2002 Buick Regal: fire, smoke or burning smell

Filed Mar 3, 2021 · Engine · SC · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 buick regal. The contact was driving at 45 MPH, when he detected a burning odor and saw smoke coming from under the hood. The check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed as a false sensor, oil leak, and brake fluid leak. The vehicle was repaired however the failure recurred. The contact received the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was taken to william buick gmc (8201 south blvd, charlotte, nc 28273) but was informed the recall repair could not be done because of rust under the hood and liability issue. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Oct 10, 2017 · Engine · 83,100 miles · CA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 buick regal. While stationary, the vehicle caught fire under the beauty cover where oil had leaked onto the intake manifold. A police report was not filed. The contact extinguished the fire the first time. The fire occurred a second time within the same day and the fire department extinguished the fire. There were no injuries. Fremont buick gmc in fremont, california was made aware of the fires and requested that the contact pay for a vehicle inspection. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and stated that the vehicle would be fully inspected. Upon inspection, it was determined that the retainers on the vehicle were installed improperly. The failure mileage was 83,100. *ln *bf updated 7/26/18

Filed Sep 27, 2017 · Engine · 89 miles · CA · fire

Second time around my buick regal caught on fire as it sat in driveway my car has been a VIN that fit the saftey recall since 2007 3rd or 4th one since I bought my car from dealership my car has 5 recalls which 3 are recall campaign so dealer fixed only part of the recall in feb 18 2016 I was sent another safety recall letter asking me to go back to get extra work done or newer parts dealer said no so now it's september 25/26 2017 and fire happens again this time was a bigger issue had firedepartment called out all the flames came from under the beauty cover and valve cover leak which was a recall for several years they fixed with better parts but still have a fire dealership said no get my car out there shop and agm tells me sorry can't do anything for u because my car 2002 old no warranties but it's a saftey recall almost every year since my car was bought no parts available not sure y I get only half recall done and not do the full recall correctly there for they should be help responsible for the fire since they never took my cover off they were very aware of that I can't do anything for this issue I have had 7 claims since first time car on fire jan 6 2016 and claim #11 claim story for the federal safety agency called everyone I could even my local news but no one will help me because it's a fight against gm it's so wrong not fair that this happens to people I don't want money or big deal I just want a car that doesn't catch fire every year I need help please !!! Also I would like more info on what campaign means for the situation !?

Filed Oct 31, 2016 · Engine · 226,000 miles · KS · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 buick regal. While refueling the vehicle, the contact noticed smoke coming from the engine compartment. Upon further inspection, the contact noticed that the engine compartment caught fire. The contact extinguished the fire. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). The failure mileage was 226,000.

Filed Mar 8, 2016 · Engine · 141,000 miles · AK · fire

Tl* the contact owned a 2002 buick regal. The contact stated that as soon as the vehicle was parked, it immediately caught on fire. A police and a fire report were filed. The fire department extinguished the fire. The contact did not sustain any injuries. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the parts for the recall repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure mileage was 141,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Feb 26, 2016 · Engine · 170,000 miles · NC · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 buick regal. After parking the vehicle, smoke and flames were present under the hood. The contact extinguished the flames using a cloth. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was 170,000.

Filed Jan 29, 2016 · Engine · 120,000 miles · NJ · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 buick regal. The contact stated that the battery failed and had to be jumpstarted. After driving the vehicle, smoke appeared under the hood and an abnormal gurgling noise was heard. Flames appeared and the contact, bystanders, and fire department extinguished the fire. There were no injuries. The contact was unsure if a police report was filed and if the vehicle was towed and salvaged. The contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed Jan 13, 2016 · Engine · 79,000 miles · CA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 buick regal. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 5 MPH, smoke emitted from underneath the hood. There was no flames visible. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed that engine oil leaked onto the exhaust manifold and other areas in the engine. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the part needed to perform the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 79,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available. The VIN was unavailable. Updated 03/15/16*lj

Filed Jan 4, 2016 · Engine · 140,000 miles · CA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 buick regal. The contact stated that after the vehicle was parked, smoke emitted from the engine compartment without warning. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the engine was engulfed in flames. The contact extinguished the fire. No injuries were reported. The vehicle was inspected and repaired by an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and failed to provide any assistance under the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling) due to the vehicle being previously repaired by an independent mechanic. The failure mileage was 140,000.

Filed Dec 22, 2015 · Engine · 149,000 miles · PA · fire

Tl* the contact owned a 2002 buick regal. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle caught on fire near the engine. The contact was able to extinguish the fire. No police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). The approximate failure mileage was 149,000.

Filed Mar 9, 2015 · Engine · 200,000 miles · NY · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 buick regal. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 10 MPH, a strong burning smell emitted in and around the vehicle. Upon inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that a fire had started on the engine compartment which spread and engulfed the vehicle. The contact did not sustain any injuries. A police and fire department reports were filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 200,000.

Filed Oct 20, 2014 · Body, Electrical · 150,000 miles · MN · fire

My car was parked. The key was stuck in the ignition. The car caught fire.