2000 Buick Regal: fire, smoke or burning smell

Filed Nov 15, 2023 · 187,000 miles · CA · fire

The contact owns a 2000 Buick Regal. The contact stated that after he parked and shut off the vehicle, he walked to the bank. Bystanders then alerted the contact that the vehicle had caught fire. The contact stated that the fire had completely burned the engine. When the police and fire department arrived, the fire department extinguished the fire. Police and fire department reports were filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard but was not deemed totaled by the insurance company. The contact stated that prior to the fire, the vehicle was leaking oil onto the ground and lost motive power while driving uphill. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 187,000.

Filed Nov 15, 2023 · CA · fire

As my daily drive to a shopping location i parked my car at a curb, i turned OFF engine, and i removed the key, i open and exit the car out the driver side door, as i walk a few feet away from my parked car, i then was alerted by people from a nearby business that smoke was coming from the bottom area on my car, i turned and saw dark smoke, and fire began slowly rising from below the bottom front center area of the car, UNKNOWN to me why the car was smoking, and now on fire, this was a fast burning fire, i did not know what to do as more people including a nearby off duty police officer joined in to help, then the fire Department engine truck and crew pulled up in seconds just at the nearby traffic light , as my wife and i stood there and my car was now burning up from the hood area, a blast of foam did not put the fire out, the fire captain, and his crew cut open the hood to put out, in the (Captain words) an electrical fire, they began to cut wires from battery, within the engine area . I've never believed this was happening, so unreal, as i thought about how my wife, and I were just sec. from getting back into the car to continue our day shopping, we thank all who helped. We just drove a short distance away from our home. There were no warning lamps, fire started as people were eating at a outdoor food service business, it was an uncontrolled car fire, my wife and don't know what to do at this point, humiliation towards the car dealer and repair update by (GM Recall )

Filed Feb 9, 2018 · Engine · 205,000 miles · WA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 buick regal. The contact stated that the engine compartment caught fire while the vehicle was parked in the garage. There were no warning indicators illuminated prior to the fire. The contact was able to extinguish the fire on her own. A police and a fire report were not filed. The vehicle was drivable and was taken to titus-will chevrolet buick (2580 n national ave, chehalis, wa 98532) where it was diagnosed that the engine manifold failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the contact would have to pay for the repair. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling) but the parts were not available. The VIN was included in the recall. The failure mileage was 205,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Jul 10, 2017 · Engine · 140,000 miles · CA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 buick regal. While the vehicle was parked, it caught on fire. The fire department extinguished the fire. The vehicle was not towed to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The manufacturer was not contacted and was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.

Filed Jan 30, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · PA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 buick regal. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle began to independently reduce speed without warning. The contact pulled over and shut off the vehicle, but it failed to restart. The contact stated that the front of the vehicle began to smoke and caught on fire. The fire department extinguished the fire. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Jan 5, 2017 · Engine · 155,000 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 buick regal. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced per the federal safety agency campaign number: 09v116000 (engine and engine cooling), but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled while driving home from the dealer and smoke appeared under the hood. The contact stated that no flames were visible, but the engine cover and other parts were missing from the engine. The contact stated that the service engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 155,000.

Filed Oct 12, 2016 · 89,000 miles · IL · fire

My son was driving when the car started smoking and caught fire. It was close as when he got out the front dash started burning. The car was a total loss. I have video of it burning and listening to my son describe all his clothes and personal things going up in flames. I have been writing and writing about this with every recall notice I receive. And that has been a lot. I only paid $3000.00 for the car but feel cheated to have lost it all. And almost lost my son! My recall # is 090447. It would be nice to hear back from someone about this. Maybe it can be resolved in my favor as I have a buick in my driveway now. I like them, always have.

Filed Aug 23, 2016 · Engine · CA · fire

Tl* the contact owned a 2000 buick regal. While driving 15 MPH, the contact noticed smoke coming from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle caught fire. The fire department was called; however, the fire was extinguished by an individual. A fire report was not filed and there were no injuries. 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 not available. The vehicle was destroyed.

Filed Apr 20, 2016 · Engine · 115,000 miles · FL · fire

Tl* the contact owned a 2000 buick regal. After the vehicle was parked, smoke and flames appeared in the engine compartment. The fire department extinguished the fire. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was deemed destroyed. There were no injuries. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.

Filed Mar 4, 2016 · Engine · 150,000 miles · MN · fire

Tl* the contact owned a 2000 buick regal. The contact stated that when the driver exited the vehicle and entered a building, the driver was informed that the vehicle was on fire in the parking lot. The local fire department extinguished the fire. A fire report was filed and there were no injuries reported. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard where it was deemed destroyed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

Filed Feb 24, 2016 · Engine · TN · fire

2000 buick regal. Consumer writes in regards to engine oil leak deposit on exhaust manifold caused fire damage under hood. *smd the consumer stated she noticed smoke coming from under the hood. When she raised the hood, flames were flaring up from the oil cap. The consumer received a recall notice, two months after the fire.

Filed Feb 4, 2016 · Engine · 200,000 miles · PA · fire

Late december I receive recall 15757 which stated the issue with the possible engine compartment fire. It also stated that 'parts to repair your vehicle are not currently available. My car went on fire on january 19, 2016 and was destroyed. It was parked for about twenty minutes after I drove it for about 30 minutes.the car that I have had for 200,000 miles because we loved the car and took extremely good care of, which would have lasted at least another two to three years, is now gone. I reported it promptly on january 21, 2016 to an extremely gracious woman named elizabeth, and was given the service request number. An inspection of my vehicle would occur I was told. I was just now told on the phone that because I made a claim to my insurance company, that gm / buick considers the matter closed. In what world does that make sense??? I am now faced with the need to purchase another vehicle which I can ill afford. Even with the insurance settlement, I will incur debt that that was not in my plans and will be extremely difficult to arrange. Besides the money, is there no consideration to the turmoil this has caused. Have you ever watched your car go up in flames? Have you ever had to tell your spouse that the vehicle she has meticulously cared for so long just burned to a crisp? The fire occurred in my workplace parking lot and was put out by our local volunteer fire dept. I have gone to great lengths to make sure that my insurance company was aware that the car needed to be inspected by gm to insure that that the fire was related to the recall issue. I understand that perfectly. I also communicated to gm where the vehicle was being towed to and provided names and phone numbers. In following up I was now told that nothing was done and nothing is to be done!