We have classified the 6 complaints from 2000 Buick Regal about SUSPENSION into the following categories.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 buick regal. while driving at an unknown speed, there was a loud abnormal noise coming from the front passenger side of the vehicle. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 150,000.
2000 regal buick with low mileage didn't pass nh state inspection because of code p0440 evaporation emission control system. when looking at gm recall there were 248 other 2000 buick recalls with the same issue reported to general motors.this code has to do with the fuel system, gas lines and storage tank and can be very dangerous and catch the car on fire.i did call gm and filed a claim but they really don't care.also there is a steering/suspension steering linkage free play. when doing research on this there was a recall (76128) and 979 people also reported this issue. *tr
Rear suspension, trailing arms used to keep rear axle in alignment failed, the vehicle was becoming unstable on the highway and had developed a clunk during stop/starts. when i checked under the car, the trailing arm had separated from the body mount. i imagine under hard braking the axle may wrap up. *jb
While driving 20 mph the steering failed. as a result, the vehicle crashed into a snow bank. *ak the consumer experienced two crashes due to the brakes and the steering locking. the consumer had taken the vehicle to the dealer on three occasions for the steering problem but the locking continued. the dash lights would come on (gas gauge and oil light), the vehicle pulled to the right and the trunk would fly open while the vehicle was in motion. *sc *jb
While the vehicle was being serviced, the dealer discovered the tie rod was broken. (this was the third incident by a gm auto with low mileage) *nlm the abs sensor and bearing was replaced, the 2 wheel alignment, set the caster, camber 120 cr 519, and toe in to factory specifics. *scc *jb
Popping/cracking from steering column, loose engine mounts, replaced steering column/knuckle, excess vibration/shudder, popping/cracking noises from steering wheel, undercarriage, suspension... dealer has not resolved. *ak