Engine Overheat Problems of Buick Regal

Buick Regal owners have reported 4 problems related to engine overheat (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Buick Regal based on all problems reported for the Regal.

1 Engine Overheat problem of the 1997 Buick Regal

Failure Date: 01/12/2016

The contact owns a 1997 Buick Regal. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 mph, the engine overheated as an unknown warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic on two separate occasions where the engine mass air flow sensor was replaced each time but the failure recurred for the third time. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

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2 Engine Overheat problem of the 2004 Buick Regal

Failure Date: 12/24/2015

The contact owned a 2004 Buick Regal. The contact stated that while driving at 55 mph, the vehicle caught on fire. The contact stated that prior to the fire, the temperature gauge showed that the engine was overheated. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire. It was unknown if a police report was filed or if any injuries were reported. The vehicle was destroyed. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 15v201000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.

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3 Engine Overheat problem of the 1997 Buick Regal

Failure Date: 06/28/2013

Tl-the contact owns a 1997 Buick Regal. The contact stated that while driving various speeds, the engine warning indicator illuminated. The engine began to overheat and emitted smoke. In addition, the engine plugs ignited. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who was unable to locate the problem. There were two recalls under NHTSA campaign id numbers 09v116000 (engine and engine cooling) and 08v118000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the contact's VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unavailable. Kmj.

4 Engine Overheat problem of the 2001 Buick Regal

Failure Date: 03/16/2005

The contact owns a 2001 Buick Regal. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the engine overheated. The contact stated he pulled the vehicle over, let the vehicle sit, and added coolant but the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence where it was found that a blown head gasket may have caused the failure. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for inspection. The manufacturer was notified and stated that NHTSA campaign number: 09v116000 (engine and engine cooling) had expired. The failure mileage was 125,000.

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