Is the 2004 BUICK Regal safe to drive?

The 2004 BUICK Regal has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

What is the ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE recall for the 2004 BUICK Regal? (Campaign #15V201000)

GM is recalling certain vehicles to replace a faulty valve cover gasket that may leak engine oil. If the engine oil leaks, it can drip onto the hot exhaust manifold and increase the risk of a fire. GM will notify you and replace the faulty valve cover and gasket for free. Dealers will remove the old parts and install new ones without charging you anything.

NHTSA Campaign 15V201000 Recall Details

What This Recall Means

Component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

What Happened

GM is recalling certain vehicles to replace a faulty valve cover gasket that may leak engine oil.

Risk if Unfixed

If the engine oil leaks, it can drip onto the hot exhaust manifold and increase the risk of a fire.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

GM will notify you and replace the faulty valve cover and gasket for free. Dealers will remove the old parts and install new ones without charging you anything.

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #15V201000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

Campaign 15V201000

What This Recall Means

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

How to Get This Fixed

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?