2000 Buick Regal engine problems
28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2000 Buick Regal — 15% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2000 buick regal. The contact stated that the engine compartment caught fire while the vehicle was parked in the garage. There were no warning indicators illuminated prior to the fire. The contact was able to extinguish the fire on her own. A police and a fire report were not…”
filed Feb 9, 2018
“Tl* the contact owns a 2000 buick regal. While driving 60 mph, there was a strong odor of smoke and oil coming from the rear valve cover and the exhaust manifold. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (hiley buick gmc, located at 3535 w loop 820 s, fort worth, tx 76116; (817) 632-8800) where it was…”
filed Aug 18, 2017
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
Related service bulletins
This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how…
16-NA-383 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 28, 2024This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains…
16-NA-383 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 13, 2024This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the…
22-NA-074 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 22, 2024
Engine problems in other Regal years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Regal | 5 | 26% |
| 2016 Regal | 5 | 12% |
| 2015 Regal | 9 | 27% |
| 2014 Regal | 9 | 24% |
| 2013 Regal | 9 | 10% |
| 2012 Regal | 21 | 23% |
| 2011 Regal | 108 | 39% |
| 2004 Regal | 18 | 27% |
| 2003 Regal | 26 | 26% |
| 2002 Regal | 33 | 28% |
| 2001 Regal | 52 | 28% |
| 1999 Regal | 49 | 20% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2000 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.