Dt*: the contact stated the rear passenger's side power window fell down without warning and will not go back up. The vehicle was taken to the dealership were the problem was found to be the electrical motor in the power window. During a period of time the front passenger's side window and the rear drivers side windows have also malfunctioned. The manufacturer has been alerted however, no repairs have been made.
1999 Buick Regal visibility complaints
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3 out of 4 power windows have failed. One was covered by extended warranty. The parts to fix the window yourself from dealer is over $300.00. The cost to have fixed at the dealer is over $500.00. Windows have failed for no apparent reason. Normal use only. The design/motors of these windows must be faulty.
(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.
The electric motor for all 4 windows malfunctioned, and completely died. The windows will not come down. The motors burned out at different times. Consumer took the vehicle into the dealer. Consumer was told that these motors were a problem.
Simultaneous failure of both motors in power windows in driver and front seat passenger of 1999 buick regal, causing sudden drop of windows. Both were replaced by dealer at cost to owner of $1,100. No explanation was provided by dealer as to reason for this extraordinary occurence other than stating that replacement was not under expired warranty. The sudden drop of the windows was highly dangerous due to its distraction factor, inability to repel inclement elements, etc.
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.
The HVAC (temperature control panel) started fading in and out, and then eventually went blank. Seems to work fine. But cannot tell wether the defrost etc. Is set at and what temperature the heat or air is set at. Took to dealer, was told would cost $600.00 to fix. I also have trouble with water coming into the car on the front passenger side on floor. Have been told that it may be draining in from up under windshield washers. Also, had to replace all four eagle ls tires. I had terrible vibration, took into shop and were told that they were unsafe to drive.
I have had five or six failures on this part on my two 1999 regal gs. Would of been mor but I wait until display fades more until I replace. Dealer is aware. Factory is aware. I have extended warranty, so it is free. People on youe site had to pay $600.00. This will cause an accident because you can not tell what is set in the HVAC. If you need a constant heat and defog you can not tell. No display. Have to put hand to tell on vents. Gm ignoring the problem! Not being able to tell if you are in defog is a safety issue! Mr
The nut that secures the drivers side wiper arm to the drive shaft came loose during a driving rain storm while traveling on the pa turnpike. The wipers were operating on the highest speed. The wiper arm flew off from the drive shaft and came to rest against the drivers side view mirror. Drivers vision immediately and severely impaired due to the heavy downpour and only with great difficulty and caution (negotiating through other truck/car traffic) was able to pull off to the side off the road. You would expect a nut, securing such a critical item, would be designed not to come loose. Turnpike service reattached the wiper arm and nut at no charge.
Consumer has been unable to obtain a fix for recall for drivers side carpet which has come undone which can snag a females shoe causing her to trip. Nlm consumer states after several attempts to have the passenger side door lock repaired at several dealers and being told they could not repair the lock, several independent mechanic claim the problem is the automatic switch which will not spring the lock back completely to allow the door to be opened, it remians in the lock position, consumer was advised by mechanic they can not correct the problem because the vehicle is still under warranty , gm mechanics claim they do not not what the problem is.
While driving vehicle at various speeds, the outside mirror on driver's side would flicker or vibrates. Had no clear vision of other vehicles in mirror. Been to dealer to replace side mirrors. Not satisfied. Having the same problem with replacement mirrors. Customer service representative said all 99 buicks mirrors are like that.
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