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.
2000 Buick Regal engine problems
61 complaints (33% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 110,000. 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 61
- of this car's complaints
- 33%
- typical mileage
- 110,000
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 3
Which part fails
- Engine7
- Exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe1
- Exhaust system: emission control1
- Cooling system1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Buick Regal engine problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2000 Buick Regal engine
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
- What is wrong
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 1998-1999 Chevrolet Lumina and Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1997-2004 Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Prix, 2000-2004 Chevrolet Impala, and 1998-2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. The affected vehicles were previously repaired under recalls 08V‑118, 09V‑116, and 15V‑201 to address the possibility that engine oil may drip onto the hot exhaust manifold.
- Risk
- Engine oil that drips onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold may result in a fire.
- Remedy
- The remedy applied under recalls 08V‑118, 09V‑116, and 15V‑201 did not adequately remove the safety risk. Under the improved remedy, dealers will replace the engines front valve cover and gasket. Vehicles that are covered by recalls 08V‑118, 09V‑116, or 15V‑201 that have not yet received the original remedy will instead receive the improved remedy under the original recall number. The recall began on February 19, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020, Buick customer service at 1‑800‑521‑7300, Oldsmobile customer service at 1‑800‑442‑6537 and Pontiac customer service at 1‑800‑458‑8006. GM's number for this recall is 15757. Note: Until the improved remedy has been applied, owners are advised to park their vehicle outside since the fire risk exists even when the vehicle is unattended.
Recall number 15V701000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- General motors is recalling 1,497,516 my 1997-2003 buick regal, my 1998-2003 chevrolet lumina, monte carlo and impala, my 1998-1999 oldsmobile intrigue, my 1997-2003 pontiac grand prix vehicles equipped with a 3.8l v6 naturally aspirated engine. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which drops of engine oil may be deposited on the exhaust manifold through hard braking.
- Risk
- If the manifold is hot enough and the oil runs below the heat shield, it may ignite into a small flame and may spread to the plastic spark plug wire channel and beyond increasing the risk of an engine compartment fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the engines front valve cover and front-valve-cover gasket with new parts of an improved design and remove the engines plastic cover and plastic oil-fill-tube extension, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during may 2016. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438, oldsmobile at 1‑800‑630‑6537, and pontiac at 1‑800‑620‑7668 or http://www.pontiac.com or http:www.gmownercenter.com.
Recall number 09V116000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- Gm is recalling 207,542 my 1997-2003 buick regal and pontiac grand prix vehicles equipped with a 3.8l supercharged v-6 engine. These vehicles have higher front rocker cover gasket temperatures, creating the potential for earlier degradation of the front rocker cover gasket and eventual oil seepage.
- Risk
- Certain underhood fires may be caused by drops of engine oil, from seepage or spillage, being deposited on the exhaust manifold through hard braking. If the manifold is hot enough and the oil runs below the heat shield, it may ignite into a small flame and, in some instances, the fire may spread to the plastic spark plug wire channel and beyond.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the engines front valve cover and front-valve-cover gasket with new parts of an improved design and remove the engines plastic cover and plastic oil-fill-tube extension, along with the 1-3-5 spark plug wire retainers, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during may 2016. , free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during may 2016. Until the remedy is completed, gm strongly recommends that owners observe the following important precautions (1) that owners do not park their vehicle in a garage, car port, or other structure; (2) if owners notice a burning odor, they should have their dealer inspect the vehicle. The dealer will inspect the vehicle without charge; (3) use premium fuel (91 octane or higher) in the vehicle as recommended in the vehicle's owner manual. Owners may contact buick at 1‑866‑608‑8080 or pontiac at 1‑800‑620‑7668, or through their website at http://www.gmownercenter.com .
Recall number 08V118000 · Recall details
Related investigations
Engine compartment fire
By letter dated march 12, 2008, general motors corp. (gm) has notified the agency that it will conduct a safety recall (identified by the federal safety agency recall number 08v‑118) to address a defect in approximately 207,542 model year (my) 1997-2003 buick regal gs and pontiac grand prix gtp vehicles equipped with the l67 supercharged version of gm's 3800 series ii v6 engine.the recalled regal gs vehicles were built from august 1996 to june 2003 and the grand prix gtp from march 1996 through january 2003.according to gm, oil may escape past the valve cover gasket on the front cylinder bank (cylinders 1-3-5) and deposit onto hot exhaust system components.under certain conditions, it is possible for this oil to ignite a small pilot flame, which may spread to the adjacent plastic spark plug wire channel, the spark plug wires themselves, the plastic engine cover, and other under hood components.reports indicate this most often occurs on higher-mileage vehicles shortly after the vehicle has been driven and then parked.typically, the fire was discovered within 5 to 15 minutes after the vehicle was parked.during this time window, under hood temperatures may become elevated.such elevated temperatures combined with a lack of airflow through the engine compartment may permit a small pilot flame to propagate and ignite other fuel sources.to correct the safety defect, gm will install an improved design front valve cover gasket and spark plug wire retainer.this remedy will be suppliedfree of charge for all recalled vehicles.until sufficient parts become available to repair all of the affected vehicles, gm strongly recommends that owners observe the following important precautions: (1) they strongly recommend that owners do not park their vehicle in a garage, carport, or other structure; (2) if owners notice a burning odor, they should have their dealer inspect the vehicle - the dealer will inspect the vehicle without charge; and (3) use premium fuel (91 octane or higher) in the vehicle as recommended in the vehicle's owner manual.the action taken by gm is sufficient to resolve the issues raised by this investigation.the subject fire incident rate on the c-, g-, and h-platform subject vehicles is low.the agency will continue to monitor this issue and reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.accordingly, this investigation is closed.see document file for additional information regarding this resume.
EA07008
Engine compartment fires
PE02050
What 2000 Buick Regal owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 buick regal. While driving 60 MPH, there was a strong odor of smoke and oil coming from the rear valve cover and the exhaust manifold. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (hiley buick gmc, located at 3535 w loop 820 s, fort worth, tx 76116; (817) 632-8800) where it was diagnosed that both of the valve cover gaskets needed to be replaced. The contact received a recall notification letter only for the front valve to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The dealer stated that the contact would have to pay for replacing the rear valve cover. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 135,000.
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.
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.
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.
Gm replaced front valve cover and gasket under recall, now the rear one is leaking badly. I see no difference from front to rear, it is still the same bad parts, cover and gasket leaking and it is still a fire hazard. I am sure I am not the first one it has happened to.
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.
2000 buick regal. Consumer writes in regards to dealership refusal to repair exhaust manifold recall notice.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 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 manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was not available. Updated 06/29/16
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 buick regal. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the failure recurred from the valve cover gasket on the rear end of the vehicle. The vehicle emitted burning oil from the rear of the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who stated that the vehicle needed to be repaired under the recall again. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 72,000. Updated 06/17/16*lj the valve cover gasket was leaking. Updated 6/21/16.
Questions about the 2000 Buick Regal engine
Does the 2000 Buick Regal have engine problems?
Owners have filed 61 complaints about the engine of the 2000 Buick Regal, 33% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 2000 Buick Regal engine problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 110,000 miles.
Is there a recall for the 2000 Buick Regal engine?
Yes, 3 recalls: 15V701000, 09V116000, 08V118000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
Other 2000 Buick Regal problems
Electrical 42Steering 30Airbags 21Brakes 13Visibility 10Suspension 9Fuel system 7Lights 7Tires 7Body 6Acceleration 5Transmission 4Wheels 4Driver assistance 1Seat belts 1
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