1999 BUICK REGAL Service Brakes Problems

2 NHTSA complaints on file

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Service Brakes Issues in the 1999 BUICK REGAL

2 service brakes complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 BUICK REGAL. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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All Service Brakes Complaints

#10840450 | March 8, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 BUICK REGAL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO HOLD THE BRAKE FLUID. BRAKE FLUID LEAKED FROM UNDERNEATH THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE. THE BRAKES FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE PROPERLY. THE BRAKE PEDAL NEEDED TO BE DEPRESSED IN A PULSE LIKE MANNER IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE PROPERLY. THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOOR OCASSIONALLY. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A CERTIFIED MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE BRAKE LINE WAS RUSTED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AND THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS INVOLVING THE BRAKE LINES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.

#10822074 | January 25, 2016 Fire

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 BUICK REGAL. WHILE PUMPING FUEL IN THE VEHICLE, FLAMES APPEARED UNDER THE HOOD. A STATION ATTENDANT OPENED THE HOOD AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE CONTACT CALLED HER BROTHER-IN-LAW, AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO TOWED THE VEHICLE TO HIS RESIDENCE. THE MECHANIC ASSESSED THE DAMAGE AND DIAGNOSED THAT THE ABS WIRES UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE BURNED. THE WIRES WERE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. APPROXIMATELY EIGHT MONTHS LATER, THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 180,000.

Other 1999 BUICK REGAL Problem Areas

Engine 49 complaints Electrical System 27 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 19 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 14 complaints Steering 12 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 10 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 9 complaints Steeringrack And Pinion 8 complaints Electrical Systemignitionswitch 7 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 6 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 6 complaints Unknown Or Other 6 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 5 complaints Electrical Systemhorn 4 complaints Equipment 4 complaints Seat Belts 4 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 4 complaints Steeringrack And Pinionrack 4 complaints Suspension 4 complaints Wheels 4 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 3 complaints Power Train 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 3 complaints Tires 3 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 3 complaints Wheelsrim 3 complaints Air Bags 2 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 2 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signal 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 2 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 2 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 2 complaints Seat Beltsfront 2 complaints Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 2 complaints Seat Beltsrearother 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 2 complaints Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 2 complaints Structurebody 2 complaints Suspensionfront 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 2 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 2 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element 2 complaints Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior 2 complaints Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior 2 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 2 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 1 complaint Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 1 complaint Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionmodule 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiring 1 complaint Electronic Stability Control Esc 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 1 complaint Exterior Lighting 1 complaint Exterior Lightingfog Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 1 complaint Fuel System Otherfuel Injection System 1 complaint Interior Lighting 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkages 1 complaint Parking Brake 1 complaint Parking Brakedrivelinehydraulichoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontretractor 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assisthydraulic 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 1 complaint Structurebodybumpers 1 complaint Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 1 complaint Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems 1 complaint Tirestreadbelt 1 complaint Visibility 1 complaint Visibilitywiper 1 complaint

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