1996 Buick Regal engine problems

Filed Oct 28, 2015 · Brakes, Engine · 195,000 miles · CA · fire

While merging onto the freeway, I was taking my car to be smogged. At speed, I noticed a little white puff of smoke emit from the right side of the engine bay. As I proceeded to start moving to the shoulder, this puff had turned into a gray plume. As I finally reached the shoulder, the entire front of the engine bay was billowing black smoke. As I tried to stop, the brake pedal went to the floor, so it seemed the fire had burnt through a brake line. I managed to engage the emergency brake slowly and managed to stop on the shoulder. Opening the hood, I found a small fire burning at the rear of the engine, but in front of the firewall. I had nothing with me, so I called the fire department and it was extinguished. However, by the time they got there, the entire engine compartment was totaled beyond extensive repair.

Filed Apr 4, 2015 · Engine, Fuel system · 238,256 miles · TN · fire

My car started to not start after being driven and shortly after did not want to start in a simple idle. Somehow fuel has been getting trapped in a pressurized line and I'm having to release the fuel out. Oil leaked into the spark plugs caused a pilot flame. I have read multiple accounts of this happening to that specific make and year as well a few of the other 90 models. Every account says it is a flaw in the engine and fuel system.

Filed Mar 24, 2010 · Engine · 130,000 miles · NY · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 1996 buick regal le. The contact stated there was an unusual loud explosion immediately after the vehicle was started. She opened the hood to further investigate and was exhumed with thick smoke emitting from the engine. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was discovered that the top manifold melted. The mechanic replaced the manifold, injectors, sensor wires, pcv valves, and hoses. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000. The approximate current mileage was 130,000.

Filed Feb 26, 2010 · Engine · 113,048 miles · AL · fire

On engine start, loud explosion in engine compartment. Inspection reveled engine cover broken, upper intake manifold (plenum) split in two pieces. Smell of gas, broken vacuum and fuel lines. Must replace upper intake manifold, fuel rail, 2 injectors, various lines. Old parts are available.

Filed May 24, 2009 · Engine, Fuel system · 90,000 miles · IA

Vehicle back fire through the intake and smoke rolls out from under the hood when trying to start the vehicle, normally start good after sitting over night, but go to start it again it will back fire or the engine idle is very erratic before it will smooth out. I replace spark plug, spark plug wires, cam sensor, pcv valve, fuel filter check battery connection.

Filed Dec 26, 2008 · Engine, Fuel system · 78,117 miles · SC

Tl*the contact owns a 1996 buick regal. The contact noticed that the vehicle sporadically experienced a no-start condition. There was also a backfire that occurred when the vehicle was started. The upper intake manifold failed prior to the upper intake manifold. The dealer stated that his VIN was excluded from the federal safety agency campaign id number 96v116000 (fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system). The contact would not assume responsibility for the repair. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 78,117. Updated 02/05/09. *lj coolant was found in the oil when repairs were made on the manifold. Updated 02/10/09.

Filed May 23, 2007 · Engine · 186,000 miles · KY · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 1996 buick regal. The contact's vehicle caught fire after being parked for approximately fifteen minutes. The current and failure mileages were 186,000. Updated 02-01-08. *kb updated 02/19/10. *lj updated 09/2810

Filed Dec 16, 2006 · Engine · 87,000 miles · PA

I bought a used car in boardman, ohio area and I now have a 1490.00 repair bill after salesman told me it was checked out. They replaced a burned out bulb with another burned out bulb which I can prove. I need help to stop this practice.

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 21, 2004 · Engine · 105,310 miles · IN

Anti freeze leaked inside the engine due to faulty intake manifold gaskets which were made of plastic. This happened frequently, even after antifreeze was refilled. *ak fumes from the antifreeze oil mixture were entering the cabin of the vehicle from the engine.