Had an electric fuel pump failure after a period of problems with difficulty starting and poor acceleration. When the fuel pump was removed, there is evidence of arcing at the connector. Seems to be a fire hazard, as the pump is inside the fuel tank.
1996 Buick Regal: fuel pump failure
6 of the 204 complaints about the 1996 Buick Regal describe fuel pump failure.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below
Fuel pump failure by model year
What owners say
While vehicle was in a repair shop a burned up fuel pump was replaced in fuel tank. Fuel pump available for analysis. *ak
Vehicle would not start. Took vehicle to an independent mechanic who found fuel pump and fuel sending unit needed to be replaced. *ak there was electrical problem with the fuel pump.
Vehicle won't be able to crank at the time, and no electrical function. Vehicle had to be towed to technician, and he said that fuel pump had melted inside of fuel tank. When a part melts like that it just makes sparks.
Car fails to accelerate past 30mph under normal driving conditions. Increasing pressure on gas pedal at 30mph yields no response from car. When car hits passing gear, finally accelerates past 30mph. In addition, at interstate speeds ie. 70-75 MPH car develops almost a stutter and cannot maintain speed and starts to decelerate. Both problems occur in both drive and overdrive. Has been in for repairs to 4 different repair shops, 2 of them authorized buick dealers. They have replaced throttle position sensor, cleaned fuel injectors, new fuel pump and fuel filter, new knock sensor and blown carbon out of engine twice. Car still does not accelerate as described.
The fuel pump shorted, causing an electrical arc in the gas tank. The fuse did not break the current. Manufacturer contacted , owner was not pleased with outcome.
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system
- What is wrong
- A backfire during engine starting can cause breakage of the upper intake manifold.
- Risk
- This condition can cause a no-start condition and possibly an engine compartment fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the powertrain control module programming. Until the campaign repair is made, the vehicle hood should be shut whenever starting the vehicle to reduce the chance of personal injury.
Recall number 96V116000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1996 Buick Regal fuel pump
Is fuel pump failure a common problem on the 1996 Buick Regal?
6 of 204 owner complaints about the 1996 Buick Regal (3%) mention fuel pump failure. The model year with the most reports is 2011.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1996 Buick Regal?
There is 1 recall and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1996 Buick Regal
Fire or smoke 10Brake failure 8Stalling 7ABS 6No deployment 6
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