1997 Buick Regal electrical system problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1997 Buick Regal — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1997 buick regal. While driving approximately 35 mph and making a right turn, the vehicle suddenly shut off. Approximately ten minutes later, the vehicle was able to be restarted and operated normally. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The local dealer and…”
filed Oct 26, 2018
“Was driving my 1997 buick regal gs 3.8 when I had my son in the car went to turn left and when in the turn all the lights start to flash and the car shut down .. Had to have it towed later to find out it is the ignition switch now car is sitting will not start all lights flash will not crank or…”
filed Jan 8, 2016
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8…
PIP4723D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 31, 2020
Electrical System problems in other Regal years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Regal | 3 | 16% |
| 2017 Regal | 3 | 15% |
| 2016 Regal | 6 | 15% |
| 2015 Regal | 5 | 15% |
| 2014 Regal | 6 | 16% |
| 2013 Regal | 36 | 40% |
| 2012 Regal | 18 | 20% |
| 2011 Regal | 75 | 27% |
| 2004 Regal | 35 | 53% |
| 2003 Regal | 35 | 35% |
| 2002 Regal | 36 | 31% |
| 2001 Regal | 32 | 17% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Buick Regal
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.