1998 Buick Regal Engine Problems

“When I put my turn signal on the dash warning lamps light up and the vehicle engine stopped running, this happened several times even when in park, you turn the signals on and the vehicle dies, if you cycle it a couple of times it operates fine until the vehicle is shut off and standing for a little while then it will start the problem all over again.”

“My son received a vehicle recall from GM on his Buick Regal for potential compartment fire. He brought the car into a local dealership to have the recall work completed. Approximately three weeks later on april 12th my son drove his car 15miles to work and notice immediately after getting out of the car smoke coming from under his hood. He raised the hood and saw fire on his engine. He immediately dropped the hood down and called the fire department.”

“Just as the current GM recall my Buick Regal suddenly loses all power while driving. The 1st time this occurred I was on the interstate going 60 MPH at night, 1st all the dash lights flashed on, then my headlights, power steering, all electronics and engine died! Luckily I was able to make it to the emergency lane! Once, I was able to pull my frightened self together, the car started right back up and I was able to get off the interstate and make it home very cautiously. …”

“Notified of safety recall engine design flaw by GM. Recall #15v701. No parts available/unknown when parts will be available/keep engine out of garage due to fire possibility. My engine smokes lightly but continually when running and continues for a short time after ignition turned off. Various mechanics could not diagnose cause but said there was oil everywhere on the engine. Didn't trust the vehicle to drive outside city but engine always responded dependably except for oil leak. …”

“Tl * the contact owns a 1998 Buick Regal. While making a right turn at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was unable to be restarted and was towed to the contact's residence. The failure recurred eighteen times over a period of three months. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 177,000. Updated 09/02/14 the consumer stated when the brakes would stall, the steering and brakes would fail as well. Updated 09/16/2014”