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.
1999 Buick Regal: brake failure
8 of the 246 complaints about the 1999 Buick Regal describe brake failure.
- owner complaints
- 8
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- typical mileage
- 84,000
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 5 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Brake failure by model year
What owners say
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.
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.
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
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.
The vehicle brake line and fuel line rusted. As a result the brakes failed completely. Please provide additional information.
Sudden loss of brake fluid due to premature rusting of metal brake lines. Brake warning light came on, brake pedal went mushy, some difficulty in stopping vehicle. Subsequent examination revealed metal brake lines severely rusted in three places, one resulted in said loss of fluid.
The front brakes failed to release. The pads were not worn, however, they were unglued.*ak. The dealer informed the consumer the glue on the brakes wad defective.
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 brake failure
Is brake failure a common problem on the 1999 Buick Regal?
8 of 246 owner complaints about the 1999 Buick Regal (3%) mention brake failure. 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 11ABS 9Headlights 9Power windows 7Power steering loss 6Ball joint 5Engine failure 5Harsh shifting 5Loss of power 5Seat belt 5
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