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1996 Buick Regal electrical complaints

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Filed Nov 25, 2002 · Electrical · FL

Consumer state after sticking key in the ignition switch without out any indication vehicle air bag deploys. Dealer has been contacted. Please further information. Ts

Filed Jan 14, 2002 · Electrical · NJ

When vehicle is parked over night horn is inoperable until after vehicle has completely warmed up, cause unknown. Please give any further details.

Filed Oct 28, 2000 · Electrical · GA

Brake lights failed to work when head lights are on.

Filed Jan 21, 2000 · Electrical · IA

Spark plug wires failed. Yh

Filed Sep 23, 1999 · Electrical · NY

Car all recalled 6/96. Complained to dealer and gm. They said shorted ignition wires are normal.

Filed Oct 9, 1998 · Electrical · NY · fire

Driver's power seat burned, including bottom and back due to a fire. Dealer contacted, and stated the wiring harness was at fault. No repairs have been made, warranty still effective.

Filed Sep 11, 1998 · Electrical · NY

Alternator went dead, just burnt out, and made the battery go dead and not charged. Dealer contacted and stated the problem is normal. Also, not under warranty.

Filed Sep 11, 1997 · Electrical · CA

Chip in the on board computer failed.

Filed Aug 26, 1997 · Acceleration, Body · CA

Dash light comes on for no reason.

Filed May 1, 1997 · Electrical, Fuel system · NH · fire

Vehicle caught on fire. Rear end of vehicle was incinerated. Cause unknown. *ak the automotive specialists have determined the origion of the fire was electrical or electric trunk release or trank light assembly failure.

Filed Apr 14, 1997 · Electrical, Seat belts · CA

Consumer complains that instrument panels are not standardized, location of gauges/radio controls etc. Vary from vehicle to vehicle.

Filed Apr 10, 1997 · Brakes, Electrical · CA

Antilock brake warning light illuminated.

Filed Feb 21, 1997 · Electrical · CA

Ignition failure.

Filed Sep 10, 1996 · Electrical · SC

While making right turns the vehicle expeiences a loss of power.

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