2001 Buick Regal Engine Problems
Owners have filed 52 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2001 Buick Regal, 28% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 122,500 miles. The words owners use most often: “engine cooling” (63% of reports).
- 52engine complaints
- 122,500median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 3related recalls
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Engine cooling: mentioned in 33 of 52 complaints (63%)
- Fire department: mentioned in 12 of 52 complaints (23%)
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 28 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 52 complaints, 25 a fire, 1 an injury.
Buick Regal engine complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Regal | 3 | 16% | 22,301 |
| 2018 Regal | 5 | 26% | 22,000 |
| 2016 Regal | 5 | 12% | 38,500 |
| 2015 Regal | 9 | 27% | 54,000 |
| 2014 Regal | 9 | 24% | 69,381 |
| 2013 Regal | 9 | 10% | 80,645 |
| 2012 Regal | 21 | 23% | 73,000 |
| 2011 Regal | 108 | 39% | 70,000 |
| 2010 Regal | 1 | 100% | 13,000 |
| 2009 Regal | 1 | 100% | — |
| 2005 Regal | 1 | 25% | 45 |
| 2004 Regal | 18 | 27% | 97,650 |
| 2003 Regal | 26 | 26% | 142,000 |
| 2002 Regal | 33 | 28% | 135,500 |
| 2001 Regal | 52 | 28% | 122,500 |
| 2000 Regal | 28 | 15% | 140,000 |
| 1999 Regal | 49 | 20% | 139,000 |
| 1998 Regal | 29 | 10% | 128,000 |
| 1997 Regal | 11 | 8% | 144,000 |
| 1996 Regal | 2 | 1% | 216,628 |
| 1995 Regal | 1 | 1% | 110,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (3)
Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe; engine and engine cooling:engine
Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 1998-1999 Chevrolet Lumina and Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1997-2004 Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Prix, 2000-2004 Chevrolet Impala, and 1998-2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. The affected vehicles were previously repaired under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 to address the possibility that engine oil may drip onto the hot exhaust manifold.
Risk: Engine oil that drips onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold may result in a fire.
Fix: The remedy applied under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 did not adequately remove the safety risk. Under the improved remedy, dealers will replace the engineÂs front valve cover and gasket. Vehicles that are covered by recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, or 15V-201 that have not yet received the original remedy will instead receive the improved remedy under the original recall number. The recall began on February 19, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Oldsmobile customer service at 1-800-442-6537 and Pontiac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 15757. Note: Until the improved remedy has been applied, owners are advised to park their vehicle outside since the fire risk exists even when the vehicle is unattended.
Engine and engine cooling
Problem: General motors is recalling 1,497,516 my 1997-2003 buick regal, my 1998-2003 chevrolet lumina, monte carlo and impala, my 1998-1999 oldsmobile intrigue, my 1997-2003 pontiac grand prix vehicles equipped with a 3.8l v6 naturally aspirated engine. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which drops of engine oil may be deposited on the exhaust manifold through hard braking.
Risk: If the manifold is hot enough and the oil runs below the heat shield, it may ignite into a small flame and may spread to the plastic spark plug wire channel and beyond increasing the risk of an engine compartment fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the engineâs front valve cover and front-valve-cover gasket with new parts of an improved design and remove the engineâs plastic cover and plastic oil-fill-tube extension, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during may 2016. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537, and pontiac at 1-800-620-7668 or http://www.pontiac.com or http:www.gmownercenter.com.
Engine and engine cooling
Problem: Gm is recalling 207,542 my 1997-2003 buick regal and pontiac grand prix vehicles equipped with a 3.8l supercharged v-6 engine. These vehicles have higher front rocker cover gasket temperatures, creating the potential for earlier degradation of the front rocker cover gasket and eventual oil seepage.
Risk: Certain underhood fires may be caused by drops of engine oil, from seepage or spillage, being deposited on the exhaust manifold through hard braking. If the manifold is hot enough and the oil runs below the heat shield, it may ignite into a small flame and, in some instances, the fire may spread to the plastic spark plug wire channel and beyond.
Fix: Dealers will replace the engineâs front valve cover and front-valve-cover gasket with new parts of an improved design and remove the engineâs plastic cover and plastic oil-fill-tube extension, along with the 1-3-5 spark plug wire retainers, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during may 2016. , free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during may 2016. Until the remedy is completed, gm strongly recommends that owners observe the following important precautions (1) that owners do not park their 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) in the vehicle as recommended in the vehicle's owner manual. Owners may contact buick at 1-866-608-8080 or pontiac at 1-800-620-7668, or through their website at <a href=http://www.gmownercenter.com>http://www.gmownercenter.com</a> .
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
On [XXX], my son drove the car to Wendyâs 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…
My car lit on fire under the hood
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…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2001 Buick Regals have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 52 owner complaints about engine for the 2001 Buick Regal (28% of the 187 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Buick Regal engine?
Yes: 3 safety recalls list engine. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do engine problems start?
The median reported mileage is 122,500 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about engine problems on the 2001 Buick Regal?
The most frequent phrase is “engine cooling”, in 33 of 52 complaints, followed by “fire department” (12).
See all 2001 Buick Regal problems or engine problems across all Regal years.