2003 Buick Regal Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 6%of 101 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 89,275miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the wheels of the 2003 Buick Regal, 6% of the 101 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 89,275 miles. 1 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.
“Oe chrome plated aluminum wheels on my 2003 Buick Regal. Separation occurs between the chrome and the aluminum substrate resulting in an air leak, believed to be caused by salt corrosion. Loss of air could result in a deflated tire and subsequent loss of control. Discovered upon new tire purchase.”
NHTSA complaint #10285857, filed 2009-09, 123,550 miles“The chrome-plated alloy rims on the 2003 Buick Regal have the plating peeling off in sheets on the inside of the rims, where it can strike and potentially slice or damage the tires, brakes, brake lines, etc.”
NHTSA complaint #10221115, filed 2008-03, 53,500 miles“The contact owns a 2003 Buick Regal. The contact stated the aluminum casting around three of the four rims was peeling off. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer and was informed this had become a known failure and it was hard to re-seal the wheels. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 55,000. The VIN was unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #10405844, filed 2011-06, 55,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10244274Oct 6, 2023This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be utilized for all repairs requiring balance and Road Force measurement.
- 10235799Apr 27, 2023This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be utilized for all repairs requiring balance and Road Force measurement.
- 10227674Nov 29, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
- 10210321Mar 7, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
- 10208971Feb 3, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
- 10193450Apr 12, 2021This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician to not remove the torque converter bolts and start the engine as this may cause damage to the…
- 10184105Nov 11, 2020This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
- 10168960Nov 12, 2019This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
- 10155051Jan 23, 2019This informational bulletin explains the wheel Road Force balancers and what they can do for customer concerns.
- 10129089Jan 23, 2018This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 5% |
| 2016 | 2 | 5% |
| 2015 | 2 | 6% |
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 2 | 2% |
| 2011 | 1 | 0% |
| 2004 | 1 | 2% |
| 2003 | 6 | 6% |
| 2002 | 4 | 3% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 | 4 | 2% |
| 1999 | 7 | 3% |
| 1996 | 2 | 1% |
| 1993 | 1 | 1% |
| 1991 | 7 | 4% |
| 1990 | 4 | 5% |
| 1989 | 1 | 1% |
| 1988 | 4 | 3% |
| 1987 | 1 | 4% |
| 1986 | 1 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2003 Buick Regal
35 complaintsEngine
26 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 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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