The consumer observed something leaking from underneath her vehicle. The dealer was notified but was unable to service the vehicle at that time.
1991 Buick Regal engine problems
15 complaints (8% of all complaints for this car).
- owner complaints
- 15
- of this car's complaints
- 8%
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Engine7
- Engine: gasoline3
- Cooling system2
- Exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe1
- Exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor1
- Exhaust system: emission control1
- Exhaust system1
- Engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Buick Regal engine problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Related investigations
Engine cradle separation
The engine cradle front bolts and/or retainers may fail, allowing the front of the engine cradle to fall, possibly separating the steering intermediate shaft from the steering gear, with complete loss of steering control
EA00011
Engine cradle separation
On april 1, 1997, general motors corporation filed a defect information report to recall the subject vehicles, registered in 14 high corrosion states, to replace the rear engine cradle bolts and retainers.the rear engine cradle bolts would either fracturer or pull through the retianers due to corrosion.as of september 1998, the sixth quarter, 59.3% of the subject vehicles had been repaired.in addition to the complaints of front engine cradle bolt failures in the above failure report summary, odi has received six reports of possible front engine cradle bolt failures, including two crashes.an rq is warranted to determine the extent of failures of the front engine cradle bolts and retainers on the subject vehicles.
RQ99002
Sub-frame absorber failure
There is no summary currently available
PE94048
What 1991 Buick Regal owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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.
We have spent $800 on trying to fix the problem and still haven't got it fixed. No safety defect.
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.
The car was taken in for service and we were told that the problem was due to the engine bolts were not secure. While browsing the net I found that the 91 buick regal was being recalled because of this and I want to know what steps need to be taken in order to correct this problem. The car was taken to pep boys for tires when I was informed of a need for the the rear brake assembly (drums, rotors, calipers, etc.) to be repaired and I found that buick was having a problem with these parts as well as the suspension. I also found that chevy was having a similar problem with the lumina. At this point I am just trying to find a way to get in contact with buick to get some of these issues resolved. Thanks in advance, erica jones.
Both rear struts failed causing a clunking noise in the rear of the vehicle and the front and rear suspension is out of alignment. Nlm
While driving on the highway then stopped at a stop sign. Went to turn, and the rear of engine dropped onto the highway. Contacted dealer, and was told that two rear bolts on engine cradle had rotted out. They made the necessary repairs. Took the vehicle for a state inspection and was told that the engine cradle had rotted out, and craced across the frame. Contacted dealer again, and was told not under warranty.
Took the vehicle in for an oil change and was told that a bolt fell into the drain pan.
On 11-28-97, engine cradle bolts rusted . When driver made a turn engine separated from the vehicle. The dealer repaired vehicle . On 15-apr-99, owner took the vehicle to repair shop again because the engine cradles rusted again. Manufacturer has been notified.
Questions about the 1991 Buick Regal engine
Does the 1991 Buick Regal have engine problems?
Owners have filed 15 complaints about the engine of the 1991 Buick Regal, 8% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1991 Buick Regal engine problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1991 Buick Regal engine?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Buick Regal have bad engine?
The Buick Regal model years with the most engine complaints are 2011 (111 complaints), 1999 (91 complaints) and 2001 (86 complaints).
Other 1991 Buick Regal problems
Brakes 117Body 20Seat belts 14Electrical 12Steering 12Lights 9Transmission 7Wheels 7Fuel system 6Suspension 6Acceleration 5Tires 3Locks 2Seats 2Visibility 2Airbags 1
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