2001 BUICK REGAL Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood Problems
2 NHTSA complaints on file
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood Issues in the 2001 BUICK REGAL
2 electrical systemwiringfront underhood complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 BUICK REGAL. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
0
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood Complaints
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED UPON EXITING THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS A SMELL OF PLASTIC BURNING. THE CONTACT DISMISSED THE SMELL AND ENTERED THE HOME. SHORTLY THEREAFTER, THE CONTACT SAW SMOKE COMING FROM OUTSIDE THE GARAGE DOOR. UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS NOTED THAT THERE WERE 20 FOOT HIGH FLAMES COMING FROM THE LEFT SIDE OF THE HOOD. DURING THE FIRE, THE VEHICLE ENGINE ATTEMPTED TO START TWICE ON ITS OWN. THE FIRE BURNED THE SIDING ON THE HOUSE, AND MELTED THE FRONT OF THE GARAGE DOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS CONSIDERED A TOTAL LOSS, AND WAS NOT BEEN SEEN BY DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT RETURNED PHONE CALLS FROM THE CONTACT.*AK
2001 BUICK REGAL LS. I LOST ALL VACUUM TO BRAKES AND STEERING. ENGINE DIED. TOOK IT TO C_SPECK MOTORS IN SUNNYSIDE, WA FOR INVESTIGATION. THEY FOUND THAT THE INTAKE COVER, WHICH IS EITHER PLASTIC OR FIBERGLASS HAD A HOLE ABOUT 1 1/2 INCH IN DIAMETER BURNT THROUGH JUST BEHIND THE AIR INTAKE HOSE. ON TOP OF THE HOLE IS A WIRING HARNESS THAT HAS THE FLEX BURNT THROUGH AND THE WIRING HARNESS TAPE IS BURNT THROUGH. WIRES APPEAR TO BE OK. IT COULD HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT AND OR CAUGHT FIRE.*JB
Other 2001 BUICK REGAL Problem Areas
Engine
52 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
23 complaints
Electrical System
21 complaints
Steering
11 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
9 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
9 complaints
Unknown Or Other
8 complaints
Air Bags
6 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
6 complaints
Tires
5 complaints
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
4 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
4 complaints
Structurebody
4 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
4 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
3 complaints
Exterior Lighting
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
3 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
2 complaints
Service Brakes
2 complaints
Structureframe And Members
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring
1 complaint
Electronic Stability Control Esc
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
1 complaint
Equipment
1 complaint
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
1 complaint
Equipmentotherlabels
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assemblypressure Relief Devices
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
1 complaint
Power Train
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
1 complaint
Seat Belts
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airdiscrotor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinion
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinionrack
1 complaint
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
1 complaint
Suspensionfront
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
1 complaint
Visibility
1 complaint
Wheelsrim
1 complaint