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.
1999 Buick Regal: ABS light or ABS activating
9 of the 246 complaints about the 1999 Buick Regal describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 9
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 5 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
What owners say
Was driveing down the highway going 65 and went to turn on my turn signal and my engine stoped. I nearly crashed the car. I tried to restart the car and everytime I used the blinkers the car would either turn off restarts the computer like I just started the car. The ABS light and check engine light comes on now and the driver side headlight wont come on. I had a friend drive 3 hours to come and tow my car. I almost got hit by a semi truck because of this. Someone needs to get this issue fixed.
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.
Engines shuts off when turn signals are used. Check ABS light comes on,check engine light comes on, brakes pulsate occasionally when driving,all dash lights come on sometimes when check ABS light comes on. Hard to start after first initial start up. Problem occurs most in wet conditions. Taken to a dealer, no codes , problem not found.
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.
Consumer applied the brakes and pedal went to the floor. Vehicle continued to accelerate. Abs braking light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Consumer was able to drive it to dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that wheel speed sensor needed to be replaced. *ak the vehicle's ttaction control light was illuminating intermittently.
Exterior mirror glass vibrates while driving causing blurred vision. Had one side replaced under warranty. 6 months later, both sides do it. Impossible to see clearly!!! Chrome coating on wheels peeling off. Pieces will stick to the ABS sensor causing fault. One occasion it made brakes fail almost causing accident.
Ongoing problem with ABS sensor light intermittently coming on, and indicating ABS braking failure. Vehicle been in dealer's shop on four occasions, and problem is reoccurring.
Consumer contacted the dealer regarding recall number 99v170000 /manufacturer's recall 99033, ABS brakes. Dealer refuse d to correct recall.
Service bulletins that may apply
- ABS pump running when not needed
- ABS light on and possible diagnostic trouble codes
- ABS light coming on and codes C1225, C1226, C1232, C1233, C1276 and/or C1277 are found in the ebcm
- This bulletin is being issued to revise the fastener requirements for the front and rear brake caliper...
- Subject regarding revised fastener requirements for front and rear brake caliper bracket
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
- What is wrong
- Some of these vehicles with the key in the "on" position, exhibit a condition in which the antilock brake system (ABS) motor shorts to its case and grounds through a flexible brake fluid pipe.
- Risk
- This short can cause extreme heating of the flexible brake pipe where it can melt a nearby flexible plastic fuel hose, which could result in an underhood fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a ground cable from the electronic brake control module (ebcm) to the engine compartment body rail.
Recall number 99V170000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1999 Buick Regal abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 1999 Buick Regal?
9 of 246 owner complaints about the 1999 Buick Regal (4%) mention ABS light or ABS activating. The model year with the most reports is 1991.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1999 Buick Regal?
There is 1 recall and 5 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1999 Buick Regal
Fire or smoke 39Stalling 12Check engine light 11Headlights 9Brake failure 8Power windows 7Power steering loss 6Ball joint 5Engine failure 5Harsh shifting 5Loss of power 5Seat belt 5
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