1996 BUICK REGAL Structure Problems
2 NHTSA complaints on file
Structure Issues in the 1996 BUICK REGAL
2 structure complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 BUICK REGAL. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Structure Complaints
I PURCHASED MY CAR IN 1998 AND SOON AFTER THAT THE PAINT STARTED TO PEEL. IN ABOUT 2000 I FINALLY RESEARCHED IT ONLINE AND FOUND OUT TO LOOK AT MY VIN NUMBER, AND IF THE 11TH NUMBER WAS A '1' THAT IT WAS PAINTED IN CANADA AND THAT THEY TROUBLE WITH BAD PRIMER UP THERE. A LOT OF PEOPLE HAD SUED FOR A NEW PAINT JOB. GM CLOSED THAT PLANT DOWN. I WENT TO MAACO HERE AND WAS TOLD THAT SINCE THE PRIMER WAS BAD, THEY WOULD HAVE TO STRIP THAT ALL OFF TOO, AND THE WHOLE JOB WAS MORE THAN I COULD AFFORD. ALSO, EVER SINCE I'VE HAD THE CAR, THE BRAKES HAVE MADE A HORRIBLE NOISE ON STOPPING, MAINLY IN WARM WEATHER. ALL MECHANICS THINK IT IS VERY ODD AND HAVE TRIED TO FIX IT SEVERAL TIMES. TWO MECHANICS HAVE ACTUALLY STOPPED THE NOISE BUT IT RETURNS PROMPTLY....
ON 02/02/03, I NOTICED A LARGE PIECE OF MY HOOD WAS EXPOSED DUE TO PEELING PAINT. (THE GRAY METAL OF THE CAR'S STRUCTURE IS EXPOSED) THE CAR IS A 1996 BUICK REGAL PURCHASED IN 12/99. I AM CONCERNED THAT THE AREAS SURROUNDING THE PEELING PAINT WILL CONTINUE TO PEEL AWAY RESULTING IN NO WHITE PAINT ON THE HOOD. UPON RESEARCHING HOW TO REPAIR THIS, I CAME UPON INFORMATION THAT GM HAD/IS HAVING A CONCEALED, LATENT MANUFACTURING DEFECT. (THE PHOTOS I VIEWED SHOWED THAT I AM HEADING TO BECOMING ANOTHER VICTIM TO GM'S PAINT PROBLEMS) I CONTACTED BUICK CORPORATION AND WAS TOLD THAT THE WARRANTY FOR THE REPAIRS HAD EXPIRED. I BROUGHT TO THEIR ATTENTION THE DISCOVERY RULE AND THAT IT WAS IMPOSSIBLE FOR ME TO KNOW OF GM'S LATENT DPAINT DEFECT UNTIL THE PAINT LITERALLY STARTED PEELING OFF OF MY VEHICLE. AND I STILL WAS NOT AWARE OF A PROBLEM...
Other 1996 BUICK REGAL Problem Areas
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
15 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
12 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
11 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
10 complaints
Unknown Or Other
9 complaints
Air Bags
8 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
8 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
8 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
8 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinion
7 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
6 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
6 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
6 complaints
Electrical System
5 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
5 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
5 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
4 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
4 complaints
Steering
4 complaints
Structurebody
4 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
3 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
3 complaints
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
3 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints
Tires
3 complaints
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
2 complaints
Electrical Systemhorn
2 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
2 complaints
Engine
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
2 complaints
Equipmentelectrical
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
2 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
2 complaints
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
2 complaints
Seat Belts
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
2 complaints
Service Brakes
2 complaints
Service Brakes Airdiscrotor
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
2 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinionpinion Shaft
2 complaints
Structurebodydoor
2 complaints
Suspensionfront
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
2 complaints
Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assembly
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontaldriver Sideinflator Module
1 complaint
Air Bagssidewindow
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcrankcase Pcv
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfront
1 complaint
Seats
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilock
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinionrack
1 complaint
Structurebodybumpers
1 complaint
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontspringstorsion Bar
1 complaint
Suspensionrear
1 complaint
Tirestreadbelt
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlsprings
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
1 complaint
Visibilityglass Siderear
1 complaint
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
1 complaint
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield
1 complaint
Wheels
1 complaint
Wheelshub
1 complaint