Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problems of the 2002 Buick Regal

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.

2002 Buick Regal. Consumer writes in regards to no parts available to repair engine oil deposit on exhaust manifold recall notice.

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 NHTSA 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.

Tl- the contact owns a 2002 Buick Regal. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, smoke began to come from under the hood of the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked and the contact witnessed engine oil dripping on the exhaust manifold. 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 failure. The failure mileage was 136,000. Wh.

The contact owns a 2002 Buick Regal. The contact noticed smoke under the vehicle while driving less than 45 mph. She drove the vehicle a short distance to a service station and opened the hood. She noticed a small fire near the spark plugs and two small fires on the manifold. The fires were extinguished. The contact drove to her residence at extremely slow speeds. The manufacturer advised her to take the vehicle to the nearest dealer. The dealer instructed her not to bring the vehicle into the shop. The manufacturer then advised her to take the vehicle to the general motors claims department for further inspection. The vehicle has not been repaired. The VIN was unable to be entered into the system. The failure and current mileages were less than 90,000.