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Buick Regal 2001 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2001 Buick Regal: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

187Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
6Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
4Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
62Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Engine86 complaints

86 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 08V118000, 09V116000, 15V701000.

Electrical System33 complaints

33 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags9 complaints

9 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 00V371000.

Unknown Or Other8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts2 complaints

2 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 00V228003, 01V109000.

Suspension2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

00V228003Reported August 7, 2000 - 156,305 vehicles potentially affected

Seat Belts. Recall covering the seat belts system, reported to NHTSA on August 7, 2000. The campaign covers an estimated 156,305 vehicles across all affected models.

00V371000Reported November 13, 2000 - 12 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on November 13, 2000. The campaign covers an estimated 12 vehicles across all affected models.

01V109000Reported April 6, 2001 - 116,007 vehicles potentially affected

Seat Belts. Recall covering the seat belts system, reported to NHTSA on April 6, 2001. The campaign covers an estimated 116,007 vehicles across all affected models.

08V118000Reported March 12, 2008 - 207,542 vehicles potentially affected

Engine. Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on March 12, 2008. The campaign covers an estimated 207,542 vehicles across all affected models.

09V116000Reported April 8, 2009 - 1,497,516 vehicles potentially affected

Engine. Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on April 8, 2009. The campaign covers an estimated 1,497,516 vehicles across all affected models.

15V701000Reported October 26, 2015 - 1,003,556 vehicles potentially affected

Engine. Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on October 26, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 1,003,556 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

EA02030Opened October 22, 2002 - Closed March 9, 2004

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES. Resulted in recall campaign 04V090000.

EA02030Opened October 22, 2002 - Closed March 9, 2004

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES. Resulted in recall campaign 04V090000.

EA02030Opened October 22, 2002 - Closed March 9, 2004

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES. Resulted in recall campaign 04V090000.

EA07008Opened June 12, 2007 - Closed May 1, 2008

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. Resulted in recall campaign 08V118000.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20018
20025
20038
200413
20057
200610
200712
200812
20095
20108
20119
20123
20136
201413
201510
201642
20175
20182
20191
20204
20211
20222
20241
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.