1998 Buick Regal: fuel pump failure

Filed Feb 20, 2005 · Electrical · 58,500 miles · AE

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.

Filed Jan 11, 2004 · Engine · 1 miles · MN

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 day after the brake light situation the check engine and entire dashboard came on while driving in a residential area. And caused the car to stall. Which thankfully I was able to pull over and did not cause an accident. The vehicle did start back up. And I took it to the dealership where I purchased the vehicle they could not find anything on the codes for the brake or engine problem ( which I had to pay $112) . I said there has to be a reason even though the codes aren't showing. So they looked at the fuel pump system, fluids, and checked my brake pads. And still found no problems. They could not offer any other solution. So the next day I drove the car in the same area and the car once again stalled and good thing I didn't cause an accident was able to pull over. So the problem still remains. I see many complaints regarding this stalling situation I do believe this should be a defect for investigation in order to recall. As it it can cause serious potential accidents.

Filed Sep 18, 2000 · Fuel system · OH

Due to defective micro relay 18 and 19, which controls the fuel pump, failing and causing vehicle to stall unexectedly while driving. This may cause a crash or a no start condition. Mirco relay 18 and 19 have been replaced at least 50-100 times. Please provide further information.

Filed Sep 8, 1999 · Engine · NC

Vehicle continues to stall after stops even after fuel pump relay and resistors have been replaced. Nlm

Filed Jul 10, 1999 · Engine · OR

Started engine ok; drove 2 blocks to major intersection; accelerated from stop sign into 35 MPH traffic to merge with traffic; engine stopped while merging; all dash lights came on; could not restart engine; coasted to stop blocking lane and intersection; could not restart; had to be towed to dealer; after several days, dealer indicated that fuel pump fuse had opened; dealer decided to replace fuse and install new pump, but did not know real cause of open fuse; ordered pump; vehicle still disabled after 5 days.