1998 Buick Regal: power window failure

6 of the 302 complaints about the 1998 Buick Regal describe power window failure.

owner complaints: 6
of this car's complaints: 2%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 10 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Power window failure by model year

2013
2
2004
1
2003
1
2001
2
2000
4
1999
7
1998
6
1996
1
1995
2
1992
1
1991
1

What owners say

Filed Jan 16, 2008 · Electrical, Engine · 91,000 miles · TX

Tl*the contact owns a 1998 buick regal. While driving 1-5 MPH, the vehicle would constantly stall. In addition, the vehicle stalled while driving in reverse. The contact stated that the vehicle would shut off when the check engine light illuminated. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after it stalled. The failure mileage was 92,900 and current mileage was 92,988. Updated 02/15/08. *lj the consumer has experienced other problems with the vehicle such as steering gear failure, which the rack and pinion was replaced. Air condition failure, transmission torque converter, which the entire transmission was overhauled. The ignition switch shorted out. The right front window regulator was replaced. Updated

Filed Sep 25, 2006 · Visibility · NM

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 two back windows. The part alone is about $400 -visibility-power window devices and controls.

Filed Apr 18, 2005 · Electrical, Seats · TX

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 as if they were off track, but these were electric windows. A few weeks later the front driver side window fell as well. I called 3 different buick dealers who all told me that the regulators on my year model have a very bad tendancy to go out. They also informed me that the regulator for each window is $400.00 plus labor. I spoke to buick's customer service who said that they have never received a complaint on this, but I have found countless forums online with many people who have the exact same problem of two or more windows malfunctioning all at one time...this is no coincedence. Although it sounds like it's just a few window problems, unfortunately when it rains the windows fall and my wife and daughter have ended up in a very wet car trying to come home. I believe this to be an electrical problem as I have also had the wires in the rearview mirror short out and melt. This has hindered the view from my mirror as well as leaked black goo all over my console. When I told this to buick they didn't see it as a problem. I have one other complaint that the rear seat belts are not properly done. They work and don't work whenever the mood strikes them. This is very disconcerning when I have children to put in the back.

Filed Apr 30, 2003 · Visibility · 93,000 miles · OK

Power window regulator failed on left rear door in march 2002, and on the driver's door in march 2003. Both failures were of the plastic retainer for the cable end which holds the window up. Both windows dropped several inches. The rear window dropped while driving, causing driver distraction. In both cases the window could not be raised without removing the door upholstery panel. The only repair is to replace the entire window regulator assembly. List price for the driver's door parts only was $352.

Filed Sep 8, 1999 · Visibility · CA

Driver side power window won't go down.

Filed Feb 1, 1999 · Visibility · CA

Left front door window motor makes noise during operation. Yh