Table 1 shows 13 common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 1998 Buick Regal. The number one most common problem is related to the engine and engine cooling (20 problems). The second most common problem is related to the engine cooling system (13 problems).
On my way home from purchasing the vehicle, the car began to lose power and I noticed black smoke though the rear view mirror. Another driver signaled me down, so I pulled over and realized my car was on fire. The fire was in the engine compartment from what appeared to be the exhaust manifold. Read details...
Tl- the contact owned a 1998 Buick Regal. The contact stated while her husband was idle at a guard shaft, when she saw soke coming from the hood of the vehicle. The driver moved forward away from the guard shaft and parked the vehicle. The contact stated no warning lights were illuminated. Read details...
The contact owns a 1998 Buick Regal. The contact stated that oil was leaking onto the rear exhaust manifold and spark plugs. There was no warning indicator illuminated. The dealer was not called. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. Read details...