1999 Buick Regal: loss of power steering

6 of the 246 complaints about the 1999 Buick Regal describe loss of power steering.

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

Is there a fix? 5 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Loss of power steering by model year

2016
4
2015
1
2014
1
2012
1
2011
9
2004
4
2003
2
2000
5
1999
6
1998
9
1997
5
1995
3
1993
2
1992
1
1991
5
1990
3

What owners say

Filed Sep 14, 2006 · Electrical · IL

Engine dies when left or right turn signal is applied. Car died as I was taking off ramp on highway causing loss of power steering and braking. This needs to be addressed as this can cause an accident.

Filed Feb 18, 2006 · Steering · FL

I am the owner of a 1999 buick regal ls. I have 70,000 miles on my car. In december I noticed problems making sharp turn to the right. I would be backing out of drive ways or making 3-point turns and I would hear and feet a clink like something it stuck and then pushes through with pressure. On february 3, 2006 I drove my car as usual and there was a very strong resistance to turn to the left. The steering wheel would not make left turns without lots of force and stepping off the brake. I lose power steering assist only making left turns, the right turn is just fine. I would hear a pop when I would force the turn. I had the problem checked out right away and was said to be a steering rack and pinion problem. I did some research and found out that my same model was recalled for the exact problem in 96' 97' and 98 models, but not the 1999. I contacted gm for them to take responsibility and pay for this, but they will not!!! I was forced to take it to a gm dealership in tampa, fl to get this fixed, as the car was unable and not safe to drive at all. They installed a new rack and pinion and a tie rod, costing $1,000.00 for the total work. I am upset with the fact gm is not taking responsibility for this problem when the same car 3 years before had the exact problem and I have found many many people with the same problem and the same year and model as my car and they had to pay for it themselves as well. I have a one year or 12,000 warranty on the rack and pinion and tie road. I had the work done on friday, feburary 10, 2006.

Filed May 11, 2004 · Steering · 73,800 miles · MI

When trying to make a right turn power steering failed, making it difficult for driver to turn the steering wheel. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, who replaced rack and pinion. *ak manufacturer has recalled some models for this problem, but didn't covered consumer's. In addition, steering failed when driver was making a right turn in a parking lot.

Filed Feb 19, 2004 · Steering · 102,000 miles · NY

When making a left turn at low speeds, the vehicle lost power steering. *ak the consumer stated there was a recall regarding the steering issue, however the recall stopped at the 1998 models.

Filed Jan 22, 2004 · Steering · 55,000 miles · MA

My 1999 buick regal ls continues to demonstrate an occasional power steering failure. The failure occurs with a first start/cold start or after the vehicle has been sitting for a period of time after being operated. The problem is a lack of "power steering" when turning to the left, I.e. When pulling out of a parking space in a parking lot and a hard left turn is required. The situation is negated after the steering wheel is returned to a straight position or full right position. This occasional failure has been ongoing for more than 40,000 miles but has been more frequent with this winter's extreme cold weather. My vehicle currently has 99,000+ miles. The recent recall by gm of 1996-1998 regals for this same problem has prompted my reporting of this failure with my vehicle.

Filed Sep 22, 1999 · Brakes · NY · crash

While driving at 45 to 50 MPH hit another vehicle on the left side. Consumer applied the brakes, but vehicle was swerving to the left and right. And there wasno power steering.