2001 Buick Regal power train problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2001 Buick Regal — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I was driving doing almost 50 when it shut off with no warning the steering wheel locked up the brakes were not working. The first time this happened I just let the car coast to a stop, the second time was exactly the same except I put the car in neutral while I still had a good bit of speed and…”
filed Dec 13, 2019
“Tl*the contact owns a 2001 buick regal. The contact started the engine on a cold start and a shaking motion occurred. Additionally, whenever the vehicle was in operation the engine power failed to allow the vehicle to exceed over 25 mph. Also, the transmission was leaking transmission fluid. The…”
filed Mar 19, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
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Power Train problems in other Regal years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Regal | 2 | 11% |
| 2017 Regal | 2 | 10% |
| 2016 Regal | 5 | 12% |
| 2015 Regal | 1 | 3% |
| 2014 Regal | 6 | 16% |
| 2013 Regal | 9 | 10% |
| 2012 Regal | 7 | 8% |
| 2011 Regal | 39 | 14% |
| 2004 Regal | 3 | 5% |
| 2003 Regal | 7 | 7% |
| 2002 Regal | 3 | 3% |
| 2000 Regal | 4 | 2% |
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.