Consumer Complaints

Vehicles / Buick / Regal / 1998
Id Vehicle Make Vehicle Model Model Year Complaint Summary
007113075 BUICK REGAL 1998 Tl*the contact owns a 1998 buick regal. in 2004, the contact received recall notice number 03v527000 (steering:rack and pinion). the vehicle had 48,
007104430 BUICK REGAL 1998 The steering rack and pinion of the buick regal has been noted to fail in various models, years 1996-1998; however many vehicles (identified by vin)
006091044 BUICK REGAL 1998 1998 regal power steering rack wont turn left. this is irresponsible of gm (buick) to not step up and fix this problem. i was given this car this year
006090641 BUICK REGAL 1998 I own a 1998 buick regal ls. when it rains, water drips down from behind the glove box and onto the passenger floor. in one particularly heavy
006090016 BUICK REGAL 1998 Tl*- the contact stated that while driving his 1998 buick regal hard time turning left, usually when driving at 40 mph or lower. the contact
006088337 BUICK REGAL 1998 Dt*: the contact stated while driving low speeds on a street, there was a loss of all power steering without warning. the vehicle was towed to an
006088336 BUICK REGAL 1998 Dt*: the contact stated while driving low speeds on a street, there was a loss of all power steering without warning. the vehicle was towed to an
006082239 BUICK REGAL 1998 Dt*: the contact stated without warning the brake light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop, where it was determined the
006081297 BUICK REGAL 1998 THE RIGHT TURN SIGNAL CONTINUALLY BLOWS OUT ON MY 1998 BUICK REGAL. I AM CONCERNED THAT IT WILL START A FIRE IN MY ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *NM
005079997 BUICK REGAL 1998 The window regulators are defective on 3 windows. i had to get them shut permanently with tape. unable to open all three windows - front driver and
901078457 BUICK REGAL 1998 Consumer complaint concerning 1998 buick regal's computer malfunctioning. *ts the consumer has had a new computer installed and the computer
006077049 BUICK REGAL 1998 Dt*: the contact stated while making left turns, the steering became hard. the vehicle was not inspected. there was a nhtsa recall, # 03v527000,
006076242 BUICK REGAL 1998 Dt*: the contact stated while driving 15 mph, the steering wheel would not turn left. the dealership determined the rack and pinion needed to be
006074070 BUICK REGAL 1998 An abnormal noise noted when driving, so took it in for inspection. front stabilizer bar had cracked through and had to have it replaced - repair cost
006072848 BUICK REGAL 1998 CAR COMPLETELY LOST POWER ON 3 SEPARATE LEFT-HAND TURNS. HAD TO HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED TO MY MECHANIC. *JB
006072847 BUICK REGAL 1998 CAR COMPLETELY LOST POWER ON 3 SEPARATE LEFT-HAND TURNS. HAD TO HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED TO MY MECHANIC. *JB
006068850 BUICK REGAL 1998 Front stabilizer bar has cracked. the front stabilizer bar on the drivers side has cracked at the exact transition point where the bar changes shape
006065598 BUICK REGAL 1998 CRACKED INTAKE MANIFOLD (PLASTIC) RESULTING IN $700 REPAIR BILL. THIS PART SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN PLASTIC - CANNOT WITHSTAND PRESSURES!*JB
006065092 BUICK REGAL 1998 Operation of the turn signals cause the car to stall affecting the power steering and abs. this happened while on interstate c-470 at 65 mph while
005063373 BUICK REGAL 1998 Head lights turn on and off when the blower fan is turned on. the rear window defrost will not operate, and the cruise control is also affected by
006062672 BUICK REGAL 1998 Parked and turned the vehicle off; was informed approximately 5 minutes later that the vehicle was on fire. the engine was engulfed in flames by that
006062239 BUICK REGAL 1998 Vehicle has difficulty turning to the left - as if the power steering has failed. when you press on the gas after making a left turn the car will
