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terrible handling on corners, feels like a Mack truck
less then great stopping power
Poor wiper blade/hood configuration, cannot lift blades from the down position due to hood being in the way.
Performce shift feature is useless, cannot determine any difference in anything when on.
Oil leak at 750 miles due to all oil pan gaskets not torqued properly from factory
Aig bag light will sometimes malfunction and stay on when too much baggage or weight in rear
No other issues since the oil pan problem, have not brought it back for light as it does nto stay on all the time and they will just say they cannot find the problem until it does!
As this is a company car I purchased it at a real bargain (Feb of 2001 so it was sitting a while) and I can live with items I did not like for three years. Price was the main issue.
Would I buy one for myself with my money, probably not, too many other choices that look better and handle and perform better for around the same bucks..
My 01 GS for the price has been and is a real bargain. What else are you going to get for around 28K that beats the GS for power, luxury and reliability?
2000 GSE with 500 miles sitting on lot in Feb 2001
Sticker was around $28,000.
Invoice around $26,000
There was a $2000 rebate on the 2000 models to unload them
I offered $23,000 in early Feb 2001 take it or leave it. They left it.
Feb 27th they called and said if you still want the car you can have it for $23,000
So, that is why I have the 2000 Regal GSE. Price was the sole determining factro
I had a rattle in my sunroof which, after the third visit to the dealer to address this problem, a mechanic rubbed some rubber rejuvinator along the weather stripping and it hasn't rattled since.
I had an EGR valve that needed replacement a couple weeks after ownership. Took an hour wait at the dealer to get that replaced.
ARMTDM, the windshield wiper is issue is tacky and minor. Just turn on the wipers and shut off the power mid-way thru its cycle.
Oil pan issue, air bag light...sh*t happens (like my EGR valve and sunroof rattle). My sister has 2,000 miles on her 2002 Lexus LS400 and has already returned to the dealer twice for an electrical issue (one being the dash doesn't illuminate when the headlights are on).
I agree the cost I paid for the car is what turned me away from getting an Acura (nearly the same deal you got from the dealer). But I can't think of another car for $23-$25K in the marketplace with similar features and performance. I suppose the Maxima would be next on the list for $5000 more.
Guess you guys never owned a car that required no warranty work? It is a pleasure believe me!
Affected Vehicles:
1997-2002 Chevrolet Cavalier
1998-2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue
1999 Buick Regal
2000-2002 Buick LeSabre, Cadillac DeVille and Seville, Chevrolet Impala and Monte Carlo, Pontiac Bonneville and Sunfire
2001-2002 Buick Regal, Oldsmobile Aurora
Some customers may comment on a clunk noise from the front of the vehicle when turning. This condition may also be felt throught the steering wheel when turned from stop to stop with the vehicle stationary. The clunk may be heard at 180° or 360° of wheel rotation in either direction.
This condition is commonly misdiagnosed as originating in the steering gear. Actually, it may be caused by inadequate lubrication of the steering intermediate shaft.
In the case of the Impala, There are old and new parts, the new having been redesigned to fix the problem. Of course, it might not have remedied teh problem for the long haul..i.e. it could still be the ISS
I love my Regal but like any other American car I have learned to live with this. GM altenators are number one on my list. On the other side I am sure there are the stories to be told about the Hondas, Nissans, etcs of the world you just don't hear them that much.
Lets hope the NEW Regal betters the one we have.
Frankly, most people wanting vehicles bigger than the Regal want an SUV. GM would make more money giving Buick the Olds Bravada SUV and Silhouette minivan when Oldsmobile is dropped than developing a sports coupe or luxury sedan.
The Regal and LeSabre (with an Ultra version to replace the Park Avenue) are sufficient for the sedan market. Big sedans just don't sell well anymore.
Anyway, looks like the manufacturers are either going cutting edge (CTS) with creased corners or for a more rounded but aggressive look (Chrysler, MB, Nissan). I think the latter will prevail. If ya'll have an auto show coming to your area,... enjoy!
Air filter looks simple enough but what about the passenger air filter?
