NHTSA Complaint #10111851 — 1998 BUICK REGAL

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10111851
Vehicle	1998 BUICK REGAL
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	April 11, 2004
Date Filed	February 20, 2005
Mileage	58,500 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	AE

Consumer Description

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 REPLACED SPARK PLUGS, BATTERY, AND AM NOW ON THE 3RD NEW FUEL PUMP. PUT OVER $5,000 INTO THIS CAR. NO PREVIOUS HISTORY OF PROBLEMS. I AM ORIGINAL OWNER. IT HAS COMPLETELY CUT OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF DRIVING AND HAS LEFT ME STRANDED 6 TIMES, 3 OF THOSE WITH MY 4 YEAR OLD. THESE PROBLEMS STARTED ON EASTER, 2004 AND ARE STILL CONTINUING TO DATE. *JB

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