2001 Buick Regal GS review from North America
"Having previously owned a 1991 Buick Regal, I am even more disappointed in the 2001"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Within four months of buying a brand new 2001 Buick Regal I had to have the front rotors resurfaced. They would not replace them, only resurface them.
I had to have the entire steering rack replaced at 35,000 miles after I felt a soft clunk in the steering column (primarily when turning). You could even feel the "clunk" in the brake foot pedal. Luckily, this was under warranty.
A little over 2,000 miles later the "clunk" returned in the steering column and brake pedal. I am now being told the problem is two-fold. I have to replace both front tie rod ends and the front rotors at 37,000 miles.
General comments?
I owned at 1991 Buick Regal for 10 years and replaced the rotors (front and back) twice. Additionally, the rotors (front and back) were resurfaced once and turned several times. It doesn't look like they have fixed the problem. Before buying the 2001 Buick Regal, I asked if the rotor problem had been resolved and was assured it had been. Apparently the problem has not been resolved.
It seems like the 1991 and 2001 both have rotor problems, but the 2001 has an added problem with the steering rack and tie rods.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2001 |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.8 Automatic |
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| Distance when acquired | 10 miles |
| Most recent distance | 37000 miles |
| Previous car | Buick Regal |
| Date of Entry | 22nd November, 2004 |