006061540 BUICK REGAL 1998 Steering requiring more effort than normal and jerky when making left turns. replaced power steering pump and flushed system, all new fluid. problem
006060651 BUICK REGAL 1998 RACK AND PINION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THIS VEHICLE HAD BEEN RECALLED BUT NOT INCLUDING MY VIN. *JB
005054560 BUICK REGAL 1998 Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle looses all power steering while turning the vehicle to the left. there is a nhtsa recall, # 03v527000 regarding
005054559 BUICK REGAL 1998 Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle looses all power steering while turning the vehicle to the left. there is a nhtsa recall, # 03v527000 regarding
005052143 BUICK REGAL 1998 When using turn signals, all dash lights, headlights go off and engine dies. engine will not restart until turn signal is cancelled. this is an
005043743 BUICK REGAL 1998 Dt: the contact stated vehicle shut down, and when he turned it back on, the anti-lock brake and brake light would be on. he took the vehicle to a
005037598 BUICK REGAL 1998 I took car my car into a shop to have checked out, one of my complaints was that my steering appeared to be loose and not turning right when i turn
005030353 BUICK REGAL 1998 Dt: the air bag was pushing through the dashboard on the consumers 1998 buick regal. she noticed this on 7-21-05. she took it in on the 22nd and
997028694 BUICK REGAL 1998 Have 1998 buick rega gs. only 55000 miles. have had several rotors and brake pads replaced over life of vehicle. same problem even while under
005027171 BUICK REGAL 1998 OPERATION OF THE TURN SIGNAL CAUSES THE CAR TO STALL, AFFECTIGN THE POWER STEERING AND ABS.
005023921 BUICK REGAL 1998 I was driving on ac expressway when my steering failed. i could turn right but was blocked from turning left. after some time i could force the car to
004023892 BUICK REGAL 1998 Dt: the vehicle turns properly to the right, but when turning to the left, it feels as though there is no power steering. the vehicle is currently at
004016326 BUICK REGAL 1998 One day while driving my wife's 1998 buick regal when i heard a sudden gust of wind noise. i had found out that both of the rear windows had fallen
004016325 BUICK REGAL 1998 One day while driving my wife's 1998 buick regal when i heard a sudden gust of wind noise. i had found out that both of the rear windows had fallen
004016324 BUICK REGAL 1998 One day while driving my wife's 1998 buick regal when i heard a sudden gust of wind noise. i had found out that both of the rear windows had fallen
005010524 BUICK REGAL 1998 Complaint received via e-mail. intake manifold was causing leakage of the antifreeze that eventually leaked out the exhaust pipe. this led to other
004009582 BUICK REGAL 1998 Engine failed while driving down the street. it cut off numerous times while trying to get to my destination each time i turned on the turn signals
004009028 BUICK REGAL 1998 Numerous failures - power windows(same window 2x), heater/ac blower motor, turn signals (same direction 3x), alternator, water pump, engine strut
004009027 BUICK REGAL 1998 Numerous failures - power windows(same window 2x), heater/ac blower motor, turn signals (same direction 3x), alternator, water pump, engine strut
004008527 BUICK REGAL 1998 Not sure of the problem w/ my 98 buick regal gs. it has 59,000 miles on it, and has been in the shop for the past 10 months on a regular basis. have
004315481 BUICK REGAL 1998 Consumer took the vehicle to dealer for a recall concerning steering gear bearings. consumer stated the vehicle was taken in again since the
004313841 BUICK REGAL 1998 Recall 03v527000 concerning steering gear bearings. vehicle is having problems making left hand turns. when making a left turn the winding noise gets
004296989 BUICK REGAL 1998 While driving consumer tried to turn left but was unable to do so. the steering wheel locked. and consumer was unable to turn left. however,
004290766 BUICK REGAL 1998 PLENUM INTAKE GASKET LEAK ON SECOND ENGINE. 1998 REGAL WITH 2000 REGAL ENGINE. $750.00 TO FIX!*AK
004289427 BUICK REGAL 1998 Recall 03v527000 concerning steering gear bearing failure. consumer experienced problems with exerting more effort when making turns. the vehicle was
004289426 BUICK REGAL 1998 Recall 03v527000 concerning steering gear bearing failure. consumer experienced problems with exerting more effort when making turns. the vehicle was
003289378 BUICK REGAL 1998 When turning the steering wheel towards the left steering wheel locked. consumer took the vehicle to the dealership for inspection and repair. *ak
004289081 BUICK REGAL 1998 While driving at any speed consumer felt that the vehicle's seat was getting too warm. consumer stopped at a rest stop to use the facilities and
004288147 BUICK REGAL 1998 On january 23, 2004 i brought my vehicle into the lasorsa buick dealer for service concerning my steering problem with this vehicle. i paid to have
004284112 BUICK REGAL 1998 AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD POP NOISE. THE VEHICLE THEN CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. *AK *SC *JB
002282935 BUICK REGAL 1998 Turn singals dont work, even when replaced. i have the worst time with the drivers side turn signal. it has cost me alot of money to repair, but
003280544 BUICK REGAL 1998 The rack and pinion steering went out in november of 2003 and was replaced by day motors. a couple of weeks after the repair we say on tv and in the
004279453 BUICK REGAL 1998 While driving at 25 mph the vehicle stalled when the left turn signal was engaged. the vehicle was restarted, but lost power brakes and steering
004271012 BUICK REGAL 1998 As the consumer attempted to make a left turn, the power steering did not respond. later, the steering worked intermittently when a left turn was
0000270894 BUICK REGAL 1998 Without warning, the consumer was barely able to turn the steering heel to the left since the power steering system was inoperable. *ph rack and
996269026 BUICK REGAL 1998 Grinding and steering problems. *ph the consumer received a recall notice regarding a defective rack and pinion. the vehicle had other problems
996269025 BUICK REGAL 1998 Grinding and steering problems. *ph the consumer received a recall notice regarding a defective rack and pinion. the vehicle had other problems
004267777 BUICK REGAL 1998 STEERING. *AK
004266653 BUICK REGAL 1998 While driving 45 mph the steering wheel locked up. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak consumer said that buick had a
004266528 BUICK REGAL 1998 While driving and turning to the left steering column failed. the vehicle would turn only to the right. dealer replaced the rack and pinion shaft
004264065 BUICK REGAL 1998 Intermittently while driving and turning to the right or left vehicle stalled. vehicle was taken to dealer, and dealer could not duplicate or
003263175 BUICK REGAL 1998 I bought a 1998 buick regal used form glenn buige in lansing mi. with-in four months of owning this car the transmission started going out. it was
0000261714 BUICK REGAL 1998 WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME VERY LOOSE. THE DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *NM
003260737 BUICK REGAL 1998 Failure of driver's side rear brake light to activate when brake pedal is depressed. passenger side and high mount light work fine. left turn signal
0000259708 BUICK REGAL 1998 WHILE TRAVELING AT 20 MPH CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS HIT HEAD ON BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. *AK
004259689 BUICK REGAL 1998 While driving and making left turns it was difficult to steer, and the steering became stiff. dealer determined a steering problem, but there was
0000259257 BUICK REGAL 1998 Defect which caused the wheels to turn to the right when making a left turn. *ph the vehicle was intermittent when turning left at low speeds.
003258792 BUICK REGAL 1998 I have a 1998 buick regal. in december the power steering went out, i was able to turn to the right and with great difficulty, able to turn to the
004258420 BUICK REGAL 1998 I called my dealership (mccaddon buick-boulder, co) on 2-6-04 regarding the recall on 1998 buick regals with a steering problem. my car has the same
004258231 BUICK REGAL 1998 This vehicle appears to have a serious electrical problem. the problem started with the left blinker going really fast when depressed (as if going out
004257368 BUICK REGAL 1998 While driving at 35 mph and making left turns the steering wheel became stiff and was difficult to turn. the vehicle al;so pulled to the right. the
004257367 BUICK REGAL 1998 While driving at 35 mph and making left turns the steering wheel became stiff and was difficult to turn. the vehicle al;so pulled to the right. the
0000257070 BUICK REGAL 1998 Intermittently when turning to the left at low speeds, vehicle would turn to the right on its own. *ph when the consumer contacted the dealer
0000256962 BUICK REGAL 1998 Failure in steering system. *ph the consumer stated he was unable to turn the steering wheel to the left, because the power steering system was
0000256816 BUICK REGAL 1998 Inquiry whether or not investigation and engineering analysis led to a recall.*mr consumer letter was sent by dominick graziano in reference to the
001253988 BUICK REGAL 1998 C/s steering column sticking when turning. found rack and pinion gear binding causing vehicle not to turn left. replaced rack and pinion with shor
004253954 BUICK REGAL 1998 Head lights turn off when blower fan is turned on. blower for ac/heater turns off, occasionally will work when turned to high. rear defroster won't
004253753 BUICK REGAL 1998 Have 1998 buick regal with symptoms identical to recent safety recall 03v527000 for steering defect. however, since car was built in feb 1998 it
003253663 BUICK REGAL 1998 Clunk noise occurs when turning right or left and while going in reversed. especially noticed after car parked for a period of time. took to
004253650 BUICK REGAL 1998 I just purchased the car used exactly a little over a year ago. the brake light on the dash board came on for a couple seconds and went off. then next
003252699 BUICK REGAL 1998 While driving and applying the turn signal the engine failed without warning. the cause has yet to be determined. please provide any additional
002252157 BUICK REGAL 1998 The vehicle experiences intermittent noise coming from front end when vehicle is backing up. *la the consumer stated that the noise appeared to be
0000250471 BUICK REGAL 1998 Problems with power steering mechanism. *mr there was a clunking sound in the steering mechanism. mechanics believed that this was associated
0000245268 BUICK REGAL 1998 The air conditioner blower and the headlights did not work properly. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they replaced the ignition switch, the
003242460 BUICK REGAL 1998 PROBLEMS WITH RACK AND PINION CAUSED THE STEERING ON VEHICLE TO BECOME HARD WHILE TURNING.*MR *TS *JB
003240813 BUICK REGAL 1998 Consumer noticed while traveling and making a left hand turn that power steering locked up. *ak vehicle rolled after a stop and
003240735 BUICK REGAL 1998 While pulling into a parking space, the steering wheel did not turn left. *ak the vehicle gave no indication that anything was wrong it had gone
003238514 BUICK REGAL 1998 My wife was driving this car. when she was making a left turn the steering locked or appear to lose power. she thought the car shut off, so she
0000237863 BUICK REGAL 1998 Steering wheel has gotten harder and harder to turn over a 8 hour period of time. steering wheel finally locked up, and vehicle had to be towed to
003237630 BUICK REGAL 1998 WHILE DRIVING RACK AND PINION STEERING LOCKED WITHOUT WARNING.*AK
003236498 BUICK REGAL 1998 WHEN REVERSING AND TURNING, FRONT LEFT TIRE FEELS LIKE IT'S NOT TURNING AND DRAGGING.
003236497 BUICK REGAL 1998 My steering went out while trying to park my car, my car has 70000 mile and is well maintained.if this would have happened while i was driving on the
003235246 BUICK REGAL 1998 While driving 30 mph the consumer noticed that the steering wheel could not be turned to the left. vehicle was able to make right turns. it was
003232664 BUICK REGAL 1998 TURN SIGNAL COMES ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY WHEN APPLIED. CAUSE OF PROBLEM UNDETERMINED AT THIS TIME. *AK
0000231842 BUICK REGAL 1998 CONSUMER STATES WHEN APPLYING BRAKES VEHICLE STARTS TO SHUTTER WHEN MAKING TURNS.*AK
997225915 BUICK REGAL 1998 I purchased vehicle new around december 23, 1997. the vehicle had approximately 500 miles on it. i noticed that when applying brakes the was a
0000218173 BUICK REGAL 1998 THE CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD SOUND IN WHICH THE ENGINE HAD CAUGHT FIRE. *MR *SCC
003207822 BUICK REGAL 1998 Headlights turned off during operation at night while driving. listed below is the text of my note to the dealer more fully describing the problem
