2000 Buick Regal Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 35about this part
- Share
- 19%of 184 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 35 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2000 Buick Regal, 19% of the 184 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 15 a fire, according to the filers. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“A fire broke started under the engine and quickly spread to the top and front seat. My son got out just in time, thank god. The car was totally burned. A month latter we received a recall notice stating a fire could happen. I have been conversing with alot of people and getting no where. I pray you can help me. My son was on his way to college and had everything he owned in the car. We had liability only so we lost it all. Thank you”
NHTSA complaint #10292955, filed 2009-11, 97,000 miles“I drove my car to work then home. After being home for about 30 minutes someone was beating on my door telling me my car was on fire. I owned a 2000 Buick Regal. The engine compartment caught fire. It was a total loss.”
NHTSA complaint #10228264, filed 2008-05, 110,000 miles“I been having problem with my 2000 Buick Regal shortly after it was bought I been taking it the dealer's and paying a lot of money for everything needed I have out over 9000 dollars into the s hr I recently notice that it is a car that has been recalled after carefully reading some of the problem explained what is going on and why am having so many problem had I known then I wouldn't be out of so much money over the years I had all the problems listed on the recall listcooling engine steering knuckle is happening now am having to replacement of steering part I've had two accident not knowing…”
NHTSA complaint #10552498, filed 2013-11, 190,387 miles“My son was driving when he noticed smoke from under the hood. He pulled over and flames engulfed the front of the car . It was a total loss. Al his belongings were inside as he was moving to college. I received a recall for this matter in the mail. Vin # and reason matches my car. I had liability insurance only so I lost everything. I had to pay for the parking lot damage also. My son was not injured thanks to his quick thinking and god. I paid $3000.00 for the car. We still trust g.m. But would like them to address this matter with me. Thank you,”
NHTSA complaint #10277895, filed 2009-07, 117,000 miles“2000 Buick Regal stalls while driving my 2000 Buick Regal has died multiple times in the last week as I was driving. The engine quits in as little as five minutes, but might take longer, and always happens as I am decelerating (foot off the accelerator, applying brake). Cranking causes the engine to fire, but not enough to keep running. It might take up to twenty tries to get it running again. En route to my mechanic, driving slowly and gently, the car would not stall. The mechanic road tested the car, and made it stall. Initially, error codes p0300, p0463, p1096, p0103 and p0128 were read. …”
NHTSA complaint #10262365, filed 2009-03, 100,000 milesRelated recalls
- 15V701000Oct 26, 2015General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 1998-1999 Chevrolet Lumina and Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1997-2004 Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Prix…Covers: Buick Regal 1997–2004, Pontiac Grand Prix 1997–2004, Chevrolet Monte Carlo 1998–2004 +3 more
- 09V116000Apr 8, 2009General 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…Covers: Buick Regal 1997–2003, Pontiac Grand Prix 1997–2003, Chevrolet Monte Carlo 1998–2003 +3 more
- 08V118000Mar 12, 2008Gm 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…Covers: Buick Regal 1997–2003, Pontiac Grand Prix 1997–2003
Related service bulletins
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- 10249579Jan 12, 2024This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
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- 10236164Apr 24, 2023This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308…
- 10234110Mar 17, 2023This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.
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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 2000 Buick Regal
42 complaintsSteering
30 complaintsEngine
28 complaintsAir bags
21 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsTires
7 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology