2002 Buick Regal engine problems

33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2002 Buick Regal — 28% of all complaints for this model year.

Engine complaints

28%

share of all complaints

138,000 mi

median reported incident mileage

1 / 15

crash / fire reports

What owners report

“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 buick regal. The contact was driving at 45 mph, when he detected a burning odor and saw smoke coming from under the hood. The check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed as a false sensor, oil leak, and brake…”
filed Mar 3, 2021
“Tl* the contact's son owned a 2002 buick regal. The contact stated while driving 25 mph, she saw smoke exiting the front of the vehicle. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated she parked the vehicle on the side of the road and when she opened the hood she saw fire…”
filed Feb 14, 2020
“My car as a engine issue every year around or near feb crazy but true I have had my car saftey recall fixed but not properly stated another dealership in sunnyvale during investigation from gm but nothing was done about it once again I had another fire from cover and still nothing was done due to my lost time and…”
filed Jan 30, 2019

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how…
16-NA-383 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 28, 2024