Buick Regal slipping problems

Filed Aug 11, 2017 · Brakes, Engine · 80,000 miles · PA

All window components motors and regulators have been defective in all 4 doors brake shaking transmission slippage

Filed May 14, 2009 · Transmission · 120,000 miles · LA

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 buick regal. The vehicle was purchased with a faulty transmission. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the transmission had previously been replaced prior to him purchasing the vehicle. Four years later, the transmission failed again and causes the vehicle to jerk while in first and second gears. Lately, the vehicle has become difficult to drive due to the jerking and slipping. The current and failure mileages were 120,000.

Filed Mar 25, 2008 · Transmission · 30,000 miles · CA

Tl*contact owns a 1999 buick regal. While driving 5 MPH, up a hill, the transmission would slip or take a very long time to shift gears. In addition, the vehicle would shake would shake. The dealer was unable to diagnose the failure. The current mileage was 85,000 and failure mileage was 30,000.

Filed Sep 7, 2007 · Brakes, Suspension · OH

1. I have a 2005 buick rendezvous with only 48,000 miles on it. One month ago the service traction system light/ABS/tracking off lights kept coming on. I just bought brand new tires in may 2007 and approx one month later I heard a bad roaring noise coming from what I thought was the tires. I thought it was because they were brand new and would probably be somewhat noisy. Then the lights started coming on. The brakes grind also some of the time and it seems to feel like a car slipping on gravel. I took the SUV to the dealership where I bought it and they told me that the left front ABS jumper harness is defective and needs replaced and also the hub bearings both need replaced to the tune of $1030.00. My warranty ran out just this year and there is not an extended warranty, but not even sure if this type of thing would have been covered. I have never heard of such a thing going wrong with a car. I haven't had this vehicle very long, nor have a ever abused it or hauled anything with it. I take very good care of it. I read on a website that everyone who has a buick rendezvous regrets purchasing this lemon of a car and have all the same problems that I am having. Gm was called and they will not help me with this, even though this is a nationwide problem with the car. Something needs to be done and everyone needs to be reimbursed for the mountainous problems they have had.

Filed Jun 10, 2005 · Steering · 130,000 miles · PA

I was driving on AC expressway when my steering failed. I could turn right but was blocked from turning left. After some time I could force the car to go left, but it forced the gear bearing to slip and now the steering wheel is 180 degrees upside down at straight ahead position. I have not had the car repaired yet. It is still inoperable. This regal was made in canada in april of 1998, more than six months after the buick regal recall for this same problem. I am asking for an investigation from odi so that if all 1998 and 1999 regals have this potential problem, that their owners be notified that steering may fail while driving. Only the 1998 regal owners who had cars built from 1/1/97 to 10/15/97 have been notified so far. And with my vehicle being manufactured six months after the recall, it wasn't just built with an errant 'old' part, as g.m. Claims, but which can be refuted by all the other complaints since then. Owners must be informed, as the regals were originally sold with the pitch that the cars could go 200,000 miles before wearing out due to the 'w' wheel base. And owners like myself may try to drive that far- not knowing that the steering fails at around 100,000 miles.

Filed Mar 5, 2004 · Transmission · 25,000 miles · OH

Transmission had been sounding rough and slightly slipping going up hill in driveway soon after purchasing car as used. Car was said to have passed gmc 100+ point inspection. Transmission completely failed after about one week of ownership at 25,000 miles. Dealership and buick responded very satisfactorily. Repairs completed under warranty. Repairs took about one week though a second attempt had to be made after transmission continued to slip slightly when going up hills, more noticeable at higher speeds and after a stop and turning left. Dealership reported the following on initial repairs: " ...fluid pressures ok. R&r trans (4t65e). Found input and reaction carrier assembly gears broken. Torrington thrust bearing failed, damaging gears. Replaced carrier, sun gear,input complete carrier,carrier drum, 2/1 band, bearing, filter, axle seal, gaskets as needed, flush case and related components to remove particles" subsequent continued problems resulted in the following repairs: ".....road test -performa diag. Isolated to valve body valves binding in their bores. Replaced transmission valve body and gasket,...." car has functioned well since and as of 3/5/04.

Filed Jul 26, 2001 · Brakes, Transmission · NC

Date of purchase was sept 2000 used. Reported rotor brake warpage and transmission slippage. Rotors were turned but problem not completly gone. Mechanic dismissed transmission slippage as traction control activation. Transmission failed 7/22/2001.

Filed Nov 15, 1999 · Acceleration, Transmission · OK

While driving at 60mph, and in the process of passing another vehicle, transmission slipped out of gear and went into neutral, and engine accelerated. Contacted dealer, and was told that they couldn't find the cause.

Filed Feb 9, 1997 · Transmission · CD

The automatic transmission repeatedly slips out of gear.

Filed Oct 25, 1996 · Transmission · OR

Transmission slipped out of drive into neutral.