Headlights problems of the 1998 Buick Regal

Five problems related to headlights have been reported for the 1998 Buick Regal. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Headlights problem

Failure Date: 01/05/2011

The contact owns a 1998 Buick Regal. The contact stated the headlights were crooked and not aiming straight. The contact located a recall in regards to the failure under NHTSA campaign id number: 99v356000 (exterior lighting: headlights) but was advised that his VIN was not included. The dealer was contacted and referred the contact to the vehicle owners manual which contained a manual insert with instructions for optically aiming the headlamps per the recall notice. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no further assistance. The failure mileage was 130,000.

2 Headlights problem

Failure Date: 07/27/2000

Recall notice was received & understood. But, certificate wasn't helping to correct the problem. Headlights on low beam didn't cover visibilty for driving which could be dangerous. High beams worked fine. Dealer has tried & no success.

3 Headlights problem

Failure Date: 03/10/1998

When high beam lights are on, if you are in a shallow right turn and another vehicle approaches, you are unable to change to low beams. The headlight lever hits the steering wheel and will not change from high to low beams.

4 Headlights problem

Consumer received recall information (99v-356), consumer is not sure about the recall procedure, information was previously supplied that conflicts and is confusing to consumer.

5 Headlights problem

Headlights are not bright enough to view the road clearly due to the design of the headlight lens. Please give any further details.


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