2000 Buick GSE
http://home.hawaii.rr.com/impala/Cabin_airfilter.html
1. Turn on wipers, then turn off when they are in the up position.
2. Remove windshield washer pump hose from the fender rail and air inlet grille. (The hose slides towards rear from under brackets. Lift over fender rail on far right side).
3. Reposition hood weatherstrip from passenger's side of vehicle. (Lift up end on far right side and pull up slowly, but stop when you get half way across).
4. Disconnect air inlet grille retainers. (Again, just need to do the passenger side. There are 3 retainers: one large round one that simply unscrews by hand; and two smaller ones that you gently pop up with a screw driver. The pop ups are in two pieces. Pop up the plug from inside the outer retainer, then grip the outer retainer with your fingers and remove. Careful. Don't drop these parts behind the engine).
5. Disconnect the air inlet grille. (I used a screw driver to gently pry under the grille closest to engine. Also, you'll need to carefully pull up the section of grille under the far right side from under the top of the right fender. Again you just need to pry up the passenger half of the grille.
6. Remove the passenger compartment air filter. (There's a loop you can grab and pull on. Won't come straight out. Must kind of maneuver it to one side and pull out the long way. I think I got the passenger side end started first, then turned it so it came out length-wise. It was filthy!!!).
7. Install new air filter. (The "fun" part. It won't go straight in, and if you force it the element will just bend or compress itself out of shape. Use a good light and look inside where it is supposed to go and you'll see brackets in the very back on both the left and right sides. The trick is to get the rear corners of filter into those brackets. I think I slid driver's side of filter in first, then gently started passenger side, then used a 10" magnetic pickup - or anything that's long and skinny that won't tear the filter - to gently push the driver and passenger sides into their rear brackets. Probably won't work the first time, but be patient with it and it try again. When done be sure foam gasket around front of filter is pushed down into housing before replacing air inlet grille).
8. (Put it all back together. Line the retainer holes of air inlet grille up with the holes in the body beneath - you may need to pull the grille slightly to the passenger side. The retainers you removed with a screw driver go in next. Push in outer part first, then note how inner plugs are shaped and line them up to fit the shape of the hole of the outer part. Push in with your thumb. Screw on larger round retainer, then put weatherstrip and windshield washer pump hose back. Done).
Hope that helps.
Who knows. I will have Buick on the phone again to document the details just in case it is a LEM.. only two letters left to spell LEMON.
Here's the part number: 12456148. Just go to any GM dealer's parts dept, give them this number and for $12 (give or take depending on taxes) you'll have the part in one day. To install it on the rear, you'll have to file the holes so that they fit over the bolt. After that, unscrew the screw on the bolt on the strut tower in the trunk, drop the STB on, tighten the screw back on the bolt then drive!
On the Intrigue, the bumps are more noticable but more comfortable. Every last one of us has described the ride this way but it's actually a compliment. None of us can really nail down a description of how it feels. Kind of like The Matrix :-) If nothing else, handling will improve tremendously. For $12, you won't find a performance/ride upgrade this noticable for this price.
I'll use the turn signal and the car will die. Radio and AC don't seem to effect the car from shutting down. Only the turn signals?
Sometimes when car starts, the shift is frozen in park and won't come out.
Anyone else have similar problems please contact me ASAP at mwdream@aol.com
Thank you...
My 2000 Regal used to disengage cruise control when using turn signals when I bought it. After replacing the switch the problem disappear.
However, it is not cheap. The switch itself costs about $300, if I remember it right.
Maybe they were referring to this switch in the steering column your referring to...
Figures it's not as simple as a fuse...
I am also needing a new Belt Tensioner... makes rattling noises, like it has come loose... anyone having this problem? Car is at 45,000 miles. I am starting to wonder if I should have bought the Accord.
As I mentioned, about a month after they stopped, another phantom actually started lowering my power driver window upon starting the car. I could put it up, but then not put it down again. This happened maybe 4 times, then also went away.
QUESTION for everyone: How do you RESET the "Low Tire" light on the dash? It worked great to let me know my tire was going flat, but won't reset per the owners manual instructions. Is there another way to calibrate it? Thanks!
I'll keep the board posted as to the progress and/or solution to this....
I'm seriously considering headers...I'd like to know of any difficulties???