Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problems of the 2001 Buick Regal

Recall fixed the front valve cover and the rear one should of been done also due to the leaking of oil that could potentially start a fire from leaking on the block and possibly burn on the exhaust manifold.

The contact owns a 2001 Buick Regal. After starting the engine, a loud booming sound was heard coming from the engine. Upon inspection, the contact discovered smoke under the hood. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the intake manifold was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired for the same failure per NHTSA campaign number: 09v116000 (engine) on September 20, 2016. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 232,000.

The contact owns a 2001 Buick Regal. The contact stated that there was a fuel odor emitted from the front of the vehicle. The contact opened the hood and noticed flames coming from the manifold and the gasket cover. The contact attempted to extinguish the fire. There were no reports filed. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who replaced the s cover, s retainer, and gasket. The contact stated that the check engine light was illuminated and all the body damage to the vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling), which stated that the consequence for the recall could result in a fire. The contact stated that the failure experienced directly related to the failure indicated in the recall notice. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. Parts distribution disconnect. The approximate failure mileage was 154,000.

2001 Buick Regal. Consumer writes in regards to parts not available to repair exhaust manifold engine compartment fire recall notice. The consumer stated on January 18, 2016 the vehicle caught on fire.

The contact owns a 2001 Buick Regal. While inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed oil dripping from the engine valve cover gasket onto the manifold. The contact recently received a notification for NHTSA campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). The parts needed were not available. The dealer informed the contact that the parts needed were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 187,000.

2001 Buick Regal. Consumer writes in regards to information sent to customer service about vehicle fire and engine oil deposit on exhaust manifold recall notice. The consumer stated by the time he received the recall notice, the vehicle had already caught on fire.

2001 Buick Regal. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle engine fire and recall notice that states drops of engine oil deposit on exhaust manifold could cause engine compartment fire. Consumer seeks reimbursement for fair market value of vehicle.

2001 Buick Regal. Consumer states vehicle was deemed a total loss due to an engine fire resulting from an engine leak onto the exhaust manifold the consumer stated he officially gave the vehicle to his son on December 15, 2007. A recall was issued on April 14, 2009, but, neither him or his son received a recall letter. November 12, 2009, the vehicle caught on fire and was destroyed. The consumer then received a notice in November 2010 stating the recall had not been performed and to contact the dealer as soon as possible.

In Dec. 2008, I had my oil changed and I noticed several week later that oil was leaking on my garage floor. I then took my car to have it checked for the oil leak. My mechanic informed me that it was a problem with the "intake manifold" which had a bad design and it was also causing coolant to leak into the oil. I immediately checked to see if there were any recalls on my vehicle, and there were. However, when I called the "Buick" home office I was told that there were no recalls on my vehicle. The information which I collected stated that letters were mailed out for 1997-2000 models on April 28,2008. It also stated that gm will advise when letters for the 2001-2003 models will be mailed. The problem is getting worse and I am afraid that this problem may cause my car to catch fire.

Dealer says lower intake manifold leaking. Repaired at 61,549 mi. Dealer says lower intake coolant bypass is leaking, as is, the valve cover gaskets. Claims there have been engine fires and that gm has a recall ,but not a remedy for the problem, as of yet. Repaired gaskets at 78,892 mi. , total cost for both 1,600. 00. 1. One would think after building cars for 50 yrs. That a head gasket could last 200,000 mi. 2. My gasket lasted 17,000 miles between repairs. The leaking gaskets are a direct cause of the engine fires. The oil leaks down on top of the exhaust manifold and bingo, "fire". They say they have to come up with a better heat shield "duh". I bought the car based on consumer reports. I've had other problems too. I just wonder if gm will step up and reimburse me.

Vehicle's plastic intake manifold warped from heat of the engine.