1991 Buick Regal engine and engine cooling problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1991 Buick Regal — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The consumer observed something leaking from underneath her vehicle. The dealer was notified but was unable to service the vehicle at that time. *nlm”
filed Apr 21, 2003
“My 70-year-old mothers 1991 buick regal caught fire from the original exhaust pipe gases blowing against the rear bumper cavity. The plastic parts caught on fire and caused $1,800.00 worth of damage. She was on east bound i94 going 60mph saw the fire and went to the next exit where an super america…”
filed Sep 10, 2002
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
130089009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 1, 2013Some v6 engines may, on a very infrequent basis, have an oil odor condition that is generally encountered after the engine's oil has been changed.typically the odor lasts approximately 1000 miles after the change of oil…
876002A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 1, 1998
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Regal years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 Regal | 1 | 2% |
| 2013 Regal | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 Regal | 4 | 1% |
| 2004 Regal | 8 | 12% |
| 2003 Regal | 10 | 10% |
| 2002 Regal | 17 | 15% |
| 2001 Regal | 34 | 18% |
| 2000 Regal | 35 | 19% |
| 1999 Regal | 43 | 17% |
| 1998 Regal | 55 | 18% |
| 1997 Regal | 30 | 22% |
| 1996 Regal | 36 | 18% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1991 Buick Regal
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.