1999 Buick Regal brakes problems

Filed Mar 8, 2016 · Brakes · 100,000 miles · MI

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.

Filed Jan 25, 2016 · Brakes, Engine · 180,000 miles · WI · 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 the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). The failure mileage was 180,000.

Filed Jul 18, 2011 · Brakes · 128,484 miles · VA

Complete brake failure 1999 buick regal. While leaving a car wash, experienced a total brake failure. Subsequent mechanical work determined the cause to be two severely corroded brake lines, one front and one rear brake line, both leaking brake fluid.. (this failure could have had catastrophic results as we were planning an 850 mile trip the next day in this car.) mechanic said these brake lines were not stainless steel , did not appear to be protected by any coating, and "we see this corrosion on cars from the north". The car lived in chicago for its first 6 years.

Filed Sep 20, 2010 · Brakes · 134,487 miles · CT

Stepped on brakes, pedal went bto the floor. Stopped car using emergency brake. Brake line inside rear crossmember rusted through (line well protected, not exposed to road debris etc) local repair shop stated he has had other buicks with same failure.

Filed Jul 17, 2008 · Brakes · 84,000 miles · CT

My wife said the brakes felt "funny". But no red warning light showed. I went to drive the car to see what the problem was. When I started the engine and pushed the brake, the peddle went all the way to the floor and the brake fluid drained out in a puddle under the can - then the red warning light went on. Prior to this, there was no indication of a brake problem. If we had been driving, we would have had an accident. The car was towed to the dealer, who is now making repairs. I contacted gm to complain about the catastrophic nature of this brake failure -they will not accept any responsibility. I am concerned that this is likely to happen to other buick owners will serious negative results.

Filed Apr 30, 2007 · Brakes · MI

The check engine light, ABS, traction"lights contantly come on, the windows do not roll up or down. It started getting worse and worse then one day they just wouldn't work.

Filed Aug 27, 2006 · Brakes · 88,000 miles · OR

Brakes continually overheat and cause the wheel covers to become almost too hot to touch. Brakes, rotors, calipers, pads and brake fluid on both front and back just changed last week and the problem persists. Gas mileage is down almost 10%. No warning lights on.

Filed Feb 24, 2006 · Brakes, Electrical · 25,638 miles · IA

1999 buick regal ABS light and check engine light come on when you press on brake and intermittently all dash warning lights will come on. *ts the brake module, connector, heat/air control display would become bright and then go dark. The dealer replaced the control head. The ignition switch was replaced.

Filed Nov 29, 2005 · Brakes, Electrical · IA

(12-06-05) 1999 buick regal check engine and anti lock light came on. Consumer had to replace brake module. *ts ***no answer required*** the heating and air condition display would light up and then become dark. The mechanic replaced the control head. The consumer experience starting problems which resulted in a new ignition switch being installed.

Filed Aug 30, 2005 · Brakes · 153,573 miles · WV

Dt: caller stated brake lines and fuel lines were rusty. Caller's wife was driving and the brake light came on, and when caller checked, there was no fluid in the master cylinder. The brake pedal went to the floor. Caller found a hole in the front brake line. Caller noticed that the fuel line was rusting as well. Dealer and manufacturer stated warranty expired, and there was nothing they could do for him. Caller was taking vehicle to a mechanic to get the front brake line fixed. *ak