Buick Regal harsh shifting problems

Filed Sep 14, 2020 · Engine, Steering · 81,290 miles · IN · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 buick regal. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle loss acceleration, steering wheel became difficult to turn. In another when turn off the engine, the vehicle failed to start. A warning light illuminated roll driver side window up, the trunk open and the windshield wiper independently start to function. The vehicle was towed to ed martin buick gmc, 9896 n michigan rd, carmel, in 46032, and was diagnosed that the timing chain detached. The vehicle was not repair due to the repair fees. Five code also came up, p0131, p0016, p0017, p0014 and p0171. And leaving the dealer, the vehicle failed to start and was towed to an independent mechanic where the timing chain, balance chaff, chain kit, timing cover gasket set, cam cover gasket set and two camshaft sensors, were replaced. The while leaving the independent mechanic, the vehicle loss acceleration, heat blowing at the flow board an unknown odor entered the vehicle cabin coming from the engine. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic and was informed to take the vehicle to a buick dealer. While on the way to the dealer, the park to drive gear was clunking and jerking from 3rd to 2nd and 4th to 3rd. The vehicle was taken seven times to the same dealer. The contact mentioned that she taken the vehicle to a transmission shop but was unable to determine a failure. On another occasion, the vehicle loss acceleration and jerking in gears, heat entering the vehicle cabin and squealing. No check engine light illuminated and the battery cover was melted on one side. No indication on the overheat that level the temperature gage. The failure mileage was approximately 81,290.

Filed Oct 13, 2018 · Driver assistance, Engine · 2 miles · AZ

On 10/10/2018 at 6:45 am, 63 degrees fahrenheit, certified/current lpt warranty/15' regal prem 2/ 60,600 od 2.0l/turbo/automatic trans, conditions-speed-10 MPH-steering straight, brake at 100%, engine performance issues manifested during the end portion of the trip while in drive, at idle, dropping off friend at his workplace parking lot. Trip characteristics-total trip 35 min at 20 total miles-first part of the trip at 45 MPH for 15 min/the middle part of the trip at 70 MPH for 12 min/end portion of the trip at 15-25 MPH for 6 min/idle at 2 min-engine performance-sudden onset of high, rough idle or engine hesitation? Characteristics seemed to include inconsistent engine performance sound and feel felt through the pedals, the driver's seat and steering wheel, brake pedal depressed at 100%, immediately after moving the automatic transmission knob from park to drive, engine temp within normal parameters, gas level 35 miles till e. In drive, accelerator at 15-20%, drove 35 MPH for 5 miles to a shell gas pump, shifted to park, brake depressed at 100%, depressed on/off engine button, engaged the electronic parking system, max fueled vehicle with high-grade unleaded fuel. Vehicle sat, unstarted, for 15 min after fueling. Drove to the autozone across the street, 1 mile/20 mp, experienced a mil coming on solid in the ip while parking the vehicle. Obtained mil printout read: "cylinder 4 misfire detected"/"ase certified master technicians have seen this issue on your type of vehicle and the most likely solution is: perform engine de-carbon procedure"/code p0304. At present: on start-solid mil, rough, high idle at 1500 rpms, after 1-2 min-mil,tcs solid, rough idle at 1000 rpms. Drivability at all speeds affected but less so at higher speeds, *significant lurch at 15-35 MPH feels like hard shift/intermittent. I changed oil/air filters, driven 2 miles since parking at residence.

Filed Sep 11, 2018 · Steering · 162,000 miles · WA

August 2017', the steering began to pull very slightly left and right at all speeds but more noticeable at low speeds or when turning the wheels at a stop with a very slight clunk noise that got louder over the year. Visible inspection at my repair shop during a flat rear tire repair did not find anything worn out or damaged but suggested maybe a ball joint could be getting old enough to need replaced as it did have about 158,000 or so miles on it but they couldn't indicate if it was a ball joint specifically as there was no unusual movement or noise from one. I also checked and found no issues with any component underneath. No leaks and power steering fluid was good.then september 7, 2018', while driving around town the steering made a loud clunk steering left and really began to pull especially left. I got it home 3 miles later and put it on ramps and had someone work the steering wheel back and forth and I found the clunk is coming from the drivers side of the rack and pinion assembly. You can literally see it jump when it clunks. After this stationary test the steering was much worse, the car was not drivable f the block with out heavy effort on the steering wheel so it is parked until it can get fixed. Complaint history for this issue with gm vehicles in this +/- 2 year range is alarming.

Filed Sep 29, 2016 · Transmission · 44,820 miles · NY

Transmission failure after 44,820 miles. Required reconditioned transmission and torque converter with total cost of repair of $3,976.63. In motion on city streets and highway- delays reverse. Hard shifting. Slow response driving.

Filed Jul 14, 2008 · Suspension · 104,100 miles · NH

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 buick regal. While driving approximately 10 MPH, the contact heard a loud clunking noise. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic and they stated that the front stabilizer bar failed. The vehicle is still able to be driven. The current mileage was 104,250 and failure mileage was 104,100. Updated 07/29/08 *bf updated 08/01/08.

Filed Feb 9, 2007 · Steering · 31,500 miles · TX

Steering/linkage/drive shaft problem at 31,000 miles/3 years 11/06; 1/07. 2 occurrences of loud clunking noise when backing and turning out of driveway or any parking space. Does not happen every time. First time dealer lubed intermediate drive shaft, which cured problem for couple of months. Second time dealer could not hear noise, but said they would lube same part again. Noise was not fixed.

Filed Oct 30, 2006 · Suspension · 72,000 miles · NH

Rear suspension, trailing arms used to keep rear axle in alignment failed, the vehicle was becoming unstable on the highway and had developed a clunk during stop/starts. When I checked under the car, the trailing arm had separated from the body mount. I imagine under hard braking the axle may wrap up.

Filed Apr 3, 2006 · Steering · OH

Experienced a clunking noise when make turns at slow speed. Symptoms included looseness in the steering wheel and a popping in the brake pedal during turns at low speeds. This was fixed under warranty at about 25,000 miles (re-lubricating in the intermediate steering shaft), but the problem has resurfaced at 50,000 miles.

Filed Mar 28, 2006 · Body · 145,285 miles · MI

Dt*: the contact stated while driving less than 20 MPH and making turns a clunking noise was heard coming from the engine. Upon inspection, the independent repair shop determined the bolts and washers from the engine cradle were corroded and needed to be replaced. The mechanic discovered two recalls for the bolts, the federal safety agency campaign # 97v058000 and # 00v189000. According to the manufacturer's records both recalls were previously performed. The bolts and washers are being replaced. Updated 04/11/06.

Filed May 2, 2005 · Steering · 57,400 miles · WA

There was a clunking noise when the steering wheel was turned in any direction. It could be felt in the steering wheel and the brake pedal. It got progressively worse over time. I took it to the dealership and they said it had a faulty rack. It was replaced under the warranty and the noise is gone.