6/22/15
The ignition switch has failed eventually it will start after about 30 minutes of trying the car will run but shuts down while driving its dangerous to drive I am not safe nor my grandkids in this vehicle I cant buy a new car nor can I afford to have this fixed myself since im on a fixed income I read several others have the same complaint my vehicle is identical to their complaints I think they should have to replace these mine just left me stranded at the doctors office with my little grand-daughter its only 23 degrees outside I eventually got it started after about 30 minutes but I could not stop anywhere before I had to come straight home.
Engine stalls after first startup, then after restart all warning lights blink for long period. Vehicle stalls when stopping for a traffic signal or slowing down to turn. Then, when ignition switch was turned to off position, could not remove key, and could not turn engine off. Mechanic replaced ignition electrical switch, replaced ignition tumbler assembly, made new keys. We spent $1,171.01 for these repairs. Wrote a long letter to buick customer assistance center on july 1, 2014, and explained all the details of this ignition-related problem. Found 21 similar complaints at gmc never issued a recall notice on these ignition-related problems, and said our vehicle did not have certain defective manufacturer parts installed as original equipment. Who the hell installed these defective ignition-related parts?
First time my car stalled and had the ignition switch replaced was 15 months after purchasing it from a buick dealer. Beginning 9/2011 car began stalling at many and various times. I attempted to have this repaired - taking to my buick dealer on many occasions and to my local auto mechanic making repairs as suggested and still my car continued to stall, most recent time of stalling - oct. 2013 - had buick dealer again check and research technical documents to see what could be causing this problem - buick could not find anything even after I asked them 'could it be my ignition switch' and was told no. I took my car to my local auto mechanic again and after doing lots of testing - he replaced my ignition switch. Car has not stalled since. As I understand it - my ignition switch could fail again and I am requesting that my make and model be reviewed and included in the 'recent' gm ignition switch 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.
2004 buick regal stops while driving. Key was stuck in ignition and repaired at local dealer in macon. Vehicle now shuts off while driving at speed at 45 MPH or more.
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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: engine
- What is wrong
- General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on April 2, 2015, that they are is recalling certain model year 2004 Buick Regal vehicles manufactured April 9, 2003, to June 1, 2003, 2004 Chevrolet Impala vehicles manufactured April 8, 2003, to June 23, 2003, and 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles manufactured April 7, 2003, to June 23, 2003. On May 18, 2015, GM expanded the recall to cover an additional 49,751 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix vehicles manufactured January 6, 2003, to June 25, 2004. In the affected vehicles, the valve cover gasket may leak.
- Risk
- The leaking engine oil can drip onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will remove the plastic cover and plastic oil fill tube extension and replace the front valve cover and gasket. These repairs will be done free of charge. The recall began on April 24, 2015. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1‑800‑521‑7300, Pontiac customer service at 1‑800‑762‑2737 or Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020. GM's number for this recall is 14574.
Recall number 15V201000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2004 Buick Regal stalling
Is engine stalls while driving a common problem on the 2004 Buick Regal?
12 of 66 owner complaints about the 2004 Buick Regal (18%) mention engine stalls while driving. The model year with the most reports is 2011.
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There are 2 recalls and 67 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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