Engine Cooling System problems of the 2002 Buick Regal

Tl the contact's son owned a 2002 Buick Regal. The contact stated while driving 25 mph, she saw smoke exiting the front of the vehicle. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated she parked the vehicle on the side of the road and when she opened the hood she saw fire located in the engine compartment. The contact stated she was able to extinguish the fire with a fire extinguisher. The vehicle was not drivable and was towed to a tow lot. The contact stated received NHTSA campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling) two weeks after the failure. The contact called glendenning motor company (1100 e south st, mt ayr, IA 50854) to make them aware of the failure however she was informed no assistance could be offered as the vehicle was not repairable. The vehicle was totaled. The manufacturer had not been informed of failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

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 NHTSA campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). The failure mileage was 226,000.

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 NHTSA 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.

The contact owns a 2002 Buick Regal. The contact received a notification for NHTSA campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). The part needed was not available. The dealer cancelled an appointment twice, stating that the parts were still not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the delay. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Tl-the contact owns a 2002 Buick Regal. The contact received notification of NHTSA 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 contact had not experienced a failure. Ad.

Tl- the contact owns a 2002 Buick Regal. The contact received notification of NHTSA 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. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Ss.

The contact owns a 2002 Buick Regal. The contact received a recall notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). The part needed for the repair was not available. 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 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 included in NHTSA campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 149,000. The vehicle was destroyed. Ah.

Tl-the contact owns a 2002 Buick Regal. The contact received notification of NHTSA 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. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Sw.

Tl - the contact owns a 2002 Buick Regal. The contact stated that immediately after parking the vehicle, smoke started to emit from the engine compartment without any warning. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the engine was engulfed in flames. The contact extinguished the flames by splashing water on the vehicle. The vehicle was inspected and repaired by an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who refused to provide any assistance under NHTSA campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling) since the vehicle had been previously repaired by an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 140,000. Pm.

Tl-the contact owns a 2002 Buick Regal. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited the same failures as mentioned in recalls NHTSA campaign number: 09v116000 (engine and engine cooling) & NHTSA campaign number: 08v118000 (engine and engine cooling);the vehicle seeped oil. The VIN was not included. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Mc.

The contact owns a 2002 Buick Regal. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 09v116000 (engine and engine cooling). An authorized dealer was notified and the contact was informed that the parts necessary to remedy the failure were unavailable. The contact stated that he was waiting for approximately three months and the parts were still unavailable. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

The contact owns a 2002 Buick Regal. On February 10, 2010 the vehicle suddenly caught fire in the engine compartment approximately ten minutes after it was driven and parked. The vehicle was towed to the dealership, but the dealer would not repair the vehicle under the related recall 09v116000 (engine and engine cooling). He contacted the manufacturer and filed a report. However, the manufacturer would not assist with the repair costs as the vehicle was no longer under warranty. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The current and failure mileages were approximately 84,000. Updated 05/11/10. Updated 06/03/bf updated 06/07/jb.

The contact owns a 2002 Buick Regal. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign id number 08v118000 (engine and engine cooling), which stated that a possible fire could occur. Gm issued the recall, but did not have the parts to perform the repair. There also was no temporary remedy to prevent the fire. There had been no failure to date. The current mileage was 54,000. Updated 05/05/08. Updated 05/05/08.

The contact owns a 2002 Buick Regal. While driving at various speeds, the contact smelled a strong odor of fumes. The smell intensified when the vehicle was stopped. The contact believes that the vehicle should be included in NHTSA campaign id number 08v118000 (engine and engine cooling). She has not contacted the dealer. The VIN, engine size, number of cylinders, powertrain, and failure mileage was unknown. The current mileage was 65,000.