Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2001 Buick Regal has 14 NHTSA steering complaints and 2 steering-related recalls.
14
Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
08E063000
STEERING
DORMAN PRODUCTS IS RECALLING 3,900 INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFTS DORMAN PART NOS. 425-151, 425-152, AND 425-153, (SOLD UNDER DORMAN'S "OE SOLUTIONS" BR...
09E005000
STEERING
DORMAN IS RECALLING 979 STEERING KNUCKLES, DORMAN P/NOS. 697-902 AND 697-903, SOLD UNDER DORMAN'S "OE SOLUTIONS<SUP>TM</SUP>" BRAND NAME, AND NAPA P/N...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2018 | STEERING,POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | I WAS DRIVING DOING ALMOST 50 WHEN IT SHUT OFF WITH NO WARNING THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP THE BRAK... |
| Apr 5, 2016 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK REGAL. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE C... |
| Mar 1, 2016 | STEERING | "TAKATA RECALL" VERY HARD TO STEER AND STEERING WHEELS LOCKS UP FEELS LIKE THE VEHICLE WILL NOT MOVE... |
| Mar 1, 2013 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | WELL DRIVING I WAS GOING ALONG AT 40 MPH AND THE CAR JUST UP AND DIED ALL THE DASH LIGHTS STARTED TO... |
| Jul 14, 2010 | STEERING,STRUCTURE | DURING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE DISCOVERED THAT THE FRONT RHS STEERING SPINDLE TO TIE-ROD ATTACHMENT LUG ... |
| Jan 2, 2006 | STEERING | EXPERIENCED A CLUNKING NOISE WHEN MAKE TURNS AT SLOW SPEED. SYMPTOMS INCLUDED LOOSENESS IN THE STEE... |
| Jul 20, 2005 | STEERING | STEERING SHAFT IN MY 2001 BUICK HAS FAILED 3 TIMES. *TR |
| May 2, 2005 | STEERING | THERE WAS A CLUNKING NOISE WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL WAS TURNED IN ANY DIRECTION. IT COULD BE FELT IN ... |
| Aug 5, 2004 | STEERING | WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER HEARD A CLANKING NOISE. WHEN TRYING TO TURN TO THE LEFT VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ... |
| Apr 15, 2004 | STEERING | STEERING SYSTEM HARD TO TURN WHEN COLD (IN WINTER MONTHS) FEELING OF LOOSENESS IN STEERING AND ROAD ... |
| Dec 17, 2003 | STEERING | MY 2001 BUICK REGAL HAS A "LOOSENESS" WOBBLING" FEELING IN THE STEERING ON ALL PAVEMENTS AND IS ESPE... |
| Jan 1, 1970 | STEERING | CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A POWER STEERING PROBLEM, ESPECIALLY WHEN TURNING LEFT. *AK THE WHEEL ... |
| Jan 1, 1970 | STEERING | THERE WAS A SQUEAKING NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL AREA WHEN TURNING LEFT OR RIGHT. THE DEA... |
| Jan 1, 1901 | STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | LTR FM (CA) RE DEFECTIVE 2001 - 2003 BUICK REGAL LS & GS STEERING SHAFT, REQUESTS A DEFECT INVESTIGA... |