The service and repair manual for the 1997 Buick Regal — 3.8L V6 and 3.8L V6 engines, 2 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Buick published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1997 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 3.8L V6 — 232 cu in, OHV, supercharged 3.8L V6 — 232 cu in, OHV |
| Trims | GS Sedan 4-Door · LS Sedan 4-Door |
| Federal record | 6 recalls · 174 complaints · 87 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1997 Regal manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 97
- General Information 1,591
- Accessories & Equipment 521
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 206
- Body & Frame 320
- Maintenance 41
- Brakes 309
- Restraints 122
- Drivelines & Axles 13
- Steering 100
- Electrical 152
- Suspension 71
- Engine Mechanical 209
- Transmission 476
- Engine Performance 1,911
- Axle Nut/Hub Nut 151
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1997 Regal
- Engine And Engine Cooling — engine · 15V701000Engine oil that drips onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold may result in a fire.
- Steering · 09E005000A broken steering knuckle could result in loss of steering control and a possible crash without warn.
- Visibility — windshield wiper/washer › linkages · 99V348000Driver visibility could be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Exterior Lighting — headlights · 98V102000If the headlamp assemblies are replaced, customers may not be able to properly aim the headlights.
- Steering — rack and pinion · 03V527000If this occurs, the pinion shaft can be forced upward during left turns and back down as the steerin.
- Engine And Engine Cooling · 09V116000If the manifold is hot enough and the oil runs below the heat shield, it may ignite into a small fla.
Owners have filed 174 complaints and Buick has issued 87 technical service bulletins for the 1997 Regal. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1997 Regal manual
Is this manual specific to the 1997 Regal?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1997 model year, covering the 3.8L V6 and 3.8L V6 across the GS Sedan 4-Door, LS Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Buick published for this year.
What 1997 Regal problems does it help with?
6 recalls are on federal record for the 1997 Regal, covering engine and engine cooling, steering, visibility. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Buick dealers.
Does it include 1997 Regal wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1997 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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