Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problems of the 1999 Buick Regal

07/25/2021 started the motor, in stationary in personal driveway, in idle it began to puff thick white smoke from the tail pipe and exhaust manifold in the engine compartment. Turned engine off within 15 seconds of starting the engine. Left vehicle off for 24 hrs, and tried to turn the motor back on and the engine seized and would not crank over. Tried 3-5 additional times to start engine, with the same outcome. Since this occurence vehicle has been left undriveable and still remains in personal driveway. Recall number: 240412.

1999 Buick Regal. Consumer writes in regards to engine oil deposited on exhaust manifold can cause engine compartment fire recall notice. Consumer seeks compensation for new vehicle after recalled vehicle caught fire.

Engine explosion and fire vehicle was in my driveway engine off. When I attempted to start the vehicle there was a loud explosion followed by engine fire. Flames were 20 ft high. Fire dept was called but I was able to extinguish the fire with fire extinguisher and water from my garden hose. When the fire dept arrived the fire was already out. My evaluation is the following: the force of the explosion was so great that it split open/cracked the upper intake manifold (upper planum). It also lifted the fuel rail from the engine and some injectors came loose, fuel then spilled on the engine and fire immediately ensued. The plastic fuel lines also popped off the fuel injectors rail, this spilled even more fuel and fed the fire even more. I cannot believe Buick/gm use plastic intake manifolds (upper planum) and plastic fuel line into the engine compartment. I believe if the manifold and fuel lines had been made of metal, the explosion or backfire would have been contained and minimal damage with no fire would have occurred. The fire consumed the plastic fuel line which then spilled even more fuel onto the on going fire. I researched on the internet and found numerous complaints from other people who experienced the same incident involving Buick and gm vehicles. I believe this is a common problem and defects that needs to be investigated. If this incident had happened in my garage my entire house would have caught fire and there could have been serious injury or fatalities within my family or myself. I believe this is an engineering defect that needs be corrected.

1999 Buick Regal. Consumer writes in regards to parts not available to repair exhaust manifold recall notice.

Engine oil leaking on to exhaust manifold through valve cover gaskets-smoking-small fire extinguished-no extensive damage.

Tl- the contact owns a 1999 Buick Regal. The contact stated that the vehicle had an abnormal odor due to oil that leaked on the exhaust manifold. The contact received notification of nhsta 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 not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 130,000. VIN tool confirms parts are not available. Kh.

Tl-the contact owns a 1999 Buick Regal. The contact stated that the engine oil leaks on to the manifold which created smoke and strong fumes in the vehicle while all the warning lights where illuminated. The failure was persistent. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure was not determined. The vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign number 09v116000 (engine and engine cooling) but the failure recurred. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Ec.

The contact owns a 1998 Buick Regal. The contact stated that while driving 25 mph, there was smoke coming from under the hood. The vehicle was leaking oil from the front valve cover to the exhaust manifold, causing heavy burning oil smoke. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who stated that the VIN was not included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number: 09v116000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was notified and also stated that the VIN was not included in the recall. They offered no further assistance. The failure mileage was 83,000.

The contact owns a 1999 Buick Regal. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, a fire started in the engine. The fire destroyed the vehicle. The contact stated that the fire began from drops of engine oil on the exhaust manifold. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign I. D. Number: 08v118000 (engine and engine cooling) and called the manufacturer. The manufacturer stated to the contact that due to the fire and because the vehicle was pre-owned there was nothing they could do to assist with the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.

The contact owns a 1999 Buick Regal. The contact placed oil in his vehicle and two drops landed on the manifold, which caused an immediate fire. He was able to extinguish the fire with a hose. The vehicle was operating after the failure, but emitted a burning smell when the engine was started. The day before the failure, the contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign id number 09v116000 and scheduled a repair appointment. He spoke with the dealer and asked if the odor was a symptom of the recall, but the dealer stated that it only occurred when the engine was running. The manufacturer was not notified. The current and failure mileages were approximately 132,000. Updated 06/27/09 the vehicle caught on fire due to oil dripping on the exhaust manifold when the vehicle was off. Updated 06/24/09.

I have a 1999 Buick Regal in which the intake manifold is leaking. This is not new and recalls have been issued by gm for park avenue cars with similar 3. 8 l engines. The car was fine until one day all of a sudden, the service engine light along with low coolant, trac off and hot temp lights came on. The gm dealer estimates the cost to be around $700+ and thinks that because of that the gasket may have been corroded.

The plastic intake manifold melted between egr port and water jacket. This allowed coolant to flood the motor. Three weeks after this $1200 repair I spun a rod bearing probably. $2700 later.

On July 31, 2004 I attempted to start my 1999 Buick Regal for the first time that day and immediately noticed a tapping noise coming from under the hood along with a foul odor that did not smell like antifreeze. The low coolant light on, though I had just flushed and refilled the radiator just 3 months before. While attempting to get the car to the repair shop, it died and would not start again. I was later informed that a defect common to this engine had caused the problem; the upper intake manifold is made of plastic and had broke, allowing coolant to enter the engine. Just to replace the manifold is going to cost me $652. And the extent of the engine damage can only be determined afterwards. I do not understand how the manufacturer could build such an expensive, supposedly "luxury" vehicle with such a cheap part that they know will eventually fail without warning and end the life of the vehicle or require very high repair bills. It is just their deceptive way of making their vehicles disposable and ripping off the consumer. This is the 3rd Buick I have owned and I've always praised the Buick name, but they've just lost a customer!! something should be done about their deceptive manufacturing practices.

The intake manifold failed, which caused the engine to fail. Ph. The engine block and water pump had to be replaced.

: the contact stated the antifreeze was vanishing under normal road conditions. The vehicle was taken to the service dealer, who determined the manifold warped allowing the antifreeze to enter into the engine. The same problem occurred three years ago. Updated 12/05/06.

On December 27, 2002 and December 30, 2002. I took my vehicle to jeffrey Buick 30800 gratiot Ave roseville, michigan 48066 on 12/27/02 because my car would not keep antifreeze in the reservoir (possible coolant leak) and the dashboard low coolant and service engine soon (ses) light was on. The car was missing and backfiring during engine start up and was almost stalling while driving. I took the car into the shop and told the service sales advisor kenneth hope what was the problem. It was diagnosed as a spark plug problem and secondary ignition wire. I approve for them to do the repairs. On December 30, 2002 I was back at jeffrey Buick service for the same problem, low coolant/service engine light (ses) and antifreeze reservoir not keeping coolant. On December 31, 2002 service sales advisor jon pingel stated that the problem was due to the engine burning coolant, and that the upper plastic intake manifold/intake gasket. R&r 3. 8. K had to be replaced. I came into the shop and asked him what had caused the problem. He stated to me that this is an on going problem, a manufacture defected with the Buick Regal were that the hose will melt and let coolant into the engine compartment, he also indicated that he receives between five to ten Buick Regals a week with the same problem. I asked if there had been a recall for this problem and he stated no. He then stated that if the problem is not repaired it could lead to the engine locking up or a possible engine fire. He stated that I could contact the general motors customer relations department and make a complaint and see if they would reimburse me the cost of the repair $771. 81. I called the gm customer relations department there was nothing that could be done. Consumers of the Buick Regal must know of the possible dangers involved with the engine/coolant problem and be reimbursed for repairs done. If you can please investigate this before someone dies like in the firestone tires incident.

While traveling at 25 mph the vehicles engine light illuminated and the temperature gauge went to hot. The consumer was able to drive about 8 more blocks before the engine died. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the upper manifold was defective.