002198940 BUICK REGAL 1998 SYMTONS AND COMPLAINT IDENTICAL TO NHTSA CAMPANIGN #02V286000
003197601 BUICK REGAL 1998 CONSUMER IS UNABLE TO MAKE A LEFT TURN. DEALER NOTIFIED.
003196962 BUICK REGAL 1998 My car's radiator cooling light came on, and i discovered that the overflow tank was empty. since it was zero degrees out, i was afraid the engine
002169214 BUICK REGAL 1998 DRIVER'S SEATBELT WILL NOT BUCKLE UP ANY LONGER. *AK
001158159 BUICK REGAL 1998 Buckle assembly for drivers front/left restraint system fails to stay latched and secure. dealership has not examined vehicle to determine cause of
001145822 BUICK REGAL 1998 Consumer was traveling about 65mph on highway. he parked vehicle on an overlook. when he came back to vehicle to start his wife stated that she
001145821 BUICK REGAL 1998 Consumer was traveling about 65mph on highway. he parked vehicle on an overlook. when he came back to vehicle to start his wife stated that she
000133658 BUICK REGAL 1998 When applying brakes, brake caliper fell off, jamming front wheel causing it to freeze, resulting in loss of control. *ak the vehicle would
000133657 BUICK REGAL 1998 When applying brakes, brake caliper fell off, jamming front wheel causing it to freeze, resulting in loss of control. *ak the vehicle would
000133656 BUICK REGAL 1998 When applying brakes, brake caliper fell off, jamming front wheel causing it to freeze, resulting in loss of control. *ak the vehicle would
000119738 BUICK REGAL 1998 Recall notice was received & understood. but, certificate wasn't helping to correct the problem. headlights on low beam didn't cover visibilty
000117229 BUICK REGAL 1998 VEHICLE STALLS WITH NO PRIOR WARNING. DEALERSHIP TOLD CONSUMER THAT PROBLEM HAS BEEN RESOLVED. BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK
001105065 BUICK REGAL 1998 TRANSMISSION FAILED, ALL THE GEARS WOULD NOT ENGAGE EXCEPT FOR PARK. *SLC
0000088546 BUICK REGAL 1998 STEERING BINDS IN LOW SPEED TURNS AND ALWAYS MAKES WHINING NOISE. FLUID LEVEL OK. *AK
001078216 BUICK REGAL 1998 ATTACHING NUT BACKED OFF - ARM DETACHED FROM ASSEMBLY - WIPER STOPPED WORKING DURING RAINSTORM - ALSO NOTICED NUT ON OTHER SIDE WAS ALSO LOOSE. *AK
999068431 BUICK REGAL 1998 EXTREME VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL/COLUMN WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. *AK
999063926 BUICK REGAL 1998 Front brake rotors warped soon after delivery,dealer would only turn them at my cost,after 40,000 different dealer advised rotors so badly scraped by
000062877 BUICK REGAL 1998 Severe front brake problem with shake and possible rotor damage reported to and repaired by cavender buick, under warranty, on june 1999. (note: your
000062876 BUICK REGAL 1998 Severe front brake problem with shake and possible rotor damage reported to and repaired by cavender buick, under warranty, on june 1999. (note: your
998061470 BUICK REGAL 1998 There is excessive glare in the windshield of this vehicle; excessive to a point of total blindness when i enter my garage. the problem is a result of
000049780 BUICK REGAL 1998 I've been complaining to buick dealer since 10/99 about vibration and wobbling in car and steering wheel, but dealer could never find anything wrong
999047106 BUICK REGAL 1998 The car's problem is that it stops at any time. because of this problem, my son and my wife, who drives the car, had many times the posibilities to be
997028693 BUICK REGAL 1998 Have 1998 buick rega gs. only 55000 miles. have had several rotors and brake pads replaced over life of vehicle. same problem even while under
001018696 BUICK REGAL 1998 THE DRIVER SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE REAR ELECTRIC WINDOWS FAILED.
