1999 Buick Regal Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 25about this part
- Share
- 10%of 246 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 86,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 25 complaints about the brakes of the 1999 Buick Regal, 10% of the 246 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 86,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #10234647, filed 2008-07, 84,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10413365, filed 2011-07, 128,484 miles“My wife?s 99 Buick Regal, with less than 31,000 miles, bought new 12/99, suddenly started to lose brake fluid during the first week of september. We could see no obvious leaks but each time we test drove the car, a small amount of brake disappeared from the master cylinder reservoir. Since the warranty ended last december, I called GM special policy adjustment program and I was advised to take the car to the closest local GM dealership and have the problem diagnosed so repair requirements and costs could be determined for any possible special adjustment. …”
NHTSA complaint #10071033, filed 2004-01, 30,574 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10356606, filed 2010-09, 134,487 miles“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. 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.”
NHTSA complaint #10151942, filed 2006-02, 25,638 milesRelated recalls
- 99V170000Jul 9, 1999Some 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…Covers: Buick Regal 1999, Century 1999
Related service bulletins
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10023171Oct 31, 2007Abs pump running when not needed.
- 10019284Feb 23, 2006Abs light on and possible diagnostic trouble codes.
- 10017271Nov 1, 2005Abs light coming on and codes c1225, c1226, c1232, c1233, c1276 and/or c1277 are found in the ebcm.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 4 | 20% |
| 2018 | 8 | 42% |
| 2017 | 12 | 60% |
| 2016 | 3 | 7% |
| 2015 | 2 | 6% |
| 2014 | 4 | 11% |
| 2013 | 6 | 7% |
| 2012 | 9 | 10% |
| 2011 | 34 | 12% |
| 2004 | 4 | 6% |
| 2003 | 10 | 10% |
| 2002 | 7 | 6% |
| 2001 | 12 | 6% |
| 2000 | 13 | 7% |
| 1999 | 25 | 10% |
| 1998 | 27 | 9% |
| 1997 | 11 | 8% |
| 1996 | 42 | 21% |
| 1995 | 42 | 24% |
| 1994 | 26 | 24% |
| 1993 | 40 | 47% |
| 1992 | 54 | 38% |
| 1991 | 117 | 59% |
| 1990 | 43 | 56% |
| 1989 | 54 | 51% |
| 1988 | 68 | 55% |
| 1987 | 17 | 68% |
| 1986 | 2 | 17% |
| 1985 | 3 | 33% |
Other parts of the 1999 Buick Regal
49 complaintsEngine cooling
43 complaintsElectrical system
42 complaintsSteering
31 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
21 complaintsSeat belts
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsEquipment
8 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsWheels
7 complaintsFuel system
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Buick Regal
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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