2001 Buick Regal electrical system problems
32 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2001 Buick Regal — 17% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The 2001 buick regal that we have has very inadequate head lights as far as im concerned it is a wiring problem dims are so dim that it's like you have no head lights at all bright are just bright enough to almost see 50 to 100 feet in front of vehicle also this buick is not the only gm vehicle I…”
filed Apr 19, 2022
“Tl* the contact owned a 2001 buick regal. While the vehicle was idling flames appeared from under the hood. No injuries were reported. The cause was undetermined. The contact stated that while parked with the engine on flames were suddenly present coming from under the hood of the vehicle. The fire…”
filed Apr 30, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
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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% |
| 2000 Regal | 42 | 23% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 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.