2001 Buick Regal LS
2G4WB55K111227808
Vehicle history report for the 2001 Buick Regal LS (VIN 2G4WB55K111227808). Red, sedan/saloon, 3.8L 6-cyl. 126,389 mi reported. Registered in Mi. No open recalls. Unlock full title, salvage, lien & accident history.
At a glance
Vehicle identity & specifications
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What's a 2001 Buick Regal worth?
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Official U.S. EPA fuel-economy estimates for the 2001 Buick Regal.
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. EPA estimates for this year/make/model; actual mileage varies by trim and driving conditions.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2001 Buick Regal costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($1,394) with the same model 3 model-years older ($725), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
Full vehicle history report
What a full report checks for VIN 2G4WB55K111227808
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Safety recalls None found
No open NHTSA recall campaigns were found for this 2001 Buick Regal.
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Common problems & what to inspect
Based on 195 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2001 Buick Regal, here are the most-reported problem areas — and exactly what to check before you buy.
💥 1 involved a crash 🔥 6 involved a fire 🚑 1 reported injury
🔍 Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
🔍 Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
🔍 Inspect for rust, fresh undercoating, mismatched paint, uneven panel gaps and any sign of prior collision or frame repair.
🔍 Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.
🔍 Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
🔍 Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.
Pre-purchase checklist
- Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
- Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
- Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
- Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
- Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
- Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
- Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.
Owner complaints 195
Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 2001 Buick Regal.
ENGINE
On [XXX], my son drove the car to Wendy’s to get lunch around 12:30 pm. He returned, parked the car in the driveway. My son entered the house and while we were eating lunch the doorbell rang, it was the police informing us that my car was on fire in the driveway. The fire department was called and they eventually extinguished the fire which started under the…
Fire · NHTSA ODI #11569322UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I have a buick.regal go 3.8 was just notified about recall for under hood fire I have not had this happen yet but I have been a mechanic for.8 years and from what I've seen with my 3.8 and others I have worked on it's not just only the front valve cover and gasket I have noticed that on mine I had oil pooling from lower intake manifold onto transmission also…
NHTSA ODI #11461414ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The 2001 buick regal that we have has very inadequate head lights as far as im concerned it is a wiring problem dims are so dim that it's like you have no head lights at all bright are just bright enough to almost see 50 to 100 feet in front of vehicle also this buick is not the only gm vehicle I have experienced this on the 98 buick century's have same head…
NHTSA ODI #11461416STRUCTURE,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
My car lit on fire under the hood
Fire · NHTSA ODI #11440472AIR BAGS
HAD A FRONT TIRE BLOW OUT CAR WENT ACROSS THE ROAD DOWN INTO SMALL DITCH AND STOPPED TO HIT A MAILBOX RESULTING IN THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYING THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG CAME OUT SO HARD THAT IT BROKE THE WINDSHIELD DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG CAME OUT AND RESULTED IN IT BREAKING MY SPINE I'VE HAD TO HAVE ONE SURGERY SINCE THEN AND MAYBE MORE
Crash · 1 injured · NHTSA ODI #11359843ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2001 BUICK REGAL. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING FLAMES APPEARED FROM UNDER THE HOOD. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE CAUSE WAS UNDETERMINED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED WITH THE ENGINE ON FLAMES WERE SUDDENLY PRESENT COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO THE SCENE AND EXTINGUI…
Fire · NHTSA ODI #11322853UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
LOSING OIL NOT VISIBLE, APPEARS TO BE VALVE COVER GASKET, OIL PAN, HOSE. ADDING A QUART A MONTH.
NHTSA ODI #11321881ENGINE
RECALL FIXED THE FRONT VALVE COVER AND THE REAR ONE SHOULD OF BEEN DONE ALSO DUE TO THE LEAKING OF OIL THAT COULD POTENTIALLY START A FIRE FROM LEAKING ON THE BLOCK AND POSSIBLY BURN ON THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD.
NHTSA ODI #11316888+ 187 more complaints on record.
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Is the VIN 2G4WB55K111227808 valid?
2G4WB55K111227808 is a structurally valid 17-character VIN with a correct ISO 3779 check digit, assigned to a manufacturer in Canada. It decodes to the 2001 Buick Regal.
Does the 2001 Buick Regal have any open safety recalls?
No open NHTSA safety-recall campaigns were found for the 2001 Buick Regal. CarLogs checks this against official NHTSA data on every lookup.
What is a fair price for a 2001 Buick Regal?
Comparable 2001 Buick Regal listings run roughly $500–$3,500, typically around $1,394 (from 17 comparable vehicles). The full report shows this exact VIN's valuation.
What fuel economy does the 2001 Buick Regal get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 2001 Buick Regal at about 21 mpg combined (17 city / 27 highway).
Data last checked 23 Sep 2026 · Sources: NHTSA (recalls & complaints), U.S. EPA (fuel economy), NHTSA vPIC (specifications). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.