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2000 Buick Regal

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

7

7 current

Combined

11.4L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$3,534

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Engine

Transport Canada recall 2015501 · manufacturer campaign 15757

23 October 2015

Transport Canada lists: Regal 1997–2004 · Impala 2000–2004 · Lumina 1998–1999 · Monte 1998–2004 · and 2 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles equipped with a 3.8L engine, degradation of the front rocker cover gasket may result in eventual oil seepage. Under hard braking, drops of engine oil may be deposited on the exhaust manifold. If the manifold is hot enough and the oil runs below the heat shield, it may ignite into a small flame and, in some instances, the fire may spread to the plastic spark plug wire channel and beyond. An under-hood fire could result in injury and/or property damage.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the engine’s front valve cover and front-valve-cover gasket with new parts. The engine’s plastic “beauty” cover and plastic oil-fill-tube extension will also be removed, if they haven’t been already. Note: This recall supersedes and is an expansion of recalls 2008-081, 2009-105 and 2015-145. All vehicles having been inspected and/or serviced under the previous recall will require re-inspection and repair.

105,933 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Engine

Transport Canada recall 2009105 · manufacturer campaign 09047

8 April 2009

Transport Canada lists: Regal 1997–2003 · Impala 2000–2003 · Lumina 1998–1999 · Monte 1998–2003 · and 2 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles equipped with a 3.8L naturally aspirated engine, degradation of the front rocker cover gasket may result in eventual oil seepage. Under hard braking, drops of engine oil may be deposited on the exhaust manifold. If the manifold is hot enough and the oil runs below the heat shield, it may ignite into a small flame and, in some instances, the fire may spread to the plastic spark plug wire channel and beyond. An under-hood fire could result in property damage, personal injury or death.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will remove the spark plug wire retention channel at the front of the engine and install two new-revised spark plug wire retainers.

128,726 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Engine

Transport Canada recall 2008081 · manufacturer campaign 07035

5 March 2008

Transport Canada lists: Regal 1997–2003 · Grand Prix 1997–2003

What is wrong

On certain Grand Prix GTP and Regal GS vehicles equipped with a 3.8L supercharged engine, degradation of the front rocker cover gasket may result in eventual oil seepage. Under hard braking, drops of engine oil may be deposited on the exhaust manifold. If the manifold is hot enough and the oil runs below the heat shield, it may ignite into a small flame and, in some instances, the fire may spread to the plastic spark plug wire channel and beyond. An under-hood fire could result in property damage, personal injury or death.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will install an updated front rocker cover gasket.

21,046 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety TC

Seats And Restraints

Transport Canada recall 2000196 · manufacturer campaign 00067

15 September 2000

Transport Canada lists: Century 2000 · Regal 2000 · Blazer 2000 · Impala 2000 · and 10 more

What is wrong

Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of C.M.V.S.S. 209 - Seat Belt Assemblies. Vehicles may have seat belt assemblies that will not withstand the force requirements of the standard. In a crash, if the belt buckle fails, there is an increased risk of injury to the occupant.

What the dealer will do

Suspect buckle assemblies will be replaced.

16,621 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanCompliance Mfr

Fuel System

Transport Canada recall 2000139 · manufacturer campaign 00056

20 June 2000

Transport Canada lists: Century 2000 · Regal 2000 · Lumina 2000

What is wrong

Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of CMVSS 301 - Fuel System Integrity. The clamp that secures the flexible fuel fill hose to the metal fuel fill tube may be loose and could separate in a crash or rollover. In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could result.

What the dealer will do

Fuel hose fill neck clamp will be inspected and if necessary, the clamp will be repositioned and tightened.

7 vehicles affected in CanadaCarCompliance Mfr

Brakes

Transport Canada recall 2000124 · manufacturer campaign 00047

31 May 2000

Transport Canada lists: Century 2000 · Regal 2000 · Lumina 2000

What is wrong

Certain vehicles equipped with rear drum brakes may exhibit a condition in which the bolt head(s) on the rear spindle rod may separate. There may be a noticeable rattle in the rear suspension. If the remaining portion of the bolt breaks, the wheel can shift, causing rear steering of the vehicle. This could cause the driver to lose control and a crash could occur without prior warning.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the rear spindle rod bolts on affected vehicles.

996 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Emissions

Transport Canada recall 1999225 · manufacturer campaign 99077

30 November 1999

Transport Canada lists: Century 2000 · Regal 2000 · Monte 2000

What is wrong

Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of CMVSS. 1105 - Evaporative Emissions. Vehicles may have an OBD-II (On Board Diagnostics) calibration that causes a false evaporative emission system code to set under certain conditions, resulting in Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will reflash the vehicle PCM (Power Control Module) with new calibration software.

5,227 vehicles affected in CanadaCarCompliance Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Mid-size
In its class
More efficient than 60% of 77 2000 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
262 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2000 Buick Regal have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 7 recalls on record for the 2000 Buick Regal. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2000 Buick Regal get?
NRCan rates the 2000 Buick Regal at 11.4 L/100 km combined, emitting 262 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 2 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2000 Buick Regal for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $3,534 in fuel, producing roughly 5,267 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.