1997-2004 Buick Regal: Recall History
Updated: 11/23/08
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Learn about official auto recalls, reliability issues, and vehicle problems for the 1997-2004 Buick Regal directly from the NHTSA and manufacturers.
NHTSA Recall History
1997:
Right front brake line can wear through; can result in fluid loss, and loss of half of braking system.
1997:
Windshield wipers may stop working, due to separation between drive pin and crescent in crank-arm assembly.
1997-2003 Regal equipped with a supercharged 3.8L V6 engine:
Engine oil can leak from the valve cover. If the oil reaches the hot exhaust manifold, it increases risk of fire. Until sufficient parts become available to repair all of the affected vehicles, GM strongly recommends that owners observe the following important precautions: (1) do not park the vehicle in a garage, car port, or other structure; (2) if owners notice a burning odor, they should have their dealer inspect the vehicle. The dealer will inspect the vehicle without charge; (3) use premium fuel (91 octane or higher) as recommended in the vehicle's
1998-99:
Vertical headlamp-adjusting device may not be calibrated properly.
1999:
Lights on some cars may provide substandard illumination, reducing driver's ability to read overhead signs at night.
1999:
Short in ABS motor can cause extreme heating of flexible brake pipe, where it can melt nearby plastic fuel hose.
2000 w/rear drum brakes:
Bolt heads on rear spindle rod can separate and affected wheel can shift, causing loss of control.
2000 w/rear drum brakes:
Bolt heads on rear spindle rod can separate and rear wheel can shift, causing rear steering of vehicle.
2000:
Clamp that secures flexible fuel-fill hose to metal fill tube on a few cars may be loose and could separate, causing fuel leakage.
2000:
Some seatbelt assemblies were not properly heat treated and do not pass the load-bearing requirement.
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