2001 Buick Regal engine problems
52 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2001 Buick Regal — 28% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“On [XXX], my son drove the car to Wendy’s to get lunch around 12:30 pm. He returned, parked the car in the driveway. My son entered the house and while we were eating lunch the doorbell rang, it was the police informing us that my car was on fire in the driveway. The fire department was called and…”
filed Feb 1, 2024
“Tl* the contact owned a 2001 buick regal. While the vehicle was idling flames appeared from under the hood. No injuries were reported. The cause was undetermined. The contact stated that while parked with the engine on flames were suddenly present coming from under the hood of the vehicle. The fire…”
filed Apr 30, 2020
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, 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% |
| 2000 Regal | 28 | 15% |
| 1999 Regal | 49 | 20% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 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.