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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

  • Engine
    7
  • Engine: gasoline
    3
  • Cooling system
    2
  • Exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
    1
  • Exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor
    1
  • Exhaust system: emission control
    1
  • Exhaust system
    1
  • Engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Buick Regal engine problems in other years

1990199520002005201020152019

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Related investigations

Engine cradle separationOpened April 10, 2000, closed January 12, 2001

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 separationOpened March 4, 1999, still open

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 failureOpened June 21, 1994, closed December 30, 1994

There is no summary currently available

PE94048

What 1991 Buick Regal owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Apr 21, 2003 · Engine · PA

The consumer observed something leaking from underneath her vehicle. The dealer was notified but was unable to service the vehicle at that time.

Filed Sep 6, 2002 · Engine · WI · fire

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.

Filed Aug 27, 2001 · Engine · TX

We have spent $800 on trying to fix the problem and still haven't got it fixed. No safety defect.

Filed Mar 26, 2001 · Electrical, Engine · NY · fire

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.

Filed Feb 27, 2001 · Body, Brakes · WI

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.

Filed Jun 19, 2000 · Brakes, Engine · IL

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.

Filed May 9, 2000 · Electrical, Engine · WI

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

Filed Jan 20, 2000 · Engine · NY

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.

Filed Aug 27, 1999 · Engine · CA

Took the vehicle in for an oil change and was told that a bolt fell into the drain pan.

Filed Jun 7, 1999 · Engine · NY

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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