Tl* the contact owns a 1998 buick regal. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 15v701000 (engine) and 00099v356 (visibility); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
1998 Buick Regal engine complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 1998 buick regal. The contact received a notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 buick regal. The contact stated that engine oil was leaking profusely on the exhaust manifold and the check engine light illuminated. The contact also stated that a quart of oil was provided weekly. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number:15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 buick regal the contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owned a 1998 buick regal. The contact stated that while the vehicle parked and unoccupied, the vehicle ignited into flames. The fire department extinguished the flames and informed that the fire originated in the engine compartment. A police report was filed. The vehicle was deemed as destroyed and towed to a savage facility. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 122,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 buick regal. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v701000 (engine); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Notified of safety recall engine design flaw by gm. Recall #15v701. No parts available/unknown when parts will be available/keep engine out of garage due to fire possibility. My engine smokes lightly but continually when running and continues for a short time after ignition turned off. Various mechanics could not diagnose cause but said there was oil everywhere on the engine. Didn't trust the vehicle to drive outside city but engine always responded dependably except for oil leak. Finally get the cause but it can't be repaired because of parts not available and no indication as to when parts will be available. I can't sell or trade in this vehicle due to safety recall. Can't drive it long distances. Can't get information as to when parts, if ever, will be available. If vehicle does catch fire, insurance won't pay off due to safety recall indicating problem. I realize it's a 20year old vehicle but it only has 150,000 miles. At least I'm not worried about it taking my life....yet. I've already contacted everyone that I've been told to but no resolution yet. Any suggestions?
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 buick regal. While driving 15 MPH, another vehicle crashed into the contact's vehicle. The contact sustained neck injuries that required medical attention. The front passenger also sustained chest injuries that required medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. Prior to the crash, the contact's vehicle was leaking oil. After the crash, the lights on the instrument panel failed to illuminate. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.
Tl* the contact owned a 1998 buick regal. While the contact's daughter was driving approximately 45 MPH, she smelled a strong burning odor. The vehicle was pulled over and caught fire. The fire department extinguished the fire. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact received a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v701000 (engine). The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 135,000.
Tl* the contact owned a 1998 buick regal. While the vehicle was parked outside of the contact's residence, it caught fire. The fire department extinguished the fire. A fire report was not filed. There were no injuries. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling) after the vehicle was destroyed due to the fire. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 buick regal. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v701000 (engine) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* the contact owned a 1998 buick regal. The contact stated that the vehicle caught fire while parked with the engine off. The contact had driven the vehicle for approximately one hour prior to the failure. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire and a fire report was filed. No injuries were reported. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 buick regal. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). The dealer was not yet notified of the recall. The contact called the manufacturer and they were unable to determine when the parts and the permanent remedy for this condition would become available. The contact was unable to determine when the recall repair would be completed. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* the contact owned a 1998 buick regal. The contact stated that while driving into the driveway at about 5 MPH, there was smoke emitting from underneath the hood, without any warning. The contact lifted the hood and the engine immediately burst into flames. The fire department attempted to extinguish the fire however, the flames were excessive and the vehicle burned completely. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries reported. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot and deemed destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact stated that after the fire, she received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v701000 the (engine and engine cooling. The failure mileage was not provided. Updated 03/16/16*lj;05/11/18*jb
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 buick regal. The contact smelled an odor of burning rubber. The vehicle was completely engulfed in flames within 15 minutes. The driver and passengers were able to exit the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000. The consumer stated the vehicle was recalled in november 2011 for a possible engine fire. Shortly after receiving the notice, the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer to have the potential problem fixed. Updated 07/06/15.
Tl * the contact owns a 1998 buick regal. While making a right turn at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was unable to be restarted and was towed to the contact's residence. The failure recurred eighteen times over a period of three months. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 177,000. Updated 09/02/14*lj the consumer stated when the brakes would stall, the steering and brakes would fail as well. Updated 09/16/2014
My son received a vehicle recall from gm on his buick regal for potential compartment fire. He brought the car into a local dealership to have the recall work completed. Approximately three weeks later on april 12th my son drove his car 15miles to work and notice immediately after getting out of the car smoke coming from under his hood. He raised the hood and saw fire on his engine. He immediately dropped the hood down and called the fire department.
Just as the current gm recall my buick regal suddenly loses all power while driving. The 1st time this occurred I was on the interstate going 60 MPH at night, 1st all the dash lights flashed on, then my headlights, power steering, all electronics and engine died! Luckily I was able to make it to the emergency lane! Once, I was able to pull my frightened self together, the car started right back up and I was able to get off the interstate and make it home very cautiously. In the days following, I tested it just driving very close to home and continuously had the same problem, somewhat seeming to occur more often when I used my turn signal, these incidences of total power failure occurred @ speeds of 0-35 MPH, since I was unwilling to put it back on the interstate. When performing a simple internet search for a solution to this problem, I quickly found that I was not the only to have this problem, some with a 1998 buick regal just as myself, and others with a similar make & model (still gm) and close to the same year, well before 2003. After taking the car to a mechanic & getting a new alternator and blower motor, the car died yet again before I even made it out of the parking lot. It was suggested to me to try the new alternator before replacing the ignition and related parts which are quite pricey on this vehicle which has 1 of those chips in the key. This problem has yet to be solved and I wonder if the current recall is even more overdue than thought. Please help! Do not wait until myself, my children or others suffer fatal consequences! This vehicle is new to me, has very low mileage and is in otherwise in great condition and also has a satisfactory carfax report. My sincerest thanks!
