My 2004 Buick Regal ls, just recently started to shut off or won't turn on, but at the same time all the lights in the instrumental panel would be flashing on and off repeatedly nonstop. As I would turn on my Buick by turning the ignition switch, it wouldn't turn on but also all the lights would be flickering on and off rapidly. I would have to keep turning the ignition switch on and off for about 10-20 times until finally my Buick would turn on. Now when I would be driving it would shut of by me put my turn signal left or right or it would shut off by itself. Again as it would shut off all the lights in the instrumental panel would be flashing on and off repeatedly and I would loose acceleration and power steering. Sometimes I would be lucky enough to get it started right away, but if I was unlucky I would have to pull over and try to get it started again. It's now happening so much that I found out that I could sometimes turn on my emergency hazard and it would make the lights stop flickering and regain power to the acceleration and power steering. I can't believe that my year make and model isn't part of the GM's recall for the ignition shut off problems. What will it take" many deaths for them to do something about it"

- El Paso, TX, USA

Engine stalls after first startup, then after restart all warning lights blink for long period. Vehicle stalls when stopping for a traffic signal or slowing down to turn. Then, when ignition switch was turned to off position, could not remove key, and could not turn engine off. Mechanic replaced ignition electrical switch, replaced ignition tumbler assembly, made new keys. We spent $1,171.01 for these repairs. Wrote a long letter to Buick customer assistance center on July 1, 2014, and explained all the details of this ignition-related problem. Found 21 similar complaints at safercar.gov. GMC never issued a recall notice on these ignition-related problems, and said our vehicle did not have certain defective manufacturer parts installed as original equipment. Who the hell installed these defective ignition-related parts?

- Groton, CT, USA

While driving in town my 2004 Buick Regal completely shut off. When I put it in park and tried to restart it all of the lights started flashing and luckily it started back up after a couple minutes. I drove to work and then home and everything was normal. The next morning I went to the store and at a stop light it shut off completely again. This time it barely started and I immediately drove it to the dealership. A that point my car wouldn't even start up again and I was without my car for over a week. 460 dollars later my car is finally safe again.

- Whitewater, WI, USA

I was driving the car at 40mph when all of a sudden it cut off and all the gauge lights came on. I was nearly side swiped by another car. I restarted the car but it would not start. I tried to start it up again. It started but would not shift out of park. The gauge lights on the dash board were still on. I restarted the car again and was able to drive it home; the signal lights and head lights did not work. When I was finally able to start it up and take it to a mechanic, I was told the problem was the ignition switch. I paid a total of $540 for them to repair this problem. GMC knew about the problem and did not report a recall to consumers nor offer to fix it. All I'm asking is for a refund of the money I paid; $540.

- Memphis, TN, USA

The vehicle began randomly dying while driving at speeds under 35mph or idling at a stoplight. This happened once prior to Aug. '13, but the frequency increased. There was no indication when this would occur and no warning until the loss of steering and acceleration. As the frequency increased the vehicle was taken to a mechanic, but with no service engine light, there were no repair codes to isolate the issue. They were unable to fix. The problem worsened and the instrument cluster began flashing randomly. The only way to stop the flashing was to push the hazard switch, but the vehicle still died. The mechanic replaced the ignition switch in Jan. 2014. Since then the vehicle has died twice while driving, again with no warnings. Today this happened at a low speed on a major highway almost causing the vehicle behind to rear-end me. Please look into this situation as it appears there have been others with a similar issue. This is a safety issue for the owners of the vehicles and other driving around them.

- Mankato, MN, USA

First time my car stalled and had the ignition switch replaced was 15 months after purchasing it from a Buick dealer. Beginning 9/2011 car began stalling at many and various times. I attempted to have this repaired - taking to my Buick dealer on many occasions and to my local auto mechanic making repairs as suggested and still my car continued to stall, most recent time of stalling - Oct. 2013 - had Buick dealer again check and research technical documents to see what could be causing this problem - Buick could not find anything even after I asked them 'could it be my ignition switch' and was told no. I took my car to my local auto mechanic again and after doing lots of testing - he replaced my ignition switch. Car has not stalled since. As I understand it - my ignition switch could fail again and I am requesting that my make and model be reviewed and included in the 'recent' GM ignition switch recall.

- Pittsburgh, PA, USA

The contact owns a 2004 Buick Regal. The contact stated that while driving various speeds, the vehicle would jerk without warning. The contact mentioned that the keys would dangle from the ignition switch. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000 and the current mileage was 126,000.

- Richlands, NC, USA

The contact owns a 2004 Buick Regal. The contact stated that the ignition module failed, causing the vehicle to stall sporadically and without warning. The contact would shift from park to neutral before attempting to restart the vehicle. Additionally, the instrument panel lights would flicker independently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who was unable to diagnose the problem. The failure later recurred and the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the ignition switch was repaired but to no avail. The dealer then stated that the ignition cylinder. Would need replacing however, the part was not available to complete the repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 97650.

- Kresgeville, PA, USA

1st time vehicle wheels and steering completely locked up when making a right turn blocking traffic and had to be towed after police and no one could release it. After having towed the vehicle to my home. I was able to release the lock and tested it before I decided to drive it to a gas station for gas. As I pulled out of the gas station the vehicle locked up again blocking two lanes of traffic coming at me on a 4 lane county road. I sent a letter to GM reporting the problem and the repair that was done, but I am very concerned that there may be other vehicles on the road that could end up with many deaths. And I am not confident that my problem has been solved.

- Mount Laurel , NJ, USA

2004 Buick Regal stops while driving. Key was stuck in ignition and repaired at local dealer in macon. Vehicle now shuts off while driving at speed at 45 mph or more.

- Macon, GA, USA

Complaint regarding air bag light & low tire light came on several times consumer had vehicle service and once off the service lot all dash lights came on. The turn signal and wiper motor had to be replaced. The hub assemblt harness had to be repalced. The check engine light illuminated along with the no trac and ABS light.

- Zanesville, OH, USA