My 70-year-old mothers 1991 buick regal caught fire from the original exhaust pipe gases blowing against the rear bumper cavity. The plastic parts caught on fire and caused $1,800.00 worth of damage. She was on east bound i94 going 60mph saw the fire and went to the next exit where an super america gas station attendant had a fire extinguisher. This will happen again and some one will not be as lucky. Gm complaint # 1-20438510. Gm declines any assistance at this time.
1991 Buick Regal: fire, smoke or burning smell
8 of the 200 complaints about the 1991 Buick Regal describe fire, smoke or burning smell.
- owner complaints
- 8
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? No recall or service bulletin covers this area of the car yet.
Fire, smoke or burning smell by model year
What owners say
While driving and going down a hill consumer smelled hot fuel smell. Gauges looked fine. Then, a couple of minutes later checked it again, and battery gauge was low. Consumer kept driving, as approaching intersection vehicle died. Consumer coasted to right and saw smoke. Then, cosumer left car, and there was an explosion with flames.
Consumer has experienced several problems with this vehicle, brakes have been replaced 5 times, most recently the consumer was driving and noticed smoke coming from the left front wheel, calipers had been sticking and binding. Ecm failed and was replaced. Heater pipe was leaking and was replaced. Windshield washer didn't work right. Left and right lens covers replaced due to water entering them. Power door lock failed and was replaced. Left side mirror was replaced. Oil sensor was replaced. Left window motor failed and was replaced. Right front lamp replaced.
Very slight amount of smoke coming from steering column infrequently. Dealer says this is not a safety defect because no recall has been ordered. Says it's the turn signal switch and will not catch fire. I believe that this is a safety defect that the manufacturer should be required to repair.
While traveling noticed smoke coming from the steering wheel, causing poor visibility. Please provide further informaton.
While driving with lights in low beam, intermittent windshield wipers on, could smell and see smoke coming from steering wheel area, according dealer, short in dimmer switch/electrical wiring.
Engine compartment caught fire, resulting in extensive damage and injury (smoke inhalation/burns). (1st vehicle on #603358)
Smoke comes from the steering column and a smell of something burning, also notice some instrument panels malfunctioning. Tt
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1991 Buick Regal fire or smoke
Is fire, smoke or burning smell a common problem on the 1991 Buick Regal?
8 of 200 owner complaints about the 1991 Buick Regal (4%) mention fire, smoke or burning smell. The model year with the most reports is 2001.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1991 Buick Regal?
There is no recall or service bulletin for this area of the car on record.
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