This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
2004 Buick Regal. Consumer writes in regards to drops of engine oil deposit on exhaust manifold recall notice. According to the repair invoice, the multi-function switch was replaced.
The contact owns a 2004 Buick Regal. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V201000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Updated 03/08/16 the consumer was notified, the parts were available. The consumer had an appointment for March 1, 2016. Updated 03/14/16......updated 03/15/16 updated 03/17/16.
2004 Buick Regal. Consumer writes in regards to engine oil deposit leaking onto the exhaust manifold during hard braking and recall notice repairs. The consumer attached the recall notice.
The contact owns a 2004 Buick Regal. The contact stated that while in park, the contact noticed engine oil leaking from underneath the vehicle. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 15V201000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 98,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Updated 03/28/16.
The contact owns a 2004 Buick Regal. The contact stated that when the vehicle was at a stop, it overheated and the manifold needle fluctuated. When parked, the manifold needle seized at the "F" position. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that a thermostat and manifold needle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. In addition, the check engine warning light and the thermostat warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 15V201000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,450......updated 02/10/16
- Las Vegas, NV, USA
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The contact owns a 2004 Buick Regal. The contact smelled a burning odor in her vehicle while it was idling and in motion. The dealer inspected the vehicle, but found no failures. She is filing a complaint with the ftc. There were no warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 50,000 and current mileage was 52,000.
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- Statesville, NC, USA