Buick Regal wipers 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 Sep 19, 2016 · Visibility · NC

With the air conditioning on moist builds up on the outside of the front window causing it difficult to see, if the wipers are used it even more difficult. The air through the dash vents causing the outside to moist like frost. I have own several cars this is the first to happen. This happen when I am parked or riding along the highways it is difficult to see. I had to pull over to a store to wipe the windshield and turn off the A/C to prevent my seeing the highway and traffic.

Filed Jan 8, 2016 · Electrical, Lights · 145,000 miles · IL

Was driving my 1997 buick regal gs 3.8 when I had my son in the car went to turn left and when in the turn all the lights start to flash and the car shut down .. Had to have it towed later to find out it is the ignition switch now car is sitting will not start all lights flash will not crank or turn over ... Before all that happened when I would make a left turn you could hear a clicking coming from the drivers side tire and the lights would come on ... Everything you touched on the steering wheel , turn signals , windshield wipers anything would make all cluster lights come on and shut down the car . Thank god knowone was injured or killed

Filed Sep 13, 2015 · Visibility · 500 miles · PA

From the purchase of our 2013 buick regal in the spring of 2014 (vehicle was a new leftover), we experienced condensation building on the outside (bottom portion) of the windshield. We would use the defroster but that did not clear the build up. We turned off the recirculation and tried all settings to no satisfaction. Normally on clear and less humid days there was no condensation build up. However when the day was humid and a higher dew point, the build up would present itself. We normally used the windshield wipers to clear the window for visibility, but at times the entire windshield will fog up quickly and almost completely. This presents a very dangerous situation in traffic being that we have found it difficult to deal with the problem while driving (being that at times it covers the windshield quickly). Throughout the winter months of 2014 through 2015, we seldom drove this vehicle and used our trailblazer for driving. Thus we did not experience too much of a problem during that time. However this year we will be relying on the 2013 buick regal throughout the winter and are very concerned with the condensation buildup problem. As stated there are times when the windshield quickly fogs up.

Filed Mar 29, 2014 · Electrical · 350 miles · NY

I purchased a new 2013 buick regal e-assist vehicle from the gm dealership in st. Catharines. When I attempted to start my new car and drive it for the first time, to my surprise and dismay, the emergency lights went off, windshield wipers started wiping, audible warning sounds went off, and the car started making loud screeching noises! The vehicle sounded as if it was crying and dying! I was frightened that the vehicle was going to explode in my garage! I immediately exited the car. When I returned to the vehicle a few moments later, all power was off in the vehicle. It appeared as if the vehicle had a power failure. Upon doing some research online I found that apparently, to my surprise, there was a recall on the vehicle (recall # 13146) due to a potential malfunction issue with the generator control module. Appears that my vehicle was one of the vehicles affected by the defective gcm, however the vehicle was sold to me prior to having the gcm replaced! I am extremely displeased that the recall was not dealt with by the dealership! While my vehicle was towed to the gm dealership and successfully repaired, this situation has caused me an unacceptable amount of stress, emotional trauma, and physical symptoms such as heart palpitations and insomnia! For the past month, I have had perpetual nightmares related to this e-assist vehicle! I am even frightened to approach the vehicle and start it, for fear of what might happen again! I am constantly worried that the vehicle is going to explode or catch fire! Furthermore, I have tried driving the car for short distances daily, but I have been experiencing headaches, anxiety, dizziness, and numbness while driving. Due to the trauma and negative health problems (heart problems, insomnia, etc.) that I have experienced as a result of this e-assist vehicle, I am in the process of trading in for a non hybrid.

Filed Oct 2, 2012 · Visibility · OH

2003 buick regal. Consumer writes in regards to windshield wipers on general motors vehicles *tgw the consumer stated the windshield wiper arm fell off his daughter's vehicle, while driving in inclement weather.

Filed Feb 8, 2012 · Visibility · 85,000 miles · OH

I have experienced multiple wiper failures with wipers stopping in upright position in drivers view.

Filed Aug 3, 2009 · Visibility · NJ

It was pouring down rain yesterday. I was driving to work, with my windshield wipers on as usual. Out of nowhere, my left windshield wiper stop working and I lost visual of the road. It was so dangerous, almost had an accident. I couldn't go to work because of the problem. I stop my car nearby until it stop raining. My safety was at risk.

Filed Oct 27, 2008 · Visibility · 47,000 miles · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 1994 buick regal. The contact stated that the windshield wipers do not work. The washer/wiper switch power feed wire causes the wipers to work intermittently and become inoperative. The failure has occurred in rainy conditions. Buick stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 97v017000 (visibility:windshield wiper/washer:switch/wiring). The failure mileage was 47,000. Updated 12/10/08 *cn the dealer showed the consumer the two wires that wer broken on the windshield wiper switch. Updated 12/16/08.

Filed Oct 12, 2006 · Visibility · 20,000 miles · PA

Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who upon inspection, determined that the windshield wipers needed to be replaced and there was a recall on that same component. The dealer was contacted, and expressed that they were not aware of any recall for this issue. The manufacturer was also contacted, and determined that the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN. The vehicle had the same issues stated in the recall # 97v017000 regarding visibility:windshield wiper:switch/wiring.