My instrument panel has been replaced twice(under extended warranty and once out of pocket to the tune of $1800). All the gauges, mileage, gas, water and oil gauge, battery, gear shift and others are not illuminated. This poses a safety hazard because the driver is unaware of the warnings and settings. When gas gauge is inoperable, a shutdown on the expressway or roadway is dangerous and possibly deadly. Car can overheat if gauge is not registering proper level. Window motors frequently are inoperable causing water intrusion and window fog which is dangerous while driving
Buick Regal fuel gauge problems
13 of the 2,973 owner complaints about the Buick Regal describe wrong fuel gauge reading, most of them for the 2000 model year.
- owner complaints
- 13
- worst model year
- 2000
- typical mileage
- 81,402
Is there a fix? There are 3 recalls for this area of the car. See below
By model year
- 20111
- 20013
- 20003
- 19992
- 19981
- 19972
- 19961
Often reported together
Won't start 2Pulling 1Steering lock-up 1Power windows 1Overheating 1Fuel pump 1
What owners say
During the day the speedometer and gas gauge are not readable during the day. Difficult to view instrument panel cluster (ipc) display when driving toward bright sunshine.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 buick regal. The contact stated that the fuel gauge was providing inaccurate fuel level readings. The dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure but did not assist the contact. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unavailable and the current mileage was 153,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 1997 buick regal. The contact stated that the fuel gauge did not indicate the correct amount of fuel in the tank. The failure occurred frequently and more often in severe winter weather. The vehicle was not inspected or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The current mileage was approximately 138,000. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
Dashboard cluster stopped displaying any info. No speedometer, gas gauge, oil, tep or odometer. Display returned when private mechanic began disassemble. Stopped. Display failed again in one week. Gm dealer said cluster was bad and replaced it. Later said they rebuilt it? Failed again in two days. At dealer. I have my doubts that the cluster was bad at all although there are hundreds of online sites offering to sell and/or install new gm clusters.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 buick regal. The contact stated that in order to start the vehicle, she would have to engage the hazard lights first and then turn the ignition before it would start. The dashboard components would illuminate sporadically and the fuel level gauge, gear shifter, and odometer were all inoperable. The vehicle was not repaired and the contact was unaware if there were any recalls on the vehicle. The failure and current mileages were unknown.
2000 buick regal lx. Odometer dimmed intermittently, but now is completely dark. Gas gauge "bounces" around making it impossible to determine how much fuel remains. Out of fuel condition in intersection posed a safety hazard three times.
The fuel gauge on my 2001 buick regal ls was not working properly. This vehicle has been well maintained as it has been in my family since it was purchased new. The vehicle only had 54,348 miles on it which is considered low mileage given the model year. I took it to the local buick dealer and they had to replace the fuel level senor which cost me over $300. It should be noted that this part is covered under the california emissions warranty. However, since I do not reside in california, then I had to pay for this repair out of pocket. I contacted buick to advise them that this failure was due to a manufacture defect. However, since they could not find and service bullentins or recalls, they advised me that there was nothing that they could due to reimburse me the repair cost for this defect. I have heard of other buick owners have similar problems with the fuel gauge. Therefore, I am filing this complaint in hopes of other buick owners will follow suit that have experienced the same problem with their buick.
The engine shuts off when using the left turn signal, when trying to restart all dash board lights flash and the fuel gauge sways from left to right, the drive lever locks in the locked position and the car will not start. After letting it set the dash lights continue to flash and won't start. If you turn the hazards on or set the parking brake the car will start but shuts down when driving.
While driving 20 MPH the steering failed. As a result, the vehicle crashed into a snow bank. *ak the consumer experienced two crashes due to the brakes and the steering locking. The consumer had taken the vehicle to the dealer on three occasions for the steering problem but the locking continued. The dash lights would come on (gas gauge and oil light), the vehicle pulled to the right and the trunk would fly open while the vehicle was in motion. *sc
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The clamp that secures the flexible fuel fill hose to the metal fill tube may be loose and could separate.
- Risk
- This could cause fuel leakage exceeding the permissible amount.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the fuel hose fill neck clamp and, if necessary, reposition and tighten the clamp.
Recall number 00V160000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system
- What is wrong
- A backfire during engine starting can cause breakage of the upper intake manifold.
- Risk
- This condition can cause a no-start condition and possibly an engine compartment fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the powertrain control module programming. Until the campaign repair is made, the vehicle hood should be shut whenever starting the vehicle to reduce the chance of personal injury.
Recall number 96V116000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- The fuel feed hose can pull out of the crimped coupling at the engine end of the hose assembly, causing fuel leakage.
- Risk
- If the coupling were to separate and an ignition sourceis present, an engine compartment fire could occur.
- Remedy
- Install a new fuel feed hose.
Recall number 93V145000 · Recall details
Questions about the Buick Regal fuel gauge
Which Buick Regal years have wrong fuel gauge reading problems?
The model years with the most reports are 2000 (3 complaints), 2001 (3 complaints) and 1997 (2 complaints).
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