000018694 BUICK REGAL 1998 BOTH VISORS LOOSE.
998018693 BUICK REGAL 1998 WATER LEAKS INTO BACK LENS (TURN SIGNAL, LAMP, STOP AND TAIL LENS).
999018687 BUICK REGAL 1998 While driving the passenger side front tire blew out, the tire was totally destroyed along with the rim being damaged, the rim could not be repaired (
999018686 BUICK REGAL 1998 THE RUBBER WEATHER SEALING STRIPPING AROUND DRIVERS DRY ROTTED HAD TO REPLACED, BOTH EMBLEMS CAME OFF THE CAR.
999018685 BUICK REGAL 1998 BOTH EMBLEMS CAME OFF CAR(LEFT/RIGHT).
998018684 BUICK REGAL 1998 WATER LEAKS INTO BACK LENS (TURN SIGNAL, LAMP, STOP AND TAIL LENS).
998018683 BUICK REGAL 1998 THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED AND THE MOTOR WIPER SYSTEM REPLACED.
001013824 BUICK REGAL 1998 While driving about 72 mph there was a vibration felt in right front tires, goodyear eagels p22560r16, right front tire had belt edge separation and a
000006652 BUICK REGAL 1998 While driving consumer began to hear and unusaual humming sound, upon careful visiual inspection of all four tires did not reveal an under inflation,
0000005284 BUICK REGAL 1998 Consumer received recall information (99v-356), consumer is not sure about the recall procedure, information was previously supplied that conflicts
997151325 BUICK REGAL 1998 Intermittently in cold climates, windshield wipers malfunction, causing visual difficulty which may result in a crash. also the horn will
997151324 BUICK REGAL 1998 Intermittently in cold climates, windshield wipers malfunction, causing visual difficulty which may result in a crash. also the horn will
997151323 BUICK REGAL 1998 Intermittently in cold climates, windshield wipers malfunction, causing visual difficulty which may result in a crash. also the horn will
998142540 BUICK REGAL 1998 The material of the brake pad, causing brake pads to overheat and warp. front brake rotors also warped, causing vehicle to shake and may result in
998135910 BUICK REGAL 1998 When driving the horn is very hard to work. consumer has to play around with the steering wheel in order to find out where the sound for the horn is
998133602 BUICK REGAL 1998 When applying gas after making a complete stop, engine will shut itself off,consumer must restart vehicle .this defect could result in an accident.
998128747 BUICK REGAL 1998 THERE IS A NOISE IN STEERING -TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER AT LEAST 5 TIMES. *AK
998124263 BUICK REGAL 1998 While driving the driver's and passenger's side air bags deployed without any reason. cause unknown. this could have resulted in a terrible accident
999095696 BUICK REGAL 1998 NO SUMMARY
0000093814 BUICK REGAL 1998 Car stalls after coming to a stop and then pushing gas pedal. dealer claims that a wiring harness needed to be re-routed. reading the complaint
998084754 BUICK REGAL 1998 VEHICLE HAS SHAKES SEVERELY WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. COULD CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND CRASH. *AK
999084285 BUICK REGAL 1998 Recurring a/c, electrical system, and window vibration problems have not been resolved by the manufacturer, despite numerous attempts. was referred
999084284 BUICK REGAL 1998 Recurring a/c, electrical system, and window vibration problems have not been resolved by the manufacturer, despite numerous attempts. was referred
999083456 BUICK REGAL 1998 Moisture has accumulated on inside of headlight lens. console latch broken, repaired by dealer. wiper arms would not remove snow, linkage
0000074695 BUICK REGAL 1998 Car makes many odd noises. body is very sharp around doors. the engine is too powerful for the body, making it prone to peeling out and fishtailing
0000074419 BUICK REGAL 1998 DRIVER SIDE POWER WINDOW WON'T GO DOWN.

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