1995 Buick Regal Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 11%of 173 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 88,988miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1995 Buick Regal, 11% of the 173 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 88,988 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The car lost power on freeway, towed, repaired=alternator and intake manifold gasket and plenum replaced ($812.80). Two days later, the car lost power on freeway, towed, repaired=burnt wire and relay leading to fuel pump replaced, no charge for repair. Two days later, the car lost power on freeway, towed, spun crankshaft bearing. This car has 74,976.1 original miles.”
NHTSA complaint #10219700, filed 2008-02, 74,976 miles“I own a 1995 Buick Regal and for all the trouble I have had with it, I still like it. First, the air conditioning will quit working when it is real hot outside and we are going up a hill. Where we live that is everywhere. Second, the paint started peeling when the car was only 3 years old. I contacted the dealer where we purchased the vehicle and was told that there was nothing that he could do about it without charging us for a paint job. ($3500). …”
NHTSA complaint #10066566, filed 2004-04“I bought a 94 ford explorer 02/02/200 and the car overheated the next day. I wanted out from the whole deal but they said no or else they will ruin my credit, so I had no choice but to get the Buick, I was concerened about my credit, and on the next day I'm having all these problems.”
NHTSA complaint #719429, filed 2000-02“I own a 1995 Buick Regal. The engine is hydrolocked I've been told. The intake was leaking coolant for a while at the plastic manifold. I've done research on the internet and see this is a common problem. I've read somewhere that GM takes responsibility for it and issued a fix by adding a pill additive to the coolant or something. I wasn't aware of this and my engine is totally shot. I'm a poor senior citizen and can't afford to fix a car. I have no way to get around. Please force GM to enact a recall and reimburse all damage caused by their faulty engineering. Please.”
NHTSA complaint #10213774, filed 2008-01“The contact owns a 1995 Buick Regal. The contact was driving 30 MPH when the smell of fuel entered the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic and the mechanic stated that there was an issue with the exhaust system. The contact did not have any repairs done to the vehicle. The failure mileage as 103,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10420960, filed 2011-08, 103,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10246631Sep 1, 2013Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 2% |
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 4 | 1% |
| 2004 | 8 | 12% |
| 2003 | 10 | 10% |
| 2002 | 17 | 15% |
| 2001 | 34 | 18% |
| 2000 | 35 | 19% |
| 1999 | 43 | 17% |
| 1998 | 55 | 18% |
| 1997 | 30 | 22% |
| 1996 | 36 | 18% |
| 1995 | 19 | 11% |
| 1994 | 12 | 11% |
| 1993 | 7 | 8% |
| 1992 | 8 | 6% |
| 1991 | 15 | 8% |
| 1990 | 6 | 8% |
| 1989 | 11 | 10% |
| 1988 | 9 | 7% |
| 1987 | 2 | 8% |
| 1986 | 2 | 17% |
| 1985 | 3 | 33% |
| 1984 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 1995 Buick Regal
49 complaintsBrakes
42 complaintsSteering
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
11 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsSeat belts
10 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
5 complaintsSeats
5 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 Buick Regal
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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