When I put my turn signal on the dash warning lamps light up and the vehicle engine stopped running, this happened several times even when in park, you turn the signals on and the vehicle dies, if you cycle it a couple of times it operates fine until the vehicle is shut off and standing for a little while then it will start the problem all over again.
The vehicle was involved in an engine compartment fire. Buick admits the recall but refuses to repair damage caused by fire.
I rec'd a recall notice on my vehicle in nov. 2011 and have been trying to make arrangements to get it in to a dealer to have the recall fixed when this fire started in the engine compartment while I was on my way home from picking up my son, and my daughter was in the vehicle as well, I have no other means of transportation to get to and from work, and my work is 30 miles away. In contacting gm they told me that they will only fix the recall part any other damage will not be covered, I do not have the extra money to fix this vehicle at this time and I have already missed 3 days of work, and have no more personal paid days off to take. I am the main breadwinner of my household and my husband is using a borrowed vehicle to get back and forth to work as well. I feel that it is truly unfair gm can't or wont help out a mother of 3 with fixing this vehicle so that I may continue to provide for my family.
1998 buick regal w/ 3.8l engine. Had recall issue fixed march 2011. Vehicle caught fire after driving up to our local mountains. Fire began after vehicle was turned off, as we were getting our children out of the car. The fire began at the spark plug wires, continued up the wire assembly to the fuel lines and burned through fuel lines. Immediately had to disconnect battery, since fuel lines were spewing gas at the fire. We were able to put fire out with snow on the brushy hillside we were parked beside. Filed claim with gm. They denied it due to car's age, and claimed they have no responsibility after the car is 4 years old. Their recall fix did not work. The car still caught on fire anyway with my family inside.
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 buick regal. The contact noticed smoke coming from the engine intermittently. The contact did not notify the dealer. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that her VIN was not included in the recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number: 08v118000 (engine and engine cooling) and offered no further assistance. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who informed her that the lower intake manifold was leaking and needed to be replaced. No repairs were performed. The current and the failure mileages were 130,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 buick regal. The contact stated that when engine oil was added to the vehicle, some of the oil spilled on top of the manifold and the vehicle caught on fire. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure and the current mileage was 100,000.
1998 buick regal. Consumer seeks reimbursement for repairs done related to recall *tgw the consumer stated the vehicle caught fire due to an oil leak, which resulted in a faulty gasket. It in turn shorted out the battery and the starter. The gasket leaked, blowing oil in the starter, and caused a fire under the hood. The consumer is seeking reimbursement for the repairs that were directly related to the recall.
I own a 1998 buick regal. While driving I approached a stop light and applied my brakes. I smelled a burning oil smell and started to see a black smoke under the hood. My car was damaged past the point of repair. I brought my car in to be repaired prior to the incident only to be told the parts to fix the recall problem will have to be ordered. I was never notified that the parts were available.
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 buick regal. The contact stated the vehicle was parked when it unexpectedly caught fire. The fire department was called to the scene and extinguished the fire. The failure originated from the engine compartment. The contact stated that prior to the failure, when engaging the brakes, he smelled a burning oil odor. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the technician was unable to determine the cause of failure. The vehicle was previously repaired for the federal safety agency recall campaign id number 09v116000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact stated that the remedy repair was insufficient. The failure mileage was approximately 97,000. The VIN was unavailable.
1998 buick regal ls v6 car was driven approximately 4 miles and parked in a outside public parking lot. Engine caught fire. Now we find out it was a published defect. Frickin gm gets bailed out but what about us?
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 buick regal. The contact stated that the driver was driving at approximately 30 MPH, when the vehicle suddenly caught fire under the hood. The driver was able to contain the fire without notifying the fire department. She was unable to drive the vehicle when the complaint was filed. Prior to the fire, the contact had to change the oil more frequently due to an oil leak. The contact received a recall notice for the engine and engine cooling components a month prior to the failure (recall 09v116000, engine and engine cooling and recall 08v118000). She called the manufacturer for assistance but was told that they could not offer her any assistance since her warranty had expired. The current and failures mileages were approximately 180,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 buick regal. While driving less than 35 MPH, the vehicle began to shutter and lost complete power. The contact smelled a chemical odor and maneuvered the vehicle off the road. The next morning, he discovered that half of the engine manifold and the spark plug retention wires were melted. The dealer had the vehicle towed and could not determine how the fire originated. The vehicle has not been repaired. The dealer is waiting to speak with the manufacturer. The failure and current mileages were less than 96,000. Remailed 10/20/09
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