The service and repair manual for the 2001 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 | 2001 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 4 recalls · 229 complaints · 249 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2001 Regal manual






03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 181
- General Information 1,896
- Accessories & Equipment 2,231
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 473
- Body & Frame 476
- Brakes 226
- Restraints 503
- Drivelines & Axles 16
- Steering 154
- Electrical 818
- Suspension 87
- Engine Mechanical 346
- Transmission 600
- Engine Performance 1,871
- Front 159
- Radiator Cap Pressure 15
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2001 Regal
- Engine And Engine Cooling — engine · 15V701000Engine oil that drips onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold may result in a fire.
- Steering · 08E063000If the weld fails, loss of steering could result, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
- Steering · 09E005000A broken steering knuckle could result in loss of steering control and a possible crash without warn.
- 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 229 complaints and Buick has issued 249 technical service bulletins for the 2001 Regal. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2001 Regal manual
Is this manual specific to the 2001 Regal?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2001 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 2001 Regal problems does it help with?
4 recalls are on federal record for the 2001 Regal, covering engine and engine cooling, steering. 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 2001 Regal wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2001 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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