1997 Buick Regal engine and engine cooling problems
30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1997 Buick Regal — 22% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“1997 buick regal. Consumer writes in regards to dealership denied reimbursement requests for engine oil deposited on the exhaust manifold recall notice. *smd the consumer was denied reimbursement, because the repair was done after the recall was mailed. *jb”
filed Jun 2, 2016
“Tl* the contact owns a 1997 buick regal. The contact stated that while driving various speeds, the engine warning indicator illuminated. The engine began to overheat and emitted smoke. In addition, the engine plugs ignited. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who was unable to locate…”
filed Jul 10, 2013
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Affected vehicles were previously repaired under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 to…Campaign 15V701000 · Oct 26, 2015
- Engine and Engine CoolingCampaign 09V116000 · Apr 8, 2009
- Engine and Engine CoolingCampaign 08V118000 · Mar 12, 2008
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Regal years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 Regal | 1 | 2% |
| 2013 Regal | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 Regal | 4 | 1% |
| 2004 Regal | 8 | 12% |
| 2003 Regal | 10 | 10% |
| 2002 Regal | 17 | 15% |
| 2001 Regal | 34 | 18% |
| 2000 Regal | 35 | 19% |
| 1999 Regal | 43 | 17% |
| 1998 Regal | 55 | 18% |
| 1996 Regal | 36 | 18% |
| 1995 Regal | 19 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Buick Regal
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.