1996 Buick Regal electrical problems

Filed Apr 18, 2018 · Brakes, Electrical · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 1996 buick regal. The contact stated that the brake and ABS warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent facility for diagnostic testing and failure codes: c1265 (rear ABS motor circuit shorted to ground) and c1286 (ebcm/ebtcm failed to illuminate the red brake warning indicator) were located. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (don brown chevrolet, 2244 s kings highway blvd, st. Louis, mo 63110, (314) 282-7887) where it was determined that the codes indicated that there was a rear motor short to the ground and the electric brake control module activated the brake warning indicators. Further diagnostic testing would be performed by the dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.

Filed Oct 28, 2005 · Electrical · 38,000 miles · NJ

Failure of both brake lights and turn signals. Emergency flashers operate so bulbs and wiring are ok. Fuses checked. Not repaired yet but was told it probably is a switch/component in the steering column.

Filed Mar 25, 2005 · Electrical, Engine · 29,050 miles · FL · fire

After turning the ignition to start the vehicle there was an explosion, the engine was on fire. The fire department was called, and the fire was extinguished. This vehicle was not included in the intake manifold the federal safety agency recall 96v116000. *ak the egr valve was inoperative and on another occasion the vehicle had to be jump started. *sc

Filed Dec 28, 2004 · Electrical · 163,000 miles · TX · fire

When trying to start the vehicle, there was an explosion and the vehicle caught fire. The fire was put out by the consumer, however, it was nearly destroyed.

Filed Sep 24, 2004 · Electrical · 106,468 miles · TX

Vehicle stalled intermittently while driving 30-40 MPH, and the wiring connected to the horn overheated and become inoperative. Dealer was not contacted.

Filed Feb 20, 2004 · Electrical · MI · fire

Burning smell, and smoke comes from under the hood of the car when ever the heat is being used. Or I have traveled over 50 miles. A rattling sound comes from the steering wheel or steering column when ever I make a turn. The sun roof just hums when ever the switch is pushed to open or close it, it doesn't work at all. (cannot open sun roof).

Filed Feb 19, 2004 · Electrical, Engine · 15,000 miles · MI

While driving at any speed, the vehicle would intermittently stall. Just before the vehicle stalled, the check engine and battery light had come on. The vehicle had been to the dealer three times for this problem, but the dealer was unable to resolve the problem. *ak the stalling would also occur when making left turns.

Filed Jan 13, 2004 · Electrical · 30,000 miles · AR

While driving on the highway vehicle lost power and the lights went out. Then, vehicle will continued to drive without being restarted. Dealer attempted to repair the problem ,but the problem recurred.

Filed Feb 27, 2003 · Electrical · 90,000 miles · PA · fire

The vehicle caught on fire while parked, the fire department stated the fire was caused by an electrical short.

Filed Jan 27, 2003 · Electrical · CA · fire

When at a stop and without warning vehicle caught fire under the hood.