2001 Buick Regal Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 4%of 187 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 74,882miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the fuel system of the 2001 Buick Regal, 4% of the 187 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 74,882 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I own a 2001 Buick Regal les. The car was purchased from a dealer as a used car in january 2004. I notice the car was hard to start. I took it to a car repair place and they could not find the problem but called a Buick dealership and was told there was a recall on the car for throttle body bolts. I took the car to the Buick dealership to have the recall done on the car and they did the recall and replaced a fuel pressure regulator which had failed. I had to pay $197.00 to have that work completed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10095831, filed 2004-10, 39,699 miles“While stationary and in motion on highway and on city streets when the turn signal isturned on the vehicle shuts off, and when attempting to restart vehicle with turn signals off the electronics flash as if they are connected to flasher relay”
NHTSA complaint #10863504, filed 2016-05, 150,000 miles“Driving down the road and it stalls- replaced the fuel pump- fuel filter- spark plugs and it still stalls- seems to be a number of complaints on this and no codes come up when hooked to a computer.”
NHTSA complaint #10509488, filed 2013-04, 10 miles“The contact owns a 2001 Buick Regal. The contact stated that while parked, smoke was being emitted from under the hood. The contact stated that the fuel injector cover caught on fire. The fire was put out with a fire extinguisher. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for a diagnostic. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 170,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10538544, filed 2013-09, 170,000 miles“The contact owns a 2001 Buick Regal. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it diagnosed the vehicle was leaking fuel. In addition, the contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v701000 (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 notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not provided. Vin tool confirms parts unavailable.”
NHTSA complaint #10824789, filed 2016-02Related service bulletins
- 11004761Jun 28, 2024This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or…
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10199281May 25, 2021This service bulletin provides diagnostic tips/steps on testing for possible EVAP leaks in the system to correct a customer concern of an MIL Illuminated with DTCs P0442 and/or…
- 10190437Mar 30, 2021This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block of possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible…
- 10176607May 8, 2020This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank…
- 10176310May 8, 2020This Preliminary information communicates the use of Winter grade fuel during the warm months of 2020 and the potential rivability issues that it can cause. The ongoing…
- 10171878Jan 2, 2020This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended…
- 10157018Sep 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10137635May 10, 2017This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves, and explains how toptier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build up.
- 10114831Nov 15, 2016This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block that have a possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 5% |
| 2018 | 1 | 5% |
| 2016 | 1 | 2% |
| 2015 | 4 | 12% |
| 2014 | 2 | 5% |
| 2013 | 4 | 4% |
| 2012 | 2 | 2% |
| 2011 | 17 | 6% |
| 2004 | 1 | 2% |
| 2003 | 3 | 3% |
| 2002 | 5 | 4% |
| 2001 | 7 | 4% |
| 2000 | 7 | 4% |
| 1999 | 6 | 2% |
| 1998 | 4 | 1% |
| 1997 | 5 | 4% |
| 1996 | 19 | 9% |
| 1995 | 3 | 2% |
| 1994 | 2 | 2% |
| 1993 | 4 | 5% |
| 1992 | 1 | 1% |
| 1991 | 6 | 3% |
| 1990 | 3 | 4% |
| 1989 | 3 | 3% |
| 1988 | 7 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2001 Buick Regal
52 complaintsEngine cooling
34 complaintsElectrical system
32 complaintsSteering
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
13 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Buick Regal
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 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