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.
2000 Buick Regal engine complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2000 buick regal. The contact's vehicle was repaired according to the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). The dealer and manufacturer refused to supply the plastic covering once the recall repair was completed. The contact was concerned that the structural integrity of the other parts may be compromised and that a failure could occur because the part was exposed without the covering. The manufacturer did not have a permanent remedy to replace the plastic covering part. The contact stated that the remedy was insufficient. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 buick regal. While parked, engine oil was noticed beneath the vehicle. The contact received a notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the part for the recall was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 buick regal. The contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 015v701000 (engine and engine cooling) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
2000 buick regal. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle valve cover gasket recall notice repairs. *smd the consumer stated he/she paid to have the valve cover gaskets replaced twice. The first time was on december 13,2011 and the second time was march 25, 2013 prior to receiving the recall notice dated december 2015.
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.
Tl* the contact owned a 2000 buick regal. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked approximately 10 feet from the residence when a fire started from the engine compartment. The fire department was present. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of failure. The contact received notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling) in december of 2015, but the vehicle was already destroyed. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000. Updated 06/14/16*lj
Tl* the contact owned a 2000 buick regal. The contact stated that the vehicle received a recall repair for the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle experienced a failure that directly related to the recall after the repair was performed. While driving approximately 5 MPH, the contact noticed smoke under the hood. The contact parked and turned off the vehicle. When looking under the hood, the contact noticed a small fire near the engine. The contact extinguished the fire. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
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.
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. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 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 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. Updated 04/07/16*lj updated 05/24/18
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 buick regal. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). The dealer had not received the part from the manufacturer. The manufacturer was unable to provide a specific time frame as to when the parts would become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
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!
After driving about ten minutes into my trip last night at about 60 MPH, my buick regal 2000 ended up losing the ability to accelerate. It then lost all power and left me stranded on the interstate. I lost the power steering, the instrument panel started flickering. This occurred in a work zone at about midnight. Within five minutes the flashers and lights also went totally dead. Even the trunk would not respond to my remote. The car lights and engine had been very strong and never gave any reason for concern. The key has been difficult to remove from the ignition cylinder for several years. This has been the only source of trouble with the car. The red security light on the instrument panel was illuminated - which is unusual - until the lights quit working. Could this have been a problem with the security system? We have not altered the factory security system. It is original. Very dangerous situation.
Tl* the contact owned a 2000 buick regal. While parked, the vehicle caught fire. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 buick regal. The contact observed a small amount of oil leaking underneath the vehicle. The contact also stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated each time he moved the driver seat. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000. Updated 03/10/16*lj updated 05/14/18*jb
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 notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 buick regal. While driving 50 MPH, the engine stalled without warning. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 142,000. The VIN was not available.
I was driving my 2000 buick regal coming back from work, as I was driving and about ready to go into a steep turn, my stereo system first completely shut off, then everything else in my car failed as well, engine, power steering, etc. I was barely able to get it to the side of the road and when I tried to restart it, it barely turned over. Clearly there is an electrical problem in these vehicles and my car hasn't even reached 100,000 miles even.
I was driving on a road at about 35 MPH, I signaled to turned right and my vehicle went dead(the engine stopped-no steering or brakes.) fortunately,no one was driving behind me. I came to a halt and tried starting the engine multiple times, but all that happened was the dashboard lights would flash. Finally, I tried moving the turn signal up and down and it started! Since then this has happened multiple times. This should not happen on a low mileage car or any car! I have almost gotten into multiple accidents!
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 buick regal. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, the engine stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The problem occurred on two occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.
2000 buick regal. Consumer writes in regards to a defective ignition switch malfunction and requests reimbursement for replacement costs. *smd the consumer stated his wife was driving, when the engine suddenly stopped. All of the instrument lights were flashing. His wife managed to make it home. His wife stopped driving the vehicle, so the consumer drove the vehicle, and a month later, the engine died at a stop sign. A few miles later, the engine stopped again, as he was turning off the highway. The steering and braking required considerable strength. As he drove four miles home, the vehicle stopped two more times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where a diagnosis revealed a defective ignition switch. Also, the oil pan gasket was replaced, due to an oil leak. *jb updated 06/05/14. *jb updated 08/07/14
Driving on the highway and all of a sudden, all the lights at the dashboard came on. Went to the nearest exit and park in a parking lot. Tried to restart the car again but would not. When clicking, all the lights at the dashboard comes and starts blinking and flashing. Checked and replaced a new battery but that was not the solution. Can start but when you engage or try to turn the turning signal either side, the car turns off. I had to tow my car to the garage where they put it on the machine and found out about a. Fault ignition switch and the. Computer. Replaced all of the them but still. Some lights keep coming on.
I been having problem with my 2000 buick regal shortly after it was bought I been taking it the dealer's and paying a lot of money for everything needed I have out over 9000 dollars into the s hr I recently notice that it is a car that has been recalled after carefully reading some of the problem explained what is going on and why am having so many problem had I known then I wouldn't be out of so much money over the years I had all the problems listed on the recall listcooling engine steering knuckle is happening now am having to replacement of steering part I've had two accident not knowing if any one of the problems caused I am now afraid to drive my car I havebtec.
2000 regal buick with low mileage didn't pass nh state inspection because of code p0440 evaporation emission control system. When looking at gm recall there were 248 other 2000 buick recalls with the same issue reported to general motors.this code has to do with the fuel system, gas lines and storage tank and can be very dangerous and catch the car on fire.I did call gm and filed a claim but they really don't care.also there is a steering/suspension steering linkage free play. When doing research on this there was a recall (76128) and 979 people also reported this issue.
I had stopped at store on way home from work. When I came out of store I noticed smoke coming from under the hood of my car. I popped the hood and saw my engine on fire and proceeded to try and put the fire out. I took my jacket off and started hitting the engine and this burned up my jacket and scorched my hand. An employee from the store came out with a fire extinguisher and put out the fire. The fire department was called but fire was out before they got there. It burned up the entire top and sides of my engine. Their was a recall that would have stopped this but I did not receive it.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 buick regal. The contact stated while the vehicle was driven approximately 30 MPH he noticed smoke releasing from the vents. Within a few minutes after the vehicle was parked, the hood was on fire. The fire department extinguished the fire; however, the vehicle was towed to the contacts home. The VIN information was not available. The contact did not mention if a fire or police report was filed. The failure and the current miles were 180,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 buick regal. While the contact was driving approximately 55 MPH, the engine suddenly stalled with the loss of power steering. There was no prior warning. The engine restarted and the power steering began to function normally. The failures continuously occurred. The catalytic converter was replaced twice by the dealer. Also, the fuel pump had been replaced by an independent mechanic. The failures persisted after the repairs were performed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired for the recent failure. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000. The VIN was unavailable.
I had same problem with car stalling and waiting 15 minutes or so and it would start, we changed the crank position sensor and no problems as of yet.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 buick regal. The contact started up the vehicle and heard a loud bang. Suddenly, fire erupted under the hood until it was put out with an extinguisher. The vehicle had not been inspected at the time of the complaint. The contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. The current and failure mileages were approximately 75